Stage Smart Grid Issues: Industrial Network Study H/F Job In EUROPE-France-Île-de-France-Massy

The vision of the smart grid is to break down barriers between transmission and distribution, communications, and back office systems to create a fully integrated network. Today's power grid is primarily composed of central generating stations and electromechanical power delivery systems operated from control centres. However, the system is transforming itself into a smart grid that integrates a multitude of distributed energy resources. Almost all distributed generation is used as back-up power and is unconnected to the grid The grid will achieve greater throughput, thus lowering power costs. Grid upgrades that increase the throughput of the transmission grid and optimize power flows will reduce waste and maximize use of the lowest-cost generation resources. Better harmonization of the distribution and local load servicing functions with interregional energy flows and transmission traffic will also improve utilization of the existing system assets. The emergence of competitive Distributed Energy Resources (DER) solutions, and the political push towards sustainable development will help the penetration of DER on medium (MV) and low (LV) voltage grids.

The continuity and quality of electricity delivered safely and economically by today's and future's electrical power networks are important for both developed and developing economies. In order to ensure safety and/or to identify economic network investments, it is requested to perform accurate modelling of power system equipment as well as correct fault analysis of electrical networks. In addition, environmental and economic factors require engineers to maximize the use of existing assets which in turn require accurate modelling and analysis techniques.

Manufacturing processes have a varying reactive power demand that must be satisfied in addition to active power needs. The local utility applies a penalty if the tie-line power demand exceeds an agreed value and often imposes a low power factor penalty as well. Stable system operation requires that bus voltages are maintained within assigned limits, that transformers and connecting cables do not become overloaded, and that generators and synchronous motors run within their reactive capabilities. In order to reduce the active power demand, industrial power plants need to produce a part of their consumed energy. Captive power plants must be an integral part of industrial manufacturing process. Our aim is to study the impact of such additional energy generation aspects on industrial networks. Theoretical and simulation works on dedicated power system simulating tools will be part of the study.

Electrotechnical engineering / Power systems / Automatic control

Matlab/Simulink / English spoken and read.

A demanding and rewarding training period (for last year engineering school or master) in an international organization, which will allow you to further develop your skills while contributing to ambitious and innovative projects.

Mission to start ASAP, for 6 months minimum.