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Tuition fee
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Duration
3 months
Duration
3 months
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Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Campus location
Thuwal, Saudi Arabia
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

This Real-Time Power Grid Monitoring using PMU-Based Synchrophasor Communication (Internship) project from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) focuses on the configuration, emulation, and testing of Phasor Measurement Units (PMUs) within a Real-Time Digital Simulator (RTDS).

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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

Programme Structure

  • 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

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 3 months

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
  • Application deadline: All year around

Language

English
PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Thuwal, Saudi Arabia

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Academic requirements

GPA admission requirements GPA
3.5

English requirements

PTE Academic
62
IELTS
6.5

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Other requirements

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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Tuition Fees

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  • International

    Non-residents
    Free
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    Free

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

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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