ELEC ENG 7075 - Distributed Generation Technologies
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ELEC ENG 7075 Course Distributed Generation Technologies Coordinating Unit Electrical and Electronic Engineering Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Incompatible ELEC ENG 4062, ELEC ENG 3111 Assessment Quizzes and practicals Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Nesimi Ertugrul
Assoc. Prof Nesimi Ertugrul
Email: nesimi.ertugrul@adelaide.edu.au
Phone: 8313 5465
Office: IW 3.54Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1 Understanding modern power system components and transformation 2 The types and roles of distributed energy resources 3 Principles and features Photo Voltaic (PV) Systems 4 Formulation of the mathematical models and the principles of maximum power point tracking 5 Control of PV Converter topologies and their connection 6 Principles of wind power, energy conversion and formulation 7 Control and connection of wind power systems 8 Battery storage systems and their applications 9 Industrial experiences in renewable energy integration
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C):
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 C C C B C C C C C B B B B B B B University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1-9 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
5, 7 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
5, 7, 9 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
5, 7, 9 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
5, 7, 9 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
The following resources will be made available on the MyUni platform for your convenience:
Lecture Notes: These will be mostly uploaded before the start of the semester, with the remainder made available as we progress through the course.
Quiz Questions: Expect these to be posted on the MyUni website during the week specified in the timetable.Materials: Technical papers and short reports will also be posted on MyUni to supplement your learning and deepen your understanding of the course content.
Experiment Handouts: Handouts for two experiments will be provided on MyUni.Supporting
Please ensure to regularly check MyUni for these resources and updates.
Your active participation and engagement with these materials will greatly enhance your learning experience in this course.Recommended Resources
While the lecture notes provided for this course should be comprehensive for most students, some may wish to delve deeper into the topics or seek additional clarification.For such instances, a relevant book can be beneficial.
The following book, which aligns with some contents of the course material, is recommended for further reading and understanding:
G.M. Masters: "Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems", published by Wiley.
This book offers a wealth of knowledge and will be especially useful if you're grappling with the course material or have a keen interest in exploring the topics in greater depth.
Copies of this book are readily available in the Barr Smith Library. Whether you're seeking to enrich your knowledge or clarify concepts, this book or others can serve as a supplementary resource.
Remember, understanding is deepened not just by finding answers, but also by exploring different perspectives and broadening your informational horizons.
I will always be available to respond your questions as the subject is very topical and wide.Online Learning
All course-related announcements will be made available through the MyUni platform.
You can find these updates on the MyUni announcement board.
In case of significant notices, an email will be sent to every participant in the course.
I strongly advocate for the utilization of the MyUni discussion boards for inquiries pertaining to the course material.
While anonymous postings are acceptable, offensive content is strictly prohibited.
Rest assured, I will make a concerted effort to address questions posted on the discussion boards as timely as possible.
For continuous assessment marks, we will employ the MyUni Gradebook.
It's essential for students to check the Gradebook consistently to verify that their marks have been accurately recorded.
I will provide video recordings on MyUni. Typically, these recordings become accessible within one working day following the lecture.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.This
is a 3 unit course. The University expects students to spend around 156 hours of work for a 3 unit course. This corresponds to roughly 12 hours per week. The following breakdown is a guide only. Some students will need to spend more time, some less.
Activity ContactHours Non-ContactHours TotalHours Lectures 2h/wk 3 (prep&revise) 60 Three Quizzes 3h 9 (prep&revise) 12 Two Major Asisgments 2h 20 (prep&write-up) 44 Two Lab Practicals 3h 10 (prep&write-up) 26 Oral examination 15min 4 (revisiting assignment reports) 8 TOTAL 150 Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
This is a 3 unit course. The University expects students to spend around 156 hours of work for a 3 unit course.
This corresponds to roughly 12 hours per week. The following breakdown is a guide only.
Some students will need to spend more time, some less.
