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DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE

Name of the course:

Renewable energy sources and

electrical generators

Code: MRES01 Semester: 1

Type of teaching:

Lectures (L),

Laboratory work (LW),

Course work (CW)

Lessons for week:

L - 2 hours,

LW - 2 hours

Number of credits: 5

LECTURER: Prof. Ph.D. Vladimir Lazarov - tel. 965 2459, email: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Zahari Zarkov - tel. 965 2461 e-mail: [email protected]

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Dept. of Electrical machines, Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory course for the master students

specialties Electrical energy from renewable energy sources, MEng programme of the Faculty of

Electrical Engineering.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to acquaint students

with renewable energies, the evaluation of their potential and energy converters using RES

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course introduces students to global energy issues,

renewable energy resources, and the reasons for their rapid development. Details on the areas that

are not traditional for the electrical engineering students are presented, but without them this topic

considering is impossible - information about the atmosphere and atmospheric circulation, the

energy potential of wind, water, solar, biomass and geothermal energy. Give knowledge to

determine the energy potential, choosing a location and energy audits (feasibility studies). The main

course is to familiarize students with the renewable energy sources electrical part – photovoltaics,

generators and the systems where they operate. Hybrid systems with renewable energy sources are

also considered. Big part of the course is devoted to the modeling of electric generators by using the

generalized theory of electrical machines, the theory of instantaneous power, etc. Attention will be

paid and the modeling of systems with renewable energy sources both in fast and slowly changing

processes.

PREREQUISITES: Theoretical electrical engineering, Electronics, Electrical machines,

Electromechanical devices, Control theory

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, using visualization appliances, slides, and multimedia

demonstrations. The laboratory work is carried out on real objects (AC generators, photovoltaics,

electronic converters) and on PC-s. The results are presented by reports prepared by the students

and checked by the supervisor.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Examination, with coursework weighting 0.2 and laboratory

weighting 0.2.

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Лазаров В., З. Зарков, Л.Стоянов, Възобновяеми енергийни източници

и електрически генератори. Авангард,София,2013. 2. Лазаров В., З. Зарков, Л. Стоянов,

Ръководство за упражнения еколгия и възобновяеми енергийни източници и електрически

генератори. Авангард,София,2013. 3. Krause, P.C., O. Wasynczuk, S.D. Sudhoff. Analysis of

Electric Machinery and Drive Systems (2nd Edition). Wiley-IEEE Press, ISBN: 047114326X,

2002.


Name of the course:

Power electronic converters for

RES


Type of teaching:

Lectures (L)

Laboratory work (LW)

Lessons for week:

L - 2 hours,

LW - 2 hours


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Zahari Zarkov (FEE) - tel. 02 965 2461 e-mail: [email protected]

Prof. Ph.D. Vladimir Lazarov (FEE) - tel. 02 965 2459, email: [email protected]

Technical University of Sofia

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory course for the students specialties

Electrical energy from renewable energy sources, MEng programme of the Faculty of Electrical

Engineering.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to give the students

knowledge about power electronic converters and their control, which are used in the production

and conversion of energy from renewable sources (RES).

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: Main topics: Power electronic components for the

construction of modern power converters of electrical energy. Structures and principles of

operation, ways to control of DC/DC converters used in RES - photovoltaics, fuel cells, batteries,

supercapacitors, AC generators with rectifiers. Generalized and detailed circuits of single phase and

three phase converters (rectifiers) for converting energy from rotating electrical generators and

converters for connection to the grid (inverters) of various sources of electricity. Principles of

operation and control schemes for synchronous and induction generators with wound and squirrel-

cage rotor that are used in the modern wind power plants. Flexible AC transmission systems

(FACTS) - principles of construction, types, operation. Methods for control of electronic converters

and their implementation by microprocessors. Ways to achieve stable operation and good quality of

the electricity at the output of the systems.

PREREQUISITES: Theoretical electrical engineering, Electronics, Electrical machines,

Electromechanical devices, Control theory

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, using visualization appliances, slides, and multimedia

demonstrations. The laboratory work is carried out on real objects (AC generators, photovoltaics,

electronic converters) and on PC-s. The results are presented by reports prepared by the students

and checked by the supervisor.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Continuous assessment is used. The final mark is the aggregate

of the laboratory work (20%) and two one-hour assessments at mid and end of semester (80%).


