Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering

1. Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering Dr. M. Gibescu (Madeleine) e-mail: m.gibescu@tudelft.nl Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

2. The field of Electrical Power Engineering

3. 1. World electricityproduction

4. US Energy Information Administration International Energy Outlook 2010 World net electricity generation increases by 87 percent in the Reference Scenario, from 18.8 trillion kWh in 2007 to 25.0 trillion kWh in 2020 and 35.2 trillion kWh in 2035.

5. US Energy Information Administration International Energy Outlook 2010 From 2007 to 2035, world renewable energy use for electricity generation grows by an average of 3.0 percent per year (Figure 6), and the renewable share of world electricity generation increases from 18 percent in 2007 to 23 percent in 2035.

7. 2. The futureelectricitynetwork: A Smart Grid

8. Smart Grid European Technology Platform: A“Smart Grid” is an electricity network that can intelligently integrate the behaviour and actions of all users connected to it –generators, consumers and those that play both – in order to efficiently deliver sustainable, economic and secure electricity. http://smartgrid.ieee.org http://www.smartgrids.eu

9. Wave and tidal energy Energy managementby GPS GIS Hydro powerstation Wind farms HVDC links Photo-voltaics Demand side management SMES Electric vehicles Fuel cells Biofuel plant Underground traffic & transmission

10. The Desertec Initiative • DESERTEC aims to harness the largest source of energy on earth: solar power from deserts • More than 90% of the world‘s population live within 3,000 km of a desert and may receive clean power from there

11. Desertec EUMENA(Europe – Middle East – North Africa) www.desertec.org

12. The “Power Wheel” Concept • Offshore grid design features: • standardization • modularity • Scandinavian hydro as a buffer

13. EU Roadmap 2050 • The goal of Roadmap 2050 is to provide a practical, independent and objective analysis of pathways to achieve a low-carbon economy in Europe, in line with the energy security, environmental and economic goals of the European Union. • The Roadmap 2050 project is an initiative of the European Climate Foundation (ECF) and has been developed by a consortium of experts funded by the ECF. www.roadmap2050.eu

14. 3. Whatcouldbeyourrole?

15. How can MSc’s in Electrical Power Engineering contribute? Developing “green” materials and material technologies Developing high-efficiency, low-cost photovoltaic systems Developing new concepts of converters for sustainable energy sources, such as wind, sun, tidal and wave Devising concepts for increasing energy efficiency Increasing life cycle of components by monitoring of critical functions Devising strategies for large-scale integration of renewables into the grid on a pan-European and on a local scale Developing charging strategies for small and large-scale storage Help develop the Smart Grid paradigm facilitating decentralized and renewable power generation, large-scale introduction of electric vehicles, on-line monitoring and control of power systems

16. Some of the knowledge we provide you with… Basic electrical engineering Physics, materials engineering Technology, policy and management Control of large infrastructures Sensor technology Telecommunications Aerospace engineering Reliability & Risk analysis Multi-disciplinary

17. 4. Structure of the MScprogramme

18. Structure of the master program Common core courses: 26 ECTSoverview of the field, firm basis Specialization courses: 34 ECTSdepth Free elective space: 15 ECTSbreadth, minor, work experience, lab project assignment Thesis work: 45 ECTS

19. Compulsory courses Orientation to Electrical Power Engineering – 2 ECTS Electrical Machines and Drives Photovoltaic Basics Electronic Power Conversion Power Electromagnetics High Voltage Constructions Transients in Power Systems

20. Specialization (Suggested) Profiles Power Electronics and Electromechanics Asset Management & Reliability of the Electricity Grid Sustainable Electrical Power Components and Systems Control and Operation of Power Systems Photovoltaic Technologies and Systems

21. Free elective space Courses needed to broaden the scope, e.g. courses on business economics, asset management, patent rights etc., or To improve skills, e.g. English report writing, presentation skills, programming To get practical experience, e.g. internship, international exchange

22. Internships • Many possibilities in the Netherlands and abroad • EWI internship and International Exchange Office: http://stages.ewi.tudelft.nl http://internationalisation.ewi.tudelft.nl

23. Delft Solar Electricity Centre Internship abroad example • Solar installations in rural Africa and South America • e.g. building a solar school to act as decentralized power plant • evaluate the needs, design configuration, acquire and install components • provide training to locals

24. Thesis work • Usually, the thesis work (45 ECTS) is carried during 9 months in one of the research groups selected by the student. • Other options are to carry out the thesis work outside the university: • within the industry • abroad at another university (ERASMUS/SOCRATES exchange programs) • The subject of the thesis is related to the actual ongoing research in our department, under the supervision of a staff member.

25. Where do our students end up?in the Netherlands and abroad Philips (Medical Systems, Lighting, etc…) Siemens, ABB, Areva, Nexans, Prysmian Nuon, Essent, Eneco, Delta, E-on, TenneT Kema, other consulting companies Exendis, Prodrive, Emotron, Brookx, ASML, Imtech, CCM, Mastervolt, Smit Transformatoren, Fugro, Prorail… Universities: PhD

26. 5. Examples of research projects

27. Food industry: sterilization and pasteurization via pulsed electric fields

28. E-mobility Electric Vehicles 6 m2 high efficiency solar panels High efficiency electrical converters and motors Energy Management System for battery and motor

29. Medical systems High voltage & nanotech X-ray machines: HV needed, yet must be light and compact -> advanced insulating materials

30. Renewable energy: EWICON, the windmill without wings

31. Multi-terminal HVDC: enabling trade & harvesting renewables System A System B

32. Renewable energy and grid stability (DENLAB)

33. Wind and Solar data Measured or time series Modeled components Measured wind speed Solar energy input Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS) DENLAB

34. PV Technology: 1st vs 2nd generation First Generation Second Generation (thin film) Melt processing Plasma processing Sanyo, Silicon Hetero-Junction cell NUON Helianthos Pure material: high efficiency Expensive processing: cost-price energy higher Lower quality material: lower efficiency Low costs processing: cost-price energy lower Silicon: record lab efficiency 20-27% Thin film: record lab efficiency 13-20%

35. 6. Summary

36. Why a Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering? Electricity is _the_ energy carrier of the future Challenges: sustainable, reliable, cheap, efficient, user-friendly, … Wide horizon, international approach Small-scale (microgrid) approach A broad research area (from nanometer to Megavolt) Great experimental facilities You want to contribute to the European Union’s 20-20-20 objectives: 20% renewable energy 20% higher efficiency 20% reduction CO2