The Netherland: Post-doctoral Researcher at Electrical Power Eng., Department of Electrical Eng.
The Technische Universiteit Eindhoven(TU/e) has the following vacancy
Post-doctoral researcher (V36.279)
at Electrical Power Engineering ,Department of Electrical Engineering.
The Department of Electrical Engineeringconcerns the research and education of the Electrical Engineering discipline.Electrical Engineering covers the application of electrical phenomena withrespect to energy transfer, telecommunication, and calculation and processingof information and the technology involved. Both hardware, in the form ofelectronic circuits and accessories, and software, in the form of systemsoftware for electro-technical application, are the subject of study. Existingand new electrical components and systems are analyzed, designed and realized.In addition, the maintenance of these systems is the subject of research, as isthe relevance for society of electrical engineering and informatics.
The position is in the division ElectricalPower Engineering, consisting of the group Electrical Power Systems (EPS)and the group Electromechanics and Power Electronics (EPE).
Tasks
As Post-doctoral researcher you willfulfill the following activities:
It is expected that a growing number ofsmall-scale electricity generation spots and power electronic equipments willplay a significant role in distribution grids in the near future. However,present-day grids have been conceived to operate with linear loads and under acentralized control structure. Therefore, problems related to harmonicdistortion and voltage quality as well as system stability are also expected tooccur when an important amount of dispersed energy generators will be randomlyconnected to the distribution network. Imbedding of an ICT-like systemarchitecture could offer an opportunity to improve the power quality in thefuture grids. The goal of the project is to create conditions for the effectiveintegration, rather than a simple connection, of small generation units intothe public electricity grid. Research will be done in cooperation with twoother Dutch research and knowledge centers, ECN and KEMA:
- Under narrow cooperation of the three partners the research will be started with exploring new structures for future LV distribution networks with high penetration of distributed generation (DG). The TU/e Post-doc will be involved in defining characteristics and limitations of the voltage quality in a network. This results in new network structures with an optimal use of DG. Together with ECN and KEMA new requirements for control and protection systems will be defined.
- In a second work package (done by ECN and TU/e) the dynamical behavior of such new LV networks and the influence of harmonic distortions caused from a high penetration with power electronics and nonlinear loads will be investigated. Based on measurements in the lab and in the field some models of e.g future neighborhoods should be developed and evaluated by the TU/e Post-doc. The results of this phase can directly be used for recommendations and requirements of an ICT-like system architecture.
- Theoretical models of the individual energy sources, including the power electronic converters that interface these dispersed sources to the grid, have to be developed by the Post-doc at TU/e. The models are intended for simulation studies describing the impact of a huge amount of generation spots on the harmonic distortion and the stability of the system.
- Then the Post-Doc at TU/e is expected to construct and test the necessary circuits at the level of a single power electronic converter. The hardware should be able to send/receive information to/from the coordination center according to the protocol developed by ECN. Data exchange summarizes the load status of the converter, and contains commands that impose the profile of the required injection of active or reactive power.
Requirements
We are looking for a candidate who meetsthe following requirements:
The candidate should hold a PhD degree inElectrical Power Systems (eventually Power Quality) and Power Electronicsincluding experimental work. He/she is a good team player with smoothcommunication skills. Fluent proficiency of the English language, spoken andwritten is essential. Candidates should also have strong communication skills,managerial skills for directing master students, and ambition to work in aninternational R&D team.
Appointment and Salary
We offer:
The appointment will be for three years andas an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary as wellas excellent secondary benefits (holiday allowance, compensation healthinsurance, etc.). A gross monthly salary is offered between EUR 2179 minimumand EUR 3453 maximum. An offer will be based on your experience. Moreover 8%bonus share (holiday supplement) is provided annualy. Assistance for findingaccommodation can be given.
Information
More information can be obtained from dr.J. Myrzik (j.m.a.myrzik@tue.nl), + 3140 247 3453 or dr. J.L. Duarte (j.l.duarte@tue.nl),+ 31 40 247 3569.
For information concerning employmentconditions you can contact Mrs. Femke Verheggen, personnel officer, (f.verheggen@tue.nl), room EH 1.07, +31 40247 4796.
Application
Please send your written application withextended curriculum vitae to:
Eindhoven University of Technology
Department of Electrical Engineering
EL1.16
f.a.o. prof.dr.ir. A.J.A. Vandenput
P.O. Box 513
NL 5600 MB Eindhoven
The Netherlands
E-mail: a.j.a.vandenput@tue.nl
You can apply for this job before 11-08-2005
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