Programa de Doctorat en Enginyeria Elèctrica: Enviaments recents
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Sag effects on protection system in distributed generation grids
Distributed Generators (DGs) are sensible to voltage sags, so the protection devices must trip fast to disconnect the faulted part of the grid. The DG disconnection will not be desirable in the near future with a large ...
Data-driven methodologies for evaluation and recommendation of energy efficiency measures in buildings. Applications in a big data environment
In order to reach the goal set in the Paris agreement of limiting the rise in global average temperature well below 2 ºC compared to pre-industrial levels, massive efforts to reduce global greenhouse gas emissions are ...
Modeling and identification of power electronic converters
Nowadays, many industries are moving towards more electrical systems and components. This is done with the purpose of enhancing the efficiency of their systems while being environmentally friendlier and sustainable. ...
Design optimization and performance analysis methodology for PMSMs to improve efficiency in hydraulic applications
In the recent years, water pumping and other hydraulic applications are increasingly demanding motors capable to operate under different working conditions, including variable pressure and volumetric flow demands. Moreover, ...
Caracterización de la electrificación de tormentas para su aplicación en procesos de sistemas de alerta: el caso de aerogeneradores y otras infraestructuras elevadas
In an increasingly technological society,vulnerability to the effects of lightning is also increasing. The implementation of monitoring and surveillance systems in real time of lightning activity can greatly improve the ...
Flexibility services for distribution network operation
On the way towards a low carbon electricity system, flexibility has become one of the main sources for achieving it. Flexibility can be understood as the ability of a power system to cope with the variability and uncertainty ...
Energy security in power systems within the frame of energy transitions
Climate change is real. Global human population is growing as never before. Natural resources are limited. These factors have taken different countries to embrace new pathways in order to fulfill the energy needs of their ...
Aportación al análisis de la distribución de corriente del rayo en palas de aerogenerador equipadas con fibra de carbono
This doctoral thesis investigates the current distribution in a wind turbine blade when it is struck by lightning. The thesis focuses on the problem of current distribution in blades with carbon fiber spar caps. In the ...
Measuring energy sustainability by using energy sustainability indicators
The main aim of this thesis is investigating energy sustainability in developing countries using useful indicators. As it is known, serious issues such as global warming and inefficient consumption of energy will lead to ...
Energy sustainability of smart cities
The increase in the energy consumption of cities forecasted for the coming years makes these urban areas tend to be representative of the energy sustainability of their countries. In this sense, on the basis of the analysis ...
Energy-based control schemes of Modular Multilevel Converters for HVDC applications
High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) is a power electronics -based technology that enables the transmission of large amounts of power over long distances, the integration of remote offshore wind power to the main land, and ...
Development of the future generation of smart high voltage connectors and related components for substations, with energy autonomy and wireless data transmission capability
The increased dependency on electricity of modern society, makes reliability of power transmission systems a key point. This goal can be achieved by continuously monitoring power grid parameters, so possible failure modes ...
Local electricity markets design and operation in distribution power systems
In the context of distributed generation growth, local grids could face operational issues. In that sense, smart grid deployment will give information to local grid operators about grid status at medium and low voltage ...
A novel assessment of unintentional islanding operations in distribution networks
This thesis aims to investigate an unexpected islanding operation (IO) which has been identified in a real distribution network. The process of recording and processing the data obtained from the field measurements in the ...
Modelling and control strategies for hybrid AC/DC grids
The proposals for large-scale deployment of renewable energy sources is leading to the need for more cross-border interconnections creating a pan-European power system, at the EU level. Such interconnections may take ...
Investigación de las estructuras eléctricas y líderes de rayos en tormentas : aportaciones a las condiciones de inicio de rayos gamma terrestres
This thesis presents a characterization of the charge structures of thunderstorms and lightning leader development, and their relationship with the emissions of terrestrial gamma ray flashes (TGFs). The results include a ...
DC current flow controllers for meshed HVDC grids
Meshed High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) grids are seen as solution to transmit and exchange high amounts of power across long distances or using submarine cables with high levels of flexibility and redundancy. Also, they ...
Large scale battery systems in distribution grids
The increasing integration of renewable energy installations at the distribution grid level has led to a strong increase in grid reinforcement measures in recent years. Since the costs are being passed on to the general ...
Multi-level-objective design optimization of permanent magnet synchronous wind generator and solar photovoltaic system for an urban environment application
This Ph.D. thesis illustrates a novel study on the analytical and numerical design optimization of radial-flux permanent magnet synchronous wind generators (PMSGs) for small power generation in an urban area, in which an ...
Planning the integration of the renewable energy sources on islands, under the National Electric System in Mexico
The electric generation systems on islands are based generally on fossil fuel. This fact and its supply make the electricity cost higher than in systems used in the continent. In this thesis, as a first part, a review of ...
