Beruflich Dokumente
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Department of Electric Power Engineering May 2012
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Name Aanensen, Nina Sasaki Agheb, Edris Aigner, Tobias Bahirat, Himanshu Barrera, C. R. Alexander Farahmand, Hossein Garcs Ruiz, Alejandro Gebrekiros, Yonas T Gjerde, Sverre S. Haileselassie, Temesgen Mulugeta Hillberg, Emil Holtsmark, Nathalie Hosseini, Seyed M. A. Hlto, Jorunn Ishengoma, Fredrick M. Jaehnert, Stefan Jafar, Muhammad Jelani, Nedeem Jensen, Joachim Dahl Jonsson, Erik Kile, Hkon Klboe, Gro Larsen, Camilla Thorrud Lindberg, Karen Byskov Nademi, Hamed Nge, Chee Lim Nguyen, Dung Van Olsen, Pl Keim Preda, Traian Nicolae Rkke, Astrid Sanchez A. Santiago Title Load Current Interruption in Air for 12/24 kV systems Simulation and design of high frequency high power transformers System Impacts of Large Scale Wind Power Collection System Design for DC Series Wind Farms Multi-Domain Optimization Model for Evaluation of Power Density and Efficiency of Wind Energy Conversion Systems Integrated Power System Balancing in Northern Europe Models and Case Studies Design, Operation and Control of series-Connected Power Converters for Offshore Wind Parks Exchange of Balancing Services Integrated converter design with generator for weight reduction of offshore wind turbines Control, Dynamics and Operation of Multiterminal VSC-HVDC Models and methods for risk analysis of extraordinary events Wind Energy Conversion using High Frequency Transformation and DC Collection Power System Analyses and Transmission Planning in a Competitive Environment Electrical treeing in syndiotactic polypropylene A DSP-based control for optimal operation of a stand-alone Photovoltaic Power System Balance Management in Multinational Power Markets Electrical Systems for Offshore Wind Parks: From the Generator to the Grid Connection onshore Investigating Stability in the Future Electrical Grid Dominated by Power Electronics Impact of Short Term Effects on Long Term Hydro Scheduling Load current interruption in air Evaluation, classification and grouping of operational states Stochastic short term optimization of hydro power production Long-Term hydropower scheduling using stochastic dual dynamic programming (SDDP) The impact of ZEB buildings on the overall energy system Advanced Control of Power Converters Energy Management System for PV/Battery System Experimental studies on streamers of electrical prebreakdown and breakdown phenomena in long electrode gap Long term performance of insulation materials exposed to DC superimposed AC voltage Stability requirements for distributed generators Investigation of permanent magnet synchronous machines with fractional slot windings for use in renewable energy applications Identifying electrical instability in grids dominated by power electronics p 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 27 28 29 30 31 32
Schimpf, Fritz Shailendra Kumar, Jha Sjolte, Jonas Skar, Christian Soloot, Amir Hayati Toh, Chuen Ling Torres Olguin, Raymundo E. Tnne, Erling Valavi, Mostafa Ve, Torbjrn Vrana, Til Kristian Yordanov, Georgi Hristov Zadeh, Mehdi K. Zahedi, Bijan Zhang, Zhaoqiang
New Concepts for Converters and Control of Photovoltaic Systems Interconnection and Control of Micro Grids Modelling of European energy markets for low emission scenarios Switching Transient in Offshore Wind Farms Advanced Monitoring and Control in Power Electronics Converter for Future Energy Efficient Marine Power system Use of HVDC multi-terminal VSC and CSC options to incorporate offshore wind or wave power to the Norwegian grid Active distribution grids concepts, architecture and functionality Magnetic Forces and Vibrations in Wind Power Generators Effect of Moisture on Space Charge Accumulation in Polymeric HVDC Cable Insulation Development and operation of the North Sea super grid Performance of Different Photovoltaic Modules in Southern Norway Identification of Potential Instability in AC Distributed Multiconverter System under Non-ideal Electrical Conditions Integrated Marine Electrical Power and Control Systems Coupled 3D models of large-diameter permanent magnet generators and its loss calculation
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Supervisor:
Magne Runde Research Group: Electric Power Technology Co-Supervisor(s): Arne Nysveen Project: Air Insulated Switchgear Technology
Edris Agheb
Home Country: Iran Year of Birth: 1984 Master Degree: Electrical Engineering University: Tehran University Graduation Year: 2009 Research Group: Electric Power Technology Supervisor: Hans Kristian Hoidalen PhD Start: 2009 Phone: +47 735 94233 Email: edris.agheb@ntnu.no Home Page: http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/edris.agheb
Tobias Aigner
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Germany 1979 tobias.aigner@elkraft.ntnu.no
Master Degree: Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering University: University Mnchen, University Hagen. Graduation year: 2005. 2008
Supervisor:
Terje Gjengedal
Himanshu J. Bahirat
Home Country: India Year of Birth: 1981 Email: hjbahira@mtu.edu Visiting PhD student from Michigan Technological University, USA Master Degree: University: MS Electrical Engineering, 2009 Michigan Technological University, USA Dr.Bruce Mork (MTU)/ Hans Kr. Hoidalen(NTNU)
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Multi-Domain Optimization Model for Evaluation of Power Density and Efficiency of Wind Energy conversion Systems
The prospective development of the wind energy conversion systems (WECS) is mainly promoted by demand for higher efficiency and power density. These requirements can be satisfied through the use or development of new topologies, modulation strategies or new semiconductor technologies. The gain in performance improvement is reduced over time, once the new concept or technology has been established. After the basic concept has been adopted, a significant gain in performance can only be achieved by allocating the optimal values of design variables during the design process. In the other hand, by detecting the sensitivity of the system level performance on component parameters, the development of components could be adjusted for maximal impact on the system level. So to achieve such an optimization first a complete model of the converter circuit must be set, including thermal and magnetic component models. This model could be based on analytical equations, on numerical simulations or on a combination of both. Based on WECS circuit model, an optimization for multiple objectives, efficiency and power density, will be performed. The optimization makes best use of all degrees of freedom of a design and also allows determining the sensitivity of the system performance based on technologies like measurement of the efficiency of the power semiconductors or properties of the magnetic core materials. Furthermore, different topologies can be easily compared and inherent performance limits can be identified. This project is looking for developing a methodology of multi-domain design to optimize the power density and efficiency of the wind energy conversion system in offshore wind farms. Analytical approaches for designing the main functional elements of a wind energy conversion system will be described and arranged to a linear design process in a first step. Moreover, the linking of the component models, i.e. of the electric, magnetic and thermal design domains and an overall optimization of the respective design variables based on the linked models will be considered and including the coupling of the different domains.
