ECE4886 - Smart grids - Monash University

Overview

This unit provides comprehensive knowledge about the smart grid and how it should be operated and protected to improve sustainability and energy savings. The core of the unit is intelligent infrastructure for the smart grid and its heightening vulnerability, and how to protect it effectively. The basic economic fundamentals of … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit will conclude by defining the smart grid's concept, design and purpose, reviewing current and relevant technologies developed, assessing its vulnerabilities to a cyber-attack, and identifying effective protective mechanisms for the grid.

The basic economic fundamentals of power systems and conventional and renewable power generation in regulated and deregulated environments are first introduced. The basic concepts of intelligent control, application of intelligent agents in grid technology, and intelligent components commonly used in smart grids are extensively discussed afterwards. Also discussed is how distribution networks adapt to intermittent energy sources, such as solar and wind, through the use of smart grids, emerging technologies and energy storage systems.

The unit will conclude by defining the smart grid's concept, design and purpose, reviewing current and relevant technologies developed, assessing its vulnerabilities to a cyber-attack, and identifying effective protective mechanisms for the grid.

Offerings

S2-01-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE

S2-01-MALAYSIA-ON-CAMPUS

Requisites

Prerequisite

Prohibition

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Reza Razzaghi

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Charles Raymond Sarimuthu

Dr Reza Razzaghi

Teaching approach

Industry-based learning

Problem-based learning

Teaching sessions are used to address common learning objectives of all students and provide opportunities for class discussion, with questions encouraged. The lecturer will often pose questions to the class and you will be expected to participate in the interactive experience. Learning in the unit is supplemented by a set of prescribed practical problems. While practical questions contain examinable material, the questions are to be solved as part of your self-study workload. Class sessions during the semester will provide you with opportunities to consult on challenges you may have with solving practical class problems.

Simulation or virtual practice

Active learning

Research activities

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 40%

Final assessment: 60%

This unit contains threshold hurdle requirements that you must achieve to be able to pass the unit. You are required to achieve at least 45% in the total continuous assessment component and at least 45% in the final assessment component. The consequence of not achieving a hurdle requirement is a fail grade (NH) and a maximum mark of 45 for the unit.

Assessment

1 - Laboratory

2 - Mid-term test

3 - Project

4 - Final assessment

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Applied sessions

Laboratories

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester, typically comprising a mixture of 3 - 6 hours of scheduled learning activities and 6 - 9 hours of independent study per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher-directed learning, peer-directed learning and online engagement. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities.

Other unit costs

The following items are mandatory for practical aspects of the unit and should be purchased at your own cost as you will be reusing them throughout your course:

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Availability in areas of study

Minor: Power and energy systems engineering