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ET8209 - Methods for Power Production Scheduling

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Examination arrangement

Examination arrangement: Oral examination
Grade: Passed / Not Passed

Evaluation Weighting Duration Grade deviation Examination aids
Oral examination 100/100 D

Course content

The course will give a sound understanding of a number of central challenges related to optimal scheduling of hydro and thermal power generation. The first part is about hydro generation, calculation of water values, long- and short term optimization and the coupling between them. Various methods to solve relevant problems will be presented. Important methods are Stochastic Dynamic Programming and Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming. Subsequently methods for unit commitment in hydro-thermal power systems are presented, and tintegration of renewable energy is discussed. The course is somewhat adjusted from year to year. A project assignment within power system economic optimization is also part of the course.

Learning outcome

Knowledge: After completing the course, the student shall: - have an insight in generation scheduling in mixed hydro-thermal systems. - have knowlegde about advanced methods for hydro scheduling in market based power systems. - have knowledge about specific methods for operational scheduling of thermal generation, specifically unit commitment. - have a basic insight in power system control. - have an understanding of balancing markets and their design. Skills: After completing the course, the student shall be able to: - formulate relevant optimization problems within the area. - solve these problems using commercial solvers. - understand and explain the results of the computations. General competence: After completing the course, the student shall have acquired: - knowledge about general principles and programs within the area. - training in using operations research techniques and tools. - understanding of power markets.

Learning methods and activities

Colloquiums and mandatory excercises. The course is given every second year.

Specific conditions

Admission to a programme of study is required:
Electric Power Engineering (PHELKT)

Required previous knowledge

Corresponding to courses TET4115 Power systems, TIØ4120 Operations research, TET4135 Energy system planning and operation and TET4185 Power markets.

Admission to the Doctoral Program in Electrical Power Engineering is required to take this course. PhD-students from other doctoral programs can be enrolled in this course on request.

Course materials

To be given at the start of the semester.

Credit reductions

Course code Reduction From To
ET8205 7.5 SPRING 2009
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Facts

Version: 1
Credits:  10.0 SP
Study level: Doctoral degree level

Coursework

Term no.: 1
Teaching semester:  AUTUMN 2024

Language of instruction: English

Location: Trondheim

Subject area(s)
  • Electrical Power Engineering
  • Technological subjects
  • Economics
Contact information
Course coordinator:

Department with academic responsibility
Department of electric energy

Examination

Examination arrangement: Oral examination

Term Status code Evaluation Weighting Examination aids Date Time Examination system Room *
Autumn ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
Room Building Number of candidates
Spring ORD Oral examination 100/100 D
Room Building Number of candidates
  • * The location (room) for a written examination is published 3 days before examination date. If more than one room is listed, you will find your room at Studentweb.
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