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Hossein Farahmand
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Master Degree: Iran 1979 Hossein.Farahmand@elkraft.ntnu.no MSc Electrical Engineering, 2005
Supervisor:
Gerard L. Doorman Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Olav Bjarte Fosso Project: Balance Management in Multinational Power Markets
Integrated Power System Balancing in Northern Europe - Models and Case Studies
Maintaining a continuous balance between generation and load is crucial for the safeguarding of the power systems. In order to effectively deal with the various uncertainties that contribute to the realtime imbalance in liberalised power systems, Transmission System Operators (TSOs) procure and employ the so-called balancing services through balancing markets. In Europe, though such mechanisms are well in place at the national level, the potential of multinational balancing markets has not been fully exploited (with the exception of the Nordic system and various pilot projects). This research analyses the potential for integrating the balancing power markets in northern Europe, including the Nordic system, Germany and the Netherlands. It addresses the twin issues of the procurement and employment of cross-border balancing services by using mathematical models. The methodology developed in the research work enables the study of the benefits of integrating the northern European balancing markets, and the resulting exchange of balancing services among the Nordic countries, Germany and the Netherlands. The multinational balancing market can be adapted to capture the effect of different market integration scenarios. The presented modelling approach includes a flow-based market model, which takes into account physical power flows and loop flows, especially suitable for the European systems with highly meshed transmission grids. A four tiered sequential approach is used to organize the primary contributions of the research work, as highlighted by the four distinct publications arising out of it. Tier 1: An optimal methodology for reserve activation in the Nordic system is established. Tier 2: Using the first tier as the basis, a cross-border reserves procurement algorithm is proposed for an integrated European system. Superimposing Tier 2 on Tier 1 results in a bottom-up approach of capturing the full spectrum of reserve procurement and activation for integrated balancing markets. Tier 3: The profitability of balancing market integration is brought forward through both weekly and yearly analysis on the basis of mathematical models developed in Tier 1 and 2. Tier 4: It is shown that the flexibility concerns warranted by penetration of renewable energy resources can be well addressed by using the developed framework of cross-border balancing market integration. A case study of a future power system (in 2030) with wind energy penetration has been employed in this regard. The results include the optimal distribution of balancing reserve capacity allocations for procurement among the constituent countries, and the optimal exchange of balancing energy that ensues upon activating these capacity reserves. An annual analysis of the post-integration scenario results demonstrates the significant cost savings that are achievable under the framework of multinational balancing markets. The results also demonstrate the potential for increased production flexibility, in light of increased wind energy penetration in the future operation of power systems through the mechanism of multinational balancing markets.
Design, Operation and Control of Series-Connected Power Converters for Offshore Wind Parks
PhD candidate: Alejandro Garces Ruiz (alejandro.garces@elkraft.ntnu.no) Advisor: Marta Molinas (marta.molinas@elkraft.ntnu.no)
FFSHORE wind farms deal with new challenges and requirements from the power systems and power electronics point of view, namely: Size and weight reduction: each component placed offshore represents high investment and operative cost due to the transportation of replacement parts from shore to the emplacement and the construction of supporting platforms. Efciency: Long distances are expected in offshore wind farms and hence, losses must be minimized in the converters and the transmission lines. HVDC is the most suitable technology in these conditions, but the offshore grid topology and the converters must be optimized for their particular conditions. Reliability: Maintenance and replacement of components represent high transport costs. Accordingly, the reliability of the components themselves as well as the grid topology must be optimized. The objective of this research is to face these three challenges by using a new topology of high frequency link (HFL) and series connection of wind turbines. The project studies not only topologies and new modulation strategies but also the coordinated operation of the complete system by a non linear optimization model. The general approach of the project consist of theoretical and experimental investigation. The proposed HFL is depicted in Fig 1. The main component of this new topology is a matrix converter which is an AC/AC converter without intermediate DC stage.
