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Universidad Pontifica ComillasFecha: 23/05/2013
Contact:
Pablo Frías Marín915 406 232
pablo.frias@iit.upcomillas.es
Universidad Pontifica Comillas
Presentation
Ubication: Universidad Pontifica ComillasYear of creation: 1908
managed power: 90 kW[1]
Description:The Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) began its tradition of training engineers in 1908. Its study programme included Electromechanical Engineering studies. The ICAI is currently a polytechnic school offering qualifications in the fields of industrial engineering and computer engineering.
supports visits: Si
Function Microred: Si [2]
Island funtion: No
TYPE OF SERVICES:
- Laboratory and Research Center
Description
The Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) began its tradition of training engineers in 1908. Its study programme included Electromechanical Engineering studies. The ICAI is currently a polytechnic school offering qualifications in the fields of industrial engineering and computer engineering.
The Technology Research Institute (IIT) is a centre within the Higher Technical School of Engineering (ICAI) belonging to the Pontificia Comillas University. Its main aim is to promote research and train post-graduates in various technological fields by encouraging them to take part in specific projects of industrial and administrative relevance. The IIT’s vocation is to make a contribution to society by sharing the results of its research. In doing so, it observes the utmost respect for freedom and plurality of opinions among researchers and teachers, as demanding and independent experts.
[1] It is understood that managed power that is able to manage the control of the infrastructure. In laboratories without physical equipment (simulators, systems) This field does not apply.
[2] Microrred function if there are loads in the same location, generators and optionally storage, with integrated management of the whole.
EQUIPMENT
Consumer equipment
Type of load |
Voltage level |
Power |
Connection type |
Resistor benches |
220V |
>100kWintotal |
Direct |
Induction motors |
380,220V |
15powergroupsbetween 6y18kW |
Directelectronic, mechanical starters |
Reactances |
220V |
20x1kvar |
Direct |
Capacitors |
220V |
- |
Direct |
Storage Equipment
Storage technology |
Voltage level |
Power |
Energy |
Connection type |
Li-Ion battery |
6.7V |
20units |
10Ah/unit |
Electronic |
Lithium polymer |
3.7 |
12units |
5Ah/unit |
Electronic |
LiPo |
18.5V |
20units |
4,5Ah/unit |
Electronic |
Supercapacitors |
160V |
12units |
- |
Electronic |
Power control equipment
Power electronics |
|
|
Type |
Voltage level |
Power |
Three-phase inverters |
230-400V |
8unitsof10kW |
Network signal generators |
||
Type |
Voltage level |
Power |
>20 units different wave forms |
220V |
- |
Generation control equipment
Generation technology |
Voltage level |
Power |
Connection type |
Synchronous machines |
220V |
8of5-15kVA |
Direct |
DC machines |
220V |
11of4-18kW |
Direct |
DC generator |
220V |
90kW |
Direct |
AC generator in variable frequence/voltage |
220V |
85kVA |
Direct |
Simulation control equipment
|
Computer equipment |
Equipment |
Calculation power or characteristics |
>100units |
Mean Intel Core i5, 2.4GHz, RAM 4 GB |
Control algorithms |
|
Type |
Description |
- |
The control algorithms are developed individually for each application |
Other equipment
|
Measuring equipment |
Type |
Features |
dSPACE |
3available |
Voltagedipsgenerator |
10kVA |
Gridanalyzer |
Numerous |
Oscilloscopes |
>20 digital standard, and various of high precision |
Electricalcalibrationequipment |
- |
Dielectrictestequipment |
Tests up to 60kV |
OTHERS
- 2 books
- 4 book chapters
- 44 articles published in the JCR
- 13 articles published in other journals l 62 technical papers given at congresses l 25 technical reports
- 1 doctoral thesis read
- 23 doctoral thesis under elaboration
KNOWLEDGE
Academic qualification |
Number of professionals |
Average experience years |
Knowledge areas |
Doctors |
44+17 |
15 |
All |
Engineers and graduates |
62 |
5 |
All |
Doctorate students
Knowledge area5: All
Average number per year: 62
Knowledge areas: Demand Management (GD), integration of renewable and distributed energy resources (RES), protection and network automation (AUTO), electric vehicle (EV), power electronics (EPOT), storage ( BAT), sensors (SEN), life management (lIFE), smart meters (CI), transformers (TRAFO), conductors (CABLE), information and communication technologies (ICT)
PROJECTS
|
Ambit |
Initial/end year |
web |
Total budget |
Knowledge area |
GRID4EU |
European |
Nov/2011-Oct/2015 |
|
|
All |
SUSTAINA-BLE |
European |
Ene/2013-Dic/2015 |
- |
405.000€ |
All |
ADVANCED |
European |
Dic/2012- Dic/2014 |
- |
185.000€ |
GD |
GRIDTECH |
European |
May/2012-Abr/2015 |
|
211.000€ |
RES |
PRICE |
National |
May/2011-Dic/2014 |
|
139.000€ |
All |
TWENTIES |
European |
Abr/2010-Sep/2013 |
|
1.091.000€ |
RES |
ENERGOS |
National |
Jul/2010- Dic/2012 |
innovationenergy.org/energos |
188.000€ |
All |
PVGRID |
European |
May/2012-Nov/2014 |
|
67.000€ |
RES,BAT,CI |
MERGE |
European |
Ene/2010-Dec/2011 |
|
393.000€ |
VE |
[5] Regional, National, European, …
- 80 research projects
- 24 consultancy projects
- 12 training courses imparted in companies and other institutions
Future plans
The ICAI’s laboratories are constantly being updated in order to cover training and research needs. The IIT, in turn, caters for the true needs of the energy industry, meaning it too is permanently up-to-date.