42090 Introduction to Sustainable Microgrids
6cp; weekly, on campusRequisite(s): 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Degree owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Honours Embedded FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Degree owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Honours owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Degree co-owned by FEIT OR 120 credit points of completed study in Bachelor's Combined Honours co-owned by FEIT
These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses. See access conditions.
Electrical Energy Systems program
Postgraduate
Description
Microgrids are small-scale electrical energy grids that can operate either autonomously or interconnected with other grids. This subject aims to provide students with a knowledge and understanding of the design principles and control strategies for sustainable microgrids. Efficient, reliable and sustainable energy is a key feature of global change and energy protection systems such as microgrids play a major role. Students learn about basic microgrid background and structure; distributed generation; energy storage (capacitors, batteries, fuel cells, etc.); converter types and functions; power dispatch and energy management; hierarchical control structures; microgrid modelling; microgrid stability; microgrid protection; storage technology; and battery characteristics. Case studies are used to illustrate the concepts discussed.
Typical availability
Spring session, City campus
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