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Complex and Nonlinear Dynamics in Electrical Power and Energy Storage Systems: Analysis, Modelling and Control

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "A1: Smart Grids and Microgrids".

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College of Automation, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing 400065, China
Interests: fault diagnosis; battery health management; states estimation; mechanism modeling; parameter identification
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School of Electrical Engineering and Automation, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230009, China
Interests: fractional-order systems; nonlinear dynamical systems; battery management systems; system control and deep learning
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Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Energy demand has been increasing, and environmental concerns associated with energy consumption have emerged worldwide. This has triggered the rapid development of sustainable energy, including its production, management, storage and utilization, with strong impact on the power grid (PG). Indeed, the PG’s interconnection with renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and high variable loading equipment has led to a complex dynamical system composed of multiple interacting parts, with impacts on PG stability and safe operation. Therefore, the analysis, modelling and control of power systems, equipment, and devices are a challenging and emergent topic, and distinct approaches have been proposed. The use of detailed mathematical models is demanding and often fails to describe the behaviour observed in the dynamical processes. Therefore, new possibilities need to be explored.

This Special Issue (SI) will bring together contributions from researchers dealing with different topics of mathematics, engineering, and applied sciences. Papers presenting original research reflecting recent theoretical advances and applications are expected.

The main goal of this SI is to present a rapid exchange of ideas and techniques in analysis, modelling and control of electrical power and energy storage systems and, thus, to establish an international forum where to present novel developments and achievements.

Potential topics include, but are not limited to:

  • Nonlinear dynamics in power grid, microgrids, energy storage, and renewable energy systems;
  • Analysis, modelling and control for power grid, microgrids, energy storage, and renewable energy systems;
  • Model-based and data-driven modelling techniques for diagnosis, monitoring and control;
  • Emergent, chaotic, adaptive, self-organized, decentralized, and multi-scale complex phenomena in electrical systems;
  • Advanced, robust, and distributed control of electrical systems;
  • Artificial intelligence applied to electrical energy systems and devices;
  • Electrical power generation, management, transmission and distribution;
  • Batteries and storage devices;
  • Health monitoring and life cycle assessment of electrical equipment;
  • Advances in power electronics;
  • Active power filters and efficient methods to reduce harmonic pollution in electrical distribution networks;
  • Electrical energy quality.

Dr. António Lopes
Dr. Penghua Li
Dr. Eduardo José Solteiro Pires
Prof. Dr. Liping Chen
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Keywords

  • electrical power and energy storage systems
  • complex and nonlinear dynamics
  • analysis, modelling and control
  • data-driven and model-driven techniques
  • power quality
  • safety and reliability

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Complex and Nonlinear Dynamics in Electrical Power and Energy Storage Systems: Analysis, Modeling and Control
by António M. Lopes, Penghua Li, Eduardo José Solteiro Pires and Liping Chen
Energies 2024, 17(24), 6243; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17246243 - 11 Dec 2024
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Energy demand has been increasing, and environmental concerns associated with energy consumption have emerged worldwide [...] Full article

