Dissertations / Theses on the topic 'Renewable energy sources in power systems'
To see the other types of publications on this topic, follow the link: Renewable energy sources in power systems.
Create a spot-on reference in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, and other styles
Consult the top 50 dissertations / theses for your research on the topic 'Renewable energy sources in power systems.'
Next to every source in the list of references, there is an 'Add to bibliography' button. Press on it, and we will generate automatically the bibliographic reference to the chosen work in the citation style you need: APA, MLA, Harvard, Chicago, Vancouver, etc.
You can also download the full text of the academic publication as pdf and read online its abstract whenever available in the metadata.
Browse dissertations / theses on a wide variety of disciplines and organise your bibliography correctly.
1
Nielsen, Knut Erik. "Superconducting magnetic energy storage in power systems with renewable energy sources." Thesis, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Department of Electrical Power Engineering, 2010. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-10817.
Full textAbstract:
The increasing focus on large scale integration of new renewable energy sources like wind power and wave power introduces the need for energy storage. Superconducting Magnetic Energy Storage (SMES) is a promising alternative for active power compensation. Having high efficiency, very fast response time and high power capability it is ideal for levelling fast fluctuations. This thesis investigates the feasibility of a current source converter as a power conditioning system for SMES applications. The current source converter is compared with the voltage source converter solution from the project thesis. A control system is developed for the converter. The modulation technique is also investigated. The SMES is connected in shunt with an induction generator, and is facing a stiff network. The objective of the SMES is to compensate for power fluctuations from the induction generator due to variations in wind speed. The converter is controlled by a PI-regulator and a current compensation technique deduced from abc-theory. Simulations on the system are carried out using the software PSIM. The simulations have proved that the SMES works as both an active and reactive power compensator and smoothes power delivery to the grid. The converter does however not seem like an optimum solution at the moment. High harmonic distortion of the output currents is the main reason for this. However this system might be interesting for low power applications like wave power. I
2
Homon, Bohdan. "Combined power supply system converting unit with renewable sources." Thesis, Дніпропетровський національний університет залізничного транспорту ім. академіка В. Лазаряна, 2017. https://er.knutd.edu.ua/handle/123456789/9329.
Full textAbstract:
The article deals with the implementation of renewable energy sources in local electrical systems such as solar battery, wind turbines. The improvement and wide spread of the sources of distributed generation renewable energy sources is one of the ways to improve the energy security of the country.Стаття присвячена питанню впровадження відновлювальних джерел енергії (сонячна батарея, вітрові турбіни) в місцевих електричних системах. Покращення та широке розповсюдження поновлюваних джерел енергії розподіленої генерації є одним із способів підвищення енергетичної безпеки країни.
Статья посвящена вопросу внедрения возобновляемых источников энергии (солнечная батарея, ветровые турбины) в местных электрических системах. Улучшение и широкое распространение возобновляемых источников энергии распределенной генерации является одним из способов повышения энергетической безопасности страны.
3
Kusakana, Kanzumba. "Optimal operation control of hybrid renewable energy systems." Thesis, Bloemfontein: Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/670.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (D. Tech. (Electrical Engineering)) -- Central University of Technology, Free State, 2014For a sustainable and clean electricity production in isolated rural areas, renewable energies appear to be the most suitable and usable supply options. Apart from all being renewable and sustainable, each of the renewable energy sources has its specific characteristics and advantages that make it well suited for specific applications and locations. Solar photovoltaic and wind turbines are well established and are currently the mostly used renewable energy sources for electricity generation in small-scale rural applications. However, for areas in which adequate water resources are available, micro-hydro is the best supply option compared to other renewable resources in terms of cost of energy produced. Apart from being capital-cost-intensive, the other main disadvantages of the renewable energy technologies are their resource-dependent output powers and their strong reliance on weather and climatic conditions. Therefore, they cannot continuously match the fluctuating load energy requirements each and every time. Standalone diesel generators, on the other hand, have low initial capital costs and can generate electricity on demand, but their operation and maintenance costs are very high, especially when they run at partial loads. In order for the renewable sources to respond reliably to the load energy requirements, they can be combined in a hybrid energy system with back-up diesel generator and energy storage systems. The most important feature of such a hybrid system is to generate energy at any time by optimally using all available energy sources. The fact that the renewable resources available at a given site are a function of the season of the year implies that the fraction of the energy provided to the load is not constant. This means that for hybrid systems comprising diesel generator, renewable sources and battery storage in their architecture, the renewable energy fraction and the energy storage capacity are projected to have a significant impact on the diesel generator fuel consumption, depending on the complex interaction between the daily variation of renewable resources and the non-linear load demand. V This was the context on which this research was based, aiming to develop a tool to minimize the daily operation costs of standalone hybrid systems. However, the complexity of this problem is of an extremely high mathematical degree due to the non-linearity of the load demand as well as the non-linearity of the renewable resources profiles. Unlike the algorithms already developed, the objective was to develop a tool that could minimize the diesel generator control variables while maximizing the hydro, wind, solar and battery control variables resulting in saving fuel and operation costs. An innovative and powerful optimization model was then developed capable of efficiently dealing with these types of problems. The hybrid system optimal operation control model has been simulated using fmincon interior-point in MATLAB. Using realistic and actual data for several case studies, the developed model has been successfully used to analyse the complex interaction between the daily non-linear load, the non-linear renewable resources as well as the battery dynamic, and their impact on the hybrid system’s daily operation cost minimization. The model developed, as well as the solver and algorithm used in this work, have low computational requirements for achieving results within a reasonable time, therefore this can be seen as a faster and more accurate optimization tool.
4
Esmaili, Gholamreza. "Application of advanced power electronics in renewable energy sources and hybrid generating systems." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1141850833.
Full text
5
Schmitt, Andreas Joachim. "Power System Parameter Estimation for Enhanced Grid Stability Assessment in Systems with Renewable Energy Sources." Diss., Virginia Tech, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/83459.
Full textAbstract:
The modern day power grid is a highly complex system; as such, maintaining stable operations of the grid relies on many factors. Additionally, the increased usage of renewable energy sources significantly complicates matters. Attempts to assess the current stability of the grid make use of several key parameters, however obtaining these parameters to make an assessment has its own challenges. Due to the limited number of measurements and the unavailability of information, it is often difficult to accurately know the current value of these parameters needed for stability assessment. This work attempts to estimate three of these parameters: the Inertia, Topology, and Voltage Phasors. Without these parameters, it is no longer possible to determine the current stability of the grid. Through the use of machine learning, empirical studies, and mathematical optimization it is possible to estimate these three parameters when previously this was not the case. These three methodologies perform estimations through measurement-based approaches. This allows for the obtaining of these parameters without required system knowledge, while improving results when systems information is known.Ph. D.
6
Corr, Mandi Lee. "Renewable energy in Montana system applications and technlogy /." [Missoula, Mont.] : The University of Montana, 2008. http://etd.lib.umt.edu/theses/available/etd-04212009-123850/unrestricted/Mandi_Corr_Thesis.pdf.
Full text
7
Bouzguenda, Mounir. "A methodology to assess the interactions of renewable energy systems dynamics with fluctuating loads." Diss., This resource online, 1992. http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-06062008-171542/.
Full text
8
Noudjiep, Djiepkop Giresse Franck. "Feeder reconfiguration scheme with integration of renewable energy sources using a Particle Swarm Optimisation method." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2712.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018.A smart grid is an intelligent power delivery system integrating traditional and advanced control, monitoring, and protection systems for enhanced reliability, improved efficiency, and quality of supply. To achieve a smart grid, technical challenges such as voltage instability; power loss; and unscheduled power interruptions should be mitigated. Therefore, future smart grids will require intelligent solutions at transmission and distribution levels, and optimal placement & sizing of grid components for optimal steady state and dynamic operation of the power systems. At distribution levels, feeder reconfiguration and Distributed Generation (DG) can be used to improve the distribution network performance. Feeder reconfiguration consists of readjusting the topology of the primary distribution network by remote control of the tie and sectionalizing switches under normal and abnormal conditions. Its main applications include service restoration after a power outage, load balancing by relieving overloads from some feeders to adjacent feeders, and power loss minimisation for better efficiency. On the other hand, the DG placement problem entails finding the optimal location and size of the DG for integration in a distribution network to boost the network performance. This research aims to develop Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) algorithms to solve the distribution network feeder reconfiguration and DG placement & sizing problems. Initially, the feeder reconfiguration problem is treated as a single-objective optimisation problem (real power loss minimisation) and then converted into a multi-objective optimisation problem (real power loss minimisation and load balancing). Similarly, the DG placement problem is treated as a single-objective problem (real power loss minimisation) and then converted into a multi-objective optimisation problem (real power loss minimisation, voltage deviation minimisation, Voltage stability Index maximisation). The developed PSO algorithms are implemented and tested for the 16-bus, the 33-bus, and the 69-bus IEEE distribution systems. Additionally, a parallel computing method is developed to study the operation of a distribution network with a feeder reconfiguration scheme under dynamic loading conditions.
9
Horton, Bryan. "Rotational motion of pendula systems for wave energy extraction." Thesis, Available from the University of Aberdeen Library and Historic Collections Digital Resources, 2009. http://digitool.abdn.ac.uk:80/webclient/DeliveryManager?application=DIGITOOL-3&owner=resourcediscovery&custom_att_2=simple_viewer&pid=25873.
Full text
10
Hr, Iswadi. "Phasor measurement and stability analysis of power system with renewable energy sources." Thesis, Queen's University Belfast, 2016. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.706979.
Full textAbstract:
In order for the island of Ireland to achieve the ambitious government target of 40% of electrical energy from renewable energy sources, mainly from wind turbine generation, significant changes in power system network topology and operational procedure are required. The impact of these changes on power system stability needs to be fully investigated to ensure secure and reliable operation of the power system. Therefore, the aim of this thesis is to analyse the impact of wind turbine generation on small signal and frequency stability whilst taking advantage of phasor measurement unit (PMU) technology installed in the All-Island power system for the purpose of stability analysis and parameter estimation. PMU data of active power from the main AC North-South interconnector as well as from fixed-speed and doubly-fed induction generator based wind turbines is employed to obtain the All-Island inter-area and wind turbine oscillation modes. A correlation coefficient analysis between inter-area frequency oscillation and the active power output of thermal power plants and wind turbine generation is conducted to identify the source of the oscillations. A number of case studies with differing operational procedures are simulated using DigSILENT to understand the mechanisms that may influence the small signal stability performance of a power system with high DFIG penetration. The implementation of Prony Analysis to analyse small signal stability is conducted by employing both simulated and actual PMU ringdown data. Both wide-area and single-site PMU based techniques are assessed for purposes of monitoring small signal stability. The frequency response metrics are assessed with respect to the power system’s intertia and system non synchronous penetration to understand the significance of these parameters during frequency events. A method to estimate a synchronous generator’s inertia constant from PMU data during a frequency disturbance is proposed and described.
