Læringsutbytte

A candidate who has completed the course successfully will have a learning outcome in the form of acquired
knowledge, skills, and general competence, as described below.

Knowledge

• understand how to develop mathematical models of a hydro power system
• be able to interpret the dynamic behaviour of a hydro power system with the help of simulation results
• understand the difference between signal flow and object oriented modelling and the respective benefits
• be able to use object-oriented modelling and simulation tools

Skills

• be able to formulate of mathematical models across different physical domains (e.g., mechanical, electrical, hydrological) in a object-oriented modelling language
• be able to extend simple models to more advanced models (e.g., by use duplication and inheritance techniques)
• be able to develop a simple hydro power plant model in an object oriented way

General competence

• be able to create a modelling library which contains different features of object-oriented modelling

Innhold

"Modelling and Simulation of Hydro Power Systems" teaches about :

• predicting of precipitation, storage, transformation (melting), and hydrology of precipitation
• accumulation of water in reservoirs
• transport of water to the turbine (conduits/tunnel, etc.)
• transformation of hydrological power into mechanical power with the help of different types of turbines
• transformation of mechanical power to electrical power in the generator
• transforming the electrical power itself (various voltages)
• distribution of power in the electrical grid
• control of electrical power production depending on different production and load scenarios

Part of the course will deal with building/extending a library of complex models for a hydro power systems using a Modelica modelling and simulation environment. The library can contain all parts starting from the rain fall models to the electrical power distribution models hat can be used. An important element is analysing simulation results with respect to plausibility.

Arbeids- og læringsformer

Lectures, exercises, and the use of relevant software for PCs. Intermediate tests such as group projects with oral presentation and/or mid term tests will be used.

Vurderingsformer

• assignment (40%)
• final exam (60%)

Grades A-F
Both parts, the assignemnt and the final exam, have to be passed individually in order to pass the course

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