Graduate Courses
Courses are arranged in order of when they were added to the repository by instructors.
Methods of Electric Power System Analysis @ Texas A&M
Methods of Electric Power System Analysis @ Texas A&M
Description: An introductory graduate level course on electric power system analysis. The website has more details, including the syllabus, full slides, homework and exams. All material may be freely used.
Description: An introductory graduate level course on electric power system analysis. The website has more details, including the syllabus, full slides, homework and exams. All material may be freely used.
Power System Stability @ Texas A&M
Power System Stability @ Texas A&M
Description: An introductory graduate level course on electric power system dynamics and stability. The website has more details, including the syllabus, full slides, homework and exams. All material may be freely used.
Description: An introductory graduate level course on electric power system dynamics and stability. The website has more details, including the syllabus, full slides, homework and exams. All material may be freely used.
Restructured Electricity Markets: Locational Marginal Pricing @ UT-Austin
Restructured Electricity Markets: Locational Marginal Pricing @ UT-Austin
Description: This course focuses on the "locational marginal pricing" (or "nodal") model of "organized" or "centralized" day-ahead and real-time electricity markets, which is in place in the Eastern United States, the Midwest United States, California, the Southwest Power Pool, and Texas (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, ERCOT). The course uses the ERCOT nodal market as its main example, but features of other North American markets, such as capacity markets, are also discussed. We will consider the solution of power flow, formulate optimal dispatch as an optimization problem, consider offer-based economic dispatch, transmission and unit commitment issues, and discuss pricing rules and incentives in markets, particularly in the context of transmission limits. The pedagogical approach is to first discuss pricing in organized electricity markets in the absence of transmission constraints and then introduce transmission constraints and their implications. We will also discuss a number of other topics including energy and transmission price risk hedging, network models, and capacity adequacy.
Description: This course focuses on the "locational marginal pricing" (or "nodal") model of "organized" or "centralized" day-ahead and real-time electricity markets, which is in place in the Eastern United States, the Midwest United States, California, the Southwest Power Pool, and Texas (the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, ERCOT). The course uses the ERCOT nodal market as its main example, but features of other North American markets, such as capacity markets, are also discussed. We will consider the solution of power flow, formulate optimal dispatch as an optimization problem, consider offer-based economic dispatch, transmission and unit commitment issues, and discuss pricing rules and incentives in markets, particularly in the context of transmission limits. The pedagogical approach is to first discuss pricing in organized electricity markets in the absence of transmission constraints and then introduce transmission constraints and their implications. We will also discuss a number of other topics including energy and transmission price risk hedging, network models, and capacity adequacy.
Power System Economics @ University of Washington
Power System Economics @ University of Washington
Description: Restructured electricity industry, fundamentals of market economics, introduction to optimization, organization of electricity markets, participating in electricity markets, effect of transmission network on electricity prices, power system operation, investing in generation, investing in transmission. Based on the book "Fundamentals of Power System Economics", by Daniel Kirschen and Goran Strbac, Second Ed., Wiley 2018.
Description: Restructured electricity industry, fundamentals of market economics, introduction to optimization, organization of electricity markets, participating in electricity markets, effect of transmission network on electricity prices, power system operation, investing in generation, investing in transmission. Based on the book "Fundamentals of Power System Economics", by Daniel Kirschen and Goran Strbac, Second Ed., Wiley 2018.
Power Generation, Operation & Control @ University of Minnesota
Power Generation, Operation & Control @ University of Minnesota
Description: Learn the characteristics of generation unit input/output curves, economic dispatch of generation units. Understand the use participation factors, transmission losses, penalty factors, and locational marginal prices. Gain a basic understanding of linear programming and its application to economic dispatch. Learn how generating units are committed to meet load over the hours of a week using dynamic programming and Lagrange relaxation; gas-fueled generation is scheduled to meet take or pay contracts, study fuel scheduling problems that involve transportation and storage; how to schedule hydroelectric power plants and pumped storage plants; the role played by the transmission system; the basics of power flow calculations, incremental losses, and penalty factors. Study power system security analysis, PTDF and LODF factors and contingency selection methods. Gain an understanding of the optimal power flow calculation, the incremental linear programming and interior point algorithms. Understand the issues of using real time measurements and the state estimator, including bad data detection and identification and measurement observability. Understanding the issues involved in interchange if energy between companies, including brokers, power pools, and markets. Understand financial transmission rights contracts. Learn the basics of demand forecasting.
