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Code:260350
Module title:Energy Systems of the Future
Version:1.0 (12/2019)
Last update: 05.02.2025
Responsible person: Prof. Dr.-Ing. Schmidt, Uwe
uwe.schmidt@hszg.de

Offered in 3 study courses:
Electrical Engineering/Mechatronics (M.Eng.) valid from class 2025
Electrical Power Systems (B.Eng.) valid from class 2018
Electrical Power Systems (B.Eng.) valid from class 2021

Semester according to time table:WiSe (winter semester)
Module level:Master
Duration:1 semester
Status:elective core module (specialization)
Place where the module will be offered:Zittau
Language of Instruction:English

Workload* in SCH **
semester
hoursECTS
Credits
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
L
S
P
O
150
5
4.0




3
1
0
0


*Overall workload per module (1 ECTS credit corresponds to a workload of 30 hours)
**One semester credit hour (SCH) corresponds to a workload / class meeting of 45 minutes per week in a semester

Self study time in hours
total

105



Learning and teaching methods:The communication of knowledge/expertise takes the form of lectures and seminars.


Exam(s)
Assessment Major examination (written report)
 - 
100.0%



Syllabus plan/Content: 1. Structure of elekctrical power systems
- overview of the electrical energy generation and demand
- typical structures of power systems
- future scenarios
2. Electrical equipment
- generators, transformers, overhead lines, cables
3. Renewable Energies
- photovoltaic, wind, biomass
- use of regenative energies
4. Intelligent, optimized power grid operation
- technical potencials
- intelligent demand side management
- ancillary services

Learning Outcomes:
Subject-specific skills and competences:The following knowledge is taught in the module::
- become aware of the power system structure and operation
- knowledge about intelligent electrial equipment in power systems
- basic understanding of how to use renewable energy
Generic competences (Personal and key skills):- technical understanding
- overlapping system approaches
- independent scientific work

Pre-requisites:Basic knowledge of mathematics and physics is recommended.

Literature:- Electric Power Distribution Engineering; Gonen; CRC Press
- Electric Power Systems: A Conceptual Introduction; Meier; John Wiley & Sons
- Elektrische Kraftwerke und Netze; Oeding, Oswald; Springer