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transmission losses. However, it carries some technological challenges which need to be further studied: variation in the wind velocity causes variations in the output power and therefore in the output voltage. Therefore, a wide variation capability of the output voltage is required in each turbine and an optimal power ow must be developed. An experimental prototype was developed in order to prof the concept (see Fig 3). Numerical simulations as well as analytical calculations have demonstrated the advantages of this converter and the consequences of series connection.
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The HFLs are connected in series as shown in Fig 2. The advantages of this topology include the elimination of the centralized support platform and the reduction of the
Integrated converter design with generator for weight reduction of offshore wind turbines
Recent years have shown an increasing interest in offshore wind power. This is due to better, more stable wind conditions and less environmental impact than found onshore. As a result of the offshore conditions, large turbines have been pointed out as more beneficial than many small. However, larger turbines means higher current ratings, and therefore it is crucial to perform the transformation to higher voltage in the nacelle. But a distribution transformer would add significantly to the top weight, and hence increase the overall cost of the turbine Therefore, the focus of this research project is to design a converter, which together with an Ironless Axial Flux Permanent Magnet (I-AFPM) - generator, will eliminate the need for a distribution transformer. A modular converter topology, consisting of 9 standard 3-phase voltage source converters has been identified as a suitable topology. The figure shows a sketch of the proposed generator/converter system. Estimates indicate that an output of 100 kV DC is achievable, without compromising the generator weight.
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A modular control system, operating in master/slave configuration, has been proposed for this system, and its stability and robustness has been assessed. One of the major benefits of the proposed control is that it can reuse many of the standard components from a standard, 3-phase generator/converter control. An additional advantage of the proposed drive system is the possibility to implement redundancy.
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A 50 kW laboratory model of the drive will be constructed. This will both be used as proof of concept, and for verification of simulation models developed for studying the system. The project does also include studies on the challenges related to integration into a DC-distribution grid.
Temesgen M. Haileselassie
Home Country: Ethiopia Year of Birth: 1982 Email: hailesel@elkraft.ntnu.no http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/temesgen.haileselassie Master Degree: MSc Electrical Engineering, 2008 University: NTNU Supervisor: Research Group: Co-Supervisor(s): Project: Prof. Kjetil Uhlen Electric Power Systems Prof. Tore undeland Norwegian Research Council Project
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Emil Hillberg
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Sweden 1975 emil.hillberg@ntnu.no www.ntnu.edu/employees/emil.hillberg MSc Electrical Engineering, 2002 KTH Royal Institute of Technology Stockholm
Supervisor:
Professor Kjetil Uhlen Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor: Adjunct Professor Gerd Kjlle Project: Vulnerability and security in a changing power system
N 1 Secure operation
Conceptual visualisation of the secure operating region, illustrating impact of single- and multiplecontingencies as well as System Integrity Protection Schemes (SIPS); to appear in: Hillberg, et al., System Integrity Protection Schemes Increasing operational security and system capacity, 44th CIGRE Session, August 2012, Paris, France
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Nathalie Holtsmark
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Norway 1986 Electrical Engineering NTNU 2010 Energy Conversion Marta Molinas August 2010 +47 73594228 Nathalie.Holtsmark@elkraft.ntnu.no http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/nathalie.holtsmark
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Supervisor: OlavBjarteFosso
ResearchGroup:ElectricPowerSystems CoSupervisor(s): Project:KMBproject
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Jorunn Hlto
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Norway 1982 Physics NTNU 2007 Electric Power Technology Erling Ildstad 2008 +47 73594235 jorunn.holto@elkraft.ntnu.no www.elkraft.ntnu.no/~holto
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Fredrick M. Ishengoma
Home Country: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Tanzania, East Africa MSc in Control Engineering Bradford University (UK) 1988 Energy Conversion Prof. Lars Norum 2009 +47 7359 4242 fmi@elkraft.ntnu.no http://www.elkraft.ntnu.no/eno/staff.html
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Stefan Jaehnert
Home Country: Germany Year of Birth: 1981 Master Degree: Mechatronics Engineering University: TU Chemnitz Graduation Year: 2007 Research Group: Power Systems Supervisor: Gerard L. Doorman PhD Start: 2008 Phone: +47 73550401 Email: stefan.jaehnert@elkraft.ntnu.no Home Page: http://www.elkraft.ntnu.no/~Jaehnert/
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Muhammad Jafar Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Pakistan 1975 muhammad.jafar@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.edu/ansatte/muhammad.jafar Electrical Power Engineering University of Engineering & Technology, Taxila, 2008 Prof. Marta Molinas Electric Power Systems Prof. Shoji Nishikata (Tokyo Denki University, Japan) Dr. Noriko Kawakami (Toshiba Mitsubishi-Electric Industrial Systems, Japan)
Electrical Systems for Offshore Wind Parks: From the Generator to the Grid Connection Onshore