Description: Learn the characteristics of generation unit input/output curves, economic dispatch of generation units. Understand the use participation factors, transmission losses, penalty factors, and locational marginal prices. Gain a basic understanding of linear programming and its application to economic dispatch. Learn how generating units are committed to meet load over the hours of a week using dynamic programming and Lagrange relaxation; gas-fueled generation is scheduled to meet take or pay contracts, study fuel scheduling problems that involve transportation and storage; how to schedule hydroelectric power plants and pumped storage plants; the role played by the transmission system; the basics of power flow calculations, incremental losses, and penalty factors. Study power system security analysis, PTDF and LODF factors and contingency selection methods. Gain an understanding of the optimal power flow calculation, the incremental linear programming and interior point algorithms. Understand the issues of using real time measurements and the state estimator, including bad data detection and identification and measurement observability. Understanding the issues involved in interchange if energy between companies, including brokers, power pools, and markets. Understand financial transmission rights contracts. Learn the basics of demand forecasting.
Instructor: Various
Instructor: Various
Description: Advanced Topics in Power System Protection. Power System Grid Management. Power System Planning. Power System Reliability and Demand Forecasting. Distribution System Engineering.
Description: Advanced Topics in Power System Protection. Power System Grid Management. Power System Planning. Power System Reliability and Demand Forecasting. Distribution System Engineering.
Description: AC to DC Line Conversion. Basics of HVDC - AC Compared to DC. Physics of Corona - AC vs DC.
Description: AC to DC Line Conversion. Basics of HVDC - AC Compared to DC. Physics of Corona - AC vs DC.
Description: To teach the design process for electric motors and generators based upon fundamental therories. It supplements electric machine theory for advanced courses in electric machines.
Description: To teach the design process for electric motors and generators based upon fundamental therories. It supplements electric machine theory for advanced courses in electric machines.
Vector Control of Drives @ University of Minnesota
Vector Control of Drives @ University of Minnesota
Description: Understand the applications for accurate torque, speed and position control. Understand the requirement on electromagnetic torque produced by ac machines. Understand Induction Machines in Phase Quantities. Understand Dynamic Analysis and Modeling of Induction Machines using d-q Axes Theory. Understand Qualitatively the Vector Control and modeling of Induction Motor Drives. Understand the Mathematical Description Vector Control and modeling of Induction Motor Drives. Understand the Effects of Errors in Motor Parameter Estimation. Understand Doubly-Fed Induction Generators and how to control them. Understand Voltage Vector Pulse-Width Modulation. Understand Direct-Torque Control and Sensor-less Drives. Understand Permanent-Magnet and Synchronous Drives. Understand Switched-Reluctance Drives.
Description: Understand the applications for accurate torque, speed and position control. Understand the requirement on electromagnetic torque produced by ac machines. Understand Induction Machines in Phase Quantities. Understand Dynamic Analysis and Modeling of Induction Machines using d-q Axes Theory. Understand Qualitatively the Vector Control and modeling of Induction Motor Drives. Understand the Mathematical Description Vector Control and modeling of Induction Motor Drives. Understand the Effects of Errors in Motor Parameter Estimation. Understand Doubly-Fed Induction Generators and how to control them. Understand Voltage Vector Pulse-Width Modulation. Understand Direct-Torque Control and Sensor-less Drives. Understand Permanent-Magnet and Synchronous Drives. Understand Switched-Reluctance Drives.
Description: This course introduces students to the modern and classical methods used by engineers to design electromagnetic devices such as electric machines and transformers. The course is separated into three main sections: Introduction to the finite element analysis technique, winding analysisand material modelling, solve problems using commercial finite element analysis software.
Description: This course introduces students to the modern and classical methods used by engineers to design electromagnetic devices such as electric machines and transformers. The course is separated into three main sections: Introduction to the finite element analysis technique, winding analysisand material modelling, solve problems using commercial finite element analysis software.
Instructor: Various
Instructor: Various
Description: The course is on advanced topologies and other applications using Power Electronics.
Description: The course is on advanced topologies and other applications using Power Electronics.
Instructor: Various
Instructor: Various
Description: The course is on different devices used in Power Electronics and their protection.
Description: The course is on different devices used in Power Electronics and their protection.
Description: Introduction to basic power devices. Fundamentals of semiconductors. Material properties of Si and WBG semiconductors. Si and SiC Schottky diodes. Si and SiC PiN diodes. Design for breakdown voltage – various edge terminations. Ideal specific on-resistance for Si and WBG devices. Key advantages of SiC power devices. Si and SiC vertical power and trench MOSFETs. Si Super Junction MOSFETs. GaN Lateral Power HFETs. Si IGBTs. Key advantages of SiC power devices. Design and processing of WBG power devices. Packaging considerations.
