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CODE COURSE NAME CATEGORY L T P CREDIT
EET434 SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES PEC 2 1 0 3
Preamble: This course introduces various advancements in the area of smart grid. It also
introduces distributed energy resources and micro-grid. In addition, cloud computing, cyber
security and power quality issues in smart grids are also introduced.
Prerequisite: Nil
Course Outcomes: After the completion of the course the student will be able to
CO 1 Explain the basic concept of distributed energy resources, micro-grid and smart grid
CO 2 Choose appropriate Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in smart grid
CO 3 Select infrastructure and technologies for consumer domain of smart grid
CO 4 Select infrastructure and technologies for smart substation and distribution
automation
CO 5 Formulate cloud computing infrastructure for smart grid considering cyber security
CO 6 Categorize power quality issues and appraise it in smart grid context
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Assessment Pattern
Bloom’s Category Continuous Assessment
Tests End Semester Examination
1 2
Remember (K1) 10 10 20
Understand (K2) 30 30 60
Apply (K3) 10 10 20
Analyse (K4)
Evaluate (K5)
Create (K6)
Mark distribution
Total ESE
CIE ESE
Marks Duration
150 50 100 3 hours
Continuous Internal Evaluation Pattern:
Attendance : 10 marks
Continuous Assessment Test (2 numbers) : 25 marks
Assignment/Quiz/Course project : 15 marks
End Semester Examination Pattern: There will be two parts; Part A and Part B. Part A contain
10 questions with 2 questions from each module, having 3 marks for each question. Students
should answer all questions. Part B contains 2 questions from each module of which student
should answer any one. Each question can have a maximum of 2 subdivisions and carry 14
marks.
Course Level Assessment Questions
Course Outcome 1 (CO1)
1. Explain the drivers, functions, opportunities, barriers, challenges, technologies and
standards of smart grid (K2, PO1)
2. Explain the basic concept of distributed energy resources and their grid integration. (K2,
PO1, PO2)
3. Explain the basic concept of microgrid. (K1, PO1)
Course Outcome 2 (CO2)
1. Choose appropriate communication technology for smart grid. (K3, PO1, PO2, PO3,
PO4, PO5)
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2. Explain the communication protocols and standards in Smart grid. (K2, PO1)
Course Outcome 3 (CO3)
1. Explain the features and merits of Smart Meters, for smart grid implementation. (K2,
PO1, PO2, PO3)
2. Explain the role of real time pricing in smart grid. (K3, PO1, PO2, PO3)
3. Describe the concept and role of AMR and AMI in smart grid. (K2, PO1, PO2)
4. Choose various end use devices and explain their role in Home & Building Automation.
(K3, PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5)
5. Explain the various methods for energy management and role of technology for its
implementation. (K3, PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5)
Course Outcome 4 (CO4)
1. Explain the concept of smart substation. (K1, PO1)
2. Describe the functionalities and applications of IED in substation and distribution
automation. (K2, PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4)
3. Explain the architecture components and applications of Wide Area Monitoring Systems.
(K3, PO1, PO2, PO3)
4. Explain the role of PMU in WAMS. (K2, PO1, PO2,)
5. Explain the role of various application modules in distribution automation. (K2, PO1,
PO2, PO3)
Course Outcome 5 (CO5)
1. Classify cloud computing based on its deployment and services. (K2, PO1)
2. Design cloud architecture of smart grid. (K3, PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5)
3. Explain the challenges and solutions related to cyber security in smart grid. (K2, PO1,
PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5)
Course Outcome 6 (CO6)
1. Explain the power quality issues in smart grid. (K2, PO1, PO2)
2. Choose technologies for the mitigation of power quality issues in the smart grid. (K3,
PO1, PO2, PO3, PO4, PO5)
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Model Question Paper
QP CODE: Pages:
Reg No.:_______________
Name:_________________
APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY EIGHTH SEMESTER
B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION,
MONTH & YEAR
Course code: EET 434
Course Name: SMART GRID TECHNOLOGIES (E)
Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3hrs
PART A
(Answer all questions. Each question carries 3 marks)
