Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2024_25
Subject ELECTRIC SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Code 00714007
Study programme
0714 - MASTER UNIV. EN INGENIERIA INDUSTRIAL
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
3 Compulsory First First
Language
Castellano
Prerequisites
Department ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI
Coordinador
SIMON MARTIN , MIGUEL DE
E-mail msimm@unileon.es
jjblap@unileon.es
Lecturers
BLANES PEIRÓ , JORGE JUAN
SIMON MARTIN , MIGUEL DE
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General description This course aims to provide a rigorous and updated vision of the management processes of electric power systems, in general, and of generation systems in particular. The main objectives of the course are aligned with the practical application of the management models of an electric power system. The course aims to lay the necessary foundations to understand the regulation of both integrated systems and those based on the result of transactions that take place in energy markets. The global analysis that will take place in the course will take the Spanish scenario as a reference, although the particularities of working in other types of systems will be exposed, in order to understand the particularities of each case, the main differences, as well as their advantages and disadvantages.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI GONZALEZ ALONSO , MARIA INMACULADA
Secretario ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI TRAPOTE DEL CANTO , FRANCISCO JAVIER
Vocal ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI GONZALEZ MARTINEZ , ALBERTO
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI SERRANO LLAMAS , ESTEBAN
Secretario ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI FALAGAN CAVERO , JOSE LUIS
Vocal ING.ELECTR.DE SIST. Y AUTOMATI LOPEZ DIAZ , CARLOS

Competencies
Type A Code Competences Specific
  A13786
  A13791
  A13797
Type B Code Competences Transversal
  B3600
  B3601
  B3602
  B3603
  B3604
  B3605
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
  C1
  C2
  C3
  C4
  C5

Learning aims
Competences
Distinguishes the economic activities of the electricity sector by their nature. Understands the differences between liberalized activities and regulated activities. A13786
 C1
C5
Identifies the differences in the management of traditionally regulated and competing systems. A13791
 B3603
 C3
Knows the procedures for planning and expansion of the electrical system, distinguishing between generation and transmission-distribution. A13786
A13791
 C1
C2
Identifies the main operating procedures of an electrical system in terms of generation. A13786
A13791
Learns about the costs associated with generation, electricity tolls and regulated costs. A13791
 C1
C2
Evaluates the profitability of a generation investment and understands the main generation incentive mechanisms. A13791
 B3602
B3605
 C2
Optimizes the economic dispatch of an electrical system. Calculates the optimum load flow using computer programs. A13791
 B3600
B3601
 C1
C4
Understands the operation of the electricity markets in Spain and knowst the energy and monetary flows between generators and consumers. A13786
A13797
 B3602
B3604
B3605
 C2
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
I: MANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS Unit 1: THE ELECTRICITY SECTOR
Electricity supply chain. Traditional management. Competing management. The electricity sector in Spain.

Unit 2: PLANNING AND OPERATION OF THE ELECTRICITY SYSTEM.
Analysis of electricity demand. Indicative generation planning. Expansion of the electrical grid. Operation of the electricity system.

Unit 3: INVESTMENT IN GENERATION
Costs and revenues of a generation plant. Profitability analysis. Generator competitiveness.

Unit 4: ECONOMIC OPERATION OF GENERATORS.
Economic dispatch. Multi-period dispatch (unit commitment). Optimal power flow (OPF).

Unit 5: ELECTRIC POWER MARKETS.
Types of markets. Bid matching. Generation scheduling. International exchanges.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Problem solving, classroom exercises 8 17.5 25.5
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms 4 7 11
 
Lecture 16.5 20.5 37
 
Mixed tests 1.5 0 1.5
 
(*)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 considered as more appropriate in each case.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms They will consist of the use of specific computer programs in the field of the subject. 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. 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. By means of the teacher's guide and the material provided during the session, the students will have to use the proposed program and solve a practical case. Subsequently, and usually outside the classroom and without the supervision of the teacher, they must collaboratively prepare a report that summarizes the activity performed, includes the results of the simulation and answers the questions raised in this regard and / or collects the conclusions of the exercise.
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 be combined, as far as possible, with the resolution of exercises or case studies related to the theoretical contents taught. 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 EXCLUSIVELY available to students through the Moodle platform of the subject, being EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN when the lectures are held in the classroom.

Personalized attention
 
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms
Lecture
Problem solving, classroom exercises
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
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms GROUP delivery and evaluation (only exceptionally and with justification, individual deliveries will be admitted), of a report that includes ALL the reports of the practical activities 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 teacher and must contain the theoretical basis, the practical realization, the results obtained and the particular conclusions of the work done. It will be evaluated according to the evaluation rubric/scale provided. 		20%
Problem solving, classroom exercises INDIVIDUAL delivery and 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. 40%
Mixed tests There will be one or several multiple-choice tests or similar, of INDIVIDUAL character, to be answered in a limited time, which will evaluate mainly the theoretical contents taught in the course, although it may also include the resolution of short problems and exercises of application of the theoretical contents. 40%
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.
 
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 Faculty Board.

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 be INDIVIDUAL.

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 has passed one or more of the evaluable activities with a grade higher or equal to 5 out of 10 in the First Call, 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 of them, the minimum grade of 5 out of 10. In case of presenting again or delivering any of the evaluable activities passed in the First Call, only the grade of the test or delivery made in the Second Call 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 unit of the Contents Program.


Recommendations

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
ELECTRIC SYSTEMS / 00714006

 
Other comments
It is recommended to have basic knowledge of scientific programming and office applications.