Week 1:
1. Introduction to power distribution networks
2. Difference between power transmission and distribution networks
3. The architecture of distribution networks
4. Impacts of DERs on distribution grids & its hosting capacity assessment
5. Operational challenges associated with DER integrated distribution networks
Week 2:
1. Distribution network circuit elements and their functionalities
2. Modeling and operation of DERs
3. Load and volt-VAR controlling device models
4. Bus injection model of distribution networks
5. Branch flow model of distribution networks
Week 3:
1. Modeling of unbalancing effects in distribution networks
2. Model relaxation techniques
3. Simplified linear model of distribution grid
4. Introduction to distribution network load flow
5. Sparsity quantification of radial, weakly meshed, and ring distribution networks
Week 4 :
1. Graphical load flow analysis of DER integrated distribution networks
2. Load flow analysis with different load models
3. Three-phase power flow with unbalanced DER penetration
4. Example of load flow solution in OpenDSS platform
5. Introduction to OPF analysis & Different OPF control approaches
Week 5 :
1. Mathematical formulation of Three-phase OPF formulation and computational challenges
2. Convex relaxation and exactness analysis
3. Centralized and distributed algorithms for OPF solution
4. Multi-period OPF and solution methods
5. Overview of commercial OPF solvers
Week 6 :
1. Uncertainty quantification and overview of probabilistic OPF
2. Introduction to reliability analysis
3. Probabilistic failure analysis of network components
4. Reliability metrics
5. Value of loss load calculation
Week 7 :
1. System reliability enhancement technologies
2. Concept of distribution system operator (DSO)
3. Bidding mechanism for DSOs
4. Ancillary support from distribution grids to transmission networks
5. T&D market mechanism
Week 8 :
1. Transmission-distribution co-simulation framework
2. Case study demonstration on T&D interaction
3. Introduction to AI and its scope in distribution network control
4. Physics informed neural network for OPF problem
5. Markov decision process for smart inverter coordination and control
Week 9:
1. Deep reinforcement learning for demand response
2. Impact of DER integration on fault currents
3. Fault detection and classification: classical and AI-based methods
4. Relay coordination algorithms
5. Outage management system
Week 10:
1. Fault ride through operation of DERs
2. Introduction to resiliency & Causes of distribution system failure
3. Impact of extreme weather events on distribution grids
4. Fragility analysis of distribution network circuit elements
5. Predictive and corrective measures to enhance system resiliency with Grid hardening methods
Week 11:
1. Overview of advanced distribution management systems (ADMS)
2. Smart Meters and Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI)
3. Time-synchronized data measurement and PMU operation
4. Distribution network reconfiguration
5. Model-based network restoration
Week 12:
1. Communication requirements in distribution network operation
2. Communication network architecture and mediums
3. Communication non-idealities and their models
4. Cyber threats and their impact analysis
5. Cyber-physical co-simulation framework and case studies
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