Year of department’s foundation — 1932

Summary

 

Electric Power Systems (EPS) Department was established in 1932. It is focused on the preparation of Bachelors and Masters in two basic training programs in the field of power engineering: "Electric power systems and power grids" and "Electric power supply". The formation and development of the department is associated with the work of prominent scientists such as the Heads of the Department, professors A. A. Glazunov, A. Ya. Ryabkov, P. S. Zhdanov, V.A. Venikov, V. A. Stroyev, Yu.V. Sharov.

Over the past decades, EPS Department has been conducting in-depth theoretical studies that has contributed to the development of fundamental principles of power engineering. Among these theoretical studies are the theory of EPS stability and controllability, the theory of Power Supply Systems and Electrical Networks Reliability, the theory of Electric Power Transmission , the theory of Nonlinear Oscillations in EPS, the theory and methods of EPS Physical and Mathematical Modeling , as well as Electromagnetic Compatibility. Today, the development and verification of digital twins for EPS facilities and modes are studied. Besides, a great attention is paid to the issues of distributed generation.

EPS department develops the fields of education concerning integrated engineering in the electric power industry, energy markets, global power systems integration. Particular attention is paid to updating the material and technical foundation of the department, and interaction with energy companies.

There are three scientific research laboratories on the basis of the department. The employees of the laboratories carry out research and development work in the main areas of the department’s scientific interest . Additionally, the employees provide information and consulting services for enterprises, organizations, institutions and individuals in the field of power industry and develop design and technical documentation.

The EPS Department organizes and conducts national and international workshops and scientific conferences that are indexed in Scopus, Web of Science and national citation systems.

The tradition of the department has been to use new scientific results in all types of studies and to consider them in textbooks and teaching materials.

Research areas

  • Electrical modes control in the electrical networks of all voltage classes;
  • Optimization of electrical modes;
  • Assessment and control of electric power systems reliability;
  • Electric power systems adaptation for operating in conditions of negative external disturbances;
  • Optimization of the structure and parameters of power supply systems;
  • Analysis of electricity losses in electrical networks;
  • Development and implementation of digital twins, using virtual and augmented reality;
  • Electromagnetic compatibility;
  • Virtual synchronous machines;
  • Grid energy storage;
  • Distributed generation;
  • Power grids emergency control;
  • Surge current switches in power systems;
  • Integration of renewable power sources in existing power networks;
  • Volt / VAR control in distribution power networks;
  • Power quality monitoring and analysis in distribution power networks and enterprises;
  • A formalized analysis of electrical network governing effect and its accounting when controlling electrical modes;
  • Development of new methods for assessing and improving EPS maintenance level;
  • Development of principles for the formation of EPS with certain properties;
  • Development of scientific, technical and design documentation;
  • Development of competency models for power grid specialists.

Recent projects

  • R&D "Digital twin development for the operational personnel simulator based on virtual reality models of transformer substation";
  • R&D "System of active-adaptive automation, control and protection devices for smart grids";
  • R&D "Testing power quality and additional current characteristics in an electrical utility";
  • Research work "The impact of Unified Energy System (UES) electrical equipment on reducing power quality";
  • Research work "Implementation of activities related to the technological connection of wind farms and justification of using electric energy storage systems or controlled shunt reactors in the power distribution scheme of wind farms";
  • Research work "Integration of distributed generation in the electric power system based on hybrid energy storage";
  • Research work "Investigation of power quality in distribution networks 10/0.4 kV with development of guides, instructions, and technical measures for power quality maintenance";
  • Research work "Development of voltage control means for distribution networks";
  • Research work "Power quality studies in Saint-Petersburg power networks";
  • Research work "Development of voltage control system for distribution networks considering limits of switching operations";
  • Research work "Analysis of interconnection of renewable power sources with distribution power network";
  • Research work "Power supply capability assessment of 110 kV switchgear of CHP part of Kirishy state district power station";
  • Research work "Development of Moscow electric power supply scheme for the period until 2030 (6-10-20 kV distribution networks)";
  • Development of scientific and technical documentation (company standards) for electrical utilities;
  • Development of guidelines for preparing work execution plan to repair main equipment of substations. Requirements for the scope, content and design;
  • Guidelines for the feasibility study of electric grid facilities. Standards of justification;
  • R&D "Development of algorithms and a prototype of smart automatic voltage control system for a part of electrical network";
  • Research work "Development of a control system for reactive power and voltage in distribution electrical networks";
  • Creating competency model for chief engineers of electrical distribution networks;
  • Research work "Development of recommendations for ensuring the uninterrupted operation of industrial power receivers";
  • Development of a scheme and program for developing electric power industry in Moscow and St. Petersburg.

