Course Catalog 2012-2013
International

Basic Pori International Postgraduate Open University

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Opinto-opas 2012-2013

Smart Grids, short, 25 cr

Type of the study block

Int. MSc Minor Studies

Contact

Enrique Acha, Pertti Järventausta

Learning outcomes

- After passing the minor the student is able to recognize, manage, and use common scientific and professional concepts of the field in general level.

Prerequisites

Study block Credit points Mandatory/Advisable
Electrical Engineering / Common Programme Studies 20 cr Mandatory

Content

Compulsory courses

- Recommended year of a course: 3 means the first year at Master level studies and 4 the second year

Course Credit points Class
SET-6226 Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources 3 cr III  
SET-6236 Fundamentals of Electrical and Power Engineering 5 cr III  
Total 8 cr  

Alternative Studies

Optional courses should be selected so that the content of the whole minor is at least 25 credits. Courses SET-6336, SET-6326, SET-6346, SET-6416, SET-6436 and SET-6446 focus more on integration of distributed energy resources and power electronics and courses SET-6316, SET-6346, SET-6356, SET-6416, SET-6426 and SET-6446 more on active distribution network management issues.

Must be selected at least 17 credits of courses

Course Credit points Class
ASE-1256 Introduction to Control and Automation 6 cr III  
SET-6316 Electric Power Systems 5 cr III  
SET-6326 Switched-mode Converters 5 cr III  
SET-6336 Power Electronics Converters 5 cr III  
SET-6346 Solar Power Systems 4 cr III  
SET-6356 Distribution Automation 5 cr III  
SET-6416 Wind Power Systems 3 cr IV  
SET-6426 Distributed Energy Resources in Electricity Networks 3 cr IV  
SET-6436 Converter Dynamics and EMC 5 cr IV  
SET-6446 Flexible Transmission Systems 5 cr IV  
SMG-8047 Background for Electromagnetic Systems 3 cr III  
TST-1206 Demola project work 5-10 cr IV  

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