Modelling Flexible Network Operation, Integrating Weather Prognosis and Asset Ageing.

Modelling Flexible Network Operation, Integrating Weather Prognosis and Asset Ageing.

Project short description:

The aim of the proposed project is to develop an integrated circuit rating model for overhead lines (OHL) and underground cables (UC) that considers the effects of the increasing uncertainty of weather data as the forecast moves into the future, the spatial weather uncertainty, and the circuit components' life estimation as a function of loading.

The study will build on and expand on preliminary studies by the supervisor's research team. Existing appropriate temporal and spatial weather forecasting methods will be implemented into a power network model that considers system-wide Dynamic Thermal Rating (DTR) for the OHL and UC. Therefore, the power network modelling will be advanced through improvement of the existing OHL and UC model by adding plant properties (e.g. conductor type, ducting method, etc) that affect their rating and are influenced by weather conditions. The final power network modelling will consider the spatial distribution of the lines and will allow evaluating the effects of temporal and spatial weather prediction and its uncertainty on the OHL and UC thermal rating.

Keywords:

Flexible networks, Dynamic Thermal Rating, Power Network Analysis, Monte Carlo simulations, weather forecasting,

How to apply:

At this stage it is preferable to contact the academic by email for your interest providing your CV and a short letter demonstrating your excellence, motivation and suitability for this PhD project. You should expect a response within 1-3 days when you will be advised how to continue with the formal university application procedures.