11
Musoni, Nkusi Emmanuel. "Analysis of the effect of renewable generation on the power quality of the grid, modelling and analysis of harmonic and voltage distortion." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2805.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering)--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018.As the electric energy demand grows, there is a significant increase in the penetration of renewable generation (RG) in the existing electrical grid network. Interconnecting of renewable generation technologies to an existing distribution system has proven to provide various benefits such as meeting the growing load demand and its contribution to energy system decarbonisation, long-term energy security and expansion of energy access to new energy consumers in the developing urban and rural areas. However, the aim of this thesis is to conduct a study on the impacts of renewable generation on the power quality of electrical grid. Therefore, this work aims at assessing the potential effects of Distributed Generation (DG) on the operation of electric power system by modelling of harmonics and voltage distortion. With different types of renewable generation available at present, it is believed that some designs contribute significantly to electrical network’s Power Quality (PQ). After the analysis of harmonic currents (chapter 6 and 7 of this thesis) introduced by renewable generation technologies, their negative impact on the power quality of the grid is seen to be apparent at point of connection (POC) but only within controlled limits. Analytical method for modeling of harmonic interactions between the grid and aggregated distributed generation technologies are investigated using DIgSILENT Power Factory software and the results obtained are discussed.
12
Henriot, Arthur. "Economics of intermittent renewable energy sources : four essays on large-scale integration into European power systems." Phd thesis, Université Paris Sud - Paris XI, 2014. http://tel.archives-ouvertes.fr/tel-01018509.
Full textAbstract:
This thesis centres on issues of economic efficiency originating from the large-scale development of intermittent renewable energy sources (RES) in Europe. The flexible resources that are necessary to cope with their specificities (variability, low-predictability, site specificity) are already known, but adequate signals are required to foster efficient operation and investment in these resources. A first question is to what extent intermittent RES can remain out of the market at times when they are the main driver of investment and operation in power systems. A second question is whether the current market design is adapted to their specificities. These two questions are tackled in four distinct contributions.The first chapter is a critical literature review. This analysis introduces and confronts two (often implicit) paradigms for RES integration. It then identifies and discusses a set of evolutions required to develop a market design adapted to the large-scale development of RES, such as new definitions of the products exchanged and reorganisation of the sequence of electricity markets.In the second chapter, an analytical model is used to assess the potential of intraday markets as a flexibility provider to intermittent RES with low production predictability. This study highlights and demonstrates how the potential of intraday markets is heavily dependent on the evolution of the forecast errors.The third chapter focuses on the benefits of curtailing the production by intermittent RES, as a tool to smooth out their variability and reduce overall generation costs. Another analytical model is employed to anatomize the relationship between these benefits and a set of pivotal parameters. Special attention is also paid to the allocation of these benefits between the different stakeholders.In the fourth chapter, a numerical simulation is used to evaluate the ability of the European transmission system operators to tackle the investment wave required in order to manage the production of intermittent RES. Alternative financing strategies are then assessed. The findings reveal that under the current trend of tariffs, the volumes of investment forecasted will be highly challenging for transmission system operators.
13
Al-zoheiry, Ahmed M. "Modeling a drip irrigation system powered by a renewable energy source." Columbus, Ohio : Ohio State University, 2006. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc%5Fnum=osu1164762929.
Full text
14
Mataifa, Haltor. "Modeling and control of a dual-mode grid-integrated renewable energy system." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2190.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MTech (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015.From the electric power generation perspective, the last three decades have been characterized by sustained growth in the amount of Distributed Power Generation (DPG) systems integrated into the electric grid. This trend is anticipated to continue, especially in light of the widespread acceptance of the many benefits envisaged in the increase of renewable-based power generation. The potential for grid-integrated DPG systems to significantly contribute to electric power supply reliability has consistently attracted extensive research in recent times, although concerns continue to be raised over their adverse impact on the normal grid operation at high penetration levels. These concerns largely stem from the limited controllability of most DPG systems, which tend to exhibit large output impedance variation, and non-deterministic power output characteristics. There has therefore also been a growing need to develop effective control strategies that can enhance the overall impact of the DPG systems on the grid operation, thus improving their synergistic properties, and probably also enabling an even higher penetration level into the utility grid. In line with this identified need, this thesis discusses the modeling and controller design for an inverter-based DPG system with the capability to effectively operate both in grid-connected and autonomous (i.e. independent of the utility grid) operational modes. The dual-mode operation of the DPG is made possible by incorporating into the inverter interface control scheme the means to ensure seamless transition of the DPG between the grid-connected and autonomous modes of operation. The intention is to have a grid-integrated inverter-based DPG system whose operation approximates that of an online Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system, in that it is able to sustain power supply to the local load in the absence of the grid supply, which would be desirable for critical loads, for which the level of power supply reliability guaranteed by the grid often falls short of the requirements. The work developed in this thesis considers three of the aspects associated with grid-integrated DPG systems that are equipped with autonomous-mode operation capability.
15
Ng, Kwok-kei Simon, and 吳國基. "Optimal planning and management of stochastic demand and renewable energy in smart power grid." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2012. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B50434299.
Full textAbstract:
To combat global climate change, the reduction of carbon emissions in different industries, particularly the power industry, has been gradually moving towards a low-carbon profile to alleviate any irreversible damage to the planet and our future generations. Traditional fossil-fuel-based generation is slowly replaced by more renewable energy generation while it can be harnessed. However, renewables such as solar and wind are stochastic in nature and difficult to predict accurately. With the increasing content of renewables, there is also an increasing challenge to the planning and operation of the grid.
With the rapid deployment of smart meters and advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), an emerging approach is to schedule controllable end-use devices to improve energy efficiency. Real-time pricing signals combined with this approach can potentially deliver more economic and environmental advantages compared with the existing common flat tariffs. Motivated by this, the thesis presents an automatic and optimal load scheduling framework to help balance intermittent renewables via the demand side.
A bi-level consumer-utility optimization model is proposed to take marginal price signals and wind power into account. The impact of wind uncertainty is formulated in three different ways, namely deterministic value, scenario analysis, and cumulative distributions function, to provide a comprehensive modeling of unpredictable wind energy. To solve the problem in off-the-shelf optimization software, the proposed non-linear bi-level model is converted into an equivalent single-level mixed integer linear programming problem using the Karush-Kuhn-Tucker optimality conditions and linearization techniques. Numerical examples show that the proposed model is able to achieve the dual goals of minimizing the consumer payment as well as improving system conditions. The ultimate goal of this work is to provide a tool for utilities to consider the demand response model into their market-clearing procedure.
As high penetration of distributed renewable energy resources are most likely applied to remote or stand-alone systems, planning such systems with uncertainties in both generation and demand sides is needed. As such, a three-level probabilistic sizing methodology is developed to obtain a practical sizing result for a stand-alone photovoltaic (PV) system. The first-level consists of three modules: 1) load demand, 2) renewable resources, and 3) system components, which comprise the fundamental elements of sizing the system. The second-level consists of various models, such as a Markov chain solar radiation model and a stochastic load simulator. The third-level combines reliability indices with an annualized cost of system to form a new objective function, which can simultaneously consider both system cost and reliability based on a chronological Monte Carlo simulation and particle swamp optimization approach. The simulation results are then tested and verified in a smart grid laboratory at the University of Hong Kong to demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed model.
In summary, this thesis has developed a comprehensive framework of demand response on variable end-use consumptions with stochastic generation from renewables while optimizing both reliability and cost. Smart grid technologies, such as renewables, microgrid, storage, load signature, and demand response, have been extensively studied and interactively modeled to provide more intelligent planning and management for the smart grid.published_or_final_version
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Doctoral
Doctor of Philosophy
16
Keeli, Anupama. "Low frequency transmission for remote power generating systems." Thesis, Georgia Institute of Technology, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/41190.
Full textAbstract:
The goal of this Masters Thesis research is to evaluate alternative transmission systems from remote wind farms to the main grid using low-frequency AC technology. Low frequency means a frequency lower than nominal frequency (60/50Hz). The low-frequency AC network can be connected to the power grid at major substations via cyclo-converters that provide a low-cost interconnection and synchronization with the main grid. Cyclo-converter technology is utilized to minimize costs which result in systems of 20/16.66 Hz (for 60/50Hz systems respectively). Low frequency transmission has the potential to provide an attractive solution in terms of economics and technical merits.
17
Byamungu, Cirhuza Alain. "The formulation and validation of PV inverter efficiency under South Africa climate conditions." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2823.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis Submitted in Partial Fulfilment of the Requirements for the Degree of Master of Technology: Electrical Engineering (Energy) in the Department of Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering
at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa.In photovoltaic power systems, the DC/AC conversion efficiency depends on weather conditions causing PV inverters to operate under fluctuating input power from PV modules. The peak efficiency stated by the inverter manufacturers are often used by project designers to estimate how much power PV plants can produce. However, the varying nature of the DC input power to the inverters, occasioned by varying irradiation and temperature, leads to deviations of the actual efficiency from the peak efficiency. Literature surveys prove that inverter efficiencies must be evaluated against local irradiation profiles to get more precise annual energy yield estimations, since meteorological conditions and solar irradiation profiles vary from one site to another around the planet.
18
Munoz-Coreas, Edgard. "Stargrazer One: A New Architecture for Distributed Maximum Power Point Tracking of Solar Photovoltaic Sources." UKnowledge, 2015. http://uknowledge.uky.edu/ece_etds/76.
Full textAbstract:
The yield from a solar photovoltaic (PV) source is dependent on factors such as light and temperature. A control system called a maximum power point tracker (MPPT) ensures that the yield from a solar PV source is maximized in spite of these factors. This thesis presents a novel implementation of a perturb and observe (PO) MPPT.
The implementation uses a switched capacitor step down converter and a custom digital circuit implementation of the PO algorithm. Working in tandem, the switched capacitor step down converter and the custom digital circuit implementation were able to successfully track the maximum power point of a simulated solar PV source. This implementation is free of the overhead encountered with general purpose processor based MPPT implementations. This makes this MPPT system a valid candidate for applications where general purpose processors are undesirable.
