Folders

Module 1: Power Systems Operations Background - 7/9/2024

The students are first presented with the basics of optimal power flow and economic dispatch. Key concepts such as power transfer distribution factors (PTDF) are introduced to help students develop necessary intuition behind mathematical models and current distribution across the transmission grid. After that, system reliability is discussed, followed by discussions on notable blackout events. This module brings up the question of how the definition and the modelling of system reliability need to evolve as more renewable resources are integrated into grids.

Module 2: Inverter-based Resources - 7/9/2024

Renewables, such as wind and solar that are connected via inverters, are replacing conventional generator fleets. To understand the challenge of this transition for the grid, this module explains the difference between IBRs and conventional generators in terms of inertia, which is critical to system stability. The operation principles of inverters are then explained, followed by grid-following control and grid-forming control.

Module 3: Grid Management and Operations - 7/9/2024

Module 3 builds upon Mondule 1's background coverage by first providing more in-depth discussion on intermittent resources, grid operations and ensuring grid reliability. Module 3 then covers how to model emerging variable energy resources, such as solar and wind, in grid operational tools. The module demonstrates how existing modeling and operational practices are insufficient to properly manage and leverage clean, renewable resources, which have different characteristics than conventional fossil-fuel generators. While conventional generators are seen as being fully-dispatchable. Advances in stochastic modeling and operations are necessary to fully leverage these variable resources. The module then dives into various methods connected to decision making under uncertainty and how such advanced methods can improve utilization of renewable resources, reduce overall operational costs, all while maintaining reliability.

Module 6: Grid Cybersecurity - 7/9/2024

The electric power grid is advancing in many ways and one key area is in regards to digitization. With these advancements, however, come added risks including cyber threats. This module starts with a coverage of traditional contingency / event analysis and expands into prescreening methods and then dives deep into the potential of cyber threats, how to identify weaknesses, and how to protect against and recover from cyber events in power systems.

Module 7: Electric Energy Markets - 7/9/2024

Portions of the electric power sector in the United States have been deregulated to allow for a more competitive environment. While barriers to entry still exist, deregulation has provided opportunities for emerging players, resources, and technologies to reshape this critical energy sector. All wholesale electric energy markets in the United States focus on locational marginal pricing (LMP). Module 7 provides both a high-level understanding of LMPs and electric energy markets and it also provides advanced curriculum on the foundations of LMP pricing via duality theory, an advanced topic that is not covered in any textbook today.

SLOAN_Copyright - 8/6/2024