Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

• Imagine, implement and operate systems/solutions/software to deal with a complex problem in the field of electricity by integrating needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Identify complex problems to be solved and formulate the specifications by integrating client needs, contexts and issues (technical, economic, societal, ethical and environmental).
• Mobilise a structured set of scientific knowledge and skills and specialised techniques in order to carry out electrical engineering missions, using their expertise and adaptability.
• Master and mobilise knowledge, models, methods and techniques relating to the basics of electricity, electronics, automation, signal analysis and processing, telecommunications; modern electrical network engineering (production, transport, distribution); electric vehicles; advanced electronic systems; wired and wireless telecommunications; intelligent sensors; human-machine interfaces; mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic systems; process control; image processing and processing; and the use of the Internet; advanced electronic systems; wired and wireless telecommunications; intelligent sensors; human-machine interfaces; mathematical modelling and analysis of dynamic systems; process control; image and sound processing and, more s
• Identify and discuss possible applications of new and emerging technologies in the field of electrical engineering.
• Plan, manage and lead projects in view of their objectives, resources and constraints, ensuring the quality of activities and deliverables.
• Respect deadlines and timescales
• Communicate and exchange information in a structured way - orally, graphically and in writing, in French and in one or more other languages - scientifically, culturally, technically and interpersonally, by adapting to the intended purpose and the relevant public.
• Argue to and persuade collaborators, clients, teachers and boards, both orally and in writing.
• Master technical English in the field of electrical engineering.
• Adopt a professional and responsible approach, showing an open and critical mind in an independent professional development process.
• Show an open and critical mind by bringing to light technical and non-technical issues of analysed problems and proposed solutions.

Learning Outcomes of UE

Understand the issues and take a critical look at the implementation of renewable energy (primarily PV and wind) and storage systems in modern distribution networks 

Master an information on the telecommunication tools (protocols, technology,  ...) needed to communicate between nodes of the smart grid

Master the computation of distribution systems with increased penetration of Photovoltaic generation
 

UE Content: description and pedagogical relevance

AA1: 1/ Photovoltaic systems. Photovoltaic energy; consitution of a photovoltaic energy generator system: PV module, energy conversion structure; maximum power point tracking; grid connection and droop control 2/ Wind systems. Wind energy; constitution of a wind energy generator system: fixed and variable-speed generators, energy conversion structure and control; grid connection 3/ Storage systems (seminar). Electrical energy storage in the distribution networks; review and comparison of the main storage equipments (batteries, supercapacitors, etc.) and their associated power conditionning systems. 4/ Micro-grid operation. 

AA2: Overview of the role of telecommunications in the smart grids; Communications in a legacy electric network; Specifications for communications in the smart grid (data transmission, security, interoperability); Communication architecture for the smard grid; Communication technologies for the smart grid (wireless, power line); Applications

AA3: Apply the theoretical notions studied in the learning activity dedicated to disturbed steady-state operation of power systems in the case of distribution systems with high shares of photovoltaic generation: unbalance factor computation, risk of overvoltage and techno-economic evaluation of mitigating solutions (e.g. storage).

Prior Experience

Basics in telecommunications, energy electronics and power systems

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q1 UE Assessment Comments

Integrated written exam with the same weighting for the 3 learning activities

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q1 UE resit assessment (BAB1)

• N/A - Néant

Q1 UE Resit Assessment Comments (BAB1)

p.m.

Type(s) and mode(s) of Q3 UE assessment

• Written examination - Face-to-face

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

Integrated written exam with the same weighting for the 3 learning activities