This document will begin by discussing the current state of MPPT research. Afterward, this thesis will present studies done to be able to use the chosen switched capacitor step down converter. Then the digital circuit PO implementation will be discussed in detail. Simulations of the architecture will be presented. Finally, experimental validation using a hardware prototype will be shown.
19
Pham, Van-Hoan [Verfasser], and István [Akademischer Betreuer] Erlich. "Optimal control of voltage and reactive power sources in power systems with presence of renewable energy / Van-Hoan Pham. Betreuer: István Erlich." Duisburg, 2015. http://d-nb.info/1074102231/34.
Full text
20
Little, Matthew. "DC electrical interconnection of renewable energy sources in a stand-alone power system with hydrogen storage." Thesis, Loughborough University, 2007. https://dspace.lboro.ac.uk/2134/25757.
Full textAbstract:
Many communities around the world have no access to an electricity grid. To supply power to these people, stand-alone power systems are often used, the majority of which are based on diesel generators. Rising fuel costs and environmental concerns make the use of renewable energy in stand-alone systems increasingly attractive. The research reported in this thesis was to demonstrate a stand-alone power system based exclusively on renewable energy sources. To achieve this, a DC electrical backbone is used. Power electronic converters are used to interconnect the loads and generators and hydrogen is used as an inter-seasonal energy store. The design and control of the DC based stand-alone power system forms the primary focus of this research. A demonstration system has been implemented at West Beacon Farm in the UK. Substantial data has been collected that confirms the successful operation of the system.
21
Moghadasiriseh, Amirhasan. "Analysis and Modeling of Advanced Power Control and Protection Requirements for Integrating Renewable Energy Sources in Smart Grid." FIU Digital Commons, 2016. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/2469.
Full textAbstract:
Attempts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are promising with the recent dramatic increase of installed renewable energy sources (RES) capacity. Integration of large intermittent renewable resources affects smart grid systems in several significant ways, such as transient and voltage stability, existing protection scheme, and power leveling and energy balancing. To protect the grid from threats related to these issues, utilities impose rigorous technical requirements, more importantly, focusing on fault ride through requirements and active/reactive power responses following disturbances. This dissertation is aimed at developing and verifying the advanced and algorithmic methods for specification of protection schemes, reactive power capability and power control requirements for interconnection of the RESs to the smart grid systems. The first findings of this dissertation verified that the integration of large RESs become more promising from the energy-saving, and downsizing perspective by introducing a resistive superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) as a self-healing equipment. The proposed SFCL decreased the activation of the conventional control scheme for the wind power plant (WPP), such as dc braking chopper and fast pitch angle control systems, thereby increased the reliability of the system.
A static synchronous compensator (STATCOM) has been proposed to assist with the uninterrupted operation of the doubly-fed induction generators (DFIGs)-based WTs during grid disturbances. The key motivation of this study was to design a new computational intelligence technique based on a multi-objective optimization problem (MOP), for the online coordinated reactive power control between the DFIG and the STATCOM in order to improve the low voltage ride-through (LVRT) capability of the WT during the fault, and to smooth low-frequency oscillations of the active power during the recovery. Furthermore, the application of a three-phase single-stage module-integrated converter (MIC) incorporated into a grid-tied photovoltaic (PV) system was investigated in this dissertation. A new current control scheme based on multivariable PI controller, with a faster dynamic and superior axis decoupling capability compared with the conventional PI control method, was developed and experimentally evaluated for three-phase PV MIC system. Finally, a study was conducted based on the framework of stochastic game theory to enable a power system to dynamically survive concurrent severe multi-failure events, before such failures turn into a full blown cascading failure. This effort provides reliable strategies in the form of insightful guidelines on how to deploy limited budgets for protecting critical components of the smart grid systems.
22
Auer, Sabine. "The Stability and Control of Power Grids with High Renewable Energy Share." Doctoral thesis, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, 2018. http://dx.doi.org/10.18452/18978.
Full textAbstract:
Die vorliegende Dissertation untersucht die Stabilität und Regelung von Stromnetzen mit hohem Anteil Erneuerbarer Energien (EE). Dabei stehen drei Forschungsfragen, zu den neuartigen Herausforderungen für die zukünftige Stromnetzstabilität im Zuge der Energiewende, im Vordergrund.
Erstens soll untersucht werden wie die Resilienz von Stromnetzen gemessen und im zweiten Schritt auch verbessert werden kann. Dabei zeige ich den notwendigen Detailgrad für transiente Stabilitätsuntersuchungen auf.
Die zweite Frage lautet wie, trotz des zunehmenden Ausbaus von EE in Verteilnetzen, die statische Spannungsstabilität garantiert und Leitungsüberlastungen verhindert werden können. Hierfür analysiere ich mit einem konzeptionellen hierarchischen Verteilnetzmodell das zukünftige Potential für die Erzeugung von Blindleistung aus dezentralen Ressourcen am Beispiel Deutschlands.
Die dritte Frage, wie eine dynamisch-stabile Integration von EE möglich ist, bildet den Hauptfokus meiner Dissertation. Dabei untersuche ich wie neuartige dynamische Aspekte EE, wie intermittente Fluktuationen oder auch Mess- und Reaktionszeiten von Leistungselektronik, die dynamische Netzstabilität beeinflussen und wie mögliche Instabilitäten durch Konzepte der Nachfragesteuerung behoben werden können. Dabei stoße ich bei der Analyse lokaler intermittenter Fluktuationen in ohmschen Verteilnetzen auf ein bemerkenswertes Wechselspiel zwischen Eigenschaften der Netzdynamik und -topologie. Als Zweites zeige ich wie mit der Einführung von Leistungselektronik und den damit verbundenen Mess- und Reaktionszeiten Resonanzkatastrophen hervorrufen werden können. Schließlich präsentiere ich wie die dezentrale Nachfragesteuerung von Elektroautos dynamische Instabilitäten, hervorgerufen durch Fluktuationen von EE, bereinigen kann.
Zusammenfassend behandelt diese Arbeit verschiedene Aspekt zur Stabilität zukünftiger Stromnetze und integriert dabei sukzessive neuartige dynamische Aspekte von EE.This PhD thesis is centered around the "Stability and Control of Power Grids with high Renewable Energy Share". With a conceptual modelers approach, I tackle three overarching questions related to the novel challenges the energy transition poses for the stability of future power grids. The first question focuses on how to measure and subsequently improve the resilience of a power grid. Here, I contribute important insights on the necessary model detail for transient stability assessments. The second question concerns how to ensure static voltage stability and avoid capacity overloading while the deployment of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in the distribution grid layers is massively increasing. As a possible solution to this problem I analyze the future technical potential of reactive power provision from decentral resources in Germany. The third question, and main focus of this thesis, is on how to integrate renewable energies in a dynamically stable way. Specifically, I investigate the influence of intermittent RES and measurement delays from power electronic resources on frequency stability and how the latter can be restored by concepts of demand control. First, for local intermittent fluctuations in lossy distribution grids I find a remarkable and subtle but robust interplay of dynamical and topological properties, which is largely absent for lossless grids. Second, I show how delays may induce resonance catastrophes and how the existence of critical delays sets an upper limit for measurement times. Third and last, I present how the right parameterization of decentral electric vehicle control can completely overcome issues of short-term dynamic instability related to RES fluctuations. This control avoids demand synchronization and high battery stress. Altogether, this thesis investigates the stability of future power grids moving towards integrating more aspects of renewable energy dynamics. Finally, I point out open questions to encourage further research.
23
Assembe, Cedric Obiang. "Integrated solar photovoltaic and thermal system for enhanced energy efficiency." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2387.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MTech (Mechanical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016.South Africa has raised concerns regarding the development of renewable energy sources such as wind, hydro and solar energy. Integration of a combined photovoltaic and thermal system was considered to transform simultaneous energy into electricity and heat. This was done to challenge the low energy efficiency observed when the two solar energy conversion technologies are employed separately, in order to gain higher overall energy efficiency and ensure better utilization of the solar energy. Therefore, the notion of using a combined photovoltaic and thermal system was to optimize and to improve the overall PV panel efficiency by adding conversion to thermal energy for residential and commercial needs of hot water or space heating or space cooling using appropriate technology. The PV/T model constructed using water as fluid like the one used for the experimental work, presented a marginal increase in electrical efficiency but a considerable yield on the overall PV/T efficiency, because of the simultaneous operation by coupling a PV module with a thermal collectors.
24
Gupta, Gunjan. "An analysis and improvement of selected features of power quality of grid-tied alternative energy systems." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2696.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (PhD (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2018.Electrical energy can be easily used and converted to other forms of energy for various applications. Technological advancement increases the dependency on electricity to a great extent. Various internal and external factors are responsible for the bad quality of power in power systems. The performance of the system is greatly affected by the presence of harmonics, as well as voltage and frequency variations, which leads to the malfunctioning of the device and decline of power quality and supply at load side. The reactive power compensation is carried out for better power quality. The literature survey is done to find the best and efficient scheme for reactive power compensation and mitigation of various power quality problems. The devices which are used to measure various power quality factors are discussed. Various mitigating schemes are surveyed in order to compensate reactive power and to improve the power quality at the distribution end. The integration of the most widely used renewable energy, wind energy in the distribution system creates technical issues like stability of the grid, harmonic distortion, voltage regulation, active and reactive power compensation etc. which are restricted to IEC and IEEE standards. One of the topics this thesis addresses is regulation in the reactive power generated along with voltage regulation by using an effective power electronics device known as a STATCOM. The main power quality factors like overvoltage and voltage flickers are mitigated by establishing STATCOMs in small wind farms. The wind farms are equipped with three wind turbines. These three wind turbines found in the wind farm can be operated together or one after another with an introduced delay. A glitch in even a little piece of a power grid can result in loss of efficiency, income and at times even life. In this manner, it is basic to outline a system which can distinguish the faults of the power system and take a faster response to recover it back to required reactive power. Two devices STATCOM and D-STATCOM are used for this purpose in this thesis. The D-STATCOM circuit and operating principle are also discussed in thesis. Different topologies of D-STATCOM discussed with their benefits and shortcomings. The voltage, current and hybrid technologies of D-STATCOM are also discussed.