1. Define smart grid concept and explain its necessity.
2. Explain the concept of resilient and self-healing grid.
3. Write a note on ZIGBEE.
4. Discuss 61850 standard and its benefits.
5. Explain how automatic meter reading can make the system smarter.
6. What is meant by real time pricing?
7. Describe substation automation.
8. Explain outage management system.
9. Explain the necessity of cyber security in smart grid
10. Write a note on power quality conditioners in smart grid.
PART B
11. (a) With the help of block diagram explain the architecture of smart grid (7)
(b) What are the challenges of smart grid technology? (7)
OR
12. (a)Explain smart grid drivers (6)
(b)What are the functions of smart grid components (8)
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13. (a) Explain the various communication protocols used in smart grid. (7)
(b) Write a note on Wi-Max based communication in smart grid. (7)
OR
14. (a) Write a note on various mobile communication technologies used in smart grid. (7)
(b) Explain the role of HAN in smart grid. (7)
15. (a) Explain plug in electric vehicles (7)
(b) Explain the role of phasor measurement unit in smart grid (7)
OR
16. (a) What are the advantages of smart meters? (5)
(b) What are IEDs? What are their application in monitoring and protection (9)
17. (a) With the help of block diagram explain the main features of smart substation
(10)
(b) Explain GIS (4)
OR
18. (a) Explain demand side ancillary services. (7)
(b) Write a note on smart inverters. (7)
19. (a) Describe cloud architecture of smart grid. (7)
(b) Explain the role of EMC in the smart grid. (7)
OR
20. (a)Why is cyber security of prime importance in smart grid and how can it be
achieved? (7)
(b) Describe the power quality issues of grid connected renewable energy source (7)
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Syllabus
Module 1 Introduction to Smart Grid: Evolution of electric grid, Definitions, Need for
smart grid, Smart grid drivers, Functions of smart grid, Opportunities and barriers of smart grid,
Difference between conventional grid and smart grid, Concept of resilient and self- healing grid.
Components and architecture, Inter-operability, Impacts of smart grid on system reliability,
Present development and international policies in smart grid, Smart grid standards.
Module 2 Information and Communication Technology in Smart Grid: Wired and wireless
communication -radio mesh, ZIGBEE, 3G, 4G and 5G. Digital PLC, DSL, Wi-Max, LAN,
NAN, HAN, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Li-Fi.
Communication Protocols in Smart grid, Introduction to IEC 61850 standard and benefits, IEC
Generic Object-Oriented Substation Event - GOOSE, Substation model.
Module 3 Smart grid Technologies Part I: Introduction to smart meters, Electricity tariff,
Real Time Pricing- Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) - System, Services and Functions,
Components of AMR Systems, Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI).
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Vehicle to Grid (V2G), Grid to Vehicle (G2V), Smart
Sensors, Smart energy efficient end use devices, Home & Building Automation.
Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) and their application for monitoring & protection: Digital
Fault Recorder (DFR), Digital Protective Relay (DPR), Circuit Breaker Monitor (CBM), Phasor
Measurement Unit (PMU), Standards for PMU. Time synchronization techniques, Wide Area
Monitoring System (WAMS), control and protection systems (Architecture, components of
WAMS, and applications: Voltage stability assessment, frequency stability assessment, power
oscillation assessment, communication needs of WAMS, remedial action scheme).
Module 4 Smart grid Technologies Part II: Smart substations, Substation automation, Feeder
automation, Fault detection, Isolation, and Service Restoration (FDISR), Geographic
Information System (GIS), Outage Management System (OMS).
Introduction to Smart distributed energy resources and their grid integration, Smart inverters,
Concepts of microgrid, Need and application of microgrid – Energy Management- Role of
technology in demand response- Demand side management, Demand side Ancillary Services,
Dynamic line rating.
Module 5 Cloud computing in smart grid: Private, Public and hybrid cloud. Types of cloud
computing services- Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a service (PaaS), Infrastructure as
a service (IaaS), Data as a service (DaaS), Cloud architecture for smart grid.
Cyber Security - Cyber security challenges and solutions in smart grid, Cyber security risk
assessment, Security index computation.
Power Quality Management in Smart Grid- Fundamentals, Power Quality (PQ) &
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) in smart grid, Power quality conditioners for smart grid.
Case study of smart grid.
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Text/Reference Books
1. Stuart Borlase “Smart Grid Infrastructure Technology and Solutions”, CRC Press; 2nd
edition.
2. James Momoh, “Smart Grid: Fundamentals of Design and Analysis”, Wiley, 2012.
3. S. Chowdhury, “Microgrids and Active Distribution Networks.” Institution of
Engineering and Technology, 2009.
4. Janaka Ekanayake, Kythira Liyanage, Jianzhong Wu, Akihiko Yokohama, Nick
Jenkins- “Smart Grids Technology and Applications”, Wiley, 2012.
5. Clark W.Gellings, “The Smart Grid: Enabling Energy Efficiency and Demand
Response”, CRC Press.
