2015/16 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue
ELEC5525M Micro-grid Laboratory
15 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Dr B Chong
Email: b.chong@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2015/16
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to:- consolidate their understanding of grid-connected renewable energy generation systems, and to develop their skills in modelling, designing and controlling such systems.
Topics covered will complement the materials studied in ELEC5564M and ELEC5515M.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- demonstrate understanding of grid interfacing issues in a power generation system containing renewable energy sources;
- develop practical solutions for grid interfacing of individual renewably-sourced power generators;
- show practical skills in building and testing power electronics for renewable energy system components;
- apply a system approach in analysing and designing a control system for a wind energy generation system;
- demonstrate competence in using of a contemporary computer environment such as MATLAB/SIMULINK by developing simulation models for various power electronic converters and renewable energy generation systems.
Syllabus
Students will conduct prescribed simulation and laboratory experiments covering the topics relevant to the MSc programme in Electrical Engineering and Renewable Energy Systems. These will include:
1. Testing the PV panel I/V characteristics and searching for maximum power points under variable light and temperature conditions using a Power Electronic Converter developed in Module.
2. Developing a Matlab simulation program for a variable speed wind power generator and associate ac-dc-ac converter. Investigating its transient and steady-state characteristics under different wind conditions.
3. Developing and simulating phase locking and control scheme for wind generator grid interface and control.
4. Developing MATLAB program to simulate Space Vector Modulation technique and use FFT to analyse the waveform frequency spectra.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 6 | 2.00 | 12.00 |
| Practical | 10 | 3.00 | 30.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 58.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 42.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 150.00 | ||
Private study
Private study will include background research on the analysis of the relevant power systems, using the module notes as a framework, and the preparation of reports on the laboratory projects.Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Students' progress will be monitored in the laboratory, and by regular evaluation of laboratory record books.Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | Report 2 | 30.00 |
| Report | Report 3 | 15.00 |
| Report | Report 4 | 15.00 |
| Report | Report 1 | 20.00 |
| Presentation | Software and Hardware Presentation | 20.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
There is no reading list for this moduleLast updated: 06/08/2013
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