25
Morales, Ana. "Impact of decentralized power on power systems." Doctoral thesis, Universite Libre de Bruxelles, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/2013/ULB-DIPOT:oai:dipot.ulb.ac.be:2013/210841.
Full textAbstract:
Wind generation is one of the most successful sources of renewable energy for the production of electrical energy. Wind power offers relatively high capacities, with generation costs that are becoming competitive with conventional energy sources. However, a major problem to its effective use as a power source is the fact that it is both intermittent and diffuse as wind speed is highly variable and site-specific. This is translated in large voltage and frequency excursions and dynamically unstable situations when fast wind power changes. Very high wind speeds will result in sudden loss of wind generator production. The requirement to ensure that sufficient spinning reserve capacity exists within the system to compensate for sudden loss of generation becomes crucial. From the utilities operators’point of view, the primary objective is the security of the system, followed by the quality of the supplied power.In order to guard the system security and quality of supply and retain acceptable levels, a maximum allowed wind power penetration (wind margin) is normally assumed by the operators. Very conservative methods are used to assess the impact of wind power and the consequences turn to under-exploitation of the wind power potential in a given region. This thesis presents the study of actual methods of wind power assessment, divided into three parts:
1. Part I: Impact on the Security of Power Systems
2. Part II: Impact on the Power Quality
3. Part III: Impact on the Dynamic Security of Power Systems
Doctorat en sciences appliquées
info:eu-repo/semantics/nonPublished
26
Cho, Yongnam. "Modeling methodology of converters for HVDC systems and LFAC systems: integration and transmission of renewable energy." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/49064.
Full textAbstract:
The major achievements of this work are based on two categories: (A) introduction of an advanced simulation technique in both time domain and frequency domain, and (B) realistic and reliable models for converters applicable to analysis of alternative transmission systems. The proposed modeling-methodology using a combination of model quadratization and quadratic integration (QMQI) is demonstrated as a more robust, stable, and accurate method than previous modeling methodologies for power system analyses. The quadratic-integration method is free of artificial numerical-oscillations exhibited by trapezoidal integration (which is the most popularly used method in power system analyses). Artificial numerical oscillations can be the direct reason for switching malfunction of switching systems. However, the quadratic-integration method has a natural characteristic to eliminate fictitious oscillations with great simulation accuracy. Also, model quadratization permits nonlinear equations to be solved without simplification or approximation, leading to realistic models of nonlinearities. Therefore, the QMQI method is suitable for simulations of network systems with nonlinear components and switching subsystems.
Realistic and reliable converter models by the application of the QMQI method can be used for advanced designs and optimization studies for alternative transmission systems; they can also be used to perform a comprehensive evaluation of the technical performance and economics of alternative transmission systems. For example, the converters can be used for comprehensive methodology for determining the optimal topology, kV-levels, etc. of alternative transmission systems for wind farms, for given distances of wind farms from major power grid substations. In this case, a comprehensive evaluation may help make more-informed decisions for the type of transmission (HVAC, HVDC, and LFAC) for wind farms.
27
Kuiler, Ian Radcliffe. "Condition monitoring of squirrel cage induction generators in wind turbines." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2530.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MTech (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2017.Globally governments are faced with challenges in the energy sector which are exacerbated by uncertain financial markets and resource limitations. The over utilization of fossil fuels for electricity generation has had a profound impact on the climatic conditions on earth. Coal power stations release carbon dioxide (CO2) during the combustion process and studies show that concentrations have sharply risen in the atmosphere. Adverse environmental conditions like global warming exist as a result of high greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in particular CO2. In 2015 Eskom constructed Sere Wind farm with a supply capability of 100 MW. Due to the lack of technical expertise and skills with regard to the new technology within Eskom, Siemens was offered a 5 year maintenance contract. Siemens also provides training on basic operation and maintenance (O&M) of the wind farm to Eskom staff. This excludes specialised training on Siemens Turbine Condition Monitoring (TCM) systems which is a critical part to develop optimum maintenance strategies. This shortage of specialised skills in the application of condition monitoring techniques within Eskom is a major concern. If the most cost effective maintenance strategies during the contract period are implemented, the long term plant health and design life of Sere wind farm will be reduced. There is a need to develop new condition monitoring techniques to complement or address the shortcomings of the existing systems. Developing these skills will increase the understanding of the technology and improve the operating and maintenance of Sere wind farm.
28
Althomali, Khalid. "Energy Management System Modeling of DC Data Center with Hybrid Energy Sources Using Neural Network." DigitalCommons@CalPoly, 2017. https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/theses/1701.
Full textAbstract:
As data centers continue to grow rapidly, engineers will face the greater challenge in finding ways to minimize the cost of powering data centers while improving their reliability. The continuing growth of renewable energy sources such as photovoltaics (PV) system presents an opportunity to reduce the long-term energy cost of data centers and to enhance reliability when used with utility AC power and energy storage. However, the inter-temporal and the intermittency nature of solar energy makes it necessary for the proper coordination and management of these energy sources.
This thesis proposes an energy management system in DC data center using a neural network to coordinate AC power, energy storage, and PV system that constitutes a reliable electrical power distribution to the data center. Software modeling of the DC data center was first developed for the proposed system followed by the construction of a lab-scale model to simulate the proposed system. Five scenarios were tested on the hardware model and the results demonstrate the effectiveness and accuracy of the neural network approach. Results further prove the feasibility in utilizing renewable energy source and energy storage in DC data centers. Analysis and performance of the proposed system will be discussed in this thesis, and future improvement for improved energy system reliability will also be presented.
29
Niemelä, Elvira, and Lucas Wallhager. "Fast Power Support of Electrical Batteries in Future Low Inertia Power Systems." Thesis, KTH, Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik, 2020. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-281935.
Full textAbstract:
To create more sustainable power systems, as well as achieve environmental goals, further integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) is essential. However, this may result in a power system more vulnerable to disturbances, since RES do not contribute to the system’s inertia. A power system’s ability to counteract disturbances is highly dependant on inertia. This is because the power system uses the kinetic energy of rotating machines, i.e. inertia, to restore the power balance after a disturbance. This causes a deviation of the system’s frequency, which must be contained within certain limits or, in the worst case scenario, a blackout could follow. Frequency Containment Reserves (FCR) stabilizes the frequency first dozens of seconds after a disturbance, therefore, it is the inertia that plays the major role in controlling the initial frequency deviation. One possibility to counter disturbances in a power system with less inertia is to use electrical batteries as fast power support, by injecting power into the system when needed. This project aims to investigate the dynamics of the FCR as well as the possibility to use batteries as fast power support. Different parameters of the batteries are also analyzed. The project is conducted through a case study of a power system model in Simulink and Matlab. Additional aspects, such as sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and future research, are discussed.För att skapa mer hållbara kraftsystem, men även uppnå miljömål, är fortsatt integrering av förnyelsebara energikällor viktigt. Dock kan detta resultera i ett kraftsystem som är mer sårbart mot störningar, då förnyelsebara energikällor inte bidrar till systemets svängmassa. Ett kraftsystems förmåga att möta störningar är direkt relaterad till svängmassan i systemet. Detta är på grund av att systemet använder kinetisk energi från roterande maskiner, deras svängmassa, för att återställa balans mellan produktion och konsumtion efter en störning. Dock orsakar detta en avvikelse hos systemets frekvens, som måste hållas inom vissa gränser, annars kan det i värsta fall leda till strömavbrott. Primärreglering stabiliserar frekvensen först dussin sekunder efter en störning, därför är det svängmassan som spelar den avgörande rollen för att kontollera den initiella avvikelsen. En möjlig lösning för att möta störningar i ett kraftsystem med mindre svängmassa är att använda elektriska batterier som snabbt kraftstöd, genom att tillföra effekt till systemet vid behov. Detta projekt syftar till att undersöka dynamiken hos primärregleringen men även huruvida batterier kan användas som snabbt kraftstöd. Olika parametrar hos batterierna analyseras även. Projektet görs genom en fallstudie av en model av ett kraftsystem i Simulink och Matlab. Andra aspekter, så som hållbarhet, kostnadseffektivitet samt framtida forskning diskuteras.
30
Liu, Kai, and 劉愷. "Optimal dispatch and management for smart power grid." Thesis, The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong), 2011. http://hub.hku.hk/bib/B46336680.
Full text
31
Abdin, Adam. "Techno-economic modeling and robust optimization of power systems planning under a high share of renewable energy sources and extreme weather events An integrated framework for operational flexibility assessment in multi-period power system planning with renewable energy production." Thesis, Université Paris-Saclay (ComUE), 2019. http://www.theses.fr/2019SACLC046.