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Лазаров, В., З. Зарков, Л.Стоянов. Възобновяеми енергийни

източници и електрически генератори. С., Авангард Прима, 2013. 2. Минчев, М., Й. Шопов,

Е. Рац. Преобразувателна техника, С., Авангард прима, 2006. 3. Анчев, М. Силови електрон-

ни устройства. ТУ – София, 2008. 4. Ищев, К. Теория на автоматичното управление. ТУ – Со-

фия, 2000. 5. Rashid, M.H. Power Electronics Handbook. Academic Press, 2001.

COURSE SYLLABUS DETAILS

Course name:

Energy storage from renewable

energy sources

Number: MRES03 Semester: I

Type of classes:

Lectures and Laboratories

Class hours per week:

L – 2 hours, Lab – 1 hour

Credits: 5

LECTURER: Prof. Ph. D. Peter Dineff (FEE); Assoc. Prof. Ph. D. Dilyana Gospodinova

(FEE); Prof. Ph. D. Rajna Tzeneva (FEE); Assist. Prof. Michela Slavkova; Assist. Prof. Ph.

D. Jordanka Marcheva; Assist. Prof. Kostadin Milanov, and Assist. Porf. Kevork Tavitjan,

Technical University of Sofia COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM:

Compulsory course for all full-time and part-time graduate students at the Faculty of

Electrical Engineering for “master” degree on “Electrical energy from renewable energy

sources” in the Technical University of Sofia.

COURSE DISCRIPTION: The course reveals main kind of electrical storage technologies and systems for renewable

energy sources. Main principles of the construction and the process of creating the

electrical storage technological systems and their application with renewable energy

sources take part of this course. It also describes the technological storage and harvesting

systems for renewable energy sources and their elements and application.

AIM OF THE COURSE: The main aim of the course is to provide the students with an understanding about the

energy storage technological systems and devices and their elements. It analyses their

qualities in static and dynamic process. The aim is the students to be able to make decision,

analyze and systemize these energy technology and devices.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures with application of demonstrative aids – photo, slides and details of energy

storage systems. Laboratory exercises, help in specially equipped labs with the aid of

Laboratory Exercise manuals. Students should write laboratory exercise reports for each

laboratory exercise.

PRE-REQUIRES:

The knowledge acquired during the courses in Advanced mathematics, Physics, Chemistry,

Mechanics, Material Science, Theory of electrical engineering, Mechanical structures and

mechanisms, Electrical measurements, Electronics and Electrical materials, Electrical

Machines and Apparatus.

AIDS FOR TEACHING: The course matter is classified into lecture notes.

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Written exam at the end of semester (term) 1 providing 85% of the final score and

assessment of the laboratory exercises providing 15 % of the final score.

SUBSCRIPTION FOR EXAM: Examination is according to the timetable, coordinated by the faculty office with the

lecturer. Preliminary subscription is not necessary.


Name of the course

Optimization in

renewable energy sources

Code: MEE 04 Semester: 1

Type of teaching:

Lectures, laboratory work

Lessons per week:

L – 2 hours, LW – 2 hours


LECTURER:

Prof. DSc. Iliana Marinova (FEE) - tel.: 965 3873, email: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. PhD Maria Kaneva (FEE), тел.965 2097, e-mail: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM:

Compulsory subject for full and part-time students in “Electrical energy from renewable

energy sources” from the Faculty of Electrical Engineering of Technical University Sofia for

Master degree.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

The aim of “Optimization in renewable energy sources” is the students to achieve knowledge

and practical skills for formulating and solving problems in the sphere of optimization.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE:

Students learn optimization methods applied to improve the performance of electrical systems

using renewable energy sources. The modern and classical optimization methods are

discussed. Different deterministic, stochastic and hybrid optimization methods for solving a

large number of practical problems in the field of renewable energy are investigated. A

comparison of optimization methods, analysis and evaluation of results are made.

PREREQUISITES:

“Mathematics”, “Informatics”, “Electrotechniques”, “Electrical apparatus”, “Computer aided

design of electrical apparatus”, “Numerical methods and modelling of circuits and fields”.