6. Jean Claude Sabonnadière, Nouredine Hadjsaïd, “Smart Grids”, Wiley Blackwell.
7. James Larminie, John Lowry, Electric Vehicle Technology Explained, Wiley, 2003.
8. Chris Mi, M. AbulMasrur, David WenzhongGao, “Hybrid Electric Vehicles:
Principles and Applications with Practical Perspectives”, 2011, Wiley publication.
9. Danda B. Rawat; Chandra Bajracharya, Cyber security for smart grid systems: Status,
challenges and perspectives IEEE SoutheastCon 2015, DOI:
10.1109/SECON.2015.7132891.
10. Pillitteri, V. and Brewer, T. (2014), Guidelines for Smart Grid Cybersecurity, NIST
Interagency/Internal Report (NISTIR), National Institute of Standards and Technology,
Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.IR.7628r1.
11. Barker, Preston, Price, Rudy F., “Cybersecurity for the Electric Smart Grid: Elements
and Considerations”, Nova Science Publishers Inc, 2012.
12. Eric D. Knapp, Raj Samani, “Applied Cyber Security and the Smart Grid:
Implementing Security Controls into the Modern Power Infrastructure”, Syngress; 1st
edition (26 February 2013).
13. Richard J. Campbell, “The Smart Grid and Cybersecurity: Regulatory Policy and
Issues”, Congressional Research Service, 2011.
14. Dariusz Kloza, Vagelis Papakonstantinou, Sanjay Goel, Yuan Hong, “Smart grid
security”, Springer.
15. Roger C. Dugan, “Electrical Power Systems Quality”, McGraw-Hill Publication, 3/e.
16. G.T.Heydt, “Electric Power Quality”, Stars in a Circle Publications, 2/e.
Course Contents and Lecture Schedule
No Topic No. of Lectures
1 Introduction to Smart Grid: (7)
Evolution of electric grid, definitions need for smart grid, smart
grid drivers, functions of smart grid, opportunities and barriers
1.1 of smart grid, difference between conventional grid and smart 3
grid, concept of resilient and self- healing grid
Components and architecture, inter-operability, impacts of
1.2 Smart Grid on system reliability 2
1.3 Present development and international policies in smart grid. 2
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smart grid standards.
2 Information and Communication Technology in Smart Grid: (8)
Wired and wireless communication -radio mesh, ZIGBEE, 3G,
4G and 5G, digital PLC, DSL, Wi-Max, LAN, NAN, HAN, Wi-
2.1 4
Fi, bluetooth, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), Light-Fi,
substation event - GOOSE, IEC 61850 substation model
Communication protocols in smart grid, introduction to IEC
2.2 61850 standard and benefits, IEC Generic Object-Oriented 2
Substation Event - GOOSE.
2.3 IEC 61850 ,Substation model 2
3 Smart grid Technologies Part I ( 7)
Introduction to smart meters, electricity tariff, real time pricing-
Automatic Meter Reading (AMR) System, services and
3.1 functions, components of AMR systems, Advanced Metering 2
Infrastructure (AMI)
Plug in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Vehicle to Grid, Grid
3.2 to Vehicle. 1
Smart sensors, smart energy efficient end use devices, home &
building automation, Intelligent Electronic Devices (IED) and
3.3 1
their application for monitoring & protection, DFRA, DPRA,
CBMA
Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU), standard for PMU. time
synchronization techniques, Wide Area Monitoring, control and
protection systems - architecture, components of WAMS, and
3.4 3
applications: voltage stability assessment, frequency stability
assessment, power oscillation assessment, communication needs
of WAMS, remedial action scheme.
4. Smart grid Technologies Part II (7)
Smart substations, substation automation, feeder automation,
fault detection, isolation, and service restoration, Geographic
4.1 2
Information System (GIS), Outage Management System
(OMS).
Introduction to smart distributed energy resources and their grid
4.2 2
integration, smart inverters.
Concepts of micro grid, need & application of micro grid –
Energy Management-Role of technology in demand response-
4.3 3
Demand Side Management, Demand Side Ancillary Services,
Dynamic Line rating.
5 Cloud computing in smart grid: ( 8)
Public and hybrid cloud, cloud architecture of smart grid, types
5.1 2
of cloud computing services- IaaS, SaaS, PaaS, DaaS.
5.2 Cyber Security - Cyber security challenges and solutions in 2
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smart grid, cyber security risk assessment, security index
computation .
Power Quality Management in Smart Grid- Fundamentals,
5.3 2
power quality & EMC in Smart Grid.
Power quality conditioners for smart grid -case study of smart
5.4 2
grid
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