Full textAbstract:
Les objectifs récents en ce qui concerne la durabilité des systèmes électriques et l'atténuation des menaces liées au changement climatique modifient la portée des exigences de planification de ces systèmes. D'une part, les systèmes durables d'énergie à faible émission de carbone qui comportent une part élevée de sources d'énergie renouvelables intermittentes(IRES) se caractérisent par une forte augmentation de la variabilité intertemporelle et nécessitent des systèmes flexibles capables d'assurer la sécurité de l'approvisionnement électrique. D'autre part, la fréquence et la gravité accrues des phénomènes climatiques extrêmes menacent la fiabilité du fonctionnement des réseaux électriques et exigent des systèmes résilients capables de résister à ces impacts potentiels. Tout en s'assurant que les incertitudes inhérentes au système sont bien prises en compte directement au moment de la prise des décisions de planification à long terme. Dans ce contexte, la présente thèse vise à développer une modélisation technicoéconomique et un cadre d'optimisation robuste pour la planification des systèmes électriques multi-périodes en considérant une part élevée d'IRES et la résilience aux phénomènes climatiques extrêmes. Le problème spécifique de planification considéré est celui du choix de la technologie, de la taille et du programme de mise en service des unités de production conventionnelles et renouvelables sous des contraintes techniques, économiques,environnementales et opérationnelles. Dans le cadre de ce problème, les principales questions de recherche à aborder sont : (i) l'intégration et l'évaluation appropriées des besoins de flexibilité opérationnelle en raison de la variabilité accrue des parts élevées de la production d'IRES, (ii) la modélisation et l'intégration appropriées des exigences de résilience contre les phénomènes climatiques extrêmes dans la planification du système électrique et (iii) le traitement des incertitudes inhérentes de l'offre et la demande dans ce cadre de planification. En résumé, les contributions originales de cette thèse sont :- Proposer un modèle de planification du système électrique intégré multi période avec des contraintes dynamiques et en considérant un pourcentage élevé de pénétration des énergies renouvelables.- Introduire la mesure du déficit de flexibilité prévu pour l'évaluation de la flexibilité opérationnelle.- Proposer un ensemble de modèles linéaires pour quantifier l'impact des vagues de chaleur extrêmes et de la disponibilité de l'eau sur le déclassement des unités de production d'énergie thermique et nucléaire, la production d'énergie renouvelable et la consommation électrique du système.- Présenter une méthode permettant d'intégrer explicitement l'impact des phénomènes climatiques extrêmes dans le modèle de planification du système électrique.- Traiter les incertitudes inhérentes aux paramètres de planification du système électrique par la mise en oeuvre d'un nouveau modèle d'optimisation adaptatif robuste à plusieurs phases.- Proposer une nouvelle méthode de solution basée sur l'approximation des règles de décision linéaires du modèle de planification robuste.- Appliquer le cadre proposé à des études de cas de taille pratique basées sur des projections climatiques réalistes et selon plusieurs scénarios de niveaux de pénétration des énergies renouvelables et de limites de carbone pour valider la pertinence de la modélisation globale pour des applications réellesRecent objectives for power systems sustainability and mitigation of climate change threats are modifying the breadth of power systems planning requirements. On one hand, sustainable low carbon power systems which have a high share of intermittent renewable energy sources (IRES) are characterized by a sharp increase in inter-temporal variability and require flexible systems able to cope and ensure the security of electricity supply. On the other hand, the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events threatens the reliability of power systems operation and require resilient systems able to withstand those potential impacts. All of which while ensuring that the inherent system uncertainties are adequately accounted for directly at the issuance of the long-term planning decisions. In this context, the present thesis aims at developing a techno-economic modeling and robust optimization framework for multi-period power systems planning considering a high share of IRES and resilience against extreme weather events. The specific planning problem considered is that of selecting the technology choice, size and commissioning schedule of conventional and renewable generation units under technical, economic, environmental and operational constraints. Within this problem, key research questions to be addressed are: (i) the proper integration and assessment of the operational flexibility needs due to the increased variability of the high shares of IRES production, (ii) the appropriate modeling and incorporation of the resilience requirements against extreme weather events within the power system planning problem and (iii) the representation and treatment of the inherent uncertainties in the system supply and demand within this planning context. In summary, the original contributions of this thesis are: - Proposing a computationally efficient multiperiod integrated generation expansion planning and unit commitment model that accounts for key short-term constraints and chronological system representation to derive the planning decisions under a high share of renewable energy penetration. - Introducing the expected flexibility shortfall metric for operational flexibility assessment. - Proposing a set of piece-wise linear models to quantify the impact of extreme heat waves and water availability on the derating of thermal and nuclear power generation units, renewable generation production and system load. - Presenting a method for explicitly incorporating the impact of the extreme weather events in a modified power system planning model. - Treating the inherent uncertainties in the electric power system planning parameters via a novel implementation of a multi-stage adaptive robust optimization model. - Proposing a novel solution method based on ``information basis'' approximation for the linear decision rules of the affinely adjustable robust planning model. - Applying the framework proposed to a practical size case studies based on realistic climate projections and under several scenarios of renewable penetration levels and carbon limits to validate the relevance of the overall modeling for real applications
32
Pina, Aline Petean [UNESP]. "Singular value analyses of voltage stability on power system considering wind generation variability." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/123670.
Full textAbstract:
Made available in DSpace on 2015-06-17T19:33:36Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 0
Previous issue date: 2014-12-05. Added 1 bitstream(s) on 2015-06-18T12:48:21Z : No. of bitstreams: 1
000829840.pdf: 752028 bytes, checksum: 705e35361954fbc4b3820623ecfcc0a8 (MD5)Os sistemas de transmissão em todo o mundo, que foram projetados e construídos para operar, predominantemente, com geração síncrona convencional, como a geração hídrica. Entretanto, agora se faz necessária a integração de energia renovável, tais como a energia eólica e energia solar. Estes geradores de energias renováveis estão localizados em locais ricos em recursos, causando uma injeções de potência em sistemas de transmissão, submetendo-os a indevidos esforços e obrigando-os a operar em novos pontos de operação. Em muitos sistemas de transmissão, a capacidade de integração se aproximou do limite, sendo necessárias atualizações para acomodar uma maior penetração de geração eólica. Os exemplos podem ser vistas na Alemanha, Ontario (Canadá) e Texas. Nestas situações, onde as capacidades do sistema de transmissão estão próximas do limite de operação, é importante para avaliar a estabilidade de tensão, considerando (a) a geração eólica e (b) possível efeito da incerteza na previsão. Neste trabalho, é proposta uma abordagem sistemática para estabilidade de tensão. Com a utilização de um algoritmo de fluxo de potência ótimo e da construção da matriz hessiana, será determinada a relação entre as mudanças nos valores mínimos singulares do sistema Jacobiano e as mudanças na injeção de potência no barramento em tempo real. Esta relação é usada para examinar o efeito da incerteza da previsão de energia eólica na estabilidade de tensão. O método proposto é usado para estudar os efeitos da incerteza sobre a estabilidade de tensão dos sistemas 6-barras, 57-barras e 118-barras do IEEE; do Sistema Sul Brasileiro reduzido e também foi usado um sistema real 600 barras. Os resultados são detalhados nesta tese
Transmission Systems worldwide, that were designed and built to operate with predominantly conventional synchronous generation, are advancing to integrate large amounts of renewable energy generators. These renewable generators are sited at resource-rich locations, causing a geographical shift in power injections into transmission systems, subjecting them to undue stress and making them operate in new states. In many transmission systems, capacities to integrate wind resource are exhausted or are being upgraded to accommodate higher wind generation penetration. Examples may be seen in Germany, Ontario (Canada) and Texas. In these situations, where transmission system capacities have been reached, it is important to assess voltage stability by considering (a) wind generation and (b) possible effect of uncertainty in forecast. In this work, a systematic approach of studying voltage stability is proposed. Using an optimal power flow algorithm, the Hessianmatrix of power balance equations is determined that relates changes in minimum singular values of system Jacobian to changes in bus-wise real power injections. This relationship is used to examine effect of uncertainty of wind power forecast on voltage stability. The proposed method is used to study the effects of uncertainty on system voltage stability of 6-bus, 57-bus and 118-bus IEEE and 45-bus South Brazilian test systems, for the real analyses is used 600-bus and results are reported. Considering the simplification of computation, the proposed method has a clear advantage compared to the conventional Jacobian technique using repeated OPF solutions
33
Pina, Aline Petean. "Singular value analyses of voltage stability on power system considering wind generation variability /." Ilha Solteira, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/123670.
Full textAbstract:
Orientador: Percival Bueno de AraujoCo-orientador: Bala Venkatesh
Banca: Dilson Amancio Alves
Banca: Fábio Bertequini Leão
Banca: Gideon Villar Leandro
Banca: Marcos Amorielle Furini
Resumo: Os sistemas de transmissão em todo o mundo, que foram projetados e construídos para operar, predominantemente, com geração síncrona convencional, como a geração hídrica. Entretanto, agora se faz necessária a integração de energia renovável, tais como a energia eólica e energia solar. Estes geradores de energias renováveis estão localizados em locais ricos em recursos, causando uma injeções de potência em sistemas de transmissão, submetendo-os a indevidos esforços e obrigando-os a operar em novos pontos de operação. Em muitos sistemas de transmissão, a capacidade de integração se aproximou do limite, sendo necessárias atualizações para acomodar uma maior penetração de geração eólica. Os exemplos podem ser vistas na Alemanha, Ontario (Canadá) e Texas. Nestas situações, onde as capacidades do sistema de transmissão estão próximas do limite de operação, é importante para avaliar a estabilidade de tensão, considerando (a) a geração eólica e (b) possível efeito da incerteza na previsão. Neste trabalho, é proposta uma abordagem sistemática para estabilidade de tensão. Com a utilização de um algoritmo de fluxo de potência ótimo e da construção da matriz hessiana, será determinada a relação entre as mudanças nos valores mínimos singulares do sistema Jacobiano e as mudanças na injeção de potência no barramento em tempo real. Esta relação é usada para examinar o efeito da incerteza da previsão de energia eólica na estabilidade de tensão. O método proposto é usado para estudar os efeitos da incerteza sobre a estabilidade de tensão dos sistemas 6-barras, 57-barras e 118-barras do IEEE; do Sistema Sul Brasileiro reduzido e também foi usado um sistema real 600 barras. Os resultados são detalhados nesta tese
Abstract: Transmission Systems worldwide, that were designed and built to operate with predominantly conventional synchronous generation, are advancing to integrate large amounts of renewable energy generators. These renewable generators are sited at resource-rich locations, causing a geographical shift in power injections into transmission systems, subjecting them to undue stress and making them operate in new states. In many transmission systems, capacities to integrate wind resource are exhausted or are being upgraded to accommodate higher wind generation penetration. Examples may be seen in Germany, Ontario (Canada) and Texas. In these situations, where transmission system capacities have been reached, it is important to assess voltage stability by considering (a) wind generation and (b) possible effect of uncertainty in forecast. In this work, a systematic approach of studying voltage stability is proposed. Using an optimal power flow algorithm, the Hessianmatrix of power balance equations is determined that relates changes in minimum singular values of system Jacobian to changes in bus-wise real power injections. This relationship is used to examine effect of uncertainty of wind power forecast on voltage stability. The proposed method is used to study the effects of uncertainty on system voltage stability of 6-bus, 57-bus and 118-bus IEEE and 45-bus South Brazilian test systems, for the real analyses is used 600-bus and results are reported. Considering the simplification of computation, the proposed method has a clear advantage compared to the conventional Jacobian technique using repeated OPF solutions
Doutor
34
Bandara, Jayasinghe. "An Integrated Power Supply System for Water Pumping and Lighting in a Rural Village Utilizing Renewable Energy Sources." Thesis, KTH, Energiteknik, 2015. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:kth:diva-178068.
