OVERVIEW

The main purpose of this module is to provide students competences on the electrical power systems by describing and using methodologies and technologies for the analysis and management of transmission and distribution systems. The module addresses a general description of the energy transition processes and main issues, a description of the electric energy system, the definition of the operating point, the dispatching of generation resources, the structure of the electricity market and the possible services to be offered to the electric system. A basic tool will be proposed for the analysis of electric power system operation and for economic dispatching. Energy management systems will be described and analyzed.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The main objective of the module is to provide students with the skills necessary to analyze and manage both traditional and renewable electrical systems. Students will develop technical and economic knowledge in the field of defining the operating point of large electrical systems, the economic distribution of conventional generation, electricity markets, and Energy Management Systems.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Students will learn how a complex critical infrastructure like the electric power system is structured and has changed from a vertical to a distributed configuration, how its operation is planned in a previsional schedule and in real-time schedule. They will learn about the constitution of a large electrical energy systems, data related to type and number of equipment voltage levels and main control systems used to operate the system in a secure, reliable and sustainable mode. They will understand the mechanism of economic dispatching of power plants and of the different types of electric markets (day-ahead, balancing and dispatching services). They will learn what is an Energy Management System, an ICT structure for managing and control large power systems. A general objective is the acquisition of knowledge on issues concerning complex structures such as the electrical system in order to make the student able to interact with specialists of technical sectors in working groups that operate in large utilities or in energy management structures.

TEACHING METHODS

According to the EduNext 75% model, the training programme includes a combination of face-to-face, online and asynchronous teaching activities, aimed at ensuring flexible, interactive and student-centred learning.

Active Teaching Activities TEL - DE

Active teaching activities in TEL - DE mode include:

• Face-to-face lessons: 6 hours of classroom activities dedicated to in-depth study of theoretical content, guided discussion and practical experimentation.
• Video lessons: 18 hours of video-recorded lessons aimed at supporting individual learning and allowing independent use of teaching materials.

Asynchronous Online Teaching Activities TEL - DI

Asynchronous teaching activities in TEL - DI mode include:

• Virtual Classroom: 6 hours of synchronous online activities, managed by the Tutor, aimed at direct discussion, sharing experiences and providing personalised support to students.
• E-tivity: 6 hours of asynchronous online activities, designed and prepared by the Tutor, which students can carry out independently at a time that suits them. These activities aim to encourage personal reflection, practical application of content and peer collaboration​

Students who have valid certification of physical or learning disabilities on file with the University and who wish to discuss possible accommodations or other circumstances regarding lectures, coursework and exams, should speak both with the instructor and Prof.ssa Elena Lagomarsino (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it), the disability liaison. For more information, check the webpage https://unige.it/en/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Energy Transition (key factors, data on the Italian System)
• The Electric Energy System (structure and data, ac vs dc)
• Planning and Operation of the Electric Energy System (description and existence of and operating point)
• Economic Dispatching (basic and complex constraints, idro/thermal)
• Electric Energy Markets (description, types)
• Energy Management Systems and AI applications to Power Systems (structure, Security, Tools)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Videos, lecture notes, other material supplied by the Lecturer.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

ANDREA CIACCI

STEFANO BRACCO (President Substitute)

STEFANO MASSUCCO (President Substitute)

MARTA NAI RUSCONE (President Substitute)

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Based on the calendar defined by the CdS and shared by Unige channels.

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

An oral examination, in which students must answer theoretical questions and/or solve numerical exercises related to the topics covered during the lessons. Results presented by the Students concerning the e-tivities will be kept into account.

Students with valid certifications for Specific Learning Disorders (SLDs), disabilities or other educational needs are invited to contact the teacher and the School's contact person for disability at the beginning of teaching to agree on possible teaching arrangements that, while respecting the teaching objectives, take into account individual learning patterns. Contacts of the teacher and the School's disability contact person can be found at the following link:

https://unige.it/commissioni/comitatoperlinclusionedeglistudenticondisabilita

ASSESSMENT METHODS

The assessment covers the demonstration of having acquired the capacity of understanding the problems for managing and controlling traditional and renewable electric energy systems; the basic technical and economic analysis knowledges in the field of definition of the working point of a large electrical systems, economic dispatching of conventional generation, electric energy markets.

Students with a valid physical or learning disability certificate on file at the University of Genova may contact the Professor of the teaching unit to discuss appropriate ways to assess their individual preparation for the course in question. The student is asked to send an email to the Professor with a proper advance before the examination, inserting in copy the disability liaison (elena.lagomarsino@unige.it).

Exam schedule

FURTHER INFORMATION

Contact the Lecturer at stefano.massucco@unige.it