Gain an understanding of next generation power systems and the latest technological developments.
New technologies and next generation power systems
Overview
Global energy systems are undergoing a period of accelerated change in the bid to achieve sustainable growth. Transitions in this sector have resulted in an increased demand for professionals with knowledge and experience in power electronic interfaces, distributed energy resources, improved modelling, control and optimisation. We have designed this series of modular courses to provide professional engineers and decision makers with the current, cutting edge knowledge that is required to thrive in this rapidly evolving industry. Each separate module is delivered though a half-day virtual classroom session. The modules can be combined and customised depending on the context, needs and priorities of you and your team.
Target audience
This course is intended for professional engineers and decision makers.
Objectives
After completing all of the modules in this series you will be able to:
- Describe current trends and new technologies used in power generation
- Analyse the impacts of electric vehicle integrations in power systems
- Design and analyse a sustainable microgrid to improve the resilience of power supply
- Design and implement a digital control system to improve the resilience of power systems
- Develop smart power electronic converters/inverters with intelligent controllers to mitigate the impacts of distributed energy resources
- Plan, design and analyse distributed power systems
- Apply the transactive energy management systems method to improve the cost-efficiency and reliability of power supply
- Analyse the security and energy management features of smart grid
Modules
Each module is offered as a half-day virtual classroom session, these modules can be combined and customised depending on the training needs of you and your team.
Module 1: electric vehicles
Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of transportation and their usage is increasing significantly worldwide. The uptake of EVs are an essential part of the energy transition strategy, which will result in significant changes for vehicle manufacturers, government, companies and individuals. In this module, you will be given a comprehensive overview of the technology of electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and electric mobility. You will develop a deeper fundamental understanding of the technology behind electric cars, electrical machines, charging technology, infrastructure and the role of electric vehicles in the energy transition strategy.
- Introduction to electric vehicles (EV)
- Electrical machine (EM) and electric vehicles (EV) fundamentals, characteristics and selection criteria
- Principles of power electronics and EM control
- Challenges and opportunities for EV integrations in power systems
- Battery energy storage systems
- Fuel cell vehicles fundamentals, technologies and storage systems
- Smart grids versus EVs and infrastructure
- Case studies and demonstration HIL-Opal RT
Module 2: renewable energy systems and microgrids
The integration of small-scale renewable energy sources, particularly solar and wind energy, has increased significantly in developed countries including Australia, however the variability of wind and solar power does not fully correspond with demand, and can create challenges associated with reliability and economic viability. Advanced power electronic converters and controllers are required to ensure the resilient operation of power systems with large-scale renewable energy sources and microgrids. This module will provide an overview of the technological advancements in renewable energy systems, microgrids, smart power electronics interfaces and controls for managing the impacts of integrating large-scale renewable sources.
- Introduction to renewable energy systems
- Photovoltaic (PV) systems
- Wind turbines
- Power electronic converters/inverters
- Microgrids
- Solid state transformers
- Case studies using PowerFactory and PSSE to demonstrate technical issues for grid integrations and possible solutions
Module 3: power distribution systems
Smart and active distribution systems will play a key role in the future of smart grids with emerging technologies such as distributed generation, renewable energy, microgrid and consumer engagement. This module looks at the challenges associated with the planning, engineering, design and operation of electrical distribution systems and smart grid systems.
- Distribution system basics
- Distribution system planning and design
- HV substation and distribution system design based on power losses
- Smart grids and microgrids
- Energy efficiency and demand side management
Module 4: next generation power systems
Smart grids will be a major contributor to next generation electricity grids, with secure communication systems, optimised operation and advanced control. The implementation and management of smart grids requires a number of new tools and techniques. This module is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary for designing, analysing and controlling smart grids with secure communication systems. You will also acquire knowledge in cyber-physical systems, IoT enabled fault tolerance and dependable control.
- Smart grids- overview
- Energy efficiency, demand side management and transactive energy management systems
- Optimisation and AI for smart grids
- HVDC vs HVAC
- Smart grids as cyberphysical systems: IoT enabled fault tolerance and dependable control
- Case studies using PowerFactory – DIgSILENT
Module 5: transactive energy
With the deep penetration of renewable energy generation and emerging distributed energy management technologies, there are significant opportunities to modernise the current grid towards the smart grid to improve its efficiency and performance through market-based transactive exchanges between energy producers and energy consumers. This module looks at the concepts and frameworks associated with transactive energy as a new economic tool, and explores the potential of transactive energy to improve the resilience, safety, efficiency, reliability and adaptability of the grid.
- Transactive energy, definitions, attributes and principles
- Evolution of the grid and its impact on transactive energy
- Elements of transactive energy
- Transactive energy: potential benefits for consumers and society
- Policy and market design
- Cyber-physical infrastructure
- Case studies
Module 6: energy storage systems
Technological developments have significantly impacted energy storage systems, which have gained wider adoption in power systems to facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources, improve power quality and increase both energy and power densities. Developments in this area are largely due to the availability of new materials, improved power and energy management technologies and requirements resulting from more challenging working environments. This module provides an overview of the latest technologies and applications associated with batteries, supercapacitors and superconductors.
- Overview of supercapacitor, battery and superconductor magnetic energy storage technologies
- Technical, economic and regulatory drivers for large-scale energy storage systems
- Hybrid power and energy systems including fuel cells
- Power electronic interfaces and power management
- Passive and active energy cell balancing techniques
Module 7: power electronics for next generation power systems
Power electronics converters play an essential role in today’s power grids and will undoubtedly be a key enabling technology in next generation power systems. Currently there is a need to integrate more renewable energy sources and energy storage sources to the power grid, while increasing its reliability. In this new context, power electronics technology is vital in the modernisation of the power grid. At the transmission level, power converters provide flexibility to the grid in terms of power flow control, voltage regulation/reactive power injection control, and HVDC power transmission. At the distribution level, power converters can be used for load compensation, harmonic reduction, dynamic voltage support, distributed energy resources, energy storage systems and microgrids. This module is designed to provide you with the necessary knowledge and skills on power electronics operations and control in order to satisfy the needs of next generation power systems.
- Overview of power electronics technology
- Main control strategies for autonomous power converters
- Applications in power generation transmission
- Applications in power generation distribution
- Smart converter/inverter
- The role of power electronics in smart grids/microgrids
Meet the presenters
- Professor Youguang Guo: UTS Professional Profile
- Associate Professor Dylan Lu: UTS Professional Profile
- Associate Professor Li Li: UTS Professional Profile
- Dr. Danny Phung: UTS Professional Profile
- Dr. Yam Siwakoti: UTS Professional Profile
- Dr. Ha Phami: UTS Professional Profile
- Associate Professor Jahangir Hossain: UTS Professional Profile
- Associate Professor Quang Ha: UTS Professional Profile
- Dr. Gang Lei: UTS Professional Profile
- Dr. Ricardo Aguilera Echeverria: UTS Professional Profile