Special Issue "Modeling, Optimization and Control of Electric Power and Energy Systems"

A special issue of Energies (ISSN 1996-1073). This special issue belongs to the section "Electrical Power and Energy System".

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Prof. Dr. Don Lee
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College of Engineering, Technology and Management, Oregon Institute of Technology, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR 97601, USA
Interests: power system; smart manufacturing; digital transformation; control system; unmanned systems
Prof. Dr. Eklas Hossain
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Electrical Engineering & Renewable Energy, Oregon Tech, 3201 Campus Drive, Klamath Falls, OR-97601, USA
Interests: energy storage; microgrid system; renewable energy sources; advanced control systems; machine learning; big data; carbon sequestration
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Dear Colleagues,

Energy is one of the most important never-ending needs that human beings have. Due to the exponential growth in power consumption and energy demand in the era of technology-driven societies, the necessity for more stable and efficient power system with zero-emission models is in desperate need. However, the complexity of such power systems has pushed the traditional models to the limit. Existing and emerging solutions are becoming difficult to implement due to the growing complications pertaining to on- and off-grid situations. Interests regarding the modelling of robust and resilient electric power and energy systems, with optimization scheme for existing resource utilization, and efficient control strategies, are burgeoning among researchers to meet the increasing demand of the energy. Applications to cars, storage devices, or robots are also welcomed.

The purpose of this Special Issue is to solve these problems together, collect collaborative research in various spectra, and contribute to the research globally in relation to power generation, transmission, or distribution systems modelling, optimization, and control. The bottom line of this Special Issue is to establish more reliable, sustainable, and intelligent power system and energy models to solve a complex power system. The research in this Special Issue thus includes, but is not limited to:

  1. Energy demand, uncertainties, challenges, and stability issues
  2. Novel energy and power system models
  3. Dynamic and steady-state responses in power systems
  4. Quality and stable energy based on modelling and control methodologies
  5. Generation, transmission, distribution, and energy storage
  6. On-/off-grids with clean Renewable energy sources and reduction in gas emissions
  7. Modelling of various control strategies for robust and resilient grid systems
  8. Power system automation, optimization, artificial intelligence, or sustainability
  9. Alternative energy and power system solutions
  10. Application to electric (hybrid) cars, robots, flying vehicles or their batteries

Prof. Dr. Don Lee
Prof. Dr. Eklas Hossain
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Keywords

  • Power Systems
  • Energy Systems
  • Renewable Energy
  • Microgrid
  • Smart Grid
  • Modelling
  • Power Electronics
  • Control Systems
  • Automation
  • Steady-state and Dynamic Response
  • Grid Stability
  • Optimization
  • Energy Storage
  • Solar Photovoltaic
  • Wind Turbine
  • Geothermal Energy
  • Fuel Cell
  • Hydrogen
  • Biofuels
  • Sustainability
  • Grid Resilience and Reliability
  • Predictive Algorithms
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Machine Learning
  • Efficiency
  • Micro-energy
  • Energy-efficient
  • Low-power
  • Self-powered Robots
  • Solid-state Battery
  • Data Analytics
  • Numerical Solutions
  • Security

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Thermoeconomic Optimization of Steam Pressure of Heat Recovery Steam Generator in Combined Cycle Gas Turbine under Different Operation Strategies
Energies 2021, 14(16), 4991; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14164991 - 14 Aug 2021
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The optimization of the steam parameters of the heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) of Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) has become one of the important means to reduce the power generation cost of combined cycle units. Based on the structural theory of thermoeconomics, [...] Read more.
The optimization of the steam parameters of the heat recovery steam generators (HRSG) of Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) has become one of the important means to reduce the power generation cost of combined cycle units. Based on the structural theory of thermoeconomics, a thermoeconomic optimization model for a triple pressure reheat HRSG is established. Taking the minimization of the power generation cost of the combined cycle system as the optimization objective, an optimization algorithm based on three factors and six levels of orthogonal experimental samples to determine the optimal solution for the high, intermediate and low pressure steam pressures under different gas turbine (GT) operation strategies. The variation law and influencing factors of the system power generation cost with the steam pressure level under all operation strategies are analyzed. The research results