Full text
35
Aljadid, Abdolmonem Ibrahim. "Control and protection analysis for power distribution in a distributed generation system." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2016. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2192.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MTech (Electrical Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology.Distributed Generation systems based on renewable energy sources, such as wind or solar are mostly intermittent sources, due to their dependency on the weather, whereas those based on other primary energy sources are non-intermittent. All of them are specially designed to be integrated into distribution systems, in order to improve the power demand of consumers. In the last few decades of the twentieth century, several different factors have played a key role in increasing interest in systems. Distributed Generation (DG) is gaining more and more attention worldwide as an alternative to large-scale central generating stations. The aim of this research project is to investigate the contribution of distributed generation in fault current level in a power distribution system. The simulation results indicate that DG can have a positive or negative impact, on the fault current level in distribution network systems. The DG location and size affect the fault level. The second aim of this research was to suggest a model-based method for design, and implementation of a protection scheme for power distribution systems, by establish algorithms in a hardware environment. The overcurrent relay was chosen for the model development because it is considered a simple and popular protection scheme, and it is a common scheme in relaying applications. The proposed relay model was tested for fault conditions applied on a simple power system in different scenarios. The overcurrent relay model was implemented in MATLAB/Simulink, by using MATLAB programming languages and the SimPowerSystem (SPS) Tool. MATLAB/SIMULINK software is applicable to the modelling of generation, transmission, distribution and industrial grids, and the analysis of the interactions of these grids. This software provides a library of standard electrical components or models such as transformers, machines, and transmission lines. Therefore, the modelling and simulations are executed using MATLAB/Simulink version 2014b
36
Azad, Vikas. "Modeling a distributed energy system for California electricity production through 2050." Scholarly Commons, 2012. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/837.
Full textAbstract:
Recent research shows that combining distributed generation (DG) with renewable resources will reduce fossil fuel dependency and carbon dioxide (C02) emissions. This thesis presents a framework to evaluate the benefits of DG in terms of C02 emission and transmission line losses with respect to the use of centralized power production through 2050. Due to availability of complete data, Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) in California is the main focus of this thesis; however other utility companies such as PG&E, SDG&E and SCE are also discussed. The test results based on SMUD show a decrease of about 11% to 4% in line losses when a 500 MW DG is placed at the consumption site. This thesis also shows that by adding a 40 MW DG at the central location, C02 can be reduced by 71% when compared to current standard business practices. By adding 40 MW DG every year near consumers, SMUD can eliminate inhouse electricity generation thus completely eliminating C02 emissions by 2034.
37
Behnood, Aref. "Optimal Operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems in Radial Distribution Networks." Thesis, Uppsala universitet, Elektricitetslära, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:uu:diva-397113.
Full textAbstract:
In recent years, power systems are facing with various challenges arising from the increased share of renewable energy systems. Among all sections of power systems, distribution grids are affected the most since the majority of renewable energy sources are connected to distribution grids. As the penetration of Variable Energy Sources increases in electric grids, energy storage systems have become more influential. In this context, this thesis presents a new algorithm for the optimal operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems in distribution grids. The proposed algorithm aims to define the optimal operation of Battery Energy Storage Systems considering the network topology, the output power of Variable Energy Sources and the electricity prices from the one-day ahead electric market as well as real time control of the batteries through smart appliances. In order to do this, firstly a comprehensive study on the existing Optimal Power Flow methods is carried out. Then, AR-OPF which is a novel Optimal Power Flow method for radial distribution systems is presented and the required mathematical constraints, equations and parameters of Battery Energy Storage Systems for modelling in distribution systems are described. Then, the problem formulation and the proposed algorithm are discussed in detail. Further to energy storage as the main function of Battery Energy Storage Systems, the impact of the proposed method on other functions of Battery Energy Storage Systems such as voltage control, grid support and loss reduction will be investigated. In order to do so, the proposed algorithm is applied to the IEEE 34 node test system as a case study. This will be carried out through defining several different scenarios. Finally, a sensitivity analysis is performed on the size of the existing batteries and the electricity price. The thesis will be concluded by the findings and possible future works.
38
Sharma, Prajesh. "Potential of Geothermal Energy in India." Thesis, Högskolan i Halmstad, Akademin för ekonomi, teknik och naturvetenskap, 2019. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-40524.
Full textAbstract:
In this research paper, review of world geothermal energy production and their capacity is shown. Here, a research is conducted to know the potential and possibility of geothermal energy in India. All the geothermal province with their geographical locations are shown and a brief calculation is conducted in order to show the potential of the particular province. As India is having the low temperature geothermal fields, binary geothermal plants are used for this analysis and results are calculated by using R134a as a working fluid at different temperatures. The results are sufficient to prove the potential of geothermal energy in India. Importance of Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) and power savings by its contribution over traditional heating and cooling methods is shown statistically. 9 different states of India are divided by their climatic condition, severe winter and moderate winter to calculate the heat demand in those states. Also, for the cold demands these states are considered to be same as per the climatic situation in summer. Then, comparison is done between GSHP and the traditional heating and cooling systems. The result shows the drastic power saving by using GSHP for space heating as well as cooling, over electric heater and air conditioner respectively.
39
Redecker, H. H. (Hans Henning). "Bidirectional converter for a stirling energy system." Thesis, Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2004. http://hdl.handle.net/10019.1/16415.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MScIng)--University of Stellenbosch, 2004.ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis discusses a 23 kW three-phase AC bus system that is utilized together with the “Stirling Energy System (SES) Integrated Solar Dish-Stirling Module” to function as a mini-grid for off-grid locations. The system is designed to supply power to 27 rural households. This three-phase AC bus system includes a bidirectional 4-wire PWM converter and a battery bank for energy storage. The simulations and results presented show that the system can function as a rectifier and as an inverter. The system operates as an inverter when the SES starts up and when different AC loads are connected to the AC bus. The unit functions as a rectifier when the battery bank is charged. The design was implemented successfully in a practical system and measurements revealed that the system functioned as a standalone unit.
AFRIKAANSE OPSOMMING: Hierdie tesis bespreek ‘n 23 kW drie-fase vier-draad WS bus stelsel wat saam met die “Stirling Energy System (SES) Integrated Solar Dish-Stirling Module” gebruik word om as ‘n alleenstaande stelsel in ’n plattelandse omgewing te laat funksioneer. Die sisteem is ontwerp om vir 27 plattelandse huise drywing te lewer. Hierdie stelsel behels ‘n drie-fase GS na WS omsetter, saam met loodsuur batterye as energiestoor. Die simulasies en resultate wat gegee word, dui aan dat die omsetter as ‘n wisselrigter en ook as ‘n gelykrigter kan werk. Die stelsel funksioneer as ‘n wisselrigter as die SES aanskakel, en as ekstra laste op die WS bus gekoppel word. Die sisteem funksioneer as ‘n gelykrigter as die batterye gelaai word. Die ontwerp is suksesvol in ‘n praktiese stelsel geimplimenteer wat as ‘n alleenstaande stelsel funksioneer.
40
Uluoglu, Arman. "Solar-hydrogen Stand-alone Power System Design And Simulations." Master's thesis, METU, 2010. http://etd.lib.metu.edu.tr/upload/12611884/index.pdf.
Full textAbstract:
In this thesis, solar-hydrogen Stand-Alone Power System (SAPS) which is planned to be built for the emergency room of a hospital is designed. The system provides continuous, off-grid electricity during the whole period of a year without any external electrical power supply. The system consists of Photovoltaic (PV) panels, Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) based electrolyzers, PEM based fuel cells, hydrogen tanks, batteries, a control mechanism and auxiliary equipments such as DC/AC converters, water pump, pipes and hydrogen dryers. The aim of this work is to investigate the optimal system configuration and component sizing which yield to high performance and low cost for different user needs and control strategies. TRNSYS commercial software is used for the overall system design and simulations.
Numerical models of the PV panels, the control mechanism and the PEM electrolyzers are developed by using theoretical and experimental data and the models are integrated into TRNSYS. Overall system models include user-defined components as well as the default software components. The electricity need of the emergency room without any shortage is supplied directly from the PV panels or by the help of the batteries and the fuel cells when the solar energy is not enough. The pressure level in the hydrogen tanks and the overall system efficiency are selected as the key design parameters. The major component parameters and various control strategies affecting the hydrogen tank pressure and the system efficiency are analyzed and the results are presented.
41
Adekola, Olawale Ibrahim. "Design and development of a smart inverter system." Thesis, Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11838/2195.
Full textAbstract:
Thesis (MTech (Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering))--Cape Peninsula University of Technology, 2015.The growing interest in the use of solar energy to mitigate climate change, reduction in the cost of PV system and other favourable factors have increased the penetration of the PV(Photovoltaic) systems in the market and increase in the worldwide energy supply. The main component in a DG is a smart inverter connected in a grid-tied mode which serves as a direct interface between the grid and the RES (Renewable Energy System). This research work presents a three phase grid-tied inverter with active and reactive power control capabilities for renewable energy sources (RES) and distributed generators (DG). The type of the inverter to be designed is a Voltage Source Inverter (VSI). The VSI is capable of supplying energy to the utility grid with a well regulated DC link at its input. The solution this project proposes is an implementation of the designed filter to effectively reduce the harmonics injected into the grid to an acceptable value according to standards and also an approach to control the real and reactive power output of the inverters to help solve the problems of instability and power quality of the distribution system. The design, modelling and simulation of the smart inverter system is performed in MATLAB/SIMULINK software environment. A 10 kW three-phase voltage source inverter system connected to the utility grid was considered for this research. Series of simulations for the grid-connected inverter (GCI) model was carried out using different step changes in active and reactive power references which was used to obtain the tracking response of the set power references. The effectiveness of the control system which was designed to track the set references and supply improved power quality with reduced current ripples has been verified from the simulation results obtained.
42
Haller, Markus [Verfasser], and Ottmar [Akademischer Betreuer] Edenhofer. "CO2 Mitigation and Power System Integration of Fluctuating Renewable Energy Sources: A Multi-Scale Modeling Approach / Markus Haller. Betreuer: Ottmar Edenhofer." Berlin : Universitätsbibliothek der Technischen Universität Berlin, 2012. http://d-nb.info/102121972X/34.
Full text
43
Skjølberg, Karen. "Power System Impacts of variable renewable Energy Sources towards 2050 : With special emphasis on wind and solar utilisation and grid costs." Thesis, Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige universitet, Institutt for elkraftteknikk, 2014. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:no:ntnu:diva-24692.
