Course: Hybrid Power Systems and MIcrogrids
Code: 3ФЕИТ04025
ECTS points: 6 ECTS
Number of classes per week: 3+0+0+3
Lecturer: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dimitar Dimitrov
Course Goals (acquired competencies): Obtaining knowledge for configurations and sizing оf hybrid power systems. Familiarizing with the concept of microgrids and with the methods for energy flows control.
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.
Literature:
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Required Literature |
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Bent Sørensen | Renewable Energy | Elsevier Science | 2004 |
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F. Zobaa, R. C. Bansal | Handbook of Renewable Technology | World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd | 2011 |
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S. Chowdhury, S.P. Chowdhury and P. Crossley | Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks | The Institution of Engineering and Technology | 2009 |
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J. F. Manwell, et al. | HYBRID2 – A Hybrid System Simulation Model – Theory Manual | Univ. of Massachusetts | 1999 |
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International Energy Agency | IEA PVPS Task 11 – PV Hybrids and Mini Grids | International Energy Agency | 2012 |