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Leveraging Pumped Storage Power Plants for Innovative Stability Enhancement of Weakly Interconnected Power Systems
by Antans Sauhats, Andrejs Utāns and Diāna Žalostība
Energies 2024, 17(15), 3754; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17153754 - 30 Jul 2024
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The hybrid AC/DC grid, based on a significant share of renewable energy sources, is gradually becoming an essential aspect of the modern energy system. The integration of intermittent renewable generators into contemporary energy systems is accompanied by the decommissioning of power plants containing [...] Read more.
The hybrid AC/DC grid, based on a significant share of renewable energy sources, is gradually becoming an essential aspect of the modern energy system. The integration of intermittent renewable generators into contemporary energy systems is accompanied by the decommissioning of power plants containing synchronous generators. Consequently, this leads to a reduction in system inertia and an increase in the risk of stability disruption. The abrupt disconnection of the primary generator or power line can result in an unanticipated mismatch between power generation and consumption. This discrepancy can trigger substantial and swiftly evolving alterations in power distribution, angular speed, load flow, and the frequency of generators. The risks of an energy system collapse can be mitigated through automation, enabling rapid adjustments to generation and load capacities, as well as power flows, in the electrical network. This article justifies the utilisation of a power control method for high-voltage power line interconnections. The technology of hydro storage power plants and measurements of voltage phasors are employed. The potential for easing power flow restrictions and realising substantial economic benefits is supported by the results obtained using simplified dynamic model of the Baltic power system and Nord Pool electricity market model. Full article
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Trade-Off Analysis of Drive Dynamics Considering Speed and Current Loops
by Manuel R. Arahal, Manuel G. Satué, Francisco Colodro and Juana M. Martínez-Heredia
Energies 2024, 17(15), 3649; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17153649 - 24 Jul 2024
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Electric drive control is an important area of research due to its ubiquity. In particular, multi-phase induction machines are an important field due to their inherent robustness. Tuning of the inner loop (speed) and outer loop (current) is typically tackled separately. The problem [...] Read more.
Electric drive control is an important area of research due to its ubiquity. In particular, multi-phase induction machines are an important field due to their inherent robustness. Tuning of the inner loop (speed) and outer loop (current) is typically tackled separately. The problem of trade-off analysis for the tuning of both loops has never been tackled before, which motivates the present study. This paper examines the complex and non-linear relationships between commonly used performance indicators in variable speed applications. The paper shows that there are links between performance indicators for both loops. This prompts a more detailed study of concurrent tuning. Also, it is shown that said links are, in a variable speed drive, dependent on the operating point. This requires studying more than just one operating point. Experimental results for a five-phase induction motor are used to validate the analysis. Full article
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Electrification of a Remote Rural Farm with Solar Energy—Contribution to the Development of Smart Farming
by Adriano A. Santos, Filipe Pereira, António Ferreira da Silva, Nídia Caetano, Carlos Felgueiras and José Machado
Energies 2023, 16(23), 7706; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16237706 - 22 Nov 2023
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Rural farms constitute a vital component of a country’s agricultural landscape, traditionally reliant on energy installations known for their reliability yet notorious for their energy-intensive and inefficient characteristics. While the smart farm concept, integrating renewable energy sources and resource management technologies, has seen [...] Read more.
Rural farms constitute a vital component of a country’s agricultural landscape, traditionally reliant on energy installations known for their reliability yet notorious for their energy-intensive and inefficient characteristics. While the smart farm concept, integrating renewable energy sources and resource management technologies, has seen widespread adoption in domestic and industrial sectors, rural farms have been slower to embrace these innovations. This study presents a groundbreaking solution, deployed on a rural farm in Portugal, resulting in an impressive 83.24% reduction in energy consumption sourced from the grid. Notably, this achievement translates to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions, aligning with the growing need for environmentally sustainable farming practices. The technical intricacies of this pioneering solution are comprehensively described and juxtaposed with other scientific case studies, offering valuable insights for replication. This initiative represents a vital first step towards the integration or combination of conventional farming with photovoltaic energy production, exemplified by agrivoltaic systems. In conclusion, this research showcases the potential for rural farms to significantly enhance energy efficiency and financial viability, thereby contributing to a more sustainable and cost-effective agricultural sector. These findings serve as a model for similar endeavors, paving the way for a greener and more economically viable future for rural farming practices. Full article
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Eventual Increase in Solar Electricity Production and Desalinated Water through the Formation of a Channel between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea
by Simon Lineykin, Abhishek Sharma and Moshe Averbukh
