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227-0531-00L 3 Credits MSC D-ITET , D-MAVT

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Control of Power-Electronics-Dominated Power Systems

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Eduardo Prieto Araujo

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Abstract

The penetration of renewable energy, storage systems, EVs and DC systems in combination with the phase-out of synchronous generation, is leading to a power electronics (PE)-dominated power system, implying relevant challenges at network operation and control levels. The course covers modeling, analysis and control design aspects for future PE-dominated networks.

Objective

The course objectives are: - Understand the fundamentals of PE-dominated power systems - Learn how to model, analyze and control grid-connected power converters - Apply the acquired modelling, analysis and control design techniques to real application power converters - Acquire techniques to assess the impact of PE devices within the power network.

Content

The course covers the following topics: - Future PE-dominated power systems. Main applications and challenges. - Voltage source converter review. Different structures 2L, 3L, Modular Multilevel Converters (MMC). - 2L/3L VSCs: Main control blocks. Usual transformations. - Grid forming converters. Concept definition and main structures. Different control options. - MMC Applications. Control design and implementation. - PE-dominated system stability and interaction analysis. Linearization of converter and power system dynamics. Eigenvalue analysis. Participation factors. - Trends in research/industry. New controllers. New interaction analysis methods.

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture notes will be provided in class.

Literature

Specific literature will be provided with the lecture notes.

General Information

Language: English
Levels: MSC

Examination

Type: graded semester performance

The performance assessment consists of a 50% grade based on the evaluation of three different homework assignments, evaluated after exercise sessions 3 (condensing content of sessions 1-2-3), 5 (condensing sessions 4-5) and 8 (condensing sessions 6-7-8). The additional 50% will be graded based on an oral exam, at the end of the course

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture	Control of Power-Electronics-Dominated Power Systems This course starts on September 28, 2021.	Tue 08:15-10:00 (CAB G 52)	2 h weekly
exercise	Control of Power-Electronics-Dominated Power Systems This course starts on September 28, 2021.	Tue 10:15-12:00 (CAB G 52)	2 h weekly

Offered In

Electrical Engineering and Information Technology Master
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2018)
  - Systems and Control (The core courses and specialisation courses below are a selection for students who wish to specialise in the area of "Systems and Control", see . The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Specialisation Courses (These specialisation courses are particularly recommended for the area of "Systems and Control", but you are free to choose courses from any other field in agreement with your tutor. A minimum of 40 credits must be obtained from specialisation courses during the Master's Programme.)
- Master Studies (Programme Regulations 2008)
  - Major Courses (A total of 42 CP must be achieved during the Master Programme. The individual study plan is subject to the tutor's approval.)
    - Systems and Control
      - Recommended Subjects (These courses are recommended, but you are free to choose courses from any other special field. Please consult your tutor.)
Energy Science and Technology Master
- Electives (These courses are particularly recommended, other ETH-courses from the field of Energy Science and Technology at large may be chosen in accordance with your tutor.)
  - Electrical Power Engineering