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University of Kurdistan is the largest university in Iranian Kurdistan Province, located in the south of Sanandaj. The University of Kurdistan has been ranked as the top five developing university in Iran since 2006.
Smart/Micro Grids Research Center (SMGRC) was officially established in 2016. The SMGRC, as an international research center, provides a rich source of training, testing, and experimental Lab facilities for various smart grid and microgrid academic/industrial projects. The SMGRC team, involving a continuously increasing number of Master and PhD students, is covering various aspects of research in smart/micro grids.
Chinese version of the 2nd edition of a book written by Prof. H. Bevrani, the program leader of SMGRC entitled "Robust Power System Frequency Control" (published by Springer in 2014" has been recently read more...
A new book entitled -Microgrid Dynamics and Control- written by Prof. H. Bevrani, the program leader of the Smart/Micro Grids Research Center has been published by the Wiley Press. The book addresses read more...
The Head of Smart/Micro Grids Research Center, University of Kurdistan and the Head of Control Systems Group, Technical University of Berlin (Germany), signed an agreement to develop academic exchange read more...
The Faculty of Engineering, University of Kurdistan (Iran) and the Department of Energy Technology, Aalborg University (Denmark), agreed to develop academic exchange and cooperation in education and r read more...
The Smart/Micro Grids Research Center (SMGRC) provides a rich source of training, testing, and experimental Lab facilities for various smart grid and microgrid (MG) projects,specifically in area of advanced robust and intelligent control synthesis and analysis methodologies. In addition to the modeling and simulation environment for training and educational purpose,a wide range of distributed generators (e.g.,PV panel,wind turbine,diesel generator),energy capacitor systems, grid components,modules,and sub-systems are available for different class of testing and validation capabilities. The SMGRC flexibility allows working on multiple configurations in view point of MG types (DC,AC,and hybrid),operating modes (grid-connected and islanded),and multiple MGs clusters.
The central core of the existing platform is a real-time simulator that can be connected to hardware equipment through power amplifiers. The University of Kurdistan and West Regional Electric Co. (WREC) are the main domestic supporters of the SMGRC. The SMGRC is going to be configured to accommodate a variety of research activities on smart grid and MG subsystems such as smart monitoring, control and management.
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The SMGRC is focused on modeling, advanced control, protection, management, and planning of AC and DC Microgrids. Different aspects of modern power systems and renewable energy sources are also subject of research in the SMGRC team.
The SMGRC offers a broad range of research academic/industrial projects in all fields of interest. Each member of the SMGRC (or a group of them) is/are involved in an individual project.
The SMGRC offers postgraduate long-and-short courses in the field of Microgrids and Smart Grids. The courses provide students/researchers with the theoretical and technical knowledge to embark on an independent research projects. The students/researchers from outside University of Kurdistan are welcomed to participant in our courses.
Here you will find a list of selected publications by members of the SMGRC team. Download and print one copy of this material for the purpose of private study or research is permitted.
The 6th International Conference on Control, Instrumentation, and Automation (ICCIA) will be organized by University of Kurdistan with cooperation of Iranian Society of Instrumentation and Control Engineers to be held in fall 2019 in Sanandaj (IRAN).
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The Smart/Micro Grid Research Center (SMGRC) at University of Kurdistan with cooperation of the Iranian Society of Smart Grid and IEEE Iran Section will hold the 8th Iranian Smart Grid Conference (SGC2018) in 28-29 November 2018.
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The SMGRC offers a postgraduate Microgrid course, given by Prof. Bevrani and Dr. Shafiee, Spring semester, 2018. This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical foundation for understanding of Microgrids. Different aspects of these small-scale power systems, current challenges and research directions will be examined in detail.
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The SMGRC offers a postgraduate course on Wide-Area Power System Monitoring and Control, given by Prof. Bevrani and Dr. Golpira, Spring semester, 2018. This course provides a comprehensive coverage of WAPSMC understanding, analysis, and realization. It presents both theoretical knowledge and practical foundation for understanding of WAPSMC. Different aspects, current challenges and research directions will be examined in detail.
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