TEACHING METHODS:

Lectures are delivered using slides and PowerPoint presentations. The tutorial exercise work

is carried out on PC-s using e-Learning methodology.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written exam (80%), laboratories (20%).

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGE: Bulgarian.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:

[1.] Александров А. Компютърно проектиране на електрически апарати, Авангард

Прима, София, 2004;

[2.] Кънева-Цочева М., Оптимизация в електроенергийната система, Авангард Прима,

София, 2007;

[3.] Chee-Mun Ong, Dynamic Simulation of Electric Machinery Using Matlab/Simulink,

Prentice-Hall PTR, New Jersey,1998;

[4.] Тончев, Й., MATLAB 7 - части 1, 2 и 3, Техника, 2005;

[5.] Dukkipati И., Analysis And Design Of Control Systems Using Matlab, New Age

International, 2006.

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Name of the course:

Electrical Part of Renewable

Power Plants


Type of teaching:

Lectures, (L)

Laboratory work (LW)

Course project

Lesson per week

L –2 hours;

LW-2 hours


LECTURER:

Associate Prof. Ph.D. Dimitar Bogdanov (FEE),tel.:9652099, email: [email protected]

Technical University-Sofia (TUS)

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Mandatory course for full-time and part-

time students, enrolled in the degree program „Electrical energy from renewable energy

sources” at the Electrical Faculty of TU-Sofia, who are pursuing the academic degree

“Master”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: This course is fundamental for the degree

program and its purpose is to build a solid theoretical and practical background for mastering

of the subsequent advanced courses in electrical power engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: This course looks into the theoretical and practical

problems of electrical fitting-up in Electric Power Plants and Transformer Stations. These

problems encompass technological features, choice of apparatus and current conducting parts,

main electrical supply and auxiliary supply circuitry schemes, distribution installations,

control systems, planning of Electric Power Plants and Transformer Stations.

PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, “Electric

Materials”, “Electric Measurements”, “Electric Apparatus”, “Electric Machines”, etc. is

required.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, presented with the assistance of visual aids, details and

parts of electric equipment and projection slides. Laboratory work, performed on functional

physical models and taking advantage of digital and computer technology. Development and

presentation of a course project.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Summary note from the work during the semester tests and

essay.


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Etarski St. I., “Electrical Part of Electric Plants” Sofia, Technica, 1994.

2. Hinkov D.I., “Design of Electrical Distribution Systems”, Sofia, TU, 1994.

3. Hinkov D.I., “ Remote Control of Electric Power Plants”, Sofia, TU, 1991.

4. Boev, Kr., Ovcharov A., Krumov A.and Dimitrova E., “Electrical Transformer Stations

Course Project Manual”, Sofia, SIELA, 2001.


Name of the course:

Rational Using and Quality of the

Electrical Energy


Type of teaching:

Lectures, Laboratory work

Lessons for week:

L - 2 hours, LW - 2 hours


LECTURER: Assoc. Prof. PhD Svetlana Tzvetkova (FEE), tel.: 965 2173, email: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. PhD Zahari Ivanov (FEE), tel.: 965 2169, email: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory course for the students from MEng

programme of specialty „Electrical energy from renewable energy sources”, Faculty of Electrical

Engineering.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to extend the

knowledge in the field of the rational using and quality of electrical energy in its production,

transformation, transfer, distribution and consumption.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course are considered: norms and standards in the

field of the energy efficiency and quality of electrical energy; structure of electrical energy

consumption, balance of the electrical energy and power; the questions for electric energy saving in

production, transformation, transfer, distribution and consumption; theoretical and practical

questions for electrical energy efficiency increasing of the electrical equipment in the industry and

public sector; quality of electrical energy and its influence over the energy efficiency; methods for

electrical supply and equipment energetic indexes increasing with using the rational choice of

elements, structures and control methods; the questions for rational using of the electrical energy for

lighting by appropriate choice of lamps, starting and control devices and control systems in the case

of design and exploitation of interior and public lighting installations; instruments for measurement

of energy efficiency and quality of the electrical energy.

PREREQUISITES: Lighting and Installation Technology, Electrical Machines, Electrical

Equipment, Electric Power Supply, Technical Exploitation of Electric Installations.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, using slides and other visual facilities, laboratory work in

teams with protocols.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Written examination in the end of first semester (60%), laboratory

work (20%) and current control (20%).


