Master theses

2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

• M. Haller, “The Improvement of the Optimality of an Optimization Calculation for the BKW Network”, 2011, collaboration with BKW (Swiss electrical utility).

• M. Staehli, “Confection d’horaire de maintenant dans des réseaux restructurés”, 2011, collaboration with Alpiq (Swiss electrical utility).

• B. Houriet, “Increasing power quality and transmission capacity in low-voltage grids by controllable transformers”, 2011, collaboration with University of Munich (TUM), Germany, (Prof. R. Witzmann).

 

2010

• V. Ettard, “Assessment of Total Transfer Capability for simultaneous transactions over multi-areas power systems”, 2010, diploma thesis of INP Grenoble, France, carried out at EPFL Power systems group (PWRS).

 

2009

• B. Meyer, “Adaptative over-current time protection using Thevenin equivalent estimation”, 2009, diploma thesis of University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Germany, carried out at EPFL-LRE.

• E. Harlander, “Optimization for introducing Static Q-compensator(s) in BKW’s grid”, 2009, collaboration with BKW (Swiss electrical utility).

2008

• S. Polenz, “Identification of Control and Management Strategies for LV Unbalanced MicroGrids with V2G”, 2008, collaboration with University of Porto – INESC, Portugal (Prof. J. Peças Lopes).

• C. Berthoud, “Approche multi-agent appliqué à la reconfiguration de réseau de distribution incluant de la production décentralisée”, 2008.

2007

• N. Varone, “Optimisation d’un marché d’électricité multi-période sous contraintes”, 2007, co-supervision with E. Vdovina Beck.

• V. Dubuis, “Approche topologique pour le contrôle de la tension dans les réseaux de distribution incluant de la production décentralisée”, 2007, co-supervision with E. Kaegi Kolisnychenko.

• P. Mercier, “BESS : sizing methodology and optimal operation strategy for frequency control application in an isolated Power system”, 2007, collaboration with ABB Corporate Research Centre – (CH) (Dr. A Oudalov).

2006

• L. Sigrist, “Damping power system oscillations with static synchronous series sources”, 2006, collaboration with Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid – Spain (Prof. L. Rouco).

• U. Zhand, “Control Strategies for Load Following Unbalanced MicroGrids Islanded Operation”, 2006, collaboration with University of Porto – INESC, Portugal (Prof. J. Peças Lopes) – ABB Swiss award 2007

• A. Beguin, “Battery Energy Storage System (BESS): sizing methodology and optimal operating strategy for load shaving application“, 2006, collaboration with ABB Corporate Research Centre – (CH) (Dr. A Oudalov).

• G. Wyssen, “Implementation of a Flow-based Market Coupling (FMC) algorithm for cross-border congestion management“, 2006, collaboration with Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid – Spain (Prof. T. Gómez) – Electrossuisse/ETG Innovation Price’06.

• C. Garcia-Nieto, “Modeling of multi-period auction for electricity market”, 2006, diploma thesis of Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid – Spain carried out at EPFL-LRE.

2005

• M. Locher, “Genetic Algorithm applied to bidding strategy optimization in liberalized electricity market“, 2005, co-supervision with E. Vdovina-Beck.

2004

• D. Koch, “Damping power system oscillations with UPFC devices”, 2004, collaboration with Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid – Spain (Prof. L. Rouco) – ABB Swiss award 2005.

• Th. Häni, “Modelling generation capacity margin in market environment as a dynamic control problem”, 2004, collaboration with University of Edinburgh -Scotland (Prof. Bialek).

• C. Ginet, “Analysis of the operation small isolated autonomous electrical systems in rural areas”, 2004, collaboration with University of Porto – INESC, Portugal (Prof. J. Peças Lopes).

• A. Bleiker, “Optimal energy allocation for a distributed generation system”, 2004, co-supervision with E. Kaegy Kolisnychenko.

2003

• K. Gysin, “Mangement of multiple congestions in the context of an electricity market“, 2003, collaboration with University of Dortmund (Prof. E. Handschin).

• A. Sajenkov, “Steady state voltage stability in the case of very long overhead transmission line with reactive compensation device”, diploma thesis of Moscow Power Energy Institute (Prof. V. Stroev) carried out at EPFL-LRE.

• A. Bürgler, “Economic assessments of FACTS devices in the European electric power market“, 2003, collaboration with EPF- Zürich (Prof. G. Andersson).

2002

• C. Jenni, “Reactive powers and voltage control in a power system using FACTS devices“, 2002, co-supervision with A. Oudalov.

• D. Kolotovkin, “Mathematical modeling of possible scenarios of the field experiment using Eurostag package”, 2002, diploma thesis of Technical University of Novosibirsk – Russia (Prof. N. Lizalek) carried out at EPFL-LRE.

• J. Maridor, “Electricity market simulator“, 2002, collaboration with the University of Durham-England (Prof. J. Bialek).

2000

• R. Birbaum, “Optimal operation of the Aubonne hydro-plan“, 1999, collaboration with the Société Electrique des Forces de l’Aubonne (SEFA).

1999

• C. Degli Esposti, “Voltage collapse: comparisons of different load model”, 1999, diploma thesis of University of Bologna – Italy (Prof. C.A. Nucci) carried out at EPFL-LRE.

1996

• J. de Benito, “State estimation of network undergoing restoration after a large blackout”, 1996, co-supervison with T. Kostic, diploma thesis of Universidad Pontificia Comillas of Madrid – Spain carried out at EPFL-LRE.

1995

• R. Coleman, “Load-Flow and security studies in Central and Eastern Europe power Interconnections”, 1995, collaboration with International Research Energy Lab. (Dr Y. Kutcherov), Budapest – Hungary.

• A. Schenk, “Identification of the power transfer limits in an interconnected power system”, 1995, co-supervision with A. Piras.

1994

• Ph. Bruttin, “Simulation and measurements of the magnetic field radiated by a 630 KVA distribution transformer”, 1994, co-supervision with N. Reimann.

1991

• B. Kouakou, “Global transient stability analysis approach for a power system”, 1991


1988

• B. Farine, “Power system dynamic simulation on a multi-processors system”, 1988, collaboration with EPFL-LTI (Prof. Petitpierre).

 

1987

• Ch. Constantin, “Communication network for distribution system automation”, 1987.

 

1985

• D. Mignard, “Long term dynamic simulator for a power system”, 1985.

 

1984

• S. Kobou, “Security analysis implemented at the EEF dispatching center”, 1984, collaboration with the Entreprises Electriques Fribourgeoises (EEF).