Electric Power Distribution Systems

Data is displayed for academic year: 2023./2024.

Lecturers

Prof.
Davor Škrlec
Assoc. Prof.
Tomislav Capuder

Exercises

Tomislav Antić
PhD
Terezija Matijašević
univ. mag. ing. el. techn. inf.

Laboratory exercises

Tomislav Antić
PhD
Terezija Matijašević
univ. mag. ing. el. techn. inf.

Course Description

Configuration of distribution networks. Load forecasting, Analysis of the distribution networks. Building and operation. Network elements. Substation design. DSO/DNO. Quality of supply. Connections and interconnections - practice and standards. Active distribution network Distributed resources. DG impact on planning and operation. Micro-grids and VPP. DG and network security. Economics of DG. Introduction to network optimization.

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Calculate currents and voltages in distribution networks
  2. Explain the process of connecting a new user to the distribution network
  3. Explain the different structures of distribution grids
  4. Analyze and calculate the future consumption in distribution gnetworks
  5. Arrange the elements of distribution networks in a functional unit

Forms of Teaching

Lectures

The students will be given a theoretical background of multiple aspects of distribution networks, including latest trends, innovations and concepts in operation and planning of distribution networks. The lectures will be supported by power point slides, written notes and examples from rea-world provided by teachers in the classroom

Exercises

The exercises are following the lectures and are composed of numerical examples strengthening the theory from the lectures.

Laboratory

The laboratory exercises are conducted in specialized tools used by the distribution system operators as well as in programming language Phyton (basics), the support the numerical examples from the exercises

Grading Method

Continuous Assessment Exam
Type Threshold Percent of Grade Threshold Percent of Grade
Laboratory Exercises 50 % 20 % 0 % 20 %
Mid Term Exam: Written 50 % 30 % 0 %
Final Exam: Written 50 % 30 %
Final Exam: Oral 20 %
Exam: Written 50 % 50 %
Exam: Oral 30 %

Week by Week Schedule

  1. Distribution network layout/topology, Distribution system constraints
  2. Consumer clasification, Optimal separation point in regular/normal operation of distribution networks, Contingency operation of distribution networks
  3. Characteristics of distribution networks substations, Overhead line and cable networks in distribution networks
  4. Design of the distribution networks feeder layout, Urban and rural distribution network characteristics
  5. Elements of the distribution network, Distribution networks operational constraints
  6. Characteristics of load flow calculation in distribution networks, Characteristics of short circuit calculation in distribution networks
  7. Planning of the distribution grid, Spatial planning of distribution networks, Basics of georeference planning issues, Spatial load and demand modelling, Metodology for spatial planning of active distribution networks
  8. Midterm exam
  9. Technical characteristics of distributed generation
  10. Regulatory policies, incentives, feasibility of distributed generation, Distributed generation impact on distribution networks constraints, Distributed generation impact on power quality in distribution networks, Active network management
  11. Benefits of aggregating units, Generation coordination, Technical Virtual Power Plant, Economic Virtual Power Plant, Role of storage in Virtual Power Plants
  12. Supply tarrifs, Billing systems, Advance meter reading, smart meters, Consumption and load modelling
  13. Daily load curves, Load behaviour, Modeling loads for network calculation ("Z", "I", "S" models), Spatial load forecasting
  14. Power quality requirements, Power quality standards, Sources of insufficient power quality, Low power quality impacts, Loss of supply and voltage drops, Harmonics in distribution network
  15. Final exam

Literature

(.), H.Lee Willis,Walter G. Scot (.), Distributed Power Generation, Marcel Dekker, Inc.,
(.), William H. Kersting (2002.), Distribution System Modeling and Analysis, CRC Press,

For students

General

ID 222433
  Winter semester
5 ECTS
L1 English Level
L1 e-Learning
45 Lectures
0 Seminar
15 Exercises
10 Laboratory exercises
0 Project laboratory
0 Physical education excercises

Grading System

90 Excellent
80 Very Good
65 Good
50 Sufficient

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