PhD Courses in Denmark

Organizer: Prof. Remus Teodorescu, Aalborg University.

Lecturers:
Prof. Remus Teodorescu, Aalborg UniversityAsst.
Prof. Arman Oshnoei, Aalborg University
Asst. Prof. Abhijit Kulkarni, Aalborg University.

Assoc. Prof. Amin Mahmoudi, Flinders University, Adelaide, Australia.

ECTS: 3.0

Date/Time: 19-21 June 2024

Deadline: 29 May 2024

Place: AAU Energy, Pontoppidanstraede 101 room 1.015, Aalborg, Denmark

Max no. of participants: 30

Description: Join us for a comprehensive three-day course exploring the field of energy storage systems and their role in modern power grids. 

Day 1, led by Remus Teodorescu, Abhijit Kulkarni, and Arman Oshnoei is dedicated to introducing energy storage technologies and their integration into the grid. The course begins with an overview of energy storage technologies, including their characteristics and roles in power systems. We then dive deeper into Battery Energy Storage Systems and Battery Management Systems, covering their structures, functionalities, and the latest trends. The first day concludes with a discussion on the crucial role of energy storage in power grids, focusing on frequency control and voltage support.

Day 2 is split into two distinctive parts. The first half, led by Amin Mahmoudi, explores the market aspects of energy storage, providing an introduction to the energy economics and discussions on the value and cost of energy storage. In addition, regulations and policies about the energy storage systems will be discussed. The second half, directed by Arman Oshnoei, focuses on the control and modeling of energy storage systems for power system frequency control. Participants are introduced to key design considerations, modeling techniques, and control methods that are crucial for regulating the frequency in the power system. This section culminates in a hands-on practical session, where participants can apply learned models and methodologies using Matlab/Simulink.

The final day, Day 3, also led by Arman Oshnoei, is devoted to power electronic converters used in energy storage systems. Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of these converters, their design principles, types, and functionalities. We will explore the control strategies for power electronic converters used for the integration of storage systems with the grid. The day concludes with a practical session and laboratory exercises focusing on real-time implementation using Opal- RT, allowing students to practice the day's teachings. 

This course is an essential experience for anyone looking to gain an in-depth understanding of energy storage systems, their economic considerations, modeling, control, and grid integration. Our expert-led sessions and practical exercises provide a comprehensive and hands-on exploration of this exciting field.

Day 1: Introduction to Energy Storage Technologies and Grid Integration – Remus Teodorescu, Arman Oshnoei, Abhijit Kulkarni (8 hours)

• Introduction to Energy Storage Technologies: An overview of different energy storage technologies, their characteristics, and their roles in power systems
• In-depth Exploration of Battery Energy Storage Systems: Introduction to Li-ion batteries, pack structure, geometries, and terminology of battery energy systems
• Battery Management Systems and Recent Trends: An overview of current methods and technologies for managing and optimizing the performance of battery energy storage systems
• Energy Storage for Grid Applications: Discussing the role of energy storage in power grids, including frequency control and voltage support

Day 2: Energy Storage Market, Regulation & Policy - Amin Mahmoudi (First Half, 4 hours)

• Introduction to Energy Economics: Basics of energy markets, cost structures, supply-demand dynamics, and pricing mechanisms.
• Value and cost of energy storage: Detailed examination of factors influencing the cost and value of energy storage, including capital costs, operational costs, lifespan, and economic value of services.
• Regulation and policy for Energy Storage: Overview of the regulatory environment, policies, standards, and guidelines impacting energy storage systems.

Day 2: Control and Modelling of Energy Storage Systems for Power System Frequency Control - Arman Oshnoei (Second Half, 4 hours)

• Key Design Considerations and Modeling of Energy Storage Systems: A detailed exploration of the design factors and modeling techniques that influence the performance of energy storage systems in power systems.
• Control Methods for Energy Storage Systems: A thorough examination of the control methods employed in energy storage systems to regulate the frequency in power systems.
• Practical Session: Participants will engage in hands-on exercises and examples using Matlab/Simulink, with a focus on applying learned models and methodologies for the control of Energy Storage Systems in the context of power system frequency regulation.

Day 3: Energy Storage Systems and Power Converters: Design, Modeling, Control, and Grid Integration - Arman Oshnoei (8 hours)

• Power Electronic Converters and Design Principles: An overview of power electronic converters for energy storage systems, their types, functionalities, the role in grid integration.
• Control Strategies for Power Electronic Converters: A exploration of the control techniques implemented in power electronic converters for integration of storage systems with the grid.
• Practical Session: Participants will be given exercises and examples using Matlab/Simulink, designed to apply the techniques they have learned in the design and control of power electronic converters for energy storage systems.
• Laboratory exercises focusing on Real Time implementation using Opal‐RT, where the students will apply the models and methodology in practice.

Prerequisites: Fundamental understanding in power systems, power electronics, and familiar with control theory. Experience in using Matlab/Simulink

Form of evaluation: Participants will be assessed through a series of exercises and a final report submission.