Introduction to Smart Grids and Home Automation
Áreas Científicas |
Classificação |
Área Científica |
CNAEF |
Electricity and energy |
Ocorrência: 2023/2024 - 1S
Ciclos de Estudo/Cursos
Sigla |
Nº de Estudantes |
Plano de Estudos |
Anos Curriculares |
Créditos UCN |
Créditos ECTS |
Horas de Contacto |
Horas Totais |
REID |
24 |
Plano de Estudos 2018/19 |
1 |
- |
3 |
30 |
81 |
Docência - Responsabilidades
Língua de trabalho
Portuguese
Objetivos
- The course aims to achieve the following competences:
- Learning the basic functions of the Portuguese electricity system;
- Learn what smart grids are and how they differ from traditional LV grids;
- Develop the ability to work independently and as part of a group;
- Develop skills in time management, teamwork, project
Resultados de aprendizagem e competências
- Understand the Portuguese electricity system, in particular the transmission and distribution sector, understand the organisation of low-voltage distribution networks.
- Identify various types of equipment in high and medium voltage electrical networks.
- Measure the electrical quantities of an installation with various devices; voltmeters, ammeters, wattmeters, reactive power and energy meters.
- Identify smart infrastructure and home automation equipment for electrical installations and networks.
- Understand the concept of Smart Grids.
Modo de trabalho
Presencial
Programa
Programme contents:
Presentation, assessment standards, other subjects.
Production and Transmission and Distribution of Electricity .
Electricity Production
Thermal power stations;
Hydroelectric power stations with reservoirs;
Renewable energy power stations:
Wind; Photovoltaic; Mini-hydro.
Electricity Transmission
Substations;
Transformation;
Design: Power stations, lines, substations;
Transformer stations, industry and tertiary.
Presentation of videos on the Portuguese electricity system
Measuring equipment and quantities - Voltmeter, Ammeter, Wattmeter, Energy meter.
Smart Grids, concept, characteristics, evolution and integration of renewable energy sources and communication.
Seminars.
Bibliografia Obrigatória
Paulo Santos; Acetatos do docente
Bibliografia Complementar
José Augusto Alves e José Mota; Casas Inteligentes
LAGE, Maria Otília Pereira; MACHADO, Maria Guilhermina; DIAS, Ana Margarida Mendes; ; Como Organizar: Currículos, Projetos, Teses, Trabalhos, Relatórios, Bibliografias. Formação do Utilizador
REN; REN - Data Hub
Métodos de ensino e atividades de aprendizagem
The methodologies employed in the part designated as Study Methods include exposition and discussion of the syllabus, and practical activities, with a view to self-knowledge by the students.
The methodologies used in the part designated as Communication comprise content exposure, analysis of examples and preparation of individual and group work.
There are two to three lectures given by prominent professionals in the area
Realization of several laboratories where skills will be acquired in terms of the various electrical equipment for measuring and acquiring electrical quantities
Palavras Chave
Technological sciences
Technological sciences > Engineering > Electrical engineering
Tipo de avaliação
Distributed evaluation without final exam
Componentes de Avaliação
Designation |
Peso (%) |
Trabalho escrito |
40,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
30,00 |
Trabalho de campo |
30,00 |
Total: |
100,00 |
Componentes de Ocupação
Designation |
Tempo (Horas) |
Frequência das aulas |
30,00 |
Trabalho escrito |
25,00 |
Trabalho laboratorial |
23,00 |
Trabalho de campo |
3,00 |
Total: |
81,00 |
Obtenção de frequência
Assessment tests, thematic work and all laboratory reports delivered and approved.
Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final
Final mark = 40% written work + 30% laboratory + 30% quiz.