Renewable energy sources are being considered increasingly as the concerns over global warming, energy security, and depletion of fossil fuel reserves grow. Of these, wind energy has grown considerably over the recent past throughout the world and is considered to have significant potential to replace conventional fossil fuel based electric power generation. As land is becoming scarce for installation of wind turbines, attention is being directed towards offshore wind-power production. Various offshore wind power plants are working successfully in the world right now. Norwegian North Sea has a huge wind power potential but the larger water depths are forcing researchers to consider floating wind turbines and grid integration structures. Together with certain other factors, the issue of grid integration of this power into the onshore grid is also very critical. The available transmission options are ac and dc. The dc transmission option is more attractive when the transmission distance is above a certain length and this break-even distance is much shorter in the case of under-ground or undersea cable transmission. The available options in dc transmission are the more mature linecommutated converter based HVDC (LCC HVDC) and relatively new voltage-sourced converter based HVDC (VSC HVDC). VSC HVDC has many virtues but this work is focused on the use of LCC HVDC mainly because of its lower losses, higher reliability, and higher voltage & power ratings than its younger counterpart. The major obstacle to the application of this technology for integration of deep-sea offshore wind power is the large size of the ac/dc conversion terminal. This becomes more complicated when considering floating grid-integration structures. The main reasons for large converter terminal size are the fundamental-frequency reactive power- and harmonic compensation equipment. These are necessary because of the inherent reactive power and lower-order harmonic in such a terminal. This project has suggested a series transformer-less reactive / harmonic compensation topology which caters to both the compensation demands with a minimum amount of power electronic switches and small capacitors. Simulation and experimental results have been obtained which show the adequateness of the topology in controlling the parameters that require large compensation equipment. This would lead to a compact conversion terminal lowering the cost of not only the electrical equipment but also that of grid-integration support platform. Smaller terminal size also points to the fact that this will make the transmission system more reliable than before therefore leading to lower down-time as well as lower maintenance costs.
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Nadeem Jelani
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Pakistan 1981 nadeem.jelani@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/emploees/nadeem.jelani MSc Electric Power Engineering, 2010 NTNU
Supervisor:
Prof. Marta Molinas Research Group: Electric Power Systems Investigating Stability in the Future Electrical Grid Dominated by Power Electronics
AC power electronics system is a relatively new development whose complex dynamics and broadband control can cause inadvertent system interactions leading to instability. With the proliferation of distributed energy resources, micro-and smart grids, a rapid transformation into a large AC power electronics system is fundamentally changing the largely electromechanical power system as we know today. Instability derived from inverter control-grid interaction, and constant power load negative incremental impedance has been reported in the latest literature. This research is aimed at the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms behind the interactions, and the extent to which they can affect the stable operation of the electrical grid. A general systematic method to deal with these new complex dynamic interactions is not known today. Conventional techniques have shown inability to deal with the wide range of problems and specially to capture the effect of constant power loads. In this research program, analytical linear and non-linear methods will be used to develop a general system-level methodology and tool to investigate the stability of the AC power electronics systems with focus on constant power behavior. Understanding these phenomena will allow diagnosing system condition by the developed techniques, preventing grid emergency and system outage. In other words, this will mean a fundamental step towards a zero-outage system planning for the future development of smart grids. Alleviation of harmonics and current distortions caused by the non-linear load present at the distribution level by constant power loads is also the focus of this research. Another wide area open for this research is the use of constant power loads for unbalance voltage compensation to increase the working life of the generation systems within the smart grid. This will results in an increase in the efficiency and stability of the smart electrical grid.
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Erik Jonsson
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Sweden 1979 Solid State Physics Uppsala University 2006 Electric Power Technology Magne Runde 2008 +47 45010212 erik.jonsson@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/ansatte/erik.jonsson
To study these issues, very high demands is put on the laboratory circuit. The circuit has to handle power up to 30MW as well as being able to tune the current and voltage transients independently of each other. No such circuit existed when I started my project, not here in Trondheim and not what we know about, anywhere else either. The last 1,5 years I have spend my time on building this circuit. I estimate it will be finished before Easter this year. In parallel to this activity I also run experiments on ablation materials. These plastic materials have shown to have high rate of degassing when exposed to an electric arc. The result is that the arc looses energy and is cooled. For example can an arc chamber made of POM compared to PTFE, quench an arc with double as high current. We are focused on a wide range of plastics and additives in our research and have so far got promising results for publication.
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Hkon Kile
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Norway 1985 hakon.kile@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.edu/employees/hakon.kile MSc Physics and Mathematics, 2010 NTNU
Supervisor:
Prof. Kjetil Uhlen Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. Gerd Kjlle Project: SAMREL WP2
Figure 1: Methodology for security of supply analysis The power market model combine generation and power market scenarios into a set of operational states, described by generation, load and, network topology. These operational states are transferred to the contingency analysis, where the consequences of different contingencies are determined. The set of operational sates is very large, and to run a full contingency analysis for a large power network is not feasible, especially if higher order contingencies are included in the analysis. The objective of my PhD study is to reduce the number of operational states that needs to be analysed in the contingency analysis, while maintaining an adequate base for the reliability analysis.
