Course syllabus

Electric Power Systems
Elkraftsystem

EIEN15, 7.5 credits, A (Second Cycle)

Valid for: 2024/25
Faculty: Faculty of Engineering LTH
Decided by: PLED E
Date of Decision: 2024-04-02
Effective: 2024-05-08

General Information

Depth of study relative to the degree requirements: Second cycle, in-depth level of the course cannot be classified
Elective for: E4-em, E4-ra, F4, F4-es, M4-en, MHET2, N4-es, W5-et
Language of instruction: The course will be given in English on demand

Aim

Historically electric energy has been very important for our prosperity. A key part of the ongoing climate transition is the energy transition, where fossil energy is replaced by electric energy from renewable sources. This supports increased electricity use for electrification of road transports and industrial processes. Wind power and solar PV differ from traditional electricity generation by being weather-driven and thus variable and also by having power electronic grid interfaces. The electric power system is now evolving rapidly to manage the associated challenges to planning and operation. Capacity limits are handled with both traditional grid reinforcement and with automatic control of flexible generation and flexible consumption.

The course explains the design and properties of the electric power system during normal operation and during faults, and the impact of renewable generation. Central issues are possible control options during operation and how different types of instability limit power transfer capacity. The contents are lectured and studied through numeric exercises and practical laboratory tests that are preceded by computer simulations. The industrial computerized analysis of large systems is thus introduced, but is combined with calculations by hand to review and interpret computer results.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge and understanding
For a passing grade the student must

Competences and skills
For a passing grade the student must

Judgement and approach
For a passing grade the student must

Contents

Examination details

Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5) - (Fail, Three, Four, Five)
Assessment: Written exam (5h) of problem solving mixed with theory questions.

The examiner, in consultation with Disability Support Services, may deviate from the regular form of examination in order to provide a permanently disabled student with a form of examination equivalent to that of a student without a disability.

Modules
Code: 0112. Name: Electric Power Systems.
Credits: 7.5. Grading scale: TH - (U, 3, 4, 5). Assessment: Approved written exam
Code: 0212. Name: Laboratory Work.
Credits: 0.0. Grading scale: UG - (U, G). Assessment: All laboratory exercises must be approved.

Admission

Assumed prior knowledge: ESS060, ESSF15 Electrical Engineering or MIE012, EIEF35 Electrical Engineering, basic course, or ETE115, EITF90 Electromagnetics and electronics.
The number of participants is limited to: No
Kursen överlappar följande kurser: EIE030

Reading list

Contact

Course coordinator: Professor Olof Samuelsson, olof.samuelsson@iea.lth.se
Course homepage: https://www.lth.se/iea/utbildning/valfria-kurser-i-lund/elkraftsystem/