PhD scholarship in iPower, control of domestic consumption at DTU, Denmark

PhD scholarship in iPower, control of domestic consumption at DTU, Denmark Description

The main topic of the PhD will be the development of control strategies for households/domestic consumption to participate in the balancing of the power system using bi-directional control between the controlled units and an aggregator.
The work will involve:

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Modelling of domestic consumption, such as heat demand of houses, heat pumps and refrigerators with an emphasis on describing the flexibilities generically
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Investigation of control methods and algorithms using bi-directional communication considering local limitations and aggregation/de-aggregation
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Implementation and testing of controllers on the experimental facility SYSLAB
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Information exchange between controlled units and the aggregator with an emphasis on generic description of the flexibility of the controlled units


Eligibility

The applicants should have:

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Master degree in engineering or natural science or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the master‘s degree in engineering
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strong control background
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Experience on experimental work
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Experience on programming
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Preferably knowledge on power system operation
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Preferably knowledge on system optimization and analyses
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Preferably knowledge on energy systems and technologies


Approval and Enrolment

The scholarships for the PhD degree are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree 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.
Salary and appointment terms

The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD degree students. The period of employment is 3 years.



Further information

You are welcome to contact Head of Program Anders Troi, +45 4677 5057.


Scholarships deadline

We must have your online application by 16 October 2011

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