Full textAbstract:
The European Union(EU) has set an ambitious goal of reducing the Green House Gas(GHG) emissions with at least 80-95% in 2050 compared to 1990 levels. Due to the difficulties of avoiding all emissions in other sectors such as transport and agriculture the power sector should be close to 100% renewable. For the European energy system this means that the fossil fuel power has to be strongly reduced and that a vast amount of wind and solar power would have to be installed towards 2050. Due to the long life times of fossil fuel powered plants, 2050 is only one investment cycle away. It is therefore important that the possibilities and challenges of the 2050 energy system are investigated today. A scenario giving the installed capacities in each country for the energy system in 2030 is given in the Scenario Outlook and adequacy forecast(SO&AF) published by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity(ENTSO-E). The energy system in 2030 is also analysed in the Twenties project by SINTEF Energy Research. In the “Energy Roadmap 2050” produced by the European Commission(EC) a scenario with a high share of renewable energy towards 2050 is presented. The main aim of this thesis is to analyse how the further development of wind and solar power after 2030 will influence some key parameters in the power system. One of the focus areas is on how the utilisation of wind and solar power will change when increasing the capacities. Another important issue is how the increased amount of wind and solar influence the thermal production, and how the production mix might change from 2030 to 2050. The flow in High Voltage Direct Current(HVDC) corridors and how the increased amounts of wind and solar towards 2050 influence this flow is another important topic. The last issue that is treated in this thesis is how the costs and bottleneck costs changes as the production mix is changed from 2030 to 2050 levels, especially how the wind and solar influence the congestion costs separately or combined.This study were performed by doing simulations with the Power System Simulation Tool(PSST) model. First a base scenario was simulated, using 2030 data from the SO&AF. Then simulations were done with wind and solar capacities set to 2050 level, separately and combined. This was to reveal the effect the wind and solar power has on the parameters in the power system. In the last scenario, “2050 Whole”, the dataset was adapted as best as possible to the 2050 scenario found in the Energy Roadmap 2050.The utilisation of the wind and solar plants decrease when the Renewable Energy Source(RES) capacities are increased to 2050 level compared to the 2030 base scenario. The main explanation to this is that the increased amount of RES gives more grid congestions, which limits the production. The other explanation is that the wind and solar potential actually exceeds the load for some hours. When the wind and solar power is increased to 2050 level the amount of fossil production strongly decrease, due to the higher marginal costs of fossil plants. This causes the share of renewable production to increase from 47% in the 2030 base scenario to 83% in the 2050 whole scenario. The highest concentration of renewable power is on the continent, especially in Germany. The flow on the HVDC cables goes from being mainly export from the Nordic countries and Great Britain to the continental countries in the 2030 base scenario to an increased amount of export from the continent in the “2050 Whole”. When the RES capacity is increased to 2050 level the total operating costs in the system goes down, due to the wind and solar power having zero marginal cost. The bottleneck cost become higher as the amount of RES is increased, implying that the grid becomes more congested. However it turns out that increasing the wind capacity alone, gives higher bottleneck cost than increasing both the wind and solar. This is because the solar power has a beneficial diurnal pattern, while the wind power has a beneficial seasonal pattern. This means that the combination of wind and solar power follow the load pattern better than just the wind power and therefore causes less strain on the grid.The fact that the utilisation of wind and solar strongly decrease and that the congestion costs become much higher in the 2050 scenario compared to the 2030 scenario implies that further grid reinforcements might be necessary if such high amounts of renewable power becomes a reality. The high variation in prices and exchange for some areas, that give a high strain on the grid, suggests that new storage possibilities should be investigated for the 2050 energy system.
44
Mazloomzadeh, Ali. "Development of Hardware in the Loop Real-Time Control Techniques for Hybrid Power Systems Involving Distributed Demands and Sustainable Energy Sources." FIU Digital Commons, 2014. http://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/etd/1666.
Full textAbstract:
The future power grid will effectively utilize renewable energy resources and distributed generation to respond to energy demand while incorporating information technology and communication infrastructure for their optimum operation. This dissertation contributes to the development of real-time techniques, for wide-area monitoring and secure real-time control and operation of hybrid power systems.
To handle the increased level of real-time data exchange, this dissertation develops a supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) system that is equipped with a state estimation scheme from the real-time data. This system is verified on a specially developed laboratory-based test bed facility, as a hardware and software platform, to emulate the actual scenarios of a real hybrid power system with the highest level of similarities and capabilities to practical utility systems. It includes phasor measurements at hundreds of measurement points on the system. These measurements were obtained from especially developed laboratory based Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU) that is utilized in addition to existing commercially based PMU’s. The developed PMU was used in conjunction with the interconnected system along with the commercial PMU’s. The tested studies included a new technique for detecting the partially islanded micro grids in addition to several real-time techniques for synchronization and parameter identifications of hybrid systems.
Moreover, due to numerous integration of renewable energy resources through DC microgrids, this dissertation performs several practical cases for improvement of interoperability of such systems. Moreover, increased number of small and dispersed generating stations and their need to connect fast and properly into the AC grids, urged this work to explore the challenges that arise in synchronization of generators to the grid and through introduction of a Dynamic Brake system to improve the process of connecting distributed generators to the power grid.
Real time operation and control requires data communication security. A research effort in this dissertation was developed based on Trusted Sensing Base (TSB) process for data communication security. The innovative TSB approach improves the security aspect of the power grid as a cyber-physical system. It is based on available GPS synchronization technology and provides protection against confidentiality attacks in critical power system infrastructures.
45
Dester, Mauricio. "Propostas para a construção da matriz de energia elétrica brasileira com foco na sustentabilidade do processo de expansão da oferta e segurança no suprimento da carga." [s.n.], 2012. http://repositorio.unicamp.br/jspui/handle/REPOSIP/264640.
Full textAbstract:
Orientadores: Sérgio Valdir Bajay, Moacyr Trindade de Oliveira AndradeTese (doutorado) - Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Faculdade de Engenharia Mecânica
Made available in DSpace on 2018-08-21T11:31:07Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Dester_Mauricio_D.pdf: 5389676 bytes, checksum: 7c5e6ad30bbd780ddf1b9300f7cc4317 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2012
Resumo: A eletricidade é bem de consumo e também insumo posicionado dentre aqueles considerados essenciais para a sociedade moderna. Neste contexto, o planejamento e a construção de uma matriz de energia elétrica é questão de importância capital não somente para o setor elétrico, como também para o desenvolvimento do Brasil. A constituição desta matriz deve ser pautada, sobretudo, pelo aspecto sustentabilidade. Neste sentido, sua concepção deve, imprescindivelmente, contemplar todas as perspectivas que permeiam o processo estratégico que a origina, a saber: técnica, econômica e sócio-ambiental. Somente balizado por estas óticas é possível proporcionar a expansão da oferta de energia elétrica de forma sustentável e com segurança no que concerne ao atendimento pleno da demanda, um requisito indispensável para que este serviço possa ser um sólido sustentáculo de um processo maior: o desenvolvimento socioeconômico da sociedade brasileira. A participação das fontes renováveis na matriz de energia elétrica é fator desejável e colabora, de forma meritória no que diz respeito aos impactos ambientais decorrentes da produção de eletricidade. Todavia, há algumas questões de ordem econômica e principalmente técnica as quais devem ser tratadas e lapidadas de forma a eliminar as lacunas existentes, permitindo que se possa estabelecer planos de expansão da oferta de eletricidade sustentáveis sob todos os pontos de vista. O objetivo principal deste trabalho é proporcionar e aprofundar o debate sobre estas questões e apresentar uma solução que propicie a integração das fontes renováveis na matriz de energia elétrica brasileira mantendo a confiabilidade no atendimento da carga. Outrossim, não somente os aspectos técnico e econômico foram contemplados na análise, mas, também o socioambiental, possibilitando assim oferecer subsídios para a evolução da oferta com orientação para a sustentabilidade. Para elaboração da proposta foi realizado um estudo abrangente sobre as principais fontes primárias a partir das quais é possível produzir eletricidade, além de uma revisão de todo o extenso e complexo caminho pelo qual passou o setor de planejamento da expansão desde seus primórdios até o modelo atual. São também apresentados vários pontos de vista sobre as dificuldades encontradas pelo planejador, desde os empecilhos de ordem regulatória, passando por aqueles oriundos de uma falta de coordenação dentre os setores do governo envolvidos no problema, até as questões de ordem ambiental. Por fim, no decorrer do trabalho e particularmente ao concluí-lo, propõe-se um conjunto de medidas estratégicas por intermédio das quais se pode construir uma matriz de energia elétrica segura e sustentável e lograr êxito, sob as perspectivas técnica, econômica e socioambiental, ao se realizar o planejamento da expansão da oferta, seja no horizonte de curto, médio ou longo prazos
Abstract: Electricity is not just a consumer good but also an input which commands a place amongst those goods considered essential to modern society. In this context, the planning and construction of an electricity matrix is a question of paramount importance, not just for the electricity sector but also for Brazil's development as a whole. The establishment of this matrix should, above all, be regulated with an emphasis on sustainability. In this regard, its conception must necessarily embrace all the perspectives that imbue the strategic process that gives rise to it: technical, economic and socio-environmental. Delimited by these viewpoints alone, it is possible to provide the sustainable expansion of an electric power supply that is also secure in terms of being able to fully meet demand. This is a fundamental prerequisite to this service becoming a solid base for a larger process, namely the socio-economic development of Brazilian society. The participation of renewable energy sources in the electric energy matrix is a desirable factor and contributes laudably to the mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the electricity generation. Nevertheless, there are several issues of an economic and mainly technical nature which have to be dealt with and refined in order to close the existing gaps and enable plans to be established, that are sustainable from all points of view, for the expansion of an electric power supply. The main aim of this study is to prompt, and study in greater depth, the debate over these issues and present a solution that delivers the integration of renewable sources into Brazil's electricity matrix while maintaining reliability of load fulfillment. Similarly, not only were the technical and economic aspects covered in the analysis but also the socio-environmental aspects, thereby making it possible to provide support for the evolution of a sustainability-oriented supply. For the purposes of drafting this proposal, a wide-ranging study was conducted of the principal primary sources from which it is possible to generate electricity, as well as a review of the long and complex path which the expansion planning sector has taken, from its outset through to the current model. Various points of view are also put forward about the difficulties encountered by the planner, ranging from the regulatory obstacles to those arising from a lack of coordination between the government sectors involved in the problem and to issues of an environmental nature. Finally, throughout the study and in particular in its conclusion, a set of strategic measures is proposed through which a secure, sustainable electricity matrix can be constructed from a technical, economic and socio-environmental perspective, which is successful in carrying out supply expansion planning in the short, medium and long term
Doutorado
Planejamento de Sistemas Energeticos
Doutor em Planejamento de Sistemas Energéticos
46
Sharp, Tammy-Ann. "Exploring the potential impact of carbon, capture and storage technologies on the diversity of the UK electricity system to 2050." Thesis, University of Sussex, 2014. http://sro.sussex.ac.uk/id/eprint/51575/.
