Methods for Power Production Scheduling

The course will give a sound understanding of a number of central challenges related to optimal scheduling of hydro and thermal power generation. The first part is about hydro generation, calculation of water values, long- and short term optimization and the coupling between them. Various methods to solve relevant problems will be presented. Important methods are Stochastic Dynamic Programming and Stochastic Dual Dynamic Programming. Subsequently methods for unit commitment in hydro-thermal power systems are presented, and tintegration of renewable energy is discussed. The course is somewhat adjusted from year to year. A project assignment within power system economic optimization is also part of the course.

Knowledge: After completing the course, the student shall: - have an insight in generation scheduling in mixed hydro-thermal systems. - have knowlegde about advanced methods for hydro scheduling in market based power systems. - have knowledge about specific methods for operational scheduling of thermal generation, specifically unit commitment. - have a basic insight in power system control. - have an understanding of balancing markets and their design. Skills: After completing the course, the student shall be able to: - formulate relevant optimization problems within the area. - solve these problems using commercial solvers. - understand and explain the results of the computations. General competence: After completing the course, the student shall have acquired: - knowledge about general principles and programs within the area. - training in using operations research techniques and tools. - understanding of power markets.

Colloquiums and mandatory excercises. The course is given every second year.