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Grid Integration of Renewables (ELEN90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
August
Pierluigi Mancarella
Email: pierluigi.mancarella@unimelb.edu.au
Nando Ochoa
Email: luis.ochoa@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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AIMS
This subject develops a foundation for pursuing electrical engineering oriented research in the area of sustainable energy systems. This subject aims to introduce the concepts behind smart grids, future low-carbon networks, sustainable electricity systems as well as the main renewable and low-carbon generation technologies. The subject will introduce students to tools and techniques so that distributed energy resources (e.g. distributed renewable generation, storage, electric vehicles, demand response, etc.) may be integrated effectively into the power system in the context of both traditional grids and future smart grids.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
This subject will cover the following topics:
- Distributed low-carbon technologies
- Introduction to distribution networks
- Introduction to distributed low-carbon technologies (wind energy, photovoltaic systems, electric vehicles, storage)
- Wind Energy: impacts and challenges
- Photovoltaic systems: impacts and challenges
- Electric vehicles: impacts and challenges
- Storage: impacts and challenges
Smart Distribution and Transmission Networks
- Distributed low-carbon technologies and active network management
- Towards Smart Grids
- Smart grids - Transmission and Distribution perspectives
- The role of future Distribution System Operators
Low-carbon Electricity System
- Towards low-carbon networks (fundamentals of economic operation of power plants; CO2 emissions and renewables; fundamental economics of low-carbon grids; sustainability and smart grids)
- Introduction to low-carbon thermal generation (nuclear, Carbon Capture and Storage, Concentrated Solar Power, biomass, etc.)
- Renewable Energy: system level integration challenges (variability and uncertainty; capacity credit and techno-economic impact on conventional generation; inertial and frequency response, operational reserves, and flexibility)
- Demand response and storage: operational and planning system support
- Smart Grid solutions to low-carbon electricity system challenges: flexibility; frequency control ancillary services from renewables and distributed energy resources; new technical and commercial system architectures; integration of energy systems
Intended learning outcomes
INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES (ILOs)
On completion of the subject, it is expected that the student will be able to:
- Discuss the importance of active distribution networks and, in general, smart grids;
- Describe the main characteristics and basic operation of distributed energy resources;
- Analyse the steady-state operation of distribution networks and power systems with low-carbon technologies;
- Understand the role of low-carbon technologies in future distribution networks and low-carbon electricity systems;
- Assess the techno-economic impact of wind power and PV generation on distribution networks and power system operation and planning;
- Analyse cost and benefits of different technological alternatives to support low-carbon power system operation and development;
- Use of power system analysis software.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject, it is expected that student will have developed the following generic skills:
- Ability to apply knowledge of basic science and engineering fundamentals;
- Ability to undertake problem identification, formulation and solution;
- Ability to utilise a systems approach to design and operational performance;
- Ability to communicate effectively, with the engineering team and with the community at large;
- Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning;
- Expectation of the need to undertake lifelong learning, capacity to do so.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
- Enrolment in a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Engineering; OR
- Enrolment in the Master of Engineering (Electrical) and completion of the following subject (subject to approval from the Subject Coordinator):
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ELEN90060 | Power System Analysis | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
In-depth prior knowledge of power systems is not essential. Proficiency in the principles of AC and DC circuit analysis, dynamical systems and control theory, as typically covered in an undergraduate electrical engineering program, is assumed.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Course work assessment (30%), consisting of submitted report not exceeding 10 pages in total. Due at the end of the teaching period. Requires approximately 35 hours of work in total. Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) 3, 5, 6 and 7 are addressed in this assessment
- A three-hour written examination at the end of the semester (70%) addressing ILOs 1 to 6.
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the written exam in order to pass the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- August
Principal coordinator Nando Ochoa Pizzali Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and student presentations Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 21 August 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 1 September 2017 Census date 8 September 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 October 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 August contact information
Pierluigi Mancarella
Email: pierluigi.mancarella@unimelb.edu.auNando Ochoa
Email: luis.ochoa@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022