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2021-01: HVDC grids and Offshore Wind
October, 2021

Organizers

Coordinators

Prof. Nicolaos A. Cutululis (DTU)
Prof. Dirk Van Hertem (KU Leuven)
Prof. Oriol Gomis-Bellmunt (Technical University of Catalonia)

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.
The rapid development of offshore wind power, especially in North Sea, is favoring –and is also favored by – development of DC transmission. Based on the development of modern conversion technology (voltage source converter) the 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 and offshore wind power by collecting and summarizing recent technological advances, academic research development and engineering applications.
The course is structure around 4 thematic areas: HVDC technology, HVDC grids, Offshore wind, Planning & Operations. It consists of recorded lectures, hands-on exercises and live Q&A sessions with the lecturers. All lecturers are internationally recognized experts in the area and they come from both academic and industry.
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) offshore wind power technology, offshore energy islands and synergy with DC technology.

Intended Audience

The course would suit anyone who works in HVDC and/or offshore wind power integration related topics, especially would suit graduate power systems engineers, postgraduate students, power systems researchers who are starting to work in HVDC and/or offshore wind 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


Schedule


Note: Timings can be adjusted to accommodate all participants.

Venue

The course will be organized online, using Microsoft TEAMS platform during October 2021:
Week 41 – lectures are available
Week 42 – exercise sessions
Week 43 – panel sessions

Credits

Credits for the course are 1.5 ECTS.
This includes preparation time studying and the final exam

Registration Fees

The course fees include recorded lectures, exercises sessions and live Q&A sessions

Registration Information

Registration will start from 7th of June 2021 HERE