stillingsbetegnelse:
PhD scholarship in Impact Assessment and Control of HVDC Systems

jobbeskrivelse:
The Center for Electric Power and Energy at the Department of Electrical Engineering is looking for a PhD student in the field of impact assessment of multi-terminal HVDC and AC systems expansion, implementation and scaling. This is a part of the BEST PATHS project which is a large EU project jointly carried out by transmission system operators, a generator company, manufacturers and research organizations. The over-all aim is to remove several barriers to prevent large-scale penetration of renewable electricity production in the European transmission network. This covers point-to-point HVDC technologies aiming at multi-terminal solutions with interoperability, integration of off-shore wind, control strategies, interaction among different HVDC converters and reinforcement strategies for the AC grid. For this purpose, new innovative assessment tools need to be developed to identify barriers related to realization of the demonstration projects. The experimental results of BEST PATHS will be integrated into European impact analyses to show the scalability of the solutions and will be made available as soon as 2018 to benefit replication across the pan-European transmission network and electricity market. Responsibilities and tasks Renewable electricity production, such as offshore wind farms, connected to HVDC links has economic advantages and, may evolve towards multi-terminal HVDC grid interconnecting several transmission systems to meet the need for flexibility, but must be realized in practice. The contribution of DTU to the project is to develop new innovative methodologies and tools for impact assessment of the demonstration results and the whole project; and to identify and find solutions to overcome barriers for implementation, scaling and replication of the results in the European transmission grid. Identification of existing barriers and the new tools will serve as a starting point to define deployment roadmaps in the coming years for the European transmission network. Qualifications The applicants should fulfill the following requirements: •M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent qualification such as degree in Energy Systems and Sustainable energy. •Knowledge of power system operation and integration of renewable energy sources •Knowledge of simulation software Matlab/Simulink and Maple or similar •Knowledge of HVDC systems, its linear and non-linear modeling, converter topologies and dc voltage control methods •Knowledge of operational barriers of HVDC systems •Knowledge of power system regulation, economics and cost analysis •Experience and ability to present results in technical reports, and prepare scientific papers for publication in international journals or conferences Assessment The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Robert Eriksson. Approval and Enrolment PhD scholarships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general PhD programmes at DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide. We offer We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world. Salary and appointment terms The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students. The period of employment is 3 years. Workplace: DTU Lyngby Campus. Further information Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Robert Eriksson, tel.: +45 4525 3534. You can read more about the Center for Electric Power and Energy on ht

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Job kort beskrivelse:
Undervisning og forskning på universiteter og højere læreranstalter

land: Danmark

region: Hovedstaden

krævede uddannelse: Ikke angivet

Kilde til jobtilbud: AMS, Offentlige arbejdsformidlinger, Danmark