BIBLIOGRAFY: 1. Праховник А., А. Соловей, В. Прокопенко и др., Энергетический

мениджмънт, Киев, 2001; 2. Цанев Ц., С. Цветкова, Качество на електрическата енергия,

София, Авангард Прима, 2011; 3. Анчерова Г., С. Гамазин, В. Шевченко, Экономия

электроэнергии на промишленых предприятий, Москва, Вышая школа, 1990; 4. Цанев Ц.,

Рационално използване на електрическата енергия в машиностроенето, София, Техника,

1983; 5. Иванов З., Осветителна и инсталационна техника, София, Авангард Прима, 2010; 6.

Иванов З., Светлинни източници, София, Авангард Прима, 2008; 7. Иванов З.,

Пускорегулиращи апарати за разрядни лампи, София, ТУ - София, 2003.




Name of the course:

Electric power grids and

systems in dispersed production

environment


Type of training:

Lectures, laboratory work, course

project

Lessons per week

L - 2 hour; LW - 2

hours


LECTURERS:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Dimo Stoilov (FEE) - tel.: 965 2103, e-mail: [email protected]

Chief Ass. Prof. Ph.D. Rad Stanev (FEE) - e-mail: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM :

Compulsory course for full-time students, Master of Engineering programme in the Faculty of

Electrical Engineering, specialty Electric Energy from RES, Technical University of Sofia.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

This course is fundamental for the degree program and its purpose is to build a solid theoretical

and practical background in construction, design and operation principles of the power networks

with different nominal voltages, and with connected dispersed production sources. The students

acquire knowledge and skills to determine the operation mode parameters for simple and meshed

networks, and to analyze the power system operation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: The course considers the equivalent schemes of network

elements, calculation of the schemes parameters and schemes equivalent transformations.

Formulation and methods of solution for the Load Flow problem are given. Substantial attention

is paid to network design: definition of designing electrical loads, schemes for distribution

networks, methods for electrical and mechanical dimensioning. The topics of power quality,

voltage and frequency regulation and optimal generation planning in the power system with

connected dispersed generation are presented as well. Development of Smart Grids is also

considered.

PREREQUISITES:

It is necessary to have basic knowledge of calculus and theoretical electrical engineering.

TEACHING METHODS: Lecturing by multimedia presentations. Classic lecturing is possible

as well. The laboratory works are performed by means of power system modelling software

packages. They illustrate solutions of real design and operation problems and contribute for the

elaboration of the course project.

METHOD OF ЕХАМINATION AND ASSESMENT:

Two control works at the middle and at the end of the semester weight 80 % to the final mark.

The resting 20% weight the laboratory works. The course project is marked on the bases of

elaboration quality and the oral defense, independently from the main course.

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: Bulgarian

BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Stoilov D., Ianev K., Operation Modes of Power Systems, TU of Sofia,

p.315, 2011 (in Bulgarian); 2. Nikolov D., Electric Power Grids and Systems, Tehnika, Sofia,

1994 (in Bulgarian); 3. Masters Gilbert M., Renewable and Efficient Electric Power Systems,

Wiley-IEEE Press, 2004; 4. Gross Ch. A., Power System Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, NY

1986; 5. Hadjsaid N., Sabonnadiere J. C., Smart Grids, Wiley-ISTE, 2012, p. 350; 6. Genkov N.,

et al., Manual on Electric Power Networks Design, Tehnika, Sofia, 1993 (in Bulgarian).




Name of the course:

Relay protection and Automation


Type of teaching:

Lectures and laboratory work

Lesson per week

L –2 h; LW - 2 h


LECTURERS:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Angel Colov (FEE) - tel.: (+359)/2/965 2101, email: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. Dimitar Bogdanov (FEE) – tel.: (+359)/2/965 2109,

email: [email protected]

COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM: Mandatory course for full-time and part-

time students, enrolled in the degree program „Electrical energy from renewable energy

sources” at the Electrical Faculty of TU-Sofia, who are pursuing the academic degree

“Master”

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: This course is fundamental for the degree

program and its purpose is to build a solid theoretical and practical background for mastering

of the subsequent advanced courses in electrical power engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: This course looks into the theoretical and practical

problems of the systems for relay protection and automation of the facilities and objects of the

renewable energy sources. In the scope of the discipline are studied principles of operation,

structure of the elements and systems for relay protection and automation. Object of study are

the approaches for scheme selection and adjustment of relay protection systems and structure

of systems for automation of the objects for production of energy of renewable sources.

