ECE529: Utility Applications of Power Electronics

Summer 2023 (using lectures recorded in Spring 2023)

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Lecture 1 Summer 2023 Welcome (PDF) Summer 2023 Course syllabus (PDF) Summer 2023 Approximate Due Dates (PDF) Lecture 1 handwritten notes (PDF) Overview of utility applications of power electronics (PDF) HW0, background and objectives, due session 4, January 20 (PDF), also in homework section below.	Lecture 2 Session 2 handwritten notes (PDF) Power converter fundamentals (PDF)	Lecture 3 Session 3 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 4 Session 4 handwritten notes (PDF)
Lecture 5 Session 5 handwritten notes (PDF) Overview to time domain transient simulation (PDF) Example illustrating inductive and capacitive switching options to be discussed next time (PDF)	Lecture 6 Session 6 handwritten notes (PDF) ATPDraw files for examples from lecture 5 handout (zip) EMTP-RV files for examples from lecture 5 handout (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC version 4.6 files for examples from lecture 5 handout (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC version 5 files for examples from lecture 5 handout (zip)	Lecture 7 Session 7 handwritten notes (PDF) Introduction to voltage sourced converters, for lecture 8 (PDF) Introductory DC/DC and DC/AC voltage sourced converters examples, for lecture 8 (PDF) Reference Material For next lecture: review sections 2.1-2.4 in course textbook by Yazdani and Iravani	Lecture 8 Session 8 handwritten notes (PDF) Introduction to TACS for modeling controls in ATP (PDF)
Lecture 9 Session 9 handwritten notes (PDF) Diode rectifier examples (PDF) Single phase half bridge voltage source converter, update to page format (for session 11) (PDF) ATPDraw files for examples from lecture 8 and 9 handouts (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC files for examples from lecture 8 handouts (zip) EMTP-RV files for examples from lecture 8 handouts (zip)	Lecture 10 Session 10 handwritten notes (PDF) Capacitively filtered diode rectifier and thyristor bridge example (PDF) ATPDraw files rectifier and thyristor bridges and for single-phase half bridge VSC (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC files for single- phase half bridge VSC PSCAD/EMTDC version 4.6 file updates (zip) three phase rectifier examples to be posted soon EMTP-RV files for examples for single-phase half bridge VSC (zip) three phase rectifier examples to be posted soon	Lecture 11 Session 11 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 12 Session 12 handwritten notes (PDF) Summary of relationship between duty ratio and modulating function in DC/AC VSC (PDF)
Lecture 13 Session 13 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 14 Session 14 handwritten notes (PDF) Three phase two-level VSC: switching and averaged models (PDF) ATPDraw files for three-phase, two-level VSC models (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC files for three-phase, two-level VSC models (zip) EMTP-RV files for three-phase, two-level VSC models (zip) Reference Material IEEE 1547-2018: IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Distributed Energy Resources with Associated Electric Power Systems Interfaces Access is free if coming from a UI IP address or though the UI Library Proxy Server (see Course Syllabus for instructions)	Lecture 15 Session 15 handwritten notes (PDF) Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (PDF) Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (Mathcad) Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (Mathcad Prime (zipped)) ATPDraw files for closed loop control of single phase DC/DC and DC/AC VSC models (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC files for closed loop control of single phase DC/DC and DC/AC VSC models (zip) EMTP-RV files for closed loop control of single phase DC/DC and DC/AC VSC models (zip) Suggested Reading Plus Reference Material Reading for next time: Chapter 3 in text book, and sections 4.3-4.6 IEEE 2800-2022 - IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) Interconnecting with Associated Transmission Electric Power Systems Mentioned in class, we will discuss more later	Lecture 16 Session 16 handwritten notes (PDF) Real and reactive power measurements (PDF) Real and reactive power measurements (Mathcad) Real and reactive power measurements (Mathcad Prime, zipped) Real and reactive power measurements (Mathcad Prime Version 8, zipped) ATPDraw file with example for P and Q metering (zipped) PSCAD/EMTDC file with example for P and Q metering (zipped) EMTP-RV file with example for P and Q metering (zipped)
