Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject ELECTRICAL POWER MANAGEMENT. Code 00712331
Study programme
0712 - GRADO EN INGENIERÍA ELÉCTRICA
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Optional Fourth Second
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI
Coordinador
SIMON MARTIN , MIGUEL DE
E-mail msimm@unileon.es
ralog@unileon.es
Lecturers
ALONSO GARCIA , RAUL MARCOS
SIMON MARTIN , MIGUEL DE
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General description
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI TRAPOTE DEL CANTO , FRANCISCO JAVIER
Secretario ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI DIEZ SUAREZ , ANA MARIA
Vocal ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI BORGE DIEZ , DAVID
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI BLANES PEIRO , JORGE JUAN
Secretario ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI LOPEZ DIAZ , CARLOS
Vocal ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI GONZALEZ MARTINEZ , ALBERTO

Competencias
Code  
A17511
A17525
A17546
A17552
A17555
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2 CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C5 CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims
Competences
Knows the general structure of the electricity sector in Spain and the agents involved. Knows the criteria for the definition and planning of the generation structure and the expansion of the transmission and distribution networks. A17555
B5429
B5430
B5431
C5
Knows the basic and specific legislation that regulates the electricity sector. A17546
A17555
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Understands the functioning of the electricity markets in Spain and identifies the economic activities by their nature. Understands the differences between liberalized activities and regulated activities. A17546
B5423
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Knows the energy and monetary flows between generators and consumers. Knows how to make simple calculations of economic dispatches. A17511
A17525
A17546
A17555
B5423
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Understands the contracting and billing of electric energy. Knows the access tariffs and contracting options: free market, PVPC and social bonus. Knows the tolls and regulated charges of the system. A17546
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Knows the generation technologies and generation market mix taking into account the various advantageous positions and their influence on external energy dependence and the final cost of energy, as a vector of economic development. Identifies the criteria for the scheduling of generation units. A17511
A17525
A17546
A17555
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Knows the operating procedures of the generation and transmission network and is able to simulate the control loops of a generation system. A17511
A17525
A17552
A17555
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Analyzes and understands the impact of distributed generation in the planning and operation of electrical systems. A17552
A17555
B5423
B5424
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5
Model and simulate simple electric power generation and transmission systems. A17511
A17525
A17552
A17555
B5429
B5430
B5431
C2
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Block I: ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT Topic 1: THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR.
Electrical energy. Electrical activities. Regulation models. Historical evolution of the electricity sector in Spain. Current regulatory framework in Spain.

Topic 2: PLANNING AND EXPANSION OF ELECTRIC SYSTEMS.
Demand behavior and forecasting. Structural parameters of an electrical system. Generation models. Generating plants. Generation planning and ecological transition. Expansion of the transmission system and distribution networks. Economic viability of generation investments.

Topic 3: ELECTRICITY SYSTEM OPERATION.
Operation procedures. Power flow. System control (voltage regulation and frequency control). Smart grids.

Topic 4: INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT.
Traditional regulation. Optimal economic dispatch. Energy exchange between areas. Scheduling of generation units. Micro-grids.

Topic 5: ELECTRIC ENERGY MARKETS.
Competitive management. Organized markets. Bilateral contracts. Complementary services. Regulated costs of the electricity system.

Topic 6: THE CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE.
Components of the electricity price in the wholesale market. Electricity price formation for the end user. Access tariffs. Electricity supply contracting modalities. Monitoring and optimization of the electricity bill. Self-consumption of electricity.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Problem solving, classroom exercises 17 29 46
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 12 18 30
 
