Markets and Electric Energy Quality
5
2020-2021
02032444
Energy
Portuguese
English
Face-to-face
SEMESTRIAL
6.0
Elective
2nd Cycle Studies - Mestrado
Recommended Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Teaching Methods
The unit works with master classes with theoretical exposure of the subjects listed in the syllabus. Whenever appropriate to clarify the theoretical concepts presented in the theoretical exhibition practical problems will be solved. The results of works carried out by students can be presented and discussed in the classes. Whenever possible experts will be invited to give talks about specific topics of the course.
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of the course, students should acquire the knowledge regarding the structure and operation of electricity, understand the different aspects of quality of service in electricity systems and the performance indicators. To know how to use the normative for the quality of energy service. To understand the causes and consequent problems of power quality and to be able to point solutions.
Work Placement(s)
NoSyllabus
Electricity markets – an introduction
Organization of power sector
Nertwork services
MIBEL and the Portuguese case
Introduction to Power Quality
Continuity of service: performance indicators and indices of reliability.
Voltage sags and short interruptions: causes, effects and solutions to repair
Transients and overvoltage: Overvoltage with origin in grid switching and with origin in atmospheric conditions. Long-duration voltage variations. Voltage fluctuation and flicker
Harmonic distortion: main causes of the harmonic occurrence, definitions of reactive power in non-liner systems and solutions to repair the effect of harmonics.
Power quality monitoring.
Regulation and normalization: Portuguese Power Quality Regulation, EN 50160.
Head Lecturer(s)
Humberto Manuel Matos Jorge
Assessment Methods
Assessment
Synthesis work: 40.0%
Exam: 60.0%
Bibliography
- Dugan R.C, M.F. McGranaghan, Surya Santoso, H.W. Beaty (2002) – Electrical Power System Quality, Second Edition MacGraw Hill.
- Regulamento de Qualidade de Serviço (RQS), ERSE 2006
- Apontamentos dos professores