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2016/17 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 2016/17

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 photovoltaic and wind energy generation systems;
- demonstrate competence in using contemporary computer environments such as MATLAB/SIMULINK through 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. Developing a simulation program for a photovoltaic energy system having a control system for voltage regulation so that maximum power point operation can be ensured.

2. Developing a simulation program for a wind power generation system and its associated ac-dc-ac converter. Developing and simulating phase locking and control scheme for wind generator grid interface and control. Investigating its transient and steady-state characteristics under different wind conditions.

3. Applying a digital processor to generate the control signals suitable for regulating the operations of power electronic converters which are used for renewable energy systems.

4. Controlling a practical power electronic converter so that the PV panel installed under the laboratory conditions can be led to operate at its maximum power point.

Teaching methods

Delivery typeNumberLength hoursStudent hours
Lecture111.0011.00
Practical113.0033.00
Independent online learning hours50.00
Private study hours56.00
Total Contact hours44.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)150.00

Private study

Private study will include background research on the analysis of the relevant power electronics and power engineering concepts, 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 students' simulation programs and hardware prototype.

Methods of assessment


Coursework
Assessment typeNotes% of formal assessment
ReportReport 120.00
ReportReport 230.00
ReportReport 315.00
ReportReport 415.00
PresentationSoftware and Hardware Presentation20.00
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 module

Last updated: 08/09/2016

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