Description: Introduction to basic power devices. Fundamentals of semiconductors. Material properties of Si and WBG semiconductors. Si and SiC Schottky diodes. Si and SiC PiN diodes. Design for breakdown voltage – various edge terminations. Ideal specific on-resistance for Si and WBG devices. Key advantages of SiC power devices. Si and SiC vertical power and trench MOSFETs. Si Super Junction MOSFETs. GaN Lateral Power HFETs. Si IGBTs. Key advantages of SiC power devices. Design and processing of WBG power devices. Packaging considerations.
Description: This course is on the digital control of various power-electronic converters.
Description: This course is on the digital control of various power-electronic converters.
Electric Cars: Technology @ TU Delft
Electric Cars: Technology @ TU Delft
Description: Electric cars are more than a novel means of mobility. They have been recognized as an essential building block of the energy transition. Fulfilling their promise will imply a significant change in the technical, digital and social dimensions of transport and energy infrastructure. If you are interested in learning about the state-of-the-art technology behind electric cars, then this is the course for you! This course focuses on the technology behind electric cars. You will explore the working principle of electric vehicles, delve into the key roles played by motors and power electronics, learn about battery technology, EV charging, smart charging and about future trends in the development of electric cars. The course includes video lectures, presentations and exercises, which are all illustrated with real-world case studies from projects that were implemented in the Netherlands. This course was co-developed by Dutch Innovation Centre for Electric Road Transport (Dutch-INCERT) and TU Delft and is taught by experts from both the industry and academia, who share their knowledge and insights. Join the course and be prepared for the upcoming developments amid the transition to electric vehicles!
Description: Electric cars are more than a novel means of mobility. They have been recognized as an essential building block of the energy transition. Fulfilling their promise will imply a significant change in the technical, digital and social dimensions of transport and energy infrastructure. If you are interested in learning about the state-of-the-art technology behind electric cars, then this is the course for you! This course focuses on the technology behind electric cars. You will explore the working principle of electric vehicles, delve into the key roles played by motors and power electronics, learn about battery technology, EV charging, smart charging and about future trends in the development of electric cars. The course includes video lectures, presentations and exercises, which are all illustrated with real-world case studies from projects that were implemented in the Netherlands. This course was co-developed by Dutch Innovation Centre for Electric Road Transport (Dutch-INCERT) and TU Delft and is taught by experts from both the industry and academia, who share their knowledge and insights. Join the course and be prepared for the upcoming developments amid the transition to electric vehicles!
Power System Stability & Control @ NCSU
Power System Stability & Control @ NCSU
Description: Graduate level course on power system dynamics, stability and control. Contents include small-signal stability, transient stability, and voltage stability; Nonlinear and linear dynamic modeling and control of power systems using differential-algebraic models; Design of Power System Stabilizers; Use of Synchrophasors for oscillation monitoring, control, and stability assessment.
Description: Graduate level course on power system dynamics, stability and control. Contents include small-signal stability, transient stability, and voltage stability; Nonlinear and linear dynamic modeling and control of power systems using differential-algebraic models; Design of Power System Stabilizers; Use of Synchrophasors for oscillation monitoring, control, and stability assessment.
Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems @ Texas A&M
Electromagnetic Transients in Power Systems @ Texas A&M
Description: This is a graduate-level class that covers analytical methods for solving transients, numerical methods, transmission line models (single-phase, multi-phase, and frequency-dependent) as well as some practical application examples. The class uses Greenwood's Electrical Transients in Power Systems in the analytical methods part and the EMTP Theory Book in the numerical methods part.
Description: This is a graduate-level class that covers analytical methods for solving transients, numerical methods, transmission line models (single-phase, multi-phase, and frequency-dependent) as well as some practical application examples. The class uses Greenwood's Electrical Transients in Power Systems in the analytical methods part and the EMTP Theory Book in the numerical methods part.
Data Analytics in Power Systems @ UT-Austin
Data Analytics in Power Systems @ UT-Austin
Description: The electric power grid is witnessing significant transformations towards an integrated, active, and ubiquitously-sensed cyber-physical system. The emerging multi-scale data from synchrophasors, smart meters, weather, and electricity markets offers tremendous opportunities as well as scientific challenges to learn the current grid status as well as to actively infer the safety margins to potential failures. Using the insights from statistical analysis, this course aims to provide an overview of data analytics tools in the modeling and operations of modern power systems.
Description: The electric power grid is witnessing significant transformations towards an integrated, active, and ubiquitously-sensed cyber-physical system. The emerging multi-scale data from synchrophasors, smart meters, weather, and electricity markets offers tremendous opportunities as well as scientific challenges to learn the current grid status as well as to actively infer the safety margins to potential failures. Using the insights from statistical analysis, this course aims to provide an overview of data analytics tools in the modeling and operations of modern power systems.