Energies 2023, 16(11), 4272; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16114272 - 23 May 2023
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Currently, the Israeli energy industry faces the challenge of a considerable increase in solar electricity production. As a relatively isolated system, the significant expansion of solar electricity may cause problems with electricity quality. Electrical storage installation can resolve this problem. In Israel’s situation, [...] Read more.
Currently, the Israeli energy industry faces the challenge of a considerable increase in solar electricity production. As a relatively isolated system, the significant expansion of solar electricity may cause problems with electricity quality. Electrical storage installation can resolve this problem. In Israel’s situation, the optimal solution could be the creation of a channel between the Mediterranean and the Dead Sea. The channel can solve three closely related problems: the increased production of desalinated water for domestic, industrial, and agricultural needs; the prevention of a permanent Dead Sea level decline and its imminent disappearance; the development of hydro-pumping electrical storage stations; and the creation of numerous PV facilities in the Negev area for national electricity generation. However, detailed analysis should be conducted for the estimation of the possible increase in solar electric generation with consideration of a stochastic PV outcome and the potential ability to use the Dead Sea for the brine discharge of electrical hydro-storage plants. Full article
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Integration of Stand-Alone Controlled Active Power Filters in Harmonic Power Flow of Radial Distribution Networks
by Hamed Rezapour, MohamadAli Amini, Hamid Falaghi and António M. Lopes
Energies 2023, 16(5), 2463; https://doi.org/10.3390/en16052463 - 4 Mar 2023
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Utilization of active power filters (APFs) is the most efficient method to reduce harmonic pollution in distribution networks. Previous approaches utilized APFs in integrated control schemes based on broad data-gathering systems. Since a broad data-gathering system is not available in most practical distribution [...] Read more.
Utilization of active power filters (APFs) is the most efficient method to reduce harmonic pollution in distribution networks. Previous approaches utilized APFs in integrated control schemes based on broad data-gathering systems. Since a broad data-gathering system is not available in most practical distribution networks, previously proposed approaches may not readily be implemented. This paper presents the utilization of stand-alone controlled APFs (SACAPFs) in radial distribution networks. Utilizing APFs with a stand-alone control system decreases implementation costs and complexity by making them autonomous and independent of integrated control systems, which are complicated and expensive in practical applications. In this paper, a single SACAPF is modeled as a dependent current source where its injection current is equal in amplitude but opposite in phase compared to the harmonic content of the current passing through the point of common coupling (reference current). Due to the presence of both linear and nonlinear loads in the distribution network, the reference current changes after injection by SACAPF, so it is necessary to modify the injection current until reaching a constant value in the reference current. This is considered via an iterative procedure in the modeling scheme. Operation of multiple SACAPFs is handled using a backward procedure based on a priority list. Simulation results on an IEEE 18-bus test system show the proper operation of the stand-alone control systems for both single and multiple SACAPF implementation. Furthermore, optimal allocation of the proposed SACAPFs is performed in an IEEE 33-bus test network and a 9-bus test network, and the results are discussed and compared with the allocation of integrated control system APFs. Full article
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Hybrid Energy Storage Modeling and Control for Power System Operation Studies: A Survey
by Muhammad Usman Aslam, Nusrat Subah Binte Shakhawat, Rakibuzzaman Shah, Nima Amjady, Md Sazal Miah and B. M. Ruhul Amin
Energies 2024, 17(23), 5976; https://doi.org/10.3390/en17235976 - 27 Nov 2024
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As the share of variable renewable energy sources in power systems grows, system operators have encountered several challenges, such as renewable generation curtailment, load interruption, voltage regulation problems, and frequency stability threats. This is particularly important for power systems transitioning to net zero. [...] Read more.
As the share of variable renewable energy sources in power systems grows, system operators have encountered several challenges, such as renewable generation curtailment, load interruption, voltage regulation problems, and frequency stability threats. This is particularly important for power systems transitioning to net zero. Energy storage systems are considered an effective solution to overcome these challenges. However, with the increasing penetration of renewable energy sources, different requirements have emerged, and a single energy storage solution may not effectively meet all of them. Hybrid energy storage systems have recently been proposed to remedy this problem. Different individual energy storage systems possess complementary characteristics that can enhance the reliability, security, and stability of power systems. However, hybrid energy storage systems often require more intricate modeling approaches and control strategies. Many researchers are currently working on hybrid energy storage systems to address these issues. This paper thoroughly reviews the modeling and control schemes of hybrid energy storage systems for different power system operation studies. It also examines the factors influencing the selection of hybrid energy storage systems for various power system applications. Finally, this paper provides recommendations for future research in this area. Full article
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