Academic management

The Master’s degree:

The main goal of the Master’s Degree in “Electrical Energy Conversion and Power Systems” (EECPS Master) is the training of qualified staff in areas related to electrical energy management, emphasizing in power systems for renewable energies. The Master presents a double approach: scientific and professional. In the scientific thread, training focuses on the design of two main applications: Electrical Power Systems and Electrical and Hybrid Traction Systems. On the other hand, in the professional thread, training is focused on the management of electrical energy. Thus, the subjects of this thread have been designed attending to two main issues, such as the management of energy in large consumers and the generation and transmission of electrical energy in a liberalized market. Three main lines have been considered as keystones in the Master:

·         Electrical Power Systems

·         Electrical and Hybrid Vehicles

·         Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energies

The first semester:

The first semester is intended to provide a uniform level of knowledge among students with different basic training. This equalization term offers a set of optional courses designed to promote the homogenization among students' knowledge. The teaching committee will study every application form independently, selecting 27 ECTS credits for every student among the optional courses. The additional 3 ECTS are dedicated to a compulsory introductory subject, called “introduction to power systems, renewable energies, electrical traction and energy efficiency”.

The subject:

The subject is included in the first module of the master, called “Equalization”. The dynamic analysis of electric machines is the focus of this subject.

t is highly recommended to keep the schedule of this course as it appears in the programme guide verification report). Particularly, the course should be taken before “Dynamic Control of AC Machines”.

Basic Competences:

CB9     Ability of communicating justified decisions and conclusions, to specialized and unspecialized listeners.

CB10   Ability of autonomous learning.

Generic Competences:

CG3    Knowledge of the principal mathematic tools used in the analysis, modeling and simulation of power systems.

CG4    Use of computers and digital processors in the analysis, design, simulation, monitoring, control and supervision of power systems.

CG10  Ability to manage information: search, analysis and synthesis of the specific technical information.

CG11  Ability to assimilate and communicate information in English concerning technical matters.

Specific Competences:

CE2     Characterization and modeling of the main energy sources and electric power loads.

CE3     Ability to understand the basics of the dynamic modeling of electrical power systems.

CE4     Electric machines in steady state and transient operation used for generation and traction

CE9     Ability to analyze and understand the design of electric drives.

Learning Outcomes:

RA8: Understanding the mathematical modeling of three-phase systems, particularly in AC

machines.

RA9: Understanding the dq theory for modeling and analysis phase systems.

RA10: To analyze the dynamic behavior of AC machines according to the theory dq.

RA11: Analyzing the dynamic model of AC machines using equivalent circuits.

• Stationary abc coordinate equations of three phase systems.

• Representation of complex variables and three phase systems.

• Modeling and analysis of the induction machine in dq coordinates.

• Modeling and analysis of the synchronous machine in dq coordinates

• Model of the induction machine in rotor flux oriented reference frame

• Model of the permanent magnet machine in rotor reference frame

It will be based on Lectures as well as on Exercises and problem resolution. Problem Based Learning methodology will be used for the assessment of more elaborated design problems at the end of each theme.

Exceptionally, if health conditions require it, non-attendance teaching activities may be included. In this case, students will be informed of the changes made.

The students will be evaluated according to these percentages referred to the final grade:

• Written exam at the end of classes: 40%. A minimum score of 4/10 is needed to pass the subject. The final mark for the subject will be 4 as maximum if that condition is not fulfilled. 
• Homework/Lab work: 50%.  A minimum score of 4/10 is needed to pass the subject. All homework/lab work must be completed to pass the subject. Due dates will be published appropriately. Delayed submissions will not be generally accepted.
•  Attendance to lectures and active participation: 10%.

Exceptionally, if health conditions require it, non-presential evaluation methods may be included. In this case, the student body will be informed of the changes made.

Books

[1] D. W. Novotny y T. A. Lipo, Vector Control and Dynamics of AC Drives. Oxford University Press, USA, 1996.

Software

• Matlab
• PSIM