Features

The goal of the EPS department is in the formation of students’ independent, creative, critical thinking, in broadening their horizons and giving them the ability to comprehend and evaluate the development of science and technology in their professional field.

To achieve this goal, the faculty and scientific staff of the department provide the educational process with the latest teaching materials, taking into account modern requirements and innovations in the field of power engineering. Also, EPS department uses computer technology and interactive teaching methods.

Classes are held at the special laboratories of the department:

  • "Electric power systems modes";
  • "Electrodynamic model";
  • "Electromagnetic compatibility";
  • "Computing center".

Research activities

There are three research laboratories on the basis of EPS department:

  • "Power quality and power supply reliability";
  • "Problems of energy systems";

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  • "Automation of electrical distribution networks".

Conducted research workis funded on the basis of agreements with external organizations. The main customers are ROSSETI, FGC UES, MOESK, STC UPS, INTERRAO, UNECO, Mosoblenergo, etc.

Research work has applicable nature. Graduate students and talented students are involved in research.

"Virtual substation" simulator

The research papers of the employees are published in the journals of the Higher Attestation Commission list and journals indexed by Scopus, Web of Science, etc. In addition, the results of research works are reported on and discussed at regional, national and international conferences.

Educational work

Educational work is carried out by groups’ coordinators and teachers of the department during training sessions.

At the beginning of each academic year, all study groups receive coordinators from the teaching staff that is experienced and highly respected.

Diploma delivery ceremony for students of EPS Department

Coordinator helps students to lead systematic work in the group and to pass tests and exams timely. He organizes discussions about the future specialty of students, helps to engage students in research work, sports and amateur art sections and pushes students to participate in the public life of the group, developing responsibility in it. . Also, the coordinator organizes various cultural trips to museums, exhibitions, theaters, meetings with famous people, etc.

To ensure the quality of the educational process, the resource sharing center for students, graduate students and undergraduates has been organized on the basis of the department.

"Young Power Engineer School" was founded on the basis of EPS department. It is a project focused on educational work with schoolchildren aged from 10 to 15 and organized for the following purposes:

  • Schoolchildren’s general education rising and creative abilities development;
  • Schoolchildren’s interest development in independent research;
  • Search of talented schoolchildren and attraction of them to MPEI ;
  • Development of students and postgraduates pedagogical skills;
  • MPEI teacher pool formation;
  • Schoolchildren personal electrical safety and energy saving grounding.

Classes in "Young Power Engineer School" are held in the form of seminars or workshops in the following subjects:

  • History of Engineering;
  • The basics of electrical power engineering;
  • Renewable power sources;
  • Energy saving;
  • Basic operations of electrical power system.

In the process of training, schoolchildren with the help of tutors (students, postgraduates) assemble their own simple electric motors, power sources, transformers, electrical power system models, exploring the basics of power engineering.


"Young Power Engineer School" classes

Unique equipment

The department uses the unique electrodynamic model based on the simulation of electrical modes on real (physical) equipment. The electrodynamic model allows employees to verify mathematical models, as well as to test the operation of devices or to control electrical modes.

The department has the material and technical base for creating and displaying digital twins in a virtual environment by means of virtual reality technology.

Educational programs

Programs for Bachelors in 03.13.02 direction " Electrical Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering":

  • "Electric power systems and power grids"
  • "Electric power supply"
  • “Electric power supply and cable networks”

Programs for Masters in 04.13.02 direction "Power engineering and electrical engineering":

  • "Optimization of structures, parameters and modes of electric power supply systems and increasing the efficiency of their operation"
  • "Electric power systems and power grids, their modes, stability, reliability and power quality"
  • "Engineering in the electric power industry"

Program for postgraduate study in 06.13.01 direction "Electric and heat engineering":

  • "Power plants and electric power systems".
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