Activity ContactHours Non-ContactHours TotalHours Lectures 2h/wk 3 (prep&revise) 60 Three Quizzes 3h 9 (prep&revise) 12 Two Major Asisgments 2h 20 (prep&write-up) 44 Two Lab Practicals 3h 10 (prep&write-up) 26 Oral examination 15min 4 (revisiting assignment reports) 8 TOTAL 150
Learning Activities Summary
In addition to the learning activities in two major practicals and two
major asssignments, the following contents will be covered in the
learning activities:
DISTRIBUTED GENERATION TECHNOLOGIES
Contents
Chapter 1
Global
warming questions
“Energy”
landscape
LCOE
Job
opportunities
Turning
Points in History
Electricity
Generation Landscape (US and Australia)
Australian
energy cost and the trend in installations of renewable energy systems
Component
of Electricity Unit Price
An
overview of the power grid
Basic
components and communication structure of the current power grid
Australian
Grid Features and SA Blackout
Grid
and Power Plant Types
Transmission
and Distribution System
Limitations
in AC Grids
Chapter
2
Introduction
Solar Resources
Air-Mass Ratio
Tracking Systems
Measuring Solar Irradiation
Photovoltaic Materials
Band-Gap Impact on PV Efficiency
Equivalent Circuits for PV Cells
Simple Equivalent Circuit of PV Cell
PV Cell Equivalent Circuit: Simple Equivalent Circuit
+ Parallel Resistor
PV Cell Equivalent Circuit: Simple Equivalent Circuit
+ Series Resistor
Better Equivalent Circuit
PV Cells to Modules-to Arrays
Cell to Modules
Modules to Arrays
The PV I–V Curve Under Standard Test Conditions
Fill Factor (FF)
Standard Test Conditions (STC)
Average efficiency of different PV panels
Bifacial PV Cells
Impacts of Temperature, Insolation and Electrical
Characteristics of PV Cells/Modules
Nominal Operating Cell Temperature (NOCT)
Unmatched Cells/Modules and Performance Ratio
Bypass and Blocking Diodes for Shade Mitigation
Maximum Power Point Tracking
Converter Types
Principles of MPPT Method
Issues on PV Systems and Cell and Module Level
Failures
Design, Installation Guidelines and Standards
The State of Art of the PV Technology
Best Research-Cell Efficiency & Module Efficiency
Charts
The Current State of the Art Module Efficiencies
Companies and Institutions Active in PV Cells and
Panels
Failures
Chapter 3
Status of Wind Energy Growth
Types of Wind Turbine Systems
Major Components of Modern Wind Turbines
Wind Characteristics, Resources and Analysis of Wind
Regimes
Physics of Wind Energy/Power in the Wind
Power in the Wind
Temperature and Altitude Correction for Air Density
Impact of Tower Height
Characteristic Features of Wind Turbines
The Betz Limit
Tip Speed Ratio (TSR)
Selection of Number of Blades
Wind Turbine Energy Production Estimates Using the
Previous Statistical Techniques
Idealized Machine Productivity Calculations using
Rayleigh Distribution
Rotor Power of Turbine versus Speed Curves
Power versus Wind Speed and Torque Curves of Wind
Turbines
How to Obtain Cp Curves
Idealized and Real Wind Turbine Power Curves
Wind Power to Electricity : Generators and Control
Generators
Yaw /Pitch Angle Control
Capacity Factor and Wind Farms
Wind Farm Incident Categories
Wind Turbine Incidents Just in 2020
Suggested Links
Chapter
4
Distributed Energy Resources, Microgrid
Components
Fault currents and protection
Distributed generation and future network
architectures
Non-Conventional Problems of Renewable Sources
More Power Electronics, THD
Intermittency
Reverse Power and Voltage Variation
Power System Inertia
Load Duration Curves (LDC) and Changing Characteristics
Battery Storage
Principles and components
Applications, FCAS, VPP, Community Level
Safety (Failures)
Future: WBG devices and transformerless substations
Specific Course Requirements
Laboratory clothing restrictions apply to the workshop sessions:
Closed-toe shoes; covered shoulders; long hair must be tied back.
In addition, students must remove all hand and wrist based jewellery (including material bracelets), and must not eat or drink in the laboratories.
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Individual / Group Due (week)* Weighting Learning Outcome 2 Major Assignments Summative Individual Distributed around W2 and W6, due after 4 weeks 40% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 Oral Examination Summative Individual In W13 15% 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9 3 Written Quizzes Summative Individual Around W4,W8,W12 15% 1 - 9 2 Lab Practicals Summative Individual SeeMyUni anouncements for the session selections after W3 30% 5, 7
* The specific due date for each assessment task will be available on MyUni.
Assessment Related Requirements
No hurdle in this course.Assessment Detail
See the time table and assessment page uploaded.Submission
All written typed submissions to formative assessment activities are to
be submitted via the course site on the specified date that will be
anounced each week. All assessments will marked and returned to for provision of feedback to students.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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