Lecture 17 Session 17 handwritten notes (PDF) Park's transformation to stationary and rotating reference frames (PDF) Park's transformation to stationary and rotating reference frames (Mathcad) Park's transformation to stationary and rotating reference frames (Mathcad Prime-zipped) Updated Lecture 15 handout Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (PDF) Updated Lecture 15 handout Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (Mathcad) Updated Lecture 15 handout Closed loop control for single Half-bridge DC/DC and DC/AC VSCs (Mathcad Prime (zipped))	Lecture 18 Session 18 handwritten notes (PDF) Park's transformation implemented in transients programs (PDF) ATPDraw file with example for implemented Park's transformation (zipped) PSCAD/EMTDC file with example for implemented Park's transformation (zipped) EMTP-RV file with example for implemented Park's transformation (zipped)	Lecture 19 Session 19 handwritten notes (PDF) Implementing closed loop grid-following current control for three phase VSC (PDF) Implementing closed loop grid-following current control for three phase VSC (Mathcad) Implementing closed loop grid-following current control for three phase VSC (Mathcad Prime (zipped)) Implementing outer control with real and reactive power setpoints (PDF) Implementing outer control with real and reactive power setpoints (Mathcad) Implementing outer control with real and reactive power setpoints (Mathcad Prime (zipped)) ATPDraw file with example implementing three phase grid-following VSC control in synchronous reference frame (zipped) PSCAD/EMTDC file with example implementing three phase grid-following VSC control in synchronous reference frame (zipped) EMTP-RV file with example implementing three phase grid-following VSC control in synchronous reference frame (zipped) Reading for next time Section 8.4 in text Section 8.2 in text Section 8.3 in text	Lecture 20 Session 20 handwritten notes (PDF) Feedback and feedback control Slight update (PDF) Reference Control Engineering, Understanding feedforward control
Lecture 21 Session 21 handwritten notes (PDF) Synchronizing with ac system (PDF) Reference Material Section 4.6.4: in textbook by Yazdani and Iravani: transforming circuit into stationary and rotating dq reference frames, including cross coupling Section 8.3.1 -8.3.3 of Yazdani and Iravani: representation of space phasors in rotating dq reference frame Section 8.4 in Yazdani and Iravani: derivation of current regulator For a more detailed formulation of the current regulator see: Appendix B of: D. Jovcic and K. Ahmed, High Voltage Direct Current Transmission: Converters, Systems and DC Grids 1st Edition. Wiley, 2016. Available through the UI library Section 8.3.4-8.3.5 in Yazdani and Iravani: Phase lock loop for synchronization	Lecture 22 Session 22 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 23 Session 23 handwritten notes (PDF) Three phase Phase Locked Loop in synchronous reference frame (PDF) Example with positive, negative and zero sequence components superimposed, for next lecture (PDF) Example with positive, negative and zero sequence components superimposed, for next lecture (Mathcad) Example with positive, negative and zero sequence components superimposed, for next lecture (Mathcad Prime-in zip file) ATPdraw files: effect of LL fault on Park's results, voltage zero crossing synchronization, and Phase locked loop example. (Zip) EMTP-RV files: effect of LL fault on Park's results, voltage zero crossing synchronization, and Phase locked loop example. (Zip) PSCAD files: effect of LL fault on Park's results and a Phase locked loop example, more to be added later (Zip)	Lecture 24 Session 24 handwritten notes (PDF) Positive and negative sequence current regulation (PDF) Reference Material Section 8.5 of text book Text book R. Teodorescu, M. Liserre, P. Rodriguez, Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems Wiley-IEEE Press, 2007. See Chapter 10: "Control of Grid Converters under Grid Faults." Available through UI Library
