40060 - POWER PLANTS AND DISTRIBUTED GENERATION M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course, the student has the knowledge of the operation and control of power plants from renewable sources, the dynamic models of the various plants, the types of control systems, and the contribution to the supply of ancillary services. He has the ability to choose the wiring diagrams for powering the auxiliaries and protections. He has the knowledge of the criteria for the connection of the plant to the external network, both in the case of a high voltage transmission grid and in the case of a medium and low voltage distribution system.

Course contents

Module 1

1. Introduction to power system stability and control in the energy transition
2. Dynamic modelling of synchronous generators
3. Dynamic modelling and speed governing of hydroelectric generating units
4. Converter-based generation systems: equivalent models and control
5. Protection of generators and power generation facilities

Office hours

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