PREREQUISITES: Knowledge of “Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering”, “Electric

Measurements”, “Electric Apparatus”, “Electric Machines”, etc. is required.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures, presented with the assistance of visual aids, details and

parts of electric equipment and projection slides. Laboratory work, performed on functional

physical models and taking advantage of digital and computer technology.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Examination


BIBLIOGRAPHY: Ръководство за лабораторни упражнения по релейна защита. К.Малчев. изд-во на

Авангард прима, 2010; Аврамов Н. Н. Основи на релейната защита. С., Техника, 1984.

Федосеев А.М. Релейная защита электрических систем. М., Энергия, 1976.

Paul M. Anderson, "Analysis of Faulted Power Systems" Wiley-IEEE Press | 1995-06-

26, ISBN: 0780311450, 2nd edition. Модули за електронно обучение по АЕЕС

(MOODLE), ef-tusofia.bg .

Нанчев Ст., Автоматизация на Електроенергийните Системи, С. Техника, 1994

Цолов А. ‘Записки по Автоматизация на електрическа част на електрически централи’.

2010. disk DVD, ‘Записки по Системи за диспечерско управление’. 2011;

Цолов А. ‘Ръководство за лабораторни упражнения по Автоматизация на ЕЕС - част 1.

С., Авангард, 2003; Цолов А. ‘Автоматизация на ЕЕС – Ръководство за лабораторни

упражнения’ - част 2. С., Авангард, 2006;

Matlab 2010 Simulink, PowerSystems Toolbox




Name of the course:

Energetic Technology and Ecology


Type of teaching:


Hours per week:

L - 2 hours, LW - 1 hour


LECTURER:

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. V. Gospodinov (FEE) – tel.: 965 2175, email: [email protected]

Prof. Ph.D. A. Pachamanov (FEE) – tel.: 965 2181, email: [email protected]

Assist. Prof. A. Petleshkov (FEE) – tel. : 965 2171, e-mail: [email protected]


COURSE STATUS IN THE CURRICULUM:

Compulsory course for the students from MEng programme of specialty „Electrical energy from

renewable energy sources”, Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE: The aim of the course is to make acquainted

with the basic types of energy resources and problems connected with their distribution and

consumption.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: In the course is considered the basic types of energy

resources and problems connected with their distribution and consumption. The question for

ecological problems and their solution are considered too. The question for energy management and

energy politics is included. The questions for production, transport, distribution, transformation and

utilization of the different energy resources that direct or indirect take a part in the technological

processes in the industrial enterprises. The question connected with application of the restore energy

sources are considered.

PREREQUISITES: Physics, Mathematics, Programming, Heat-power Industry, Lighting and

Installation Technology, Electric power equipment.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures presented by means of illustrative materials, lanternslides,

boards and slides. Laboratory work, performed through laboratory manual; running control during

the semester; students’ made protocols examined by the lecturer; problems connected with

utilization of different energy resources in the seminars are solved.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: Continues assessment in eighth semester (70%), laboratory work

(15%), seminars (15%).


BIBLIOGRAPHY: 1. Tzanev T., S. Stoyanov, H. Vasilev, Energetic Technology, Sofia, Tehnika

1988; 2. Tzanev T., S. Stoyanov, H. Vasilev and others., Energetic Technology, Manuel for Design,

TU-Sofia 1990; 3. Pachamanov A., Lectures and laboratory manual for IR and UV irradiating

systems, TU-Sofia 1998.




