PX4011 Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources Syllabus:

PX4011 Grid Integration of Renewable Energy Sources Syllabus – Anna University PG Syllabus Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 To study about the integration of various renewable energy sources into the grid.

 To analyse various grid issues due to renewable energy sources.

 To analyse the dynamics of network due to wind farm

 To provide knowledge about power system stabilizers.

 To provide knowledge about grid connected and standalone PV system

UNIT I INTRODUCTION

Introduction to renewable energy grid integration – Concept of mini/micro grids and Smart grids – Different types of grid interfaces – Issues related to grid integration of small and large scale of synchronous generator based – induction generator based and converter based sources together – Network voltage management – Power quality management (voltage dips, harmonics, flickers, and reactive power control) – Frequency management – Influence of WECS on system transient response – Interconnection standards and grid code requirements for integration.

UNIT II NETWORK INFLUENCE OF GENERATION TYPE

starting – Network voltage management – Thermal/Active power management – Network power quality management – Transient system performance – Fault level issues – Protection.

UNIT III INFLUENCE OF WIND FARMS ON NETWORK DYNAMIC PERFORMANCE

Dynamic Stability and its Assessment – Dynamic characteristics of Synchronous Generation – A Synchronizing power and Damping power model of a Synchronous Generator – Influence of Automatic Voltage Regulator on Damping – Influence on Damping of Generator Operating Conditions – Influence of Turbine Governor on Generator Operation – Transient Stability – Voltage Stability – Influence of Generation Type on Network Dynamic Stability – Dynamic Interaction of Wind Farms with the Network – influence of Wind Generation on Network Transient Performance.

UNIT IV POWER SYSTEM STABILIZERS AND NETWORK DAMPING CAPABILITY OF WIND

A Power System Stabilizer for a Synchronous Generator – A Power System Stabilizer for a DFIG – A Power System Stabilizer for a FRC Wind Farm.

UNIT V STAND ALONE AND GRID CONNECTED PV SYSTEM

Solar modules – storage systems – Basics of batteries – Batteries for PV Systems – Charge Controllers – MPPT and Inverters – Power Conditioning and Regulation – protection – Types of Solar PV systems – standalone PV systems design – sizing – PV systems in buildings – design issues for central power stations – safety – Economic aspect – efficiency and performance – International PV programs

TOTAL: 45 PERIODS

OUTCOMES:

CO1: Know about the integration of various renewable energy sources into the grid.
CO2: Able to analyze various grid issues due to renewable energy sources.
CO3: Able to analyze the dynamics of network due to windfarm
CO4: Know about power system stabilizers.
CO5: Able to design the grid connected and standalone PV system.

REFERENCES:

1. Stuart R.Wenham, Martin A. Green, Muriel E. Watt and Richard Corkish, ‘Applied Photovoltaics’, Earthscan, UK, 2007.
2. Joshua Earnest, ‘Wind power technology’, II Edition, PHI, 2015.
3. Olimpo Anaya-Lara, Nick Jenkins, Janaka Ekanayake, Phill Cartwright and Mike Hughes, ‘WIND GENERATIONModelling and Control’, A John Wiley and Sons, Ltd., Publication, 2009.
4. Brenden Fox, Damian Flynn and Leslie Bryans, ‘Wind Power Integration Connection and system operational aspects’, Published by The Institute of Engineering and Technology, London, United Kingdom, 2007.
5. Frank S. Barnes & Jonah G.Levine, ‘Large Energy Storage Systems Handbook’, CRC Press, 2011.
6. S.P. Sukhatme, ‘Solar Energy’, Tata McGraw Hill, 1987.
7. Chetan Singh Solanki, ‘Solar Photovoltaic Technology and Systems’ – A Manual for Technicians, Trainees and Engineers, PHI, 2014.