Organisation/Company: University College DublinResearch Field: Engineering » Electrical engineeringResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Country: IrelandApplication Deadline: 13 Feb 2025 - 05:16 (UTC)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeIs the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programmeIs the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer DescriptionApplications are invited for a temporary post of a Research Engineer within the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.The Irish power system targets 80% renewables by 2030, based mainly on onshore/offshore wind and solar PV generation. However, as countries such as Ireland work towards expanding their renewable energy share, they face challenges in maintaining the electrical stability of their power system. Variable speed wind turbines exhibit distinct dynamic responses compared to synchronous generator-based power plants, due to the complex power electronics and associated control strategies, and power exchange strategies for grid services. For systems with high wind (and solar PV) shares, the inherent synchronous inertia reduces as fewer synchronous generators are scheduled online, which affects the system's ability to withstand frequency disturbances. In addition, as wind turbines (and solar PV) are decoupled from the grid, they can't provide damping or synchronising torque to the system. Consequently, the dynamic response and overall damping of a power electronic (wind and solar PV) dominant system are diminished, such that maintaining synchronism after a disturbance becomes challenging.Salary: €45,000 - €55,000 per annumAppointment on the above range will be dependent upon qualifications and experience.Closing date: 12:00 noon (local Irish time) on the 13th of February 2025.Applications must be submitted by the closing date and time specified. Any applications which are still in progress at the closing time of 12:00 noon (Local Irish Time) on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. UCD are unable to accept late applications.UCD do not require assistance from Recruitment Agencies. Any CV's submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be returned.
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