Grid Integration of Renewables (ELEN90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Prof. Nando Ochoa Pizzali
Prof. Pierluigi Mancarella
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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
On completion of the subject, it is expected that the student will be able to:
- 1. Discuss the importance of active distribution networks and, in general, smart grids;
- 2. Describe the main characteristics and basic operation of distributed energy resources;
- 3. Analyse the steady-state operation of distribution networks and power systems with low-carbon technologies;
- 4. Understand the role of low-carbon technologies in future distribution networks and low-carbon electricity systems;
- 5. Assess the techno-economic impact of wind power and PV generation on distribution networks and power system operation and planning;
- 6. Analyse cost and benefits of different technological alternatives to support low-carbon power system operation and development;
- 7. 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must meet one of the following prerequisite options:
Option 1
Enrolment in a research higher degree (MPhil or PhD) in Engineering
Option 2
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- MC-ELECENG Master of Electrical Engineering
- Electrical specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
- Electrical with Business specialisation (formal) in the MC-ENG Master of Engineering
AND
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELEN90074 | Introduction to Power Engineering | Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Workshop report to be produced in small groups (2-3 students). Approximately 18 hours of work per student. ILOs 3, 5, 6, and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 5 | 15% |
Workshop report to be produced in small groups (2-3 students). Approximately 18 hours of work per student. ILOs 3, 5, 6, and 7 are addressed in this assessment.
| Week 11 | 15% |
A three-hour written examination. ILOs 1-6 are addressed in this assessment.
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinators Pierluigi Mancarella and Nando Ochoa Pizzali Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours of lectures and up to 12 hours of workshops Total time commitment 200 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Prof. Nando Ochoa Pizzali
Prof. Pierluigi Mancarella
Time commitment details
200 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Energy Systems Course Doctor of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Philosophy - Engineering Course Master of Engineering Specialisation (formal) Electrical Specialisation (formal) Electrical with Business - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 31 January 2024