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Gro Klboe
Home Country: Norway Year of Birth: 1978 Master Degree: Economics University: NTNU Graduation Year: 2005 Research Group: Power Systems Supervisor: Olav Bjarte Fosso PhD Start: 2009 Phone: +47 7359 7367 Email: gro.klaeboe@ntnu.no Home Page: http://www.ntnu.no/ansatte/gro.kleboe
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www.ntnu.no/employees/karen.lindberg NTNU
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Gerard Doorman Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Asgeir Tomasgard (IOT) and Igor Sartori (SINTEF Byggforsk) Project: Part of the two FME-centres Zero Emission Buildings (ZEB) and Centre for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES)
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Hamed Nademi
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Iran 1980 Electrical Engineering (Control) 2008 Energy Conversion Prof. Lars Norum January 2010 +47 7359 4271 hamed.nademi@ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/ansatte/hamed.nademi
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This PhD project is initiated and funded as part of the SIEMENS-NTNU OIL AND GAS OFFSHORE PROJECT, which is a cooperative project between Power Electronic Center of Siemens and NTNU. Completion Date The PhD project is assumed to be concluded in the early of 2014 spring semester. 24.01.2014 has been stated as ending date. This project is supervised by Prof. Lars Norum from the Department of Electrical Power Engineering at NTNU.
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Figure 1: Grid-connected PV inverter with storage battery The proposed EMS is a development of solutions to the dispatching problem of maximizing the revenue over the period. When there is no limitation on the supply and storage capacity, the economic dispatch can be carried out with only the present conditions. As we consider PV/battery system where there are limitations to the available PV power generation and battery capacity, each economic dispatch calculation must account for what happened before and what will happen in the future.
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Experimental studies on streamers of electrical prebreakdown and breakdown phenomena in long electrode gap
Today most of the dimensioning rules for transformer dielectric insulation are empirical and based on long experience and less on basic scientific understanding. However, most of the present understanding related to prebreakdown and breakdown phenomena in insulating dielectric liquids are of qualitative nature. In other words, the basic phenomena leading to electrical breakdown is presently very well documented but not yet fully understood. In addition, the branching mechanism of streamer has still been unknown as well as the nature of streamer in fast event, the exact electric field at the head of streamer, and streamer mechanism for fast mode have been other unanswered questions. Therefore, the investigation streamer in each compositions of transformer oil in long gap and then compares among them in order to get more understanding is very essential. This research will focus on examining streamer initiation and propagation in slow modes and fast modes for dm gap as well as electric field calculation at the head of streamer and electric field distribution in inter-electrode gap space are also studied. In addition, the effect of additives on streamer, the mechanism of enhancing or reducing of streamer branches, and the development of streamer mechanism are other topics of research.
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Pl Keim Olsen
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Norway 1982 palkeim@ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/ansatte/pal.keim.olsen MSc Electrical Engineering, 2008 NTNU
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Ass. Prof. Frank Mauseth Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor: Prof. Erling Ildstad Project: High Voltage AC and DC Subsea Cables for Offshore Wind Farms and Transmission Grids
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Kjetil Uhlen Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor: Dag Eirik Nordgrd Project: Optimal infrastructure for seamless integration of distributed generation OiDG
Thermal Power
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Astrid Rkke
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Norway 1982 astrid.roekke@elkraft.ntnu.no MSc Electrical Engineering, 2007 NTNU
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Robert Nilssen Research Group: Energy conversion Co-Supervisor(s): Project: Small Hydro
Investigation of permanent magnet synchronous machines with fractional slot windings for use in renewable energy applications
Tidal power is an area of development, predicted to produce a significant amount of energy within the next few decades. The market can be characterized by many different actors in different stages of development of new tidal turbines. The aim of the project is to develop methods and tools to optimize Permanent Magnet generators for low speed high torque tidal applications. Advanced numerical analysis software will be used to model coupled problems including thermal, magnetic, electric and mechanical quantities. This will form a new basis for optimization. The analysis will take into account 3D phenomena, time dependency and motion. The object function should take into account the practical specifications/limitations for a set of relevant tidal power cases. An investigation of the importance of speed range, power, weight, vibrations, cogging, cost, converter-cable configurations, voltage range is needed to establish the complete object function. The optimization will be conceptual, meaning that choices such as the selection of winding type and layout is a part of the synthesis. The optimization should also handle several objectives such as efficiency, cost and lifetime (linked to temperature). Of particular interest are the different stator configurations shown below.
(a) Single-layer winding: coils on each second tooth, equal width of teeth.
(b) Single-layer winding: coils on each second tooth, unequal width of teeth.
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Marta Molinas Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Tor Arne Johansen Project:
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Fritz Schimpf
HomeCountry: Germany YearofBirth: 1977 Email: fritz.schimpf@elkraft.ntnu.no HomePage: www.ntnu.no/emploees/schimpf MasterDegree: DiplomaElectricPowerEngineering,2004 University:TUBerlin
Supervisor: LarsNorum
ResearchGroup:EnergyConversion(ENO) CoSupervisor(s):MartaMolinas ProjectisfinancedbytheNorwegianResearchCouncilandtheCentreforRenewableEnergy (SFFE)
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Kjetil Uhlen Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Petter Stoa Project: EnPe - exchange student from Kathmandu University (Jan 2012-Dec 2012)
This research work aims at analyzing the interconnection issues with micro grids. It mainly focuses on stability analysis, control and protection of micro grids in interconnected as well as islanded mode. The research work is carried out on micro grid models similar to the real rural electrification scenario in Nepal.The study will also present a strategic plan for the proper implementaion of the microgrids in interconnected as well as islanded mode.
