87231 - Instrumentation for Electrical Engineering M

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student knows different kinds of instrumentation for the measurement, diagnostic and characterization of components and systems employed in electrical engineering. Their operating principle, architecture, accessories (sensors, probes, …) and criteria for their proper choice according to the application are dealt with in depth. Guide to their correct use and to the evaluation of the uncertainty affecting the measurement performed with such instrumentation are also provided.

Course contents

Introduction to the course

Current and Voltage Sensors

• Introduction
• Sensors for Smart Grids
• Inductive ITs
• LPCT: Rogowski Coil
• LPCT: Shunt
• LPVT: Voltage Divider

Measurements for Power Quality

• Introduction
• Origin of Power Quality Variations
• Processing of Stationary Signals
• Processing of NON Stationary Signals

Phasor Measurement Unit

• Introduction
• Definition of PMU
• Architecture of the PMU
• Compliance tests for PMUs

Communication in power systems

• Objectives of the Smart Grid Communication Network
• Elements of Communication Networking
• Conventional Applications
• Smart Grid Applications
• Communication Network Architecture

Energy Meters

• Introduction
• Electromechanical Energy Meter
• Electronic Meter
• Smart Energy Meter
• Standards

Digital Twin

• Introduction
• Digital Twin
• Digital Twin and Power Systems

Readings/Bibliography

Each topic of the course is provided with specific references.

Teaching methods

In presence, using oral powerpoint presentations.

Seminars, webinars.

Assessment methods

Oral examination. Three questions covering the entire course.

Teaching tools

Powerpoint presentations.

Office hours

See the website of Alessandro Mingotti