ECE 5354 - Advanced Microgrids (3C)

Course Description

Microgrids are emerging as a solution for increasing power system reliability and resiliency as well as renewables integration. Microgrids have been discussed in the technical literature for about two decades and there are several real-world examples of their implementation. This course discusses fundamental analysis, modeling, and control, and protection tools and techniques for microgrids in the dual contexts of the power system and standalone operation.

Why take this course?

Microgrids are emerging a solution for increasing power system reliability and resiliency as well as renewables integration.

Microgrids have been discussed in the technical literature for about two decades and there are several real-world examples of their implementation. This course discusses fundamental analysis, modeling, and control, and protection tools and techniques for microgrids in the dual contexts of the power system and standalone operation.

Learning Objectives

• Evaluate the need for a microgrid and its pros and cons with respect to factors such as cost, regulatory framework, reliability standards, and resiliency needs.
• Analyze the steady-state operation of a microgrid including inverter-based resources.
• Design control algorithms for zero-level and primary-level control of microgrids.
• Analyze the non-sinusoidal voltage and/or current resulting from an inverter-based resource.
• Evaluate time-domain simulation study results for a microgrid.
• Design grid-forming and grid-supporting controls and power sharing mechanisms for a microgrid.
• Evaluate cybersecurity aspects of a microgrid.
• Compare grid-forming and grid-following operation modes for microgrids in rural, remote, and agricultural settings.
• Design appropriate protection strategy for microgrids in different operating modes.