Lecture 25 Session 25 handwritten notes (PDF) Reference Material IEEE 2800-2022 - IEEE Standard for Interconnection and Interoperability of Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) Interconnecting with Associated Transmission Electric Power Systems See subclauses 7.2.2.3.4 and 7.2.2.3.5 (standard available through UI library) Text book R. Teodorescu, M. Liserre, P. Rodriguez, Grid Converters for Photovoltaic and Wind Power Systems Wiley-IEEE Press, 2007. See Chapter 10: "Control of Grid Converters under Grid Faults." Available through UI Library	Lecture 26 Session 26 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 27 Session 27 handwritten notes (PDF) Examples with outer control loops regulating DC voltage and POI ac voltage magnitude (for lecture 28) (PDF) ATPdraw files: DC and AC voltage regulation examples (Zip) PSCAD/EMTDC files: DC and AC voltage regulation examples (Zip) EMTP-RV files: DC and AC voltage regulation examples (Zip)	Lecture 28 Session 28 handwritten notes (PDF) Updated version Lecture 27 handout with Examples with outer control loops regulating DC voltage and POI ac voltage magnitude Reference Material Section 8.6 in textbook: Controlled DC Power Port (power pole) Section 17.8.3 in reference book by Jovcic: alternate formulation for DC voltage control Section 11.4 in textbook:Dynamic model for PCC voltage control Section 17.8.1 in reference book by Jovcic: alternate formulation for AC voltage control Chapter 11: Static Synchronous Compensator (STATCOM)
Lecture 29 Session 29 handwritten notes (PDF) Reference Material Section 13 in textbook: Wind turbine modeling	Lecture 30 Session 30 handwritten notes (PDF) Grid forming and grid firming VSC controls (PDF) Reference Material Cal ISO today's supply trend page NREL Report: C. Loutan, P. Klauer, S. Chowdhury, S. Hall, N. Morjaria, V. Chadliev, N. Milam, C. Milan, V. Gevorgian, "Demonstration of Essential Reliability Services by a 300-MW Solar Photovoltaic Plant," March 2017 T. Shintai, Y. Miura, and T. Ise, "Oscillation damping of a distributed generator using a virtual synchronous generator," IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, vol. 29, no. 2, pp. 668-676, April 2014 M. Ben-Idris and J. Mitra, "Enhancing stability performance of renewable energy generators by utilizing virtual inertia," 2012 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, San Diego, CA, 2012, pp. 1-6	Lecture 31 Session 31 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 32 Session 32 handwritten notes (PDF) Reference Material L. Zhang, L. Harnefors, H-P Nee, "Power-Synchronization Control of Grid-Connected Voltage-Source Converters," IEEE Trans. on Power Systems. Vol 25, No. 2, May 2010, pp. 809-820. D. Pattabiraman, R.H. Lasseter, T.M. Jahns, "Comparison of Grid Following and Grid Forming Control for a High Inverter Penetration Power System," 2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting." Aug. 5-10, 2018. R.H. Lasseter, Z. Chen, andi D. Pattabiraman, "Grid-Forming Inverters: A Critical Asset for the Power Grid," IEEE Journal of Emerging and Selected Topics in Power Electronics, vol. 8, no. 2, June 2020, pp. 925-925
Lecture 33 Session 33 handwritten notes (PDF)	Lecture 34 Session 34 handwritten notes (PDF) Handout for lecture 34 (PDF)	Lecture 35 Session 35 handwritten notes (PDF) From ECE 524 lecture 37: Modeling of transformers for transient analysis (PDF) From ECE 524 lecture 38: Transformer examples cases (PDF) From ECE 524 lecture 38: Transformer examples cases (Mathcad) From ECE 524 lecture 38: Transformer examples cases (Mathcad Prime) From ECE 524 lecture 38: Transformer examples from class (zip)	Lecture 36 Session 36 handwritten notes (PDF)
