| 1. | Course Title | Hybrid Energy Systems and Microgrids | |||||||||||
| 2. | Code | 4ФЕИТ04020 | |||||||||||
| 3. | Study program | 1-OIE, 4-EE | |||||||||||
| 4. | Organizer of the study program (unit, institute, department) | Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies | |||||||||||
| 5. | Degree (first, second, third cycle) | Second cycle | |||||||||||
| 6. | Academic year/semester | I/1 | 7. | Number of ECTS credits | 6.00 | ||||||||
| 8. | Lecturer | Dr Dimitar Dimitrov | |||||||||||
| 9. | Course Prerequisites | ||||||||||||
| 10. | Course Goals (acquired competencies):
Obtaining knowledge for configurations and sizing оf hybrid power systems. Familiarizing with the concept of micro-grids and with the methods for energy flows control. |
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| 11. | Course Syllabus:
Concepts and advantages of hybrid power systems. Basic characteristics of a photovoltaic generators, wind generators, diesel generator sets, and biomass and biogas facilities. Characteristics of energy storage components. Micro co-generation facilities. Topologies and sizing of stand-alone and grid-connected hybrid power systems. Concept of micro-grids and efficient use of energy. Operational regimes and power flows. Monitoring, control and settings of hybrid power systems. Techno-economic analysis. Practice, applications and examples. |
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| 12. | Learning methods:
Interactive lessons, self and group projects, homeworks, workshops and seminars |
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| 13. | Total number of course hours | 180 | |||||||||||
| 14. | Distribution of course hours | 3 + 3 | |||||||||||
| 15. | Forms of teaching | 15.1 | Lectures-theoretical teaching | 45 hours | |||||||||
| 15.2 | Exercises (laboratory, practice classes), seminars, teamwork | 45 hours | |||||||||||
| 16. | Other course activities | 16.1 | Projects, seminar papers | 30 hours | |||||||||
| 16.2 | Individual tasks | 30 hours | |||||||||||
| 16.3 | Homework and self-learning | 30 hours | |||||||||||
| 17. | Grading | ||||||||||||
| 17.1 | Exams | 20 points | |||||||||||
| 17.2 | Seminar work/project (presentation: written and oral) | 20 points | |||||||||||
| 17.3. | Activity and participation | 20 points | |||||||||||
| 17.4. | Final exam | 40 points | |||||||||||
| 18. | Grading criteria (points) | up to 50 points | 5 (five) (F) | ||||||||||
| from 51 to 60 points | 6 (six) (E) | ||||||||||||
| from 61 to 70 points | 7 (seven) (D) | ||||||||||||
| from 71 to 80 points | 8 (eight) (C) | ||||||||||||
| from 81 to 90 points | 9 (nine) (B) | ||||||||||||
| from 91 to 100 points | 10 (ten) (A) | ||||||||||||
| 19. | Conditions for acquiring teacher’s signature and for taking final exam | At least 60 % successfully completion of all pre-exam activities | |||||||||||
| 20. | Forms of assessment | Tests, seminar work and oral exam | |||||||||||
| 21. | Language | Macedonian and English | |||||||||||
| 22. | Method of monitoring of teaching quality | Self-evaluation | |||||||||||
| 23. | Literature | ||||||||||||
| 23.1. | Required Literature | ||||||||||||
| No. | Author | Title | Publisher | Year | |||||||||
| 1. | Bent Sørensen | Renewable Energy | Elsevier Science | 2004 | |||||||||
| 2. | F. Zobaa, R. C. Bansal | Handbook of Renewable Technology | World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd | 2011 | |||||||||
| 3. | S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley | Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks | The Institution of Engineering and Technology | 2009 | |||||||||
| 23.2. | Additional Literature | ||||||||||||
| No. | Author | Title | Publisher | Year | |||||||||
| 1. | J. F. Manwell, et al. | HYBRID2 – A Hybrid System Simulation Model – Theory Manual | Univ. of Massachusetts | 1999 | |||||||||
| 2. | International Energy Agency | IEA PVPS Task 11 – PV Hybrids and Mini Grids | International Energy Agency | 2012 | |||||||||
