2016/17 Taught Postgraduate Module Catalogue

ELEC5515M Grid-Connected Microgeneration Systems

15 creditsClass Size: 100

Module manager: Dr L. Zhang
Email: L.Zhang@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2016/17

This module is not approved as an Elective

Module summary

This module gives students an introduction to how small renewable sourced powered generators can be integrated into the grid.

Objectives

To provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the issues relating to interconnection of renewable sources and control and protection methods.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students should be able to use computer tools to model the performance of grid-connected microgeneration systems and make practical demonstrations.

Syllabus

- Grid connection requirements for renewable energy sourced generators and energy storage components (batteries, fuel cells).
- Grid connection via Single and three-phase Power converters. Bidirectional power flow calculations. Pulse-width modulation techniques including sine-triangle and space vector schemes.
- Grid synchronization techniques, including different phase-locking methods. Scalar and vector control methods for grid converters. Islanding detection methods.
- Introduction of power flow theory, nodal impedance power flow method and Newton-Raphson power flow method.
- Control of micro-grid, including active and reactive power control, Static VAR compensators including thyristor controlled reactors and thyristor switched capacitors.
- Power converter-based shunt, series and hybrid power compensators.
- Concept of total harmonic distortion factor.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Example Class	4	1.00	4.00
Laboratory	1	3.00	3.00
Lecture	20	1.00	20.00
Private study hours			123.00
Total Contact hours			27.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			150.00

Private study

Reading lecture notes and textbook(s);
Practice tutorial questions;
Practice test questions and revision.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Student progress will be monitored during the lab work and submission of the log book and report.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
In-course Assessment	4 x Tutorials	10.00
In-course Assessment	Mid semester test	15.00
Practical Report	Power Flow Analysis MATLAB programming and report	10.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		35.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Exams

Exam type	Exam duration	% of formal assessment
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc)	3 hr 00 mins	65.00
Total percentage (Assessment Exams)		65.00

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 module

Last updated: 23/02/2017

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