Main topics
• Types of optimization problems and solution techniques • Application of decomposition techniques for solving optimization models • Introduction to computer programs and libraries for solution of optimization problems: GAMS, Python (Pyomo) • Optimal unit commitment and optimal power flow calculations • Optimal planning and operation of transmission and distribution networks • Electricity markets with large scale of renewable energy sources
Programme plan
- Day 1
- Introduction to mathematical programming and solution methods (2h)
- Application of decomposition techniques for solving optimization models (1h)
- Introduction to computer programs and libraries for solution of optimization problems: GAMS, Python (Pyomo) (3h)
- Day 2
- Optimal unit commitment and optimal power flow models (3h)
- Individual work/exercise (2h)
- Day 3
- Optimal planning and operation of transmission and distribution networks (3h)
- Individual work/exercise (2h)
- Day 4
- Electricity markets with large scale of renewable energy sources(3h)
- Individual work/exercise (2h)
- Day 5
- Final projects (2h)
- Project presentations (1h)
Programme lecturers
Ph. D. Damir Jakus Associate professor at the University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture Split, Croatia.
Ph. D. Josip Vasilj Assistant professor at the University of Split, Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture Split, Croatia.
Course Literature
- Enrique Castillo, Antonio J. Conejo, Pablo Pedregal, Ricardo García, Natalia Alguacil: Building and Solving Mathematical Programming Models in Engineering and Science//, Wiley, November 2001
- Jizhong Zhu: Optimization of Power System Operation// Wiley-IEEE Press, 2009.
- Kothari D. P., Dhillon J. S.: Power system optimization// Prentice – Hall of India, New Delhi, 2007.
- Richard E. Rosenthal: A GAMS Tutorial
- Kwang Y. Lee, Mohamed A. El-Sharkawi: Modern Heuristic Optimization Techniques: Theory and Applications to Power Systems//, Wiley-IEEE Press, March 2008,
- Richard E. Rosenthal: GAMS - A User’s Guide// GAMS Development Corporation, Washington, DC, USA, March 2014