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Opinto-opas 2013-2014
Smart Grids, 30 cr |
Type of the study block
Advanced Studies
Contact
Enrique Acha, Pertti Järventausta
Learning Outcomes
| - | After passing the major the student is able to recognize, manage, and use common scientific and professional concepts of the field. |
| - | The student has possibility to work in electricity companies, power engineering industry and research institutes and has knowledge and skills to develope applications in areas such as active network management, the integration of distributed energy resources or the enabling FACTS technology. |
| - | By doing the master thesis in the major subject the student gains ability to understand and use the scientific and professional concepts of the field. |
Further Opportunities
| Study block | Credit points |
| Master's Thesis in Electrical Engineering | 30 cr |
Content
Compulsory courses
- At least the following courses are prerequisites for the major: DEE-23116 Introduction to Smart Grids, DEE-53106 Introduction to Renewable Energy Sources, DEE-23106 Fundamentals of Electrical and Power Engineering. - Recommended year of a course: 3 means the first year at Master level studies and 4 the second year
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| DEE-24106 Electric Power Systems | 5 cr | III |
| DEE-33116 Power Electronics Converters | 5 cr | III |
| Total | 10 cr |
Optional Compulsory Courses
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| Course | Credit points | Alternativity | Class |
| DEE-15096 Master's Seminar on Electrical Engineering | 1 cr | 1 | IV |
1. Master's thesis seminar is mandatory for students writing their Master's thesis in Smart Grids.
Complementary Courses
Optional courses should be selected so that the content of the whole minor is at least 30 credits. Courses DEE-33116, DEE-33106, DEE-53116, DEE-54106, and DEE-24126 focus more on integration of distributed energy resources and power electronics and courses DEE-24106, DEE-53116, DEE-24116, DEE-54106, DEE-24136 and DEE-24126 more on active distribution network management issues.
Should be completed to the minimum study module extent of 30 ETCS
| Course | Credit points | Class |
| ASE-1256 Introduction to Control and Automation | 6 cr | III |
| DEE-24116 Distribution Automation | 5 cr | III |
| DEE-24126 Flexible Transmission Systems | 5 cr | IV |
| DEE-24136 Distributed Energy Resources in Electricity Networks | 3 cr | IV |
| DEE-24906 Electrical Energy Engineering Project Work | 2-10 cr | IV |
| DEE-33106 Switched-mode Converters | 5 cr | III |
| DEE-34106 Converter Dynamics and EMC | 5 cr | IV |
| DEE-53116 Solar Power Systems | 4 cr | III |
| DEE-54106 Wind Power Systems | 3 cr | IV |
| ELT-41726 Background for Electromagnetic Systems | 3 cr | III |
| TST-01606 Demola Project Work | 5-10 cr | IV |
Additional information
In general, Smart Grid is an enabler of energy-efficient and environmentally friendly energy market and critical infrastructure for society. The smart solutions will connect information technology and communication technology to the electricity infrastructure. The major studies provide thorough knowledge of Smart Grids, addressing in-depth some of the underlying areas such as active network management, the integration of distributed energy resources and the enabling FACTS technology. Power electronics plays a key role in the integration of the so-called distributed energy resources into the smart grid - distributed renewable sources of generation such as solar and hydrogen cells, wind turbines, controllable loads and electric vehicles. Distribution automation and ICT solutions for active network management provide the foundation for the overall target of smart grids to enable energy-efficient and environmentally friendly energy markets aiming at a secure infrastructure for the benefit of society.