This course covers power system stability and control. In the course, different mathematical models are presented to describe power system dynamics and to analyse power system instabilities. Furthermore, different control algorithms are presented and implemented to improve power system stability.
EG2110 Power System Stability and Control 7.5 credits
This course deals with advanced methods for analysis of power system dynamic, stability and control. Different power system instabilities will be presented and discussed. Furthermore, different control algorithms for improving power system stability will be presented.
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Application
For course offering
Spring 2025 Start 14 Jan 2025 programme students
Application code
60298
Headings with content from the Course syllabus EG2110 (Spring 2022–) are denoted with an asterisk ( )
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Intended learning outcomes
After passing the course, the student shall be able to
1. create mathematical models to describe power system dynamics
2. based on the derived mathematical models, apply different basic methods to
a) study and analyse power system instabilities
b) improve power system stability based on basic control algorithms,
c) describe and analyse effect of integration of renewable energy on power system dynamics and stability
3. numerically carry out the second intended learning outcomes by using Matlab, and present and discuss obtained numerical results.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
- Knowledge in analysis of electric power system, 6 higher education credits, equivalent to completed course EG2100.
- Knowledge in automatic control, 6 higher education credits, equivalent completed course EL1000/EL1110.
- Knowledge in numerical methods and basic programming, 9 higher education credits, equivalent completed course SF1519.
Recommended prerequisites
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Equipment
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Literature
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Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Examination
- PROJ - Project, 7.5 credits, grading scale: A, B, C, D, E, FX, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
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Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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Examiner
Ethical approach
- All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
- In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
- In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
Further information
Course room in Canvas
Registered students find further information about the implementation of the course in the course room in Canvas. A link to the course room can be found under the tab Studies in the Personal menu at the start of the course.
Offered by
Main field of study
Electrical Engineering
Education cycle
Second cycle
Add-on studies
EG2121 FACTS and HVDC in Electric Power Systems
Contact
Mehrdad Ghandhari Alavijh (mehrdad@kth.se
Transitional regulations
Students who have not completed the course with earlier examination part should carry out the re-examination.
Supplementary information
In this course, the EECS code of honor applies, see: http://www.kth.se/eThen/eecs/utbildning/hederskodex.