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Christian Skar
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Norway 1985 Applied Mathematics (Statistics) NTNU 2010 Power Systems Gerard Doorman 2010 +47 99017521 christian.skar@ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/ansatte/christian.skar
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www.ntnu.edu/employees/amir.h.soloot
In order to connect the offshore wind turbines, large undersea cable connections are required. Since each wind turbine has a step-up transformer, a row of Offshore Wind Farm (OWF) composed of cable-transformer sections which are linked in series. Wind Turbine Transformers (WTTs) can be exposed to dielectric failures, internal insulation damage as well as external one due to switching overvoltages The aims of this PhD study are: 1. Study and simulation of switching transient phenomena in a row of OWF. The focus is on the potential of resonance overvoltage on WTT terminals within energization for various OWF configurations. The effect of protective devices such as surge arresters and RC filters are also investigated. 2. Development of the High Frequency (HF) modelling of WTTs with available winding designs based on RLC latter model and the analysis of resonance overvoltages along transformer winding. A 500 kVA transformer equipped with layer, disc and pancake windings and voltage taps along the windings is applied to validate the HF model of WTT with experiments.
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Lars E. Norum Research Group: Energy Conversion Co-Supervisor(s): -Project: Integration of electrical power, propulsion and control in future energy efficient marine power system (Advanced control of PE converter)
Advanced Monitoring and Control in Power Electronics Converter for Future Energy Efficient Marine Power System
A simple and fast internal communication system is highly demanded for future complex Power Electronics (PE) converters such as multilevel converters. To increase the reliability, more data/information will be required for local/internal monitoring and control. Therefore, a high speed control network is essential for the future PE converter system. It is believed that Modular Multilevel Converter (MMC) will be a better choice of multilevel converters for future, mainly of its modular and simple power cells (Power Electronics Building Block, PEBB) concept. In order to obtain a very high quality sinusoidal voltage and current waveforms at the output, more PEBBs can be added equivalently on the upper and lower arms of each phase. However, this may increase the complexity of the MMC if the conventional control topology (star network) is adopted. A simpler wiring system (ring communication network) is highly demanded to significantly reduce the number of wires, installation cost and noise interference. This research will mainly design and implement high speed reliable control architecture to meet the future complex PE converter with PEBB. A power converter prototype will be developed at the end of the research for marine/subsea application. The proposed control architecture will be designed in a user-friendly and standard form. It is expected that the proposed control architecture is fully decoupled between software and hardware with minimum engineering effort.
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Use of HVDC multi-terminal VSC and CSC options to incorporate offshore wind or wave power to the Norwegian grid
One of the main challenges for the integration of offshore wind farms is the transmission of this large amount of energy over long distances. High-voltage direct current (HVDC) appears to be the most viable option. HVDC transmission based on the line-commutated converter (LCC) is the most established and widespread technology around the world. However, HVDC based on the voltage source converter (VSC) has emerged as the best option to integrate offshore wind farms. This work investigates the feasibility of using a conventional LCC-HVDC transmission in combination with a VSC to integrate offshore wind farms. Such integration results in a hybrid HVDC connection, i.e. the connection of a VSC with an LCC through a DC cable. The operational features of various hybrid topologies have been investigated using PSCAD/EMTDC. The simulations include an aggregate model to emulate the wind farm. The corresponding control strategies are tested under various conditions including wind speed variations and AC faults. The Figure shows an example of the hybrid HVDC solution.
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Erling Tnne
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Norway 1965 erling.toenne@nte.no Under construction Electric Power Engineering, 1991 NTNU
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Kjell Sand Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Jan A Foosns Project:
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Mostafa Valavi
Home Country: Iran Year of Birth: 1985 Master Degree: Electrical Power Engineering University: University of Tehran Graduation Year: 2010 Research Group: Electric Power Technology Supervisor: Arne Nysveen PhD Start: December 2010 Phone: +47 73594442 Email: mostafa.valavi@elkraft.ntnu.no Home Page: www.ntnu.no/ansatte/mostafa.valavi
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Torbjrn Andersen Ve
Home Country: Year of Birth: Master Degree: University: Graduation Year: Research Group: Supervisor: Co-supervisor: PhD Start: Phone: Email: Home Page: Norway 1983 Physics Norwegian University of Technology and Science 2008 Electric Power Technology Frank Mauseth Erling Ildstad 2010 +47 7359 7280 torbjorn.ve@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/ansatte/torbjorn.ve
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Prof. Ole-Morten Midtgrd (UiA) Research Group: Photovoltaics Co-Supervisor(s): Prof. Lars Einar Norum (NTNU) Project: End Use of Photovoltaic Technology in Norway
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Figure 1: Outdoor testing of PV modules in Grimstad and in Kristiansand. At present, the commercial PV modules are rated in terms of power at standard testing conditions (STC). The latter are optimized for industrial indoor measurements, and do not represent well the typical outdoor operating conditions. Consequently, the efficiency of a PV module in a real power system is usually well below the paid-for label efficiency. Prediction of the energy yield of a PV system involves models of device performance under various solar irradiances and device temperatures as well as statistics of meteorological data. Scientific discussion towards energy rating standardization has been going for some time. The study is focused on 1st generation crystalline-silicon PV technology. Several cell structures and different types of Si feedstock are tested. In addition, the local solar resource is recorded with high temporal resolution which may benefit designers of inverters for PV.
