Synopsis of The course- Integration of Distributed Generation- FSU

COURSE OFFERINGS IN SPRING 2017

For the Spring 2017 semester, FSU will offer the following course
collaboratively developed in 2015, using materials from the following Participating
Universities:

Florida State University

University of Arkansas

University of Pittsburgh
The synopsis of the course is given below:

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Integration of Distributed Generation

Course Objectives and Scope: The objective of this course is to introduce the concept of integration
of alternate/ renewable resource based power generation technologies known as Distributed
Generation. It will make students familiar with various DG sources such as Wind, Solar, Hydro,
Wave and Tidal, Geothermal, and Bio-fuel based energy generation technologies, however, PV and
wind technologies will be studied in details. The course will cover the modeling and simulation of
distribution networks, modeling of PV and wind technologies, their integration technologies with the
grid, potential impacts on grid due to the integration of DG, tariffs (feed-in tariff, net-metering, realtime pricing etc.) for DG integrations, impact of variability in resources, microgrids and its controls,
IEE interconnection standards etc. A time domain transient simulation tool may be used for studying
benchmark or real systems based on field data collected under a separate DOE grant. At the end,
smart grid concept will be introduced briefly to demonstrate the changes taking place in power
systems.
Delivery Method: Lecture modules will be offered in a live class at FSU, however, a
recorded version will be available for students from other universities through online which can be used
asynchronously.

Topics Covered
Module 1- Introduction to traditional power systems
Module 2- Distribution System Basics
Module 3- Traditional vs contemporary distribution network
Module 4- Distribution Substation and voltage regulation equipment and
schemes
Module 5- Modeling of distribution network (Phasor and transient)
Module 6- Introduction to distributed generation
Module 7-Overview of renewable energy sources (US and Global)
Module 8- Wind Energy Basics
Module 9- Wind Energy Integration
Module 10- Wind Turbine components, characteristics, MPPT
Module 11- Review on Parks Transformation and wind energy control
Module 12- Wind turbine modeling and simulation
Module 13- Dynamic modeling of wind turbine
Module 14- Converters and control for wind energy integration

Module 15- Midterm presentation of project

Module 16- Photovoltaic Basics, PV systems, circuit model, MPPT
Module 17- PV Plant design and integration and dynamic modeling of PV
system, hybrid modeling (phasor and transient)
Module 18- Feed-in Tariff, net-metering, real-time pricing
Module 19- DG islanding and islanding detection
Module 20- Potential Impacts of Distributed Generation
Module 21- Potential Impacts of Distributed Generation- Case studies
Module 22- Potential Impacts of Distributed Generation- Case studies
Module 23- Microgrid
Module 24- Microgrid and its control
Module 25- Integration Standards (1547, SGIP)
Module 23- Review and Discussion
Module 24 Project Presentation from students
Module 26- Project presentation from students and report submission