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Overview
Students of this Real-Time Power Grid Monitoring using PMU-Based Synchrophasor Communication (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST will model power systems in RTDS, configure PMUs, and establish synchrophasor communication using IEEE C37.118 protocols. They will analyze data streams using PMU Connection Tester and Wireshark to understand synchrophasor communication and its role in wide-area monitoring, fault detection, and grid stability assessment.
Recommended Student Background
- Fundamentals in power system analysis and operation
- Basic understanding of power system protection and monitoring concepts
- Interest in smart grids, synchrophasors, and real-time simulation platforms
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
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- A working RTDS case with integrated and configured PMUs
- Demonstration of synchrophasor communication from PMUs to a Phasor Data Concentrator (PDC)
- Testing and validation of IEEE C37.118-based data streams using analysis tools (PMU Tester/Wireshark)
- Final report documenting methodology, experimental setup, and results
- Presentation/demo of real-time monitoring results
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Duration
- Part-time
- 3 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Application deadline: All year around
Language
English
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81
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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On Campus
Campus Location
- Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA 3.5
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
81
PTE Academic 62
IELTS 6.5
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General requirements
- Undergraduate students in 3rd year or above and master’s students.
- Minimum GPA: 3.5/4
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Statement of purpose
- Contact details of 3 referees
- Official English language test score
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Additional Details
- This is a fully-funded internship; it includes tuition, airfare, housing, medical insurance, visa reimbursement and a monthly stipend of $1,000.
Living costs
Thuwal
Saudi Arabia
2270 - 3445 SAR / month
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