Lecture 27 43 70
 
Mixed tests 1 0 1
Oral tests 3 0 3
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Problem solving, classroom exercises They are developed in the regular classroom, in the computer classroom or through specific sessions by group videoconference (through the official mechanisms enabled for this purpose). In the latter case, the sessions may be recorded and, if the faculty deems it appropriate, made EXCLUSIVELY available to students through the Moodle platform of the subject, being EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN any other type of use or dissemination without the consent of the faculty. The teacher will guide the procedure of solving problems related to the theoretical content presented in the lectures and may provide, in addition, as many support resources as deemed appropriate (recorded explanations, examples solved step by step, collections of exercises with final solutions, etc.) and will pose questions to students. Students will work in groups or individually (depending on the activity) and will face the resolution of related problems and exercises. For the realization of part or all of the proposed problems will be used the computer programs that are deemed most appropriate in each case.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms They will consist of performing calculations and/or computer simulations by means of specific software of professional scope according to the program of practices of the subject. The realization of these practices will be in small groups, sharing the same computer or using several computers, depending on the resources of the computer room and/or the student. In any case, and in general, unless expressly indicated by the faculty, attendance and completion of the internship will be COMPULSORY for all students and NOT COMPATIBLE WITH THE INTERNSHIPS PERFORMED IN OTHER COURSES OR SUBJECTS. Through the guidance of the teacher and the material provided during the session, students will have to model and simulate a certain scenario. Subsequently, and usually outside the classroom and without the supervision of the teacher, they must collaboratively prepare a report or practice report that summarizes the activity performed, includes the results obtained and answers the questions formulated in this regard and / or collects the conclusions reached.
Lecture They will consist firstly, in the presentation by the teacher of a theoretical presentation of the main concepts included in the program, its justification and its application to specific cases, as appropriate. Subsequently, the session will focus on answering students' doubts and questions related to the program contents. These sessions will combine, as far as possible, the performance of exercises and problems related to the theoretical contents exposed. The master sessions may include lectures (face-to-face or online) given by external professionals on specific topics of the content program. During the session, the student must take the corresponding notes and participate in the proposed activities. The faculty will provide, before or after the session, the material deemed necessary for the development of the contents of the subject (notes, presentations, manuals, explanatory videos, references to the bibliography, etc.). The development of the lecture sessions will usually take place in the classroom. EXCEPTIONALLY, they can be held by group videoconference (through the official mechanisms enabled for this purpose). In the latter case, the sessions may be recorded and, if the faculty deems it appropriate, made available EXCLUSIVELY to students through the Moodle platform of the subject, being EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN any other type of video-conference.

Personalized attention
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Lecture
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
Oral tests
Description
Individual or group tutorials (which may be held in person or by videoconference) may be arranged with the teaching staff by sending an e-mail request to the teacher at least 48 hours in advance.

Assessment
  Description Qualification
Problem solving, classroom exercises Delivery and INDIVIDUAL evaluation in a limited time, of the DETAILED AND COMMENTED SOLUTION (and, if done using computer programs, of the corresponding script) of a set of problem statements proposed throughout the development of the course. In general, the solution will be evaluated taking into account the correctness of the approach to the problem and the hypotheses adopted, the resolution methodology and the results obtained, including the units of measurement. In addition, the grade of the exercise will be weighted with the correct, fair and ADEQUATELY COMMENTED co-evaluation of at least 2 exercises per student and statement following the criteria established in this regard by the faculty. 25%
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms Delivery and GROUP evaluation (except for the exceptions approved by the faculty of the subject) of an internship report that includes ALL the reports of the internships carried out and other activities that are proposed (e.g.: reports of seminars carried out).

The report must be structured according to the template and instructions provided by the professor. It will be evaluated according to the specific evaluation instrument provided.
25%
Mixed tests There will be at least one INDIVIDUAL test, which will evaluate the theoretical contents taught. The test will consist of a questionnaire of multiple choice or short answer questions that must be completed in a limited time, supported by the bibliographic material and resources indicated by the faculty of the subject. 20%
Oral tests The delivery and oral defense, INDIVIDUALLY, of a monographic work that develops one of the topics proposed and/or approved by the faculty of the subject related to the program of the same.

Each paper will consist of a brief presentation, structured according to the instructions provided by the faculty. The quality of both the presentation and the exposition will be assessed according to the specific evaluation rubrics/scales provided.
30%
Others Additionally, in case of performing other evaluable activities not included in the other sections, these may be assessed INDIVIDUALLY to improve the final grade in the subject, but will never serve to pass it. Likewise, regular attendance to the different sessions held with good attitude and ACTIVE PARTICIPATION, interest in the subject and the overall performance of the student may be considered for the rounding of the final grade in the minutes.
 