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Marta Molinas Research Group: Electric Power Systems Co-Supervisor(s): Project: Smart Grid
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Identification of Potential Instability in AC Distributed Multi-converter System under Non-ideal Electrical Conditions
System stability is the most important pre-requisite when designing electrical grids integrated with a large number of switching converters. Due to their non-linear and time varying characteristics, modelling and stability analysis of such systems are complex and cumbersome. After a thorough investigation of the state of the theoretical art on modelling and stability, this research will be focused on the development of a stability analysis tool that can accurately capture the potential phenomena linked to the interaction between converter-embedded control algorithm and the characteristics of the electrical grid. This interaction will be investigated under non-sinusoidal/unbalanced regimes in which power electronics converters will most likely operate in the electrical grids of the future. Performance of the grid under such influences will be investigated during normal and emergency conditions to assess to what extent they can lead to instability of the system and consequent system outage. The ultimate goal will be to develop a stability analysis tool that can be used for defining design specifications for individual converters that can ensure the stability of the system.
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Bijan Zahedi
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: Iran 1981 bijan.zahedi@elkraft.ntnu.no www.ntnu.no/emploees/bijan.zahedi MSc Electrical Engineering, 2006 University of Tehran
Lars Einar Norum Research Group: Energy Conversion Project: a KMB Project with DNV titled Integrated Marine Electrical Power and Control Systems
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Zhaoqiang Zhang
Home Country: Year of Birth: Email: Home Page: Master Degree: University: China 1981 zhaoqiang.zhang@ntnu.no
www.ntnu.no/ansatte/zhaoqiang.zhang
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Robert Nilssen
Research Group: Energy Conversion Co-Supervisor: Arne Nysveen Project: NOWITECH WP2
Coupled 3D models of large-diameter permanent magnet generators and its loss calculation
Offshore application demands the generator reliable, cost-effective and high-efficiency. Traditionally geared drive train has problem to meet this requirements when it comes to high power turbine (>5MW). Ironless large-diameter permanent magnet generator is the focus in this research because of the advantages of modularity, high efficiency and high torque density. The objectives of this research are Investigate the state of art in generator technology for offshore wind power plant Develop the machine design tools based on the best-available commercial FEM software Investigate the optimum machine type for the offshore application Develop the loss calculation method based on the best-available commercial FEM software Investigate the machine loss in ironless permanent magnet machine
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Dr. ingenirs/PhD graduated at Department of Electric Power Engineering, NTNU, from 1990 Year
2012
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Suul, Jon Are
Title
Control of Grid Integrated Voltage Source Converters under Unbalanced Conditions Development of an On-line Frequency-adaptive Virtual Flux-based Approach Fault localization in medium voltage distribution networks with distributed generation Design of Large Permanent Magnetized Synchronous Electric Machines Low Speed, High Torque Machines Generator for Direct Driven Wind Turbine Motor for Rim Driven Thruster Investigation of PM machines for downwhole applications Power Transformer Modeling for Inrush Current Calculation Electric Traction Power System Stability Low-frequency interaction between advanced rail vehicles and a rotary frequency converter Risk Analysis for Decision Suppurt in Electricity Distribution System Asset Management Sizing and Operation of Wind-Hydrogen Energy Systems Power System Integration and Control of Variable Speed Wind Turbines Sensorless Digital Control of Grid Connected Three Phase Converters for Renewable sources Energy Management Systems on Board of Electric Vehicles, Based on Power Electronics Forces Acting on Water Droplets in Electrically Energized Oil Emulsions; Observations and Modelling of Droplet Movement Leading to Electrocoalenscence Reliable Electric Power Conversion for Connecting Renewables to the Distribution Network Digital Control of Grid Connected Converters for Distributed Power Generation Operation of Wind Turbines with Doubly Fed Induction Generators During and After Line Voltage Distortions Optimal Utilization of the Norwegian Hydropower System Modelling Reliability of Supply and Infrastructural Dependency in Energy Distribution systems
2011
Nordgrd, Dag Eirik Greiner, Christopher Johan 2009 Eek, Jarle Kulka, Arkadiusz Guidi, Giuseppe 2008 Pedersen, Per Atle
strem, Trond Skjellnes, Tore Nss, Bjarne Idse Belsnes, Michael Martin Helseth, Arild
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2007
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Di Marzio, Giuseppe Gullvik, William Andreassen, Pl Hoff, Erik Stjernholm Lken, Espen Ericson, Torgeir Mauseth, Frank