Full textAbstract:
Creating a diverse and flexible energy system to ensure security of supply is at the heart of UK energy policy. However, despite the apparent interest in the idea of securing supply in this way and the term ‘diversity' becoming more frequently used in this context in government White Papers, policy discourse and the academic literature relatively little attention has been given to exploring what diversity means, how it can be measured, what contribution it can make to different policy objectives and the specific implications for the UK electricity system. Furthermore CCS technologies which are becoming increasingly important to decarbonisation of the power sector in order to meet legally binding greenhouse gas targets set out in the Climate Change Act which raises the question, what are the potential impacts of these technologies on the diversity of the future UK electricity system? To answer this question a mixed methodology of quantitative energy-economic modelling (using MARKAL), scenario analysis and diversity analysis is combined with qualitative semi-structured stakeholder interviews. Data analysis is carried out in two parts. The first assesses the diversity (with a specific focus on the effect of different input assumptions on CCS technologies) of the scenarios generated using Stirling's Diversity Heuristic and creates a set of ‘diversity profiles' which map changes in diversity across each scenario. The second part uses stakeholder perspectives to inform the quantification of diversity across the same set of scenarios providing evidence of the impact of different stakeholder perspectives on the overall diversity of the electricity system.
47
Lind, Philip. "A study of modelling the energy system of an ice rink sports facility : Modelling the heating and cooling of ABB arena syd and implementation of renewable energy sources using TRNSYS." Thesis, Mälardalens högskola, Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik, 2018. http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:mdh:diva-40054.
Full textAbstract:
Environmental issues are important challenges for today’s society. Lots of the energy used by humans comes from fossil energy sources resulting in the environmental threats. A considerable amount of this energy is used in the building sector. Industrial buildings and sports facilities are large users of energy and thus becomes very interesting in an optimization point of view. Modelling of the systems allows for cheap and effective optimizing of the energy usage and effectivity measures can be investigated and implemented. This study creates a model of the indoor ice rink arena of ABB arena syd in Västerås using TRNSYS as the main software for simulation. Focus is placed on the heating of the arena through heat pumps and district heating, and cooling of the ice in the arena using cooling machines. The effect of PV as well as a battery storage in the arena is also investigated as an effectiveness scenario. The results from the study revealed that it is possible to simulate the heating demand for the arena, accurately identifying the normal demand as well as the instances when the demand peaks and the magnitude of the peaks. It is also possible to simulate the cooling demand for the ice over extended time periods. However, this study could not identify the peaks for cooling demand. It is also beneficial for the system to install PV, but not a battery storage. With current price levels for electricity it is however not a very beneficial deal. With higher electricity prices the investment is preferable. The study also concludes that TRNSYS can be used for modelling an ice rink sports arena, however it leaves room for improvement on that aspect.
48
Yang, Xiufeng. "Ocean current energy resource assessment for the United States." Diss., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2013. http://hdl.handle.net/1853/50352.
Full textAbstract:
Ocean currents are an attractive source of clean energy due to their inherent reliability, persistence and sustainability. The Gulf Stream system is of particular interest as a potential energy resource to the United States with significant currents and proximity to the large population on the U.S. east coast. To assess the energy potential from ocean currents for the United States, the characterization of ocean currents along the U.S. coastline is performed in this dissertation. A GIS database that maps the ocean current energy resource distribution for the entire U.S. coastline and also provides joint velocity magnitude and direction probability histograms is developed. Having a geographical constraint by Florida and the Bahamas, the Florida Current has the largest ocean current resource which is fairly stable with prevalent seasonal variability in the upper layer of the water column (~200m). The core of the Florida Current features higher stability than the edges as a result of the meandering and seasonal broadening of the current flow. The variability of the Gulf Stream significantly increases as it flows past the Cape Hatteras. The theoretical energy balance in the Gulf Stream system is examined using the two-dimensional ocean circulation equations based on the assumptions of the Stommel model for quasi-geostrophic subtropical gyres. Additional turbine drag is formulated and incorporated in the model to represent power extraction by turbines. Parameters in the model are calibrated against ocean observational data such that the model can reproduce the volume and kinetic energy fluxes in the Gulf Stream. The results show that considering extraction over a region comprised of the entire Florida Current portion of the Gulf Stream system, the theoretical upper bound of averaged power dissipation is around 5.1 GW, or 45 TWh/yr. If the extraction area comprises the entire portion of the Gulf Stream within 200 miles of the U.S. coastline, the theoretical upper bound of averaged power dissipation becomes approximately 18.6 GW or 163 TWh/yr. The impact of the power extraction is primarily constrained in the vicinity of the turbine region, and includes a significant reduction of flow strength and water level drop in the power extraction site. The turbines also significantly reduce residual energy fluxes in the flow, and cause redirection of the Gulf Stream. A full numerical simulation of the ocean circulation in the Atlantic Ocean is performed using Hybrid Coordinate Ocean Model (HYCOM) and power extraction from the Florida Current is modeled as additional momentum sink. Effects of power extraction are shown to include flow rerouting from the Florida Strait channel to the east side of the Bahamas. Flow redirection is stronger during peak summer flow resulting in less seasonal variability in both power extraction and residual fluxes in the Florida Current. A significant water level drop is shown at the power extraction site, and so is a slight water level rise along the coasts of Florida and the Gulf. The sum of extracted power and the residual energy flux in the Florida Current is lower than the original energy flux in the baseline case, indicating a net loss of energy reserve in the Florida Current channel due to flow redirection. The impact from power extraction on the mean flow field is concentrated in the near field of the power extraction site, while shifts in the far flow field in time and space have little impact on the overall flow statistics.
49
Fleischmann, Ino David. "Open Source and Living Systems." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Jaume I, 2017. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/405428.
Full textAbstract:
The dissertation investigates the approach of open source hardware and its potential for a “post-growth”
transformation of society, which, from an environmentalist perspective, seems necessary. Hereby it
elaborates the paradigm shift attached to the idea of open source, compares them with living systems in
nature and practically contributes to the open source movement in the field of rural electrification. By
doing so, it compares renewable energy technologies for rural electrification from the perspective of
open source applicability. The practical output hereby is the design of an open source licensed hydro
power turbine, called “Pico Cross Flow”. The dissertation covers the hydraulic and mechanical design as
well as the manufacturing of a prototype and the testing at the hydrodynamic laboratory of the University of VienaLa disertación investiga la idea de “open source hardware” (hardware de código abierto) y su potencial para una transformación social de "post-capitalismo", la cual, desde una perspectiva ambientalista, parece necesaria. Se elabora el cambio de paradigma asociado a las ideas de código abierto, se compara con los sistemas vivos en la naturaleza y prácticamente contribuye al movimiento de fuente abierta (open source) en el campo de la electrificación rural. El resultado práctico es el diseño de una turbina hidroeléctrica licenciado código abierto, denominada "Pico Cross Flow". La parte práctica de la disertación abarca el diseño hidráulico y mecánico, así como la fabricación de un prototipo y las pruebas en el laboratorio hidrodinámico de la Universidad de Viena.
50
Mesbahi, Abdessamad. "Deterministic and Stochastic Economic Modeling of Hybrid Power Supply System with Photovoltaic Generators." Master's thesis, КПІ ім. Ігоря Сікорського, 2021. https://ela.kpi.ua/handle/123456789/42555.
Full textAbstract:
Relevance of research. Due to the rapid deployment of the non-dispatchable (intermittent) generation sources in the smart grid, such as integration of the photovoltaic power plants and wind turbines in the distribution systems; this caused a problem of the uncertainty increase of simulation results for decision-making for power supply systems, these uncertainties of power systems are getting more and more notice. At the same time, the classical power systems models cannot give accurate simulation results. Wherein; it became necessary to define new models to represent the specific parameters of power system. wherein; this research reveals to the benefits of using probabilistic mathematical approaches to define and calculate the specific economic parameters, as well as the technical parameters for power supply system with the integration renewable energy generators, which are characterising by randomness and uncertainty due to the high penetration to the renewables. Monte Carlo Method, and Point Estimation Method are used to handle the uncertainties of renewable energy resources. The standard functions to represent the stochastic parameters of the model are analyzed with the use of three-point estimation technique for the distribution functions of their probable values. A synthetic skewed probability density function was analytically constructed basing on the standard normal distribution, which is suitable for analytic representation of the predicted and/or statistical random sampling of the uncertain model parameters of energy system with renewables, and analytical expressions were obtained to compute the moments of proposed synthetic probability function.
Relationship of work with scientific programs, plans, themes. is to demonstrate the possibility of describing the input parameters of the simulation Deterministic and Stochastic Modeling by probability Density Functions by the use of three-point approximation techniques and to obtain analytical expressions for the characteristics of such distributions, suitable for non-iterative (as opposed to Monte Carlo Method) probabilistic method applications, namely the Point Estimation Method.
Purpose and tasks of the research. Increasing the simulation accuracy results for estimation economic and technical parameters characterising photovoltaic power plant based on based on the life cycle model; as well as development of different algorithms based on deterministic and stochastic modeling of power system with non-dispatchable sources and minimize the computation time.
Object of research. Processes of determining the estimated technical and economic parameters characterising a photovoltaic power plant located in Ukraine basing on stochastic modeling.
Subject of research. Use of the Monte Carlo Method and Point Estimation Method to estimate the various economic and technical information characteristic of alternative power plants in order to obtain accurate simulation results.
Practical value of the results. Practical techniques of the three-point approximation are used to construct the probability density function of the model uncertain (stochastic) parameter, which dominantly influences the modeling result: an event occurrence probability, the result attainability, whatsoever. This technique is an effective tool for the practical evaluating of an uncertain value of a technological or economic factor of material and/or economic object, and widely used for overall Levelized Energy Cost (LCOE – LEC) which is directly or indirectly engaged into analytic representation of the power systel model. Usually, the model of a kind is designed to solve technical and/or economic problem by means of Deterministic and Stochastic Modeling.
Scientific novelty of the obtained results is the development of algorithms and mathematical solutions using a probabilistic approach basing Point Estimation Method instead of Monte Carlo Melthod to obtain more accurate estimation simulation results, as well as to obtain computational results in less time for useful decision-making in alternative power plant projects.