EAC4026 N Smart Power Distribution.
EAC4026-N Smart Power Distribution - Teesside University
Description
This assessment takes the form of a report based on an analysis of the effect on the power distribution network of adding renewables to a new housing estate. You will be expected to perform independent research in addition to the load flow analysis by software.
Structure of the Report
The report should adhere to the following guidance:
The report should have a title page and a contents page, and each page should be numbered.
Aside from the title and contents pages, the report should be a maximum of 20 pages (2000 words or equivalent) long including equations, figures, illustrations and tables. An abstract should be included together with your findings as a conclusion.
Reports exceeding this page limit will face a penalty of a 20% deduction in the achieved marks.
One additional page may be used to list references - which should follow the Harvard standard.
Figures and tables should be numbered and should have a caption describing the figure/table. The caption should also indicate the primary feature that should be observed by viewing the figure/table. Figures should also be neat and of a readable size. (Note screen dumps showing power flow analysis outputs are difficult to read use the snipping tool). Tabulating results for comparison add value to the analysis.
Brevity is commendable. Appendices should be used for additional information such as extracts from data sheets. It is important that the report be readable and understandable without reference to the appendices
If any parts of the exercise are unclear, please ask the module team for clarification.
Assignment
Design and Analysis of Medium Voltage Distribution Networks Incorporating High Level of Embedded Generation
The report needs to analyse the effects of a significant level of embedded generation on the performance of MV distribution network; mainly voltage profile, and reverse power flow in the network.
A computer model of a typical distribution network using IPSA+ software package should be developed and should be used as the basis for performance evaluation.
The network model developed should include models of embedded generators connected to the low voltage side of the distribution network.
The model should be developed in order to study the effects of embedded generation on the steady-state performance of the distribution network stated above; that is voltage profile, meeting thermal limits and reverse power flow.
It should compare the power flow both with and without the embedded generation at maximum and minimum domestic load level.
The results of the modelling should be analysed and recommendations made to alter the design if necessary,
Allow the developer to give the necessary power requirements to the DNO.