Course Unit / Markets and Electric Energy Quality

Markets and Electric Energy Quality

Year
5
Academic year
2020-2021
Code
02032444
Subject Area
Energy
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Elective
Level
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)

No

Syllabus

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