The Centre for Electric Power and Energy, Department of Electrical Engineering, invites applications for two PhD positions on future energy system studies. The PhD projects are part of the Danish ForskEL projectApplication of Synchronous Condensers in Low Inertia Systems, grant no. 12196, funded by PSO (Public Service Obligation).
Fossil-fueled power plants in Denmark will be phased out by 2030, and the majority of electric energy will be supplied by renewable generation. The conventional electric system comprises synchronous generators that are capable of supplying instantaneous inertia and short circuit power during disturbances, while renewable generators typically use converters to interface with the grid, which brings different characteristics.
Responsibilities and tasks
The PhD projects will assess the impact of the future generation mix on inertia and short circuit power, and evaluate the system performance under disturbances. Possibilities of applying synchronous condensers will be investigated. The research will be carried out using the real time digital simulator (RTDS) at PowerlabDK as a primary tool for simulation and testing.
The PhD projects are in close collaboration with Siemens and the Danish transmission system operator Energinet.dk.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a MSc in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the MSc in engineering.
Approval and Enrolment
PhD scholarships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general PhD programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Associate Professor Guangya Yang, Associate Professor Arne Hejde Nielsen and Project Manager Martin Sjøberg, Siemens.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in Northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Guangya Yang, Tel: +45 4525 5619, e-mail: gyy<στο>elektro.dtu.dk.
Please do NOT send applications to the e-mail address, instead apply online as described below.
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 January 2015. Applications must be submitted as one pdf file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one pdf file. The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here)
Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their MSc, but cannot begin before having received it.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, disability, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Application Deadline : 1 January 2015