CANCELLED - Smart Distribution Systems (2023)

Description: The Smart Grid concept involves integration of information and communication technology from the electricity generation to the consumption sectors. The bulk of the smart grid applications take place in the distribution grids (MV and LV) where significant amounts of renewable generation and flexible demand units are integrated, distribution controls are automated, assets are monitored and proactively managed and consumers are empowered for economic and efficient use of electricity. This course covers important applications and technologies of the smart distribution systems. The technical limitations and means of increasing the hosting capacity of distributed energy resources in intelligent grids are covered. In addition, the course also includes utility practices and guidelines, dynamics of electricity market, communication technologies and case studies relevant to future power distribution systems. 

Day 1:  
Lecture 1: Modern Electric Power Distribution Systems (BBJ) 8:45 – 10:15 

  1. Problems seen in present and the future distribution system  
  2. Overall structure of course and introduction of the smart grid layers 
  3. Presentation of network structures and market perspectives and relations to thermal and electrical system 
  4. Overall consideration for the modern distribution system
 

Lecture 2: Grid codes/standards - LV/MV Distribution systems (JRP) 10:30-12:00 

  1. LV and MV grid codes 
  2. Distribution grid integration guidelines for distributed energy resources 
  3. Utility practices in different countries 

Lecture 3: TSO-DSO Interface and System Balancing (PAP) 13:00-14:30 

  1. Relevance of TSO-DSO interface 
  2. Enhanced system services from active distribution grids
 

Lecture 4: Smart energy management in active distribution systems (PAP) 14:45-16:15         

  1. Optimization and programming applications in smart grid 
  2. Demand response and its types 
  3. Applications of demand response  
  4. Case studies of demand response
 

Day 2:  
Lecture 1: Heat pumps/Electric boilers in distribution grids (RSI) 8:45-10:15 

  1. Heat pump and Electrical boiler basics and types.  
  2. Operation, control and flexibility  
  3. Impact on distribution grids 
  4. Aggregation and control
 

Lecture 2: Electric vehicles in distribution grids (RSI) 10:30-12:00 

  1. Grid impact studies 
  2. Charging strategies 
  3. Grid support from EVs
 

Lecture 3: Solar PVs in distribution grids (FI) 13:00-14:30            

  1. Technology overview 
  2. Control strategies 
  3. Grid support from PV’s  
  4. Grid impact studies
 

Lecture 4: Operation, control and reliability of supply (FI)14:45-16:15            

  1. Examples of operation and control methods in the smart grid 
  2. Reliability and security of supply
  

Day 3:  
Lecture 1: ICT aspects in Smart Distribution grids (RLO) 8:45-10:15 & 10:30-12:00 

  1. ICT basics technologies and protocols 
  2. Performance and reliability 
  3. Challenges of the ICT network from a smart grid perspective  
  4. Examples
  

Lecture 2: Simulation tool for distribution grids (JRP/RSI) 13-14:30 & 14:45-16:15 

  1. Basics of DIgSILENT 
  2. Exercises
 

Day 4:  
Lecture 1: Simulation tool for distribution grids (JRP/RSI) 8:45-10:15 & 10:30-12:00 

a. Simulation Exercises in DIgSILENT (Continued) 

Written Test (JRP) 13:00 – 15:00 

Prerequisites: Electrical engineers and PhD students with knowledge about electrical power and energy systems. 

Form of evaluation: Written Test 

Course literature: 

  1. Energinet.dk, Technical Regulations for grid connection: https://en.energinet.dk/Electricity/Rules-and-Regulations/Regulations-for-grid-connection 
  2. ENTSO-E Network Code for Requirements for Grid Connection - Applicable to all Generators https://www.entsoe.eu/major-projects/network-code-development/requirements-for-generators/Pages/default.aspx 
  3. Dansk Energi, https://www.danskenergi.dk/vejledning/nettilslutning 
  4. IEEE Guide for the Benefit Evaluation of Electric Power Grid Customer Demand Response, in IEEE Std 2030.6-2016, pp.1-42, 16 Dec. 2016. 
  5. Pilo et al., “Control and Automation Systems at the TSO-DSO interface: A survey on the actual functionalities and DSO requirements,” in Cigre WG C6.25, Dublin, 2017, pp. 1–10. 
  6. Iker Diaz de Cerio Mendaza, An Interactive Energy System with Grid, Heating and Transportation Systems, Ph.D. thesis, Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University, 2014 
  7. Sinha R., Flexible Control for Local Heating and Transportation Units in Low Voltage Distribution System, AAU PhD thesis,  2019. 
  8. Demirok E., Control of Grid Interactive PV Inverters for High Penetration in Low Voltage Distribution Networks, AAU PhD thesis,  2012. 
  9. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2103.11657.pdf 
  10. https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/active-power-reference-tracking-in-electricity-distribution-grids 
  11. https://vbn.aau.dk/da/publications/on-the-trade-off-between-timeliness-and-accuracy-for-low-voltage- 
  12. Andrew Tanenbaum's Computer Networks (see https://www.amazon.com/Computer-Networks-Andrew-S-Tanenbaum-ebook-dp-B006Y1BKGC/dp/B006Y1BKGC/ref=mt_other?_encoding=UTF8&me=&qid=)
  

Organizer:     Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen, bbj@energy.aau.dk

Lecturers:      Professor Birgitte Bak-Jensen, Aalborg University

Associate Prof. Jayakrishnan Pillai, Aalborg University

Associate Prof. Florin Iov, Aalborg University

Associate Prof. Rasmus Løvenstein Olsen, Department of Electronic Systems, AAU

Assistant Professor Pavani Ponnaganti, Aalborg University

Postdoc, Rakesh Sinha, Aalborg University.

ECTS:               3

Date/Time:   September 26-29, 2023'

Deadline       September 6

Price:               6000 DKK for PhD students outside of Denmark and 8000 DKK for the Industry excl. VAT
The Danish universities have entered into an agreement that allows PhD students at a Danish university (except Copenhagen Business School) the opportunity to free of charge take a subject-specific course at another Danish university.

Payment:       A Online link will be annonced after deadline for registration

Place:              AAU Energy, Aalborg

Max no. of participants: 20

Important information concerning PhD courses: We have over some time experienced problems with no-show for both project and general courses. It has now reached a point where we are forced to take action. Therefore, the Doctoral School has decided to introduce a no-show fee of DKK 3.000 for each course where the student does not show up. Cancellations are accepted no later than 2 weeks before start of the course. Registered illness is of course an acceptable reason for not showing up on those days. Furthermore, all courses open for registration approximately four months before start. This can hopefully also provide new students a chance to register for courses during the year. We look forward to your registrations.