Distributed Power Generation - PG

22PEPE10 - Distributed Power Generation (GCEB Autonomous Syllabus)

Objectives:

1.  To illustrate the concept of distributed generation
2.  To analyze the impact of grid integration.
3. To study concept of Micro grid and its configuration
4. To Understand and analyses of micro grid operations. 

Syllabus:

I. MICROGRIDS

Introduction to micro-grids – Types of micro-grids: autonomous and non-autonomous grids Sizing of micro-grids – Modeling & analysis of Micro-grids with multiple DGs 

II. GRID INTEGRATION OF DGS

Need for Distributed generation – Renewable sources in distributed generation and current scenario in Distributed Generation – Planning of DGs – Sitting and sizing of DGs optimal placement of DG sources in distribution systems – Grid integration of DGs – Different types of interfaces – Inverter based DGs and rotating machine based interfaces – Aggregation of multiple DG units. 

III. IMPACTS OF DGS IN POWER SYSTEM

Technical impacts of DGs – Transmission systems – Distribution Systems – De-regulation - Impact of DGs upon protective relaying – Impact of DGs upon transient and dynamic stability of existing distribution systems – Steady-state and Dynamic analysis.

IV. ECONOMICS OF DG OPERATION

Economic and control aspects of DGs Market facts – Issues and challenges – Limitations of DGs, Voltage control techniques – Reactive power control – Harmonics – Power quality issues – Reliability of DG based systems.

V. PROTECTION OF MICROGRID

Micro-grids with power electronic interfacing units – Transients in micro-grids – Protection of micro-grids – Case studies – Recent Trends in Micro grid

OUTCOMES:

After completion of this course, the student will be able to:

1. Understand the planning and operational issues related to Distributed Generation.
2. Understand integration related to Distributed Generation. 
3. Understand the impact of Distributed Generation in Power system.
4. Understand economic operation related to Distributed Generation. 
5. Acquire Knowledge about Distributed Generation Learn Micro-Grids

REFERENCES:

1. H. Lee Willis, Walter G. Scott, “Distributed Power Generation – Planning and Evaluation”, Marcel Decker Press. 
2. M.GodoySimoes, Felix A.Farret, “Renewable Energy Systems – Design and Analysis with Induction Generators”, CRC press.  
3. Stuart Borlase. “Smart Grid: Infrastructure Technology Solutions” CRC Press
4. H.Lee WIillis Walter G.Scott,‟ Distributed Power Generation‟, CRC Press.
5. Farhad Shahnia Ali Arefi Gerard Ledwidh Editors, "Electric Distribution Network Planning”, Springer.