FEI3262 Reliability Analysis for Power Systems, Higher Course 9.0 credits
Information for research students about course offerings
The course is given when there is sufficient demand. Please contact the examiner if you are interested in taking the course.
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
Definitions and concepts in reliability theory
Network reliability modeling
Component reliability importance techniques
Markov modeling
Lifetime models
NEPLAN reliability module
Maintenance optimization techniques and problem formulation
Life cycle cost and Life cycle cost analysis
Power system regulatory methods.
Reliability project on academic or real world problem.
Intended learning outcomes
The course is aimed to you that want to perform reliability assessment for electrical power systems. The goal for the course is to give the participants knowledge on how to use reliability analysis as a tool for decision support during design, operation and maintenance of electric power systems. The application studies are focused on electrical distribution systems.
The student should after passed course be able to use reliability assessment as a tool for decision support for planning and operation of the electric power system. After completed course the participants shall achieved knowledge to:
- Describe the fundamental definitions and concepts for reliability assessment
- Analyze a system using the following techniques for reliability assessment:
- Network modeling
- Component importance techniques
- Markov modeling
- Lifetime models
- Analyze an electrical distribution system with the above described methods using NEPLAN.
- Formulate an optimization problem for maintenance planning and propose solution approach.
- Formulate a Life cycle cost model (LCC).
- Discuss power system regulatory issues.
Literature and preparations
Specific prerequisites
Recommended prerequisites
Equipment
Literature
Rausand Höyland: System Reliability Theory, 2nd ed.
Examination and completion
If the course is discontinued, students may request to be examined during the following two academic years.
Grading scale
Examination
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.
Other requirements for final grade
- Exam
- Oral presentation
- Opponent
- Project approved and delivered before deadline
Opportunity to complete the requirements via supplementary examination
Opportunity to raise an approved grade via renewed examination
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.