Electrical Power Management
Code
11247
Academic unit
Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia
Department
Departamento de Engenharia Electrotécnica
Credits
6.0
Teacher in charge
João Francisco Alves Martins
Weekly hours
4
Total hours
56
Teaching language
Português
Objectives
After this course students will be able to:
- Understand key issues of electrical energy management by placing them properly under the following perspectives: supply / demand and power quality;
- Know how to apply key techniques of rational use of energy;
- Design active systems of energy management, including building management systems;
- Analyse and interpret data regarding power quality;
- Participate in energy audits.
Prerequisites
Electrical theory
Subject matter
Use of energy and electricity. Notions and concepts.
Systems and techniques for autonomous rational use of energy.
Portuguese tariffs and micro-generation.
Micro-generation for large buildings. NZEB buildings.
Powere electronic systems for micro-generation.
Efficient use of energy and demand-side management (DSM).
Smart metering.
Building Management Systems and efficient electrical drives.
Energy audits and energy certification.
Power factor and reactive power correction (electronic systems).
Power quality (active filters).
Eficient drives.
Load monitoring.
Bibliography
KEY WORLD ENERGY STATISTICS, International Energy Agency
WORLD ENERGY OUTLOOK, International Energy Agency
ENERGY MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK; Wayne C. Turner and Steve Doty; CRC Press; 2006
POWER QUALITY IN ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS; Alexander Kusko and Marc T. Thompson; McGraw Hill; 2007.
Guide to Energy Management, Fourth Edition - Barney L. Capehart - CRC Press, 2005
Handbook of Energy Audits - A.Thumann, W. J. Younger. - Fairmont Press, Inc., 2003
Electricity Economics and Planning , Tom W. Berrie,IEE, 1993
Sistema Tarifário de Venda de Energia Eléctrica
Teaching method
The concepts and techniques are explained by the teacher in the classroom. In classes students will test their knowledge by solving problems and discussing concrete case studies.
Evaluation method
Students are assessed through three examinations (35% + 35% + 30%).
Mandatory participation in the laboratory/demonstration classes.