Summer School
Power electronic converters on transmission system from fundamental considerations to practical applications
8-11 Jul. 2024

Objective
The number of Power-Electronics converters connected to the grid is increasing quickly.The electromechanical conception of the grid is challenged by this accelerated growth. This course aims to explain the relation between the design of the converter’s controls and the grid dynamics in this new context.
In a first part, the control algorithms of the power converters will be addressed. The classical grid following control will be presented and its limitations highlighted. Then the grid forming control will be presented step by step starting from fundamental considerations about physics, then introducing progressively the different functionalities required for such a converter connected to the grid. From these fundamental analyzes, some practical applications such as MMC, wind turbine control, or HVDC systems will be derived.
In a second part, the converters will be integrated in some benchmarks in order to characterize the possible interactions among converters or between converters and synchronous machines.
At the end of the course, the participant will have a better understanding of the dynamics of a power system including more and more Power-Electronics converters.
Target Audience
The target audience is Phd students working in power electronic applied to power system and people from the industry working in the same topic.
The models of power electronic converters will be simple enough to be understood by any person with some basic knowledge about electrical engineering and control.
Teaching method
The program of the course is a mix between some theoretical contents closely connected with some practical simulations on Matlab/Simulink and Simpower system. All the simulation files can be loaded on its personal computer or run online by using Matlab Online (in this case, computers will be available). These simulation models will be freely available and may be used freely for other applications. Several speakers from industry will also propose some conferences in order to bring their practical experience. All the different model parameters will be using some realistic parameters drawn from practical data.
Provisional schedule
Monday 8 July 2024 – Afternoon
13:00 – 14:00 CET | Welcome and registration |
14:00 – 15:00 CET | Introduction of the summer school |
15:00 – 17:00 CET | Grid following control (theory/simulation) |
Tuesday 9 July 2024
9:00 – 10:00 CET | Industrial conference |
9:00 – 12:15 CET | Design of grid forming control – theoretical analysis and simulation |
12:15 – 13:30 CET | Lunch break |
13:30 – 15:00 CET | Application of Grid forming control to MMC and VSC |
15:30 – 16:30 CET | Grid forming control and wind turbine |
16:30 – 17:30 CET | Large disturbance stability and grid forming control |
Wednesday 10 July 2024
9:00 – 10:00 CET | Industrial Conference |
10:00 – 12:15 CET | Integration of the converters in the grid – interaction between a synchronous machine and power converters |
12:00 – 13:30 CET | Lunch break |
13:30 – 15:30 CET | Integration of the converters in the grid – interaction between two power converters |
15:30 – 17:30 CET | Practical demonstration on grid forming control |
19:00 CET | Gala dinner |
Thursday 11 July 2024
9:00 – 10:00 CET | Industrial Conference |
10:00 – 11:30 CET | Interaction between AC and DC grid |
11:30 – 12:30 CET | Conclusion and perspectives |
In all the difference parts of the course, some industrial conferences will be given on dedicated topics.

Practical information
All the courses will be presented in English. The summer school takes place in Centrale Lille – Cite Scientifique 59650 Villeneuve d’Ascq – France
It is also possible to attend the summer school remotely by Teams. A link will be provided
Pre-registration will be open in April 2024.
The number of participants is limited to 50.
Physical event | Virtual event | |
Students | 250 € | 150 € |
Academics | 400 € | 250 € |
Industrial | 500 € | 300 € |
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Registration
The registration is in three steps:
- Pre-register your contact details
- Validation of your registration
- Payment
