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Optimization of liberalized electric power systems
Optimierung liberalisierter elektrischer Energiesysteme
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:29:20
Abstract
Legal framework for regulated, network based electrical systems; Physical laws; Contrained network elements; Differences to regular market based systems; Optimization for the solution of goal conflicts: Network based security of supply versus market requirements; (Non-linear) Optimization problems; Optimality conditions and solutions; Different electricity market models
Objective
1) Understanding the legal and physical framework for the efficient regulation of electic transmission and distribution systems. 2) Understanding the theory of mathematical optimization models and algorithms for a secure and economic operation of power systems. 3) Gaining experience with the formulation, implementation and computation of non-linear constrained optimization problems of regulated network based electricity systems.
Content
Legal conditions for the regulation and operation of electric power systems (CH, EU). Physical laws and constraints in electric power systems. Special characteristics of the good "electricity". Optimization as mathematical tool for analysing network based electric power systems. Types of optimization problems, optimality conditions and optimization methods). Various electricity market models, their advantages and disadvantages.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Text book is continuously updated and distributed to students.,
Literature
Class text book contains active hyperlinks related to back ground material.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- session examination
- Mode
- oral 30 minutes
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Optimierung liberalisierter elektrischer Energiesysteme |
|
4 h weekly |