Other comments and second call
GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS:

During the realization of the face-to-face evaluation tests in the classroom, only bibliographic materials or other resources indicated by the faculty of the subject will be admitted, being expressly forbidden the use and mere possession of electronic devices turned on that enable communication with the outside of the room (cell phones, radio transmitters, etc.).

The detection of plagiarism in a work or delivery, or any irregularity of this type in the test/s or deliverables (including the use of tools based on Artificial Intelligence or any other system not authorized by the faculty of the course) will result in the loss of the right to the evaluation. Likewise, in case of any irregularity during the celebration of any evaluation test or during the evaluation of a deliverable, the faculty will apply the corresponding regulations, reserving the right to withdraw the test to the student/s immediately and seize as many elements as deemed appropriate to make them available to the Direction of the Center.

In general, the grades obtained between academic years will not be retained, being mandatory for the student to attend and perform all the evaluable activities of the course.

FIRST CALL FOR EVALUATION:

In order to pass the evaluation of the subject it will be necessary to pass a final grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10, obtained by averaging in a weighted way each of the evaluation activities described. In order to average, a grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10 must be obtained in all the evaluable activities (and their parts if they have them), admitting, exceptionally, to average with an evaluable activity with a lower grade, but in any case, always higher or equal to 3.5 out of 10.If in one of the evaluation tests the required minimum is not reached in one or more of the parts, the total grade of the test will be the higher of the parts not passed.In case of not reaching the criteria to pass the subject, the grade will be obtained as a weighted average of the grades obtained, being the maximum grade of 4.9 out of 10.Failure to complete, deliver or participate in one or more of the evaluable activities of the course will be understood as a waiver of the evaluation and will result in a grade of NOT PRESENTED.

SECOND EVALUATION ROUND:

The same evaluation activities and their weighting in the final grade will be considered as in First Call, with the exception that all tests will have INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER.In order to be able to average, a grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10 must be obtained in all the evaluable activities (and their parts), with no exceptions allowed. In order to pass the course an overall grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10 must be obtained. In case of not reaching the criteria to pass the course, the grade will be obtained as a weighted average of the grades obtained, being the maximum grade of 4.9 out of 10.The student will be considered as NOT PRESENTED if he/she does not attend the totality of the parts that constitute the evaluation test in the Second Call, even if he/she has delivered all the evaluable activities. If at least one of the evaluable activities has been completed or handed in, it will be understood that the student HAS ATTENDED the evaluation exam, and the rest of the activities not submitted or completed will be graded with 0.If the student in the First Call has passed some or several of the evaluable activities with a grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10, he/she will be able to keep the grade obtained in them only for the evaluation in the Second Call, having to present the parts not passed and reaching, in each one of them, the minimum grade of 5 out of 10. In case of resubmitting any of the evaluable activities passed in the First Round, only the grade of the test or submission made in the Second Round will be considered.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic A. Gómez Expósito, Análisis y operación de sistemas de energía eléctrica, McGraw Hill, 2002
J.M. Yusta Loyo, Contratación del suministro eléctrico, Paraninfo, 2013
A. Cretí y F. Fontini, Economics of Electricity. Markets, Competition and Rules, Cambridge University Press, 2019
D. S. Kirschen, G. Strbac, Fundamentals of Power System Economics, John Wiley and Sons, 2019
A.J.Wood y B.F.Wollenberg, Power, Generation, Operation and Control, John Wiley and Sons, 1996
A. Gómez Expósito et. al., Sistemas eléctricos de potencia. Problemas y ejercicios resueltos, Prentice Hall, 2003

Complementary

The bibliography and specific and complementary resources will be indicated in each topic of the Contents Program.


Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
ELECTRICITY GENERATION / 00712314
ELECTRICAL POWER SYSTEMS / 00712327
POWER SUBSTATIONS AND LINES / 00712328
 
Other comments
It is recommended to have basic knowledge of scientific programming and office applications.