EG55M5: RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION TO GRID (2020-2021)

Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04

Course Overview

This course studies the challenges and solutions of integration of Electrical Energy generated from non-conventional Renewable Energy sources to the grid.

Course Details

Study Type	Postgraduate	Level	5
Term	Second Term	Credit Points	15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus	Aberdeen	Sustained Study	No
Co-ordinators	Dr Aliakbar Jamshidi Far

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

Engineering (EG) (Studied)
Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or Programme Level 5
Either Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied) or Master Of Engineering In Elec & Electronic Eng W Renewabl En

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

Course Description

The challenges of connecting renewable energy to the grid and the existing solutions are discussed first in this course. A review of the Renewable Energy integration requirements proposed in the grid codes (Scottish and National grid codes) is also presented.

The converters (current source and voltage source) as the main components to integrate the Renewable Energy sources to grids are then studied. High voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission as a new technology for transmission of bulk energy over long distance is also studied. Case studies are used to enhance student knowledge and understanding.

Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Online assessment (20%)

Open Book exam (80%)

Resit:

Re-sit of only the failed assessment component(s)

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge Level	Thinking Skill	Outcome

Factual	Remember	ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide.