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Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
Dr. M. Gibescu (Madeleine) e-mail: [email protected]
Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
The field of Electrical Power Engineering
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World electricity production
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US Energy Information Administration International Energy Outlook 2010 World net electricity generation increases by 87 percent in the Reference Scenario, from 18.8 trillion kWh in 2007 to 25.0 trillion kWh in 2020 and 35.2 trillion kWh in 2035. Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
US Energy Information Administration International Energy Outlook 2010 From 2007 to 2035, world renewable energy use for electricity generation grows by an average of 3.0 percent per year (Figure 6), and the renewable share of world electricity generation increases from 18 percent in 2007 to 23 percent in 2035.
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The future electricity network: A Smart Grid
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Smart Grid
European Technology Platform: A “Smart Grid” is an electricity network that can intelligently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it – generators, consumers and those that play both – in order to efficiently deliver sustainable, economic and secure electricity.
http://smartgrid.ieee.org
http://www.smartgrids.eu
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Wave and tidal energy GIS Wind farms Photo-voltaics Demand side management SMES Underground traffic & transmission Technology Challenge the future Energy management by GPS HVDC links Hydro power station Electric vehicles Fuel cells Biofuel plant
The Desertec Initiative
• • DESERTEC aims to harness the largest source of energy on earth: solar power from deserts More than 90% of the world‘s population live within 3,000 km of a desert and may receive clean power from there Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Desertec EUMENA (Europe – Middle East – North Africa)
www.desertec.org
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The “Power Wheel” Concept
Offshore grid design features: • standardization • modularity • Scandinavian hydro as a buffer Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
EU Roadmap 2050
• • The goal of Roadmap 2050 is to provide a practical, independent and objective analysis of pathways to achieve a low-carbon economy in Europe, in line with the energy security, environmental and economic goals of the European Union. The Roadmap 2050 project is an initiative of the European Climate Foundation (ECF) and has been developed by a consortium of experts funded by the ECF.
www.roadmap2050.eu
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What could be your role?
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How can MSc’s in Electrical Power Engineering contribute?
• • • • • • • • Developing “green” materials and material technologies Developing high-efficiency, low-cost photovoltaic systems Developing new concepts of converters for sustainable energy sources, such as wind, sun, tidal and wave Devising concepts for increasing energy efficiency Increasing life cycle of components by monitoring of critical functions Devising strategies for large-scale integration of renewables into the grid on a pan-European and on a local scale Developing charging strategies for small and large-scale storage Help develop the Smart Grid paradigm facilitating decentralized and renewable power generation, large-scale introduction of electric vehicles, on-line monitoring and control of power systems Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Some of the knowledge we provide you with…
• • • • • • • • Basic electrical engineering Physics, materials engineering Technology, policy and management Control of large infrastructures Sensor technology Telecommunications Aerospace engineering Reliability & Risk analysis Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
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Structure of the MSc programme
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Structure of the master program
• Common core courses: 26 ECTS overview of the field, firm basis • Specialization courses: 34 ECTS depth • Free elective space: 15 ECTS breadth, minor, work experience, lab project assignment • Thesis work: 45 ECTS Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Compulsory courses
• • • • • • • Orientation to Electrical Power Engineering – 2 ECTS Electrical Machines and Drives Photovoltaic Basics Electronic Power Conversion Power Electromagnetics High Voltage Constructions Transients in Power Systems Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Specialization (Suggested) Profiles
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Power Electronics and Electromechanics 2.
Asset Management & Reliability of the Electricity Grid 3.
Sustainable Electrical Power Components and Systems 4.
Control and Operation of Power Systems 5.
Photovoltaic Technologies and Systems Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Free elective space
• Courses needed to broaden the scope , e.g. courses on business economics, asset management, patent rights etc., or • To improve skills , e.g. English report writing, presentation skills, programming • To get practical experience , e.g. internship, international exchange Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Internships
• • Many possibilities in the Netherlands and abroad EWI internship and International Exchange Office: http://stages.ewi.tudelft.nl
http://internationalisation.ewi.tudelft.nl
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Delft Solar Electricity Centre
Internship abroad example
Solar installations in rural Africa and South America e.g. building a solar school to act as decentralized power plant evaluate the needs, design configuration, acquire and install components provide training to locals Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Thesis work Usually, the thesis work (45 ECTS) is carried during 9 months in one of the research groups selected by the student. Other options are to carry out the thesis work outside the university: • within the industry • abroad at another university (ERASMUS/SOCRATES exchange programs) -The subject of the thesis is related to the actual ongoing research in our department, under the supervision of a staff member.
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Where do our students end up?
in the Netherlands and abroad • • • • • • Philips (Medical Systems, Lighting, etc…) Siemens, ABB, Areva, Nexans, Prysmian Nuon, Essent, Eneco, Delta, E-on, TenneT Kema, other consulting companies Exendis, Prodrive, Emotron, Brookx, ASML, Imtech, CCM, Mastervolt, Smit Transformatoren, Fugro, Prorail… Universities: PhD Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
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Examples of research projects
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Food industry: sterilization and pasteurization via pulsed electric fields Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
E-mobility Electric Vehicles 6 m 2 high efficiency solar panels High efficiency electrical converters and motors Energy Management System for battery and motor Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Medical systems High voltage & nanotech X-ray machines: HV needed, yet must be light and compact -> advanced insulating materials Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Renewable energy: EWICON, the windmill without wings
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Multi-terminal HVDC: enabling trade &
harvesting renewables
System B System A Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Renewable energy and grid stability (DENLAB) Delft University of Technology Challenge the future
Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS)
Wind and Solar data Measured or time series Modeled components Measured wind speed Solar energy input
DENLAB
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PV Technology: 1 st vs 2 nd generation First Generation Melt processing Second Generation (thin film) Plasma processing Pure material: Sanyo, Silicon Hetero-Junction cell high efficiency Expensive processing: cost-price energy higher Silicon: record lab efficiency 20-27% Delft University of Technology Challenge the future NUON Helianthos Lower quality material: lower efficiency Low costs processing: cost-price energy lower Thin film: record lab efficiency 13-20%
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Summary
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Why a Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering?
• • • • • • • Electricity is _the_ energy carrier of the future Challenges: sustainable, reliable, cheap, efficient, user-friendly, … Wide horizon, international approach Small-scale (microgrid) approach A broad research area (from nanometer to Megavolt) Great experimental facilities You want to contribute to the European Union’s 20-20-20 objectives: • • • 20% renewable energy 20% higher efficiency 20% reduction CO 2 Delft University of Technology Challenge the future