2018-01: HVDC technology and HVDC grids
May 29-June 1, 2018
Organizers
University of Leuven, Belgium
CITCEA-UPC, Technical University of Catalonia, Barcelona, Spain
Cardiff University, UK
Technical University of Denmark, Denmark
Coordinators
Dr Dirk Van Hertem (KU Leuven)
Dr Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt (Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya)
Dr Jun Liang (Cardiff University)
Description of the course
The course is based on the book “HVDC Grids: For Offshore and Supergrid of the Future”, edited by the course coordinators.
In the past years, development of DC transmission has gained significant momentum as a result of two key drivers. Firstly, the development of modern conversion technology (voltage source converter) and secondly, the need for transmission of offshore wind power. Plans for the interconnection of multiple renewable power sources, loads and AC grids through DC technologies are leading to an exciting transmission concept: HVDC grids. HVDC grids and supergrids have sparked so much interest that researchers and engineers across the globe are talking about them, studying them, supporting or questioning them. The main motivation of this course is to present a complete picture of HVDC grid technologies by collecting and summarizing recent technological advances, academic research development and engineering applications.
The course covers the overall spectrum regarding HVDC technologies, including:
(1) the advantages of HVDC compared to AC technologies for power transmission;
(2) the key technologies and challenges for developing an HVDC grid;
(3) Design, operation, control and protection of HVDC grids;
(4) Non-technical aspects such as the influence of energy policy and regulatory frameworks.
Intended audience
The course would suit anyone who works in HVDC related topics, especially would suit graduate power systems engineers, postgraduate students, power systems researchers who starting to work in HVDC and junior engineers who want to extend their knowledge. This course is also a great opportunity to meet and communicate with the experts and colleagues who work in the HVDC field.
Contents and Schedule
The preliminary program can be found here
Venue
Main Location: Erasmushuis- Blijde-Inkomststraat 21, 3000, Leuven Belgium
Session on 31 May: Room Sun, EnergyVille Thor park 8310, 3600 Genk, Belgium
Session on 1 June: Friends of the Supergrid, Avenue de Cortenberg, 71, 1000 Brussels, Belgium
Credits
Course: 3,5 days (1 ECTs)
Course + exam (optional): 2 ECTs
Registration Fees
The course fees include lectures attendance, documentation (cd and binder), coffee breaks and lunches, a reception, a conference dinner and transportation between the venues
- Members of the EES-UETP: 450 EUR
- University non-members of the EES-UETP: 1100 EUR
- Industry non-members of the EES-UETP: 1835 EUR
Registration Information
Registration will open start from 15th March.
Additional information regarding accommodation and venue is available on https://www.esat.kuleuven.be/electa/ku-leuven-ees-uetp-course