Hybrid Power Systems and MIcrogrids
Course: Hybrid Power Systems and MIcrogrids
Code: 3ФЕИТ04025
ECTS points: 6 ECTS
Number of classes per week: 3+0+0+3
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov
Course Goals (acquired competencies): Obtaining knowledge for configurations and sizing оf hybrid power systems. Familiarizing with the concept of microgrids and with the methods for energy flows control.
Course Syllabus: Concepts and advantages of hybrid power systems. Basic characteristics of a photovoltaic generators, wind generators, diesel generator sets, and biomass and biogas facilities. Characteristics of energy storage components. Micro co-generation facilities. Topologies and sizing of stand-alone and grid-connected hybrid power systems. Concept of micro-grids and efficient use of energy. Operational regimes and power flows. Monitoring, control and settings of hybrid power systems. Techno-economic analysis. Practice, applications and examples.
Literature:
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Required Literature |
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No. |
Author |
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Publisher |
Year |
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1 |
Bent Sørensen |
Renewable Energy |
Elsevier Science |
2004 |
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2 |
F. Zobaa, R. C. Bansal |
Handbook of Renewable Technology |
World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd |
2011 |
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3 |
S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley |
Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks |
The Institution of Engineering and Technology |
2009 |
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Additional Literature |
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No. |
Author |
Title |
Publisher |
Year |
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J. F. Manwell, et al. |
HYBRID2 – A Hybrid System Simulation Model - Theory Manual |
Univ. of Massachusetts |
1999 |
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2 |
International Energy Agency |
IEA PVPS Task 11 - PV Hybrids and Mini Grids |
International Energy Agency |
2012 |
