EE 564 Control and Dynamics in Power Systems and Microgrids
This course describes fundamental concepts to understand microgrids vs conventional electric grids. Technical contents include two major topics: 1) Components of microgrids and 2) microgrid operation and control. The first topic covers the key components of microgrids and their operating characteristics including micro-generators (conventional and renewable-based), energy storage technologies, and their interfacing (power electronics) requirements. The second topic focuses on operation and control of microgrid including different modes of operation in islanded vs. grid-connected operating conditions and different control schemes applied to each mode as well as protection schemes in microgrids. Local and supervisory control of microgrids and its components will be discussed in detail.