PS4091 Distributed Generation and Micro Grid Syllabus:
PS4091 Distributed Generation and Micro Grid Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
To familiarize with the concept of Distributed Generation
To expose the various distributed energy resources
To focus on the planning and protection of Distributed Generation
To study the concept of MicroGrid and to analyze the impact of MicroGrid
To understand the major issues on Micro Grid economics
UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO DISTRIBUTED GENERATION
DG definition – Reasons for distributed generation-Benefits of integration – Distributed generation and the distribution system – Technical, Environmental and Economic impacts of distributed generation on the distribution system – Impact of distributed generation on the transmission system-Impact of distributed generation on central generation
UNIT II DISTRIBUTED ENERGY RESOURCES
Combined heat and power (CHP) systems-Wind energy conversion systems (WECS)- Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems-Small-scale hydroelectric power generation-Other renewable energy sources-Storage devices-Inverter interfaces
UNIT II I DG PLANNING AND PROTECTION
Generation capacity adequacy in conventional thermal generation systems-Impact of distributed generation-Impact of distributed generation on network design-Protection of distributed generation Protection of the generation equipment from internal Faults-Protection of the faulted distribution network from fault currents supplied by the distributed generator-Impact of distributed generation on existing distribution system protection.
UNIT IV CONCEPT OF MICROGRID
Microgrid Definition-A typical Microgrid configuration- Functions of Micro source controller and central controller- Energy Management Module (EMM) and Protection Co-ordination Module (PCM)- Modes of Operation- Grid connected and islanded modes- Modelling of Microgrid Microturbine Model- PV Solar Cell Model- Wind Turbine Model-Role of Microgrid in power market competition.
UNIT V IMPACTS OF MICROGRID
Technical and economical advantages of Microgrid-Challenges and disadvantages of Microgrid development-Management and operational issues of a Microgrid- Impact on heat utilization-Impact on process optimization-Impact on market-Impact on environment-Impact on distribution system Impact on communication standards and protocols.
Microgrid economics-Main issues of Microgrid economics-Microgrids and traditional power system economics-Emerging economic issues in Microgrids-Economic issues between Microgrids and bulk power systems-Potential benefits of Microgrid economics.
TOTAL : 45 PERIODS
COURSE OUTCOMES:
Students able to
CO1: Understand the concepts of Distributed Generation and Microgrids.
CO2: Gain Knowledge about the various DG resources.
CO3: Familiarize with the planning and protection schemes of Distributed Generation.
CO4: Learn the concept of Microgrid and its mode of operation.
CO5: Acquire knowledge on the impacts of Microgrid.
REFERENCES:
1. Nick Jenkins, JanakaEkanayake , GoranStrbac , “Distributed Generation”, Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, UK,2010.
2. S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley, “Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks”, The Institution of Engineering and Technology, London, United Kingdom, 2009.
3. Math H. Bollen , Fainan Hassan, “Integration of Distributed Generation in the Power System”, John Wiley &Sons, New Jersey, 2011.
4. Magdi S. Mahmoud, Fouad M. AL-Sunni, “Control and Optimization of Distributed Generation Systems”, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2015.
5. Nadarajah Mithulananthan, Duong Quoc Hung, Kwang Y. Lee, “Intelligent Network Integration of Distributed Renewable Generation”, Springer International Publishing, Switzerland, 2017.
6. Ali K., M.N. Marwali, Min Dai, “Integration of Green and Renewable Energy in Electric Power Systems”, Wiley and sons, New Jersey, 2010.