PhD: Grid-Connected Hybrid Power Plants Modeling

DTU - Technical University of Denmark; Roskilde; On-site; DKK 335,000 - 446,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems invites applications for a PhD position focused on modelling converter-based units in power systems, including wind turbines, PV systems and storage. The PhD is conducted in a university setting with an experimental facility and industrial collaboration at Risø HPP, enabling validation of models in real-world conditions.

You will work with a team of researchers and engineers, complete courses, and contribute to publications while advancing grid-connection modelling

Qualifications

• MSc level in power systems engineering or similar.
• Understanding of power converter technology and control.
• Experience with EMT simulations of converter-based units (PSCAD).
• Experience with RMS simulations of converter-based units (PowerFactory).
• Experience with frequency domain analysis including Fourier transformation.
• Awareness of IEC 61400-21 and IEC 61400-27 modelling standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop RMS and EMT time series simulation models for Risø HPP in PowerFactory and PSCAD.
• Plan tests in Risø HPP to provide real test results for model validation.
• Develop, analyse and validate frequency domain models for Risø HPP.
• Apply validation methods based on tests in real environments.
• Disseminate research in conference and journal papers.
• Co-supervise BEng, BSc and MSc students final projects.
• Teaching assistance in relevant courses.

Skills

Power systems engineering

Power converter technology

EMT simulations

RMS simulations

Frequency domain analysis

IEC 61400 standards knowledge

Education

MSc in power systems engineering or equivalent

Tools

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

DTU Wind and Energy Systems invites applications for a PhD position focused on modelling converter-based units in power systems, including wind turbines, PV systems and storage. The PhD is conducted in a university setting with an experimental facility and industrial collaboration at Risø HPP, enabling validation of models in real-world conditions.

You will work with a team of researchers and engineers, complete courses, and contribute to publications while advancing grid-connection modelling