EH2750 Computer Applications in Power Systems, Advanced Course 7.5 credits

The course includes theory and practice of autonomous systems in general, and specifically how such systems can be used to control and automate power systems. The course also consists of theory for distributed multi-agent systems, and how these can be developed in practice. A large part of the course consists of programming (Java) in a distributed platform (JACK) connected to a simple power system emulator where the theoretical concepts easily are applied in practical systems functions.

The platform means that the requirement of prior knowledge of programming is low in relation to the solutions that are implemented.

The purpose of the course is for the student to be able to independently analyse requirements for advanced functions for automation and control of power systems and translate these requirements into a distributed system solution. After the course the students shall be able to:

• Analyse requirements for advanced functions for power system control and automation and document these in the form of use cases - Use Cases
• Be able to formulate problems in control and automation of power systems as a search problem and create algorithms to solve these problems.
• Independently translate requirements on a system solution into a design of a distributed control system for control and automation of power systems .
• Independently plan and execute a project in a group of students including requirements analysis and documentation, as well as design and implementation.
• Implement functions for power system control using predefined components and standardized interfaces.
• Present results orally and in writing.

Bachelors level in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science.

Introduction to Multi-agent systems, Michael Wooldridge, ISBN 978-0470519462

In addition to the course book, shorter texts and articles will be used for specific topics. These will be provided during the course.

• SEM1 - Seminar, 0.5 credits, grading scale: P, F
• PRO1 - Project, 7.0 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.

If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.

The project assignment (PRO1)  is performed in groups. The student’s individual performance is assessed by individual meetings and presentations during execution of the project. The seminar (SEM1) is individual and passing it is a strict requirement to start the project assignment.

All included examination parts (PRO1 and SEM1) must be passed. Grade is based solely on the student's performance in the project. The grade is based on how well the project was executed with respect to the theoretical and technical content, the degree of independent work in the implementation and quality of oral and written presentation.

• 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.