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EG551K: RENEWABLE ENERGY INTEGRATION TO GRID (2018-2019)

Last modified: 22 May 2019 17:07


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 Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Dr Aliakbar Jamshidi Far

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

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

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

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. 


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

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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

Three hour written examination (70%); plus continuous assessment (30%).

The re-sit will comprise of re-doing the failed element/s (exam and/or coursework assessment/s) from the 1st attempt with a maximum CGS mark of D3. The marks for other elements (successfully passed) will be carried over. Resit mark of either RP or RF will be recorded

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

None.

Course Learning Outcomes

None.

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