Master of Science in Electrical Power Engineering
Recent Submissions
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Hybrid Machine Learning and Mechanistic Thermal Model of Synchronous Generator
(Master thesis, 2020)Strict constraints are imposed on the power factor in the operation of the synchronous machines for electricity production, which are in place to protect the synchronous generators from overheating due to the increase in ... -
Direct methods for transient stability analysis and contingency screening in power systems
(Master thesis, 2023)This master’s thesis addresses the challenges associated with power interruption and unstable operation in power systems. It highlights the potential for enhancing transient stability analysis through the utilization of ... -
Grid stabilization through load side mechanisms
(Master thesis, 2023)The composition of the power systems is subject to change, both on the generation and load side. On the generation side there is an increase in renewable energy sources that are connected to the power system with power ... -
Solar Power in Wind Power Park – Evaluating flexible power generation based on real and simulated data from Statkraft Smøla Wind Park
(Master thesis, 2023)Meeting future energy and environmental demands poses new challenges, with one of them being the uncertainty and variability in power production from renewable energies such as solar and wind power due to their dependency ... -
Battery lifetime prognostics and logistics at zero emission building sites
(Master thesis, 2023)Zero emission is a very popular terminology used, and a lot of research is also focused on this. Fossil fuel consumption is one of the big factors that is responsible for carbon emissions. In this scenario, a pilot project ... -
Development of a HIL system for simulating FMUs
(Master thesis, 2023)Several years ago, USN purchased a servo test stand for education purposes, to demonstrate small-scale load handling, consisting of two induction machines connected to each other, and controlled by its own driver. The servo ... -
Modeling of hot-spots in transformer using analytical or numerical methods
(Master thesis, 2023)Due to the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources into electrical grids, high variation of power becomes a problem for the stability of power systems. To keep the system balanced, hydro generators occasionally ... -
Data acquisition application with implemented digital twin based on thermal and electrical parameters and state estimation of a real synchronous generator
(Master thesis, 2023)Synkrongeneratoren er en viktig del av det elektriske kraftsystemet. Under normale driftsforhold har generatorenhetene effekttap som påvirker maskinens effektivitet og driftstemperaturer. Mekanistiske modeller av generatoren ... -
Development of an open control interface for a servo machine test stand
(Master thesis, 2022)For noen år siden gikk USN til anskaffelse av et servomaskin testoppsett, bestående av en servomaskin med tilhørende drive koblet til en frekvensstyrt asynkronmaskin. Oppsettet er brukt til småskala lasthåndteringsdemonstrasjoner ... -
Emission Free Construction Site-Thermal Overloading of the Charging System
(Master thesis, 2022)In Norway, many municipalities set the target toward the emission-free construction site. Skagerak Energi also took a step toward this emission-free construction site by charging the construction machinery with the help ... -
Design and Control of DC Power Supply for Microbial Electrochemical Synthesis
(Master thesis, 2022)Carbon dioxide reduction is one of the major concerns worldwide and the MES is one of the ways for that. It amplifies methane production by reducing the amount of carbon dioxide in the biochemical system. The thesis ... -
Sensitivity analysis of low voltage distribution grid in rural areas with high penetration of PV systems
(Master thesis, 2022)PV systems are one of the most increasing renewable energy sources globally. In Norway, PV systems increase in amount and size, and it is becoming more critical to have solid knowledge in incorporating them into older grid ... -
Power Supply and Control in an Electrified Calcination Process
(Master thesis, 2022)Summary: Concrete as a building material is crucial in today's construction process. However, cement production, which acts as a glue in the concrete, leads to 5 o 7 % of the world's -emissions yearly [1]. In the Paris ... -
Thermal overloading of MV metal enclosed switchgear
(Master thesis, 2022)Going electric is an important step toward a more environmentally friendly world by reducing greenhouse gases. Some electrical devices might be able to withstand a short-term overloading, which for example can be used for ... -
System Grounding of 132kV Networks
(Master thesis, 2022)As the use of other renewable energy sources such as wind increases to reduce the carbon dioxide emission into the environment, the transmission and distribution network increase, and the Local Vestfold and telemark region ... -
Optimal Scheduling for Mobile Battery Charging Systems
(Master thesis, 2022)A pilot project in Norway is currently being examined to give electric energy to construction sites in places where connection to the power grid is not available. This thesis proposes a generic mobile battery charging ... -
Application of Design of Experiments to Verification of a Hydro Power Plant
(Master thesis, 2022)Abstract will be available on 2024-05-18 -
Hybrid Machine Learning and Mechanistic Thermal Model of Synchronous Generator
(Master thesis, 2021)Overheating of synchronous generators may result in shortened generator lifespan, thus strict constraints are imposed on their operation. A dynamic model of the generator temperature may leave good monitoring of the generator ... -
Consumer Flexibility as a Resource for Efficient Utilization of Existing Power Grids
(Master thesis, 2021)With the aid of demand response, this paper examines the impact of heating, cooling, ventilation, electrical vehicles and solar panels/photovoltaic (PVs) of a commercial building on the distribution grid. It also categorizes ... -
Generating and capturing IEC 61850-9-2 sampled value measurement for data analysis
(Master thesis, 2021)The generation and transmission of sampled value IEC 61850-9-2 signal according to the abstract specifications of IEC 61850-7-2 subsection is never overrated. The communication pattern initiated from the instrument devices ...