PhD in Grid-Connection Modeling for Hybrid Power Plants

Danmarks Tekniske Universitet; Ørsted; On-site; DKK 430,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Roskilde, Denmark invites applications for a 3-year PhD focused on modelling grid connection of hybrid power plants combining wind, PV and storage. You will develop and validate simulation models (RMS/EMT) for Risø HPP using PowerFactory and PSCAD, plan tests, and publish results in conferences and journals.

You will work with academic researchers and technicians, supervise student projects, and assist teaching while contributing to international collaborations and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Complete courses according to your study plan.
• Develop RMS and EMT time series simulation models for Risø HPP in PowerFactory and PSCAD.
• Participate in planning of tests in Risø HPP to provide real test results for validation of RMS and EMT models.
• Develop, analyse and validate frequency domain models for Risø HPP.
• Specify and apply methods for validation of simulation models based on tests in real environment.
• Share your research results in meetings with DTU and external supervisors and project steering meetings.
• Disseminate your research in conference and journal papers.
• Co-supervise BEng, BSc and MSc students final projects.
• Teaching assistance in relevant courses.
• Guidance for visits to Risø HPP.

Skills

MSc level in power systems engineering

Power converter technology and control

EMT simulations (PSCAD)

RMS simulations (PowerFactory)

Frequency domain analysis (Fourier)

IEC 61400-21 & 61400-27 modelling

Education

MSc in power systems engineering or similar

Tools

PSCAD

PowerFactory

Job description

DTU Wind and Energy Systems in Roskilde, Denmark invites applications for a 3-year PhD focused on modelling grid connection of hybrid power plants combining wind, PV and storage. You will develop and validate simulation models (RMS/EMT) for Risø HPP using PowerFactory and PSCAD, plan tests, and publish results in conferences and journals.

You will work with academic researchers and technicians, supervise student projects, and assist teaching while contributing to international collaborations and