Energy Conservation In Processes

Through Control Code: MRES11 Semester: 2

Type of teaching:


Hours per week:

L - 2 hours, LW - 2 hour


LECTURER:

Prof. Ph.D. A. Pachamanov (FEE) – tel.: 965 2181, email: [email protected]

Assoc. Prof. Ph.D. V. Georgiev (FEE) – tel.: 965 2175, email: [email protected]

Department of Electric Power Supply, Equipment and Electric Transport


STATUS OF THE COURSE IN THE CURRICULUM: Compulsory course for the students from MEng programme of specialty „Electrical energy from

renewable energy sources”, Faculty of Electrical Engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: A variety of energy consuming processes in industry and civil sector are analyzed in the discipline. A

possible ways of energy conservation are discussed. The thermodynamic principles are applied to find out

the constraints in decreasing energy losses in compressing, cooling, evaporation, distillation, heating,

ventilation and conditioning. Based on this approach are deliberated control systems of steam

installations, compressors, freezing equipment, air conditions and other.

COURSE AIMS AND OBJECTIVES: The aim of the course is to put the industry energy problems in the students’ attention. They will learn

about contemporary achievements in the field of energy loss reduction.

TEACHING METHODS:

Power Point presentations, slides, visualizations etc. Laboratory exercises are performed according to the

laboratory manual and the results are reported in the students’ reports verified by the lecturer. Monitoring

of problem solving according to the manual for design.

PREREQUISITES:

A basic knowledge of “Physics” and "Industry Thermal Power Generation" are required.

AUXILIARY MEANS FOR TEACHING: Manuals for running control; devices, boards and models for the laboratory exercises are developed.

Computer software is submitted to students for solving complex and difficult lighting calculations when

designing systems.

METHOD OF ASSESSMENT: The final result status awarded for a course depends on the student's performance in both the continuous

assessment and at the examination. The final value comprises of: Final Exam -60% (3 hours), Individual

aassignments - 25%, Laboratory practice - 15%

ARRANGEMENT FOR EXAMINATION: In the office of Department of Power Supply and Equipment and Electrical Transport,

coordinated with the lecturer.




Designation of the course: Law regulation and electric energy

market


Type of training:

Lecture and laboratory exercises

Hours per week:

Lecture–2h, Seminas–2h


LECTURER:

Associate Professor D-r Valentin Kolev, tel.: 02 965 2047, email: [email protected]

Technical University Sofia, Electrotechnical Faculty

COURSE STATUS IN THE PROGRAMME: Mandatory course for students from Master’s

degree program “Electric energy from renewable energy sources” of Electrotechnical Faculty,

Technical University Sofia.

GOAL OF THE COURSE: The main goal of the course is - students to obtain the knowledge of

the general law frame, Grid code and technical rules governing the Bulgarian power grid and

electric energy markets, to be used to apply this knowledge in practice, with focus on the integration

of the producers of electric energy from renewable sources.

DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE: This course is designed to train students to become familiar

with the Bulgarian law frame, Grid code and technical rules governing the reliable and

economically efficient functioning of the Bulgarian power grid. The specific parameters of the

electric energy are discussed and their impact on the functioning of the electric energy market,

which is very specific and different from all other goods markets. Special attention will be paid to

the requirements to the market players strictly defined by Bulgarian law regulations, Grid code and

technical rules. During the course will be discussed also the specific law regulations, new tasks and

problems, arising by the integration of the production of electric energy from renewable sources.

Different cases and examples from the real practice will be studied. During laboratory exercises

students will be encouraged to apply the knowledge from the lectures to resolve real life problems

and cases.

FORMAL ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: For successful results of this course is needed the

knowledge from the following other courses: Power Generation from Renewable Sources and

Electrical Generators, Power Generation Plants from Renewable Sources (electrical part), Power

Electronics for Conversion of Electric Energy from Renewable Sources, Energy Storage –

application for renewable sources of electric energy.

TEACHING METHODS: Lectures and laboratory exercises using personal computers with

specific application software – developed by ourselves and commercially available.

ASSESSMENT METHODS: Written exam on 2 questions (from 4 suggested) from the

conspectus of the course, with account of student’s performance during the laboratory exercises.

TEACHING LANGUAGE: Bulgarian

RECOMMENDED LITERATURE:

1. Main

1.1. Nikolov N., Marinova E., Economics, Princeps, Varna, 1996

1.2. Marinov G. and others, Applied Economics, Informa Intellect, Sofia, 1996

2. Additional

1.1. Savov St., General Theory of Markets, book I , II and III, Sikom, Sofia, 1991

1.2. Velchev V., Economics, Organisation and Planning of Energy Supply and Consumption in

the Industry, Tehnika, Sofia


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