Lecture 37 Session 37 handwritten notes (PDF) Multilevel converters(PDF) Reference material Chapter 6 in Yazdani and Iravani: Three-level, Three-phase, Neutral Point Clamped Voltage Sourced Converter Chapter 11 in Yazdani and Iravani: Static Compensator (STATCOM) Chapter 16 of Jovcic and Ahmed: High Voltage Direct Current Transmission: Multilevel VSC Converters Chapter 19 of Jovcic and Ahmed: High Voltage Direct Current Transmission: Half Bridge MMC COnverter: Modelling, Control and Operating PQ Diagrams	Lecture 38 Session 38 handwritten notes (PDF) Flexible AC Transmission Systems Devices (PDF)	Lecture 39 Session 39 handwritten notes (PDF) Steady-state transmission level reactive compensation examples (PDF) Steady-state transmission level reactive compensation examples (Mathcad) Steady-state transmission level reactive compensation examples (Mathcad Prime-zipped) STATCOM example with simulation model (PDF) STATCOM example with simulation model (Mathcad) STATCOM example with simulation model (Mathcad Prime-zipped) Powerworld STATCOM example (zipped) ATP STATCOM examples (zipped) PSCAD STATCOM example (zipped) Reference Material N. Kirby, "Current Trends in dc: Voltage-Source Converters," IEEE Power and Energy Magazine May/June 2019, pp. 32-37 Chapter 11 of textbook by Yazdani and Iravani Chapter 10 of book: R.M. Mathur and R.K. Varma, "Thyristor-Based FACTS Controllers for Electrical Transmission Systems, Wiley-IEEE Press, 2002 N.G. Hingorani, L. Gyugyi, "Understanding FACTS: Concepts and Technology of Flexible AC Transmission Systems Wiley-IEEE Press, 2000	Lecture 40 Session 40 handwritten notes (PDF) Thyristor controlled series capacitor (PDF)
Lecture 41 Session 41 handwritten notes (PDF) Introduction to HVDC (PDF) Reference Material Look at introductory chapters 1, 2, 12, and 13 of Jovcic and Ahmed: High Voltage Direct Current Transmission: Converters, Systems and DC Grids, Link to March/April 2007 issue if IEEE Power and Energy Magazine HVDC themed issue See the articles The ABCs of HVDC Transmission Technologies and Pacific HVDC Intertie to follow up on discussion in class today. Link to May/June 2019 Issue of IEEE Power and Energy Magazine: HVDC Transmission Theme Includes papers on HVDC Breakers and HVDC grid protection schemes Link to GE Grid Solutions: HVDC for Beginners and Beyond largely concentrates on LCC HVDC Link to presentations from 2008 IEEE Transmission and 'Distribution conference panel session on HVDC transmission Was a a tutorial session	Lecture 42 Session 42 handwritten notes (PDF) LCC Converter Analysis updated (PDF)	Lecture 43 Session 43 handwritten notes (PDF) LCC Converter Analysis updated (PDF) Waveform template (PDF) Waveform template (Mathcad) Waveform template (Mathcad Prime (zipped))	Lecture 44 Session 44 handwritten notes (PDF) LCC HVDC steady-state example (PDF) LCC HVDC steady-state example (Mathcad) LCC HVDC steady-state example (Mathcad Prime (zipped)) ATP file from the example (zip) PSCAD/EMTDC file from the example (zip) EMTP-RV file from the example (zip) HVDC Controls (PDF)
Lecture 45 Session 45 handwritten notes (PDF) LCC HVDC control example (PDF) ATPdraw file for control example (zip) VSC HVDC and multiterminal HVDC (PDF)	Lectures 46 and 47 Lectures 46 and 47 are recording from a 1998 tour of the Celilo HVDC converter station General HVDC background material from the tourguid Reference material, discussed somewhat in the videos-very outdated system config. For further reading Link to March/April 2007 issue if IEEE Power and Energy Magazine HVDC themed issue See the articles The ABCs of HVDC Transmission Technologies and Pacific HVDC Intertie to follow up on discussion in class today. Link to presentations from 2008 IEEE Transmission and 'Distribution conference panel session on HVDC transmission Was a a tutorial session