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Secure Operation of Regional Electricity Grids in Presence of Wind Power Generation Modeling, Analysis and Control of Active Front End (AFE) Converter Digital Control of a Zero Voltage Switching Inverter for distributed Generation of Electrical Energy Status and Trends in Variable Speed Wind Generation Topologies Multi-Criteria Planning of Local Energy Systems with Multiple Energy Carriers Short-term electricity demant response Charge accumulation in rod-plane air gap with covered rod Modeling the Economics and Market Adoption of Distributed Power Generation Decision-Aid for Planning Local Energy Systems. Application of Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Dynamic analysis and monitoring of power transmission cables using fibre optic sensors Multilevel Power Electronic Converters for Electrical Motor Drives High Frequency Modeling of Power Transformers Stresses and Diagnostics A system dynamics analysis of the Nordic electricity Market: The transition from fossil fuelled toward a renewable supply within a liberalised electricity market Sensorless control of Pemanent Magnet Synchronous Machines Risk Management in Electricity Markets Emphasizing Transmission Congestion Distributed Energy Systems with Wind Power and Energy Storage Long Term Planning in Restructured Power Systems: Dynamic Modelling of Investments in New Power Generation under Uncertainty Analysis and modelling of the dynamics of aggregate energy demand Control of an Adjustable Speed Hydro Utilizing Field Programmable Devices Suggested Methods for Preventing Core Saturation Instability in HVDC Transmission Systems A Voltage Instability Predictor using Local Area Measurements. VIP++ Thermal Fatigue in Stationary Aluminium Contacts Daily Scheduling of Thermal Power Production in a Deregulated Electricity Market Optimum Utilization of Power Semiconductors in High-power Highfrequency Resonant Converters for Induction Heating Electrical Power Supply to Offshore Oil Installations by High Voltage Direct Current Transmission
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Oldervoll, Frydis Doorman, Gerard Hystad, Jan Pleym, Anngjerd
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Electrical and thermal ageing of extruded low density polyethylene insulation under HVDC conditions Peaking capacity in Restructured Power Systems Transverse Flux Generators in Direct-driven Wind Energy converters EMC in Railway Systems. Coupling from Catenary System to Nearby Buried Metallic Structures. Systemanalyser av skipselektriske anlegg Cavitation as a Precursor to Breakdown of Mass-Impregnated HVDC Cables Nonlinear Dielectric Response of Water Treed XLPE Cable Insulation Converter control design for Battery Energy Storage systems applied in autonomous wind/diesel systems Flexible transfer limits in an open power market. Congestion versus risk of interruption. Lightning-induced overvoltages in low-voltage systems. Information models as basis for computer-aided tools. Power generation scheduling A free market based procedure with reserve constraints included. Technical and economic aspects of operation of thermal and hydro power systems. Construction and assessment of hierarchal edge elements for threedimensjonal computations of eddy currents. Investigation of dynamic control of a unified power flow controller by using vector control strategy. Power supply interruption costs: Models and methods incorporating time dependent patterns. Modelling and Identification of Induction Machines XLPE cable insulation subjected to HVDC stress. Space charge, conduction and breakdown strenth Switchmode Powersupplies Optimum topologies and magnetic components A Laboratory Platform for Theoretical and Experimental Research on Rotor Flux Oriented Control of Motor Drives. A Model for Coordinated Utilization of Production and Transmission Facilities in a Power System Dominated by Hydropower Converter Fed Sub Sea Motor Drives
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Gjerde, Oddbjrn Evenset, Gunnar Hvidsten, Sverre Plsson, Magni Tor Warland, Geir
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Gerd Hovin Kjlle Tom Fagernes Nestli Bjrn Sanden Gisle Johannes Torvetjnn
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1994
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Snorre Frydenlund Anne Cathrine Gjrde Arne Nysveen Feng Xu
Title
A study of voltage stresses in ARC furnace transformers due to switching operations Multifactor Ageing of Epoxy - The Combined Effect of Temperature and Partial Discharge A Hybrid Fe-Be Method for Time Domain Analysis of Magnetic Fields Involving Moving Geometry Power System Security Assessment. Identification of Critical Contingencies and Outage Distance by a Zone Filter A study of overvoltages in high voltage cables with emphasis on sheath overvoltages. AC breakdown strength of xlpe cable insulation Time Domain Simulation and Modelling of Power Electronics Circuit. Development of a Simulation Tool Internal faults in oil-filled distribution transformers. Fault mechanisms and choice of protection. Computation of Induced Currents inTthree Dmensions Computer Aided Learning, Simulations, and Electrical Motor Drives. Energy resource planning a conceptual study of a multiobjective problem. Development and Control of a Resonant DC-link Converter for Multiple Motor Drives Resonant overvoltage transients in power systems Kvalitetskriterier og helhetlig planlegging av innendrs belysningsanlegg. Kraftelektronikk som kilde til forstyrrelser i fordelingsnettet. High Efficiency, High Performance Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor Drives Bruk av kunstig lys og lysmanipulering for styrt produksjon av laksefisk. Modelling, Dynamic Analysis and Digital Control of PWM Power Converters
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Terje Rnningen Gorm Sande 1992 Per Hveem Stle Johansen Astrid Petterteig Bendik Storesund 1991 Jonny Nersveen Torbjrn Strmsvik Alf Kre dnanes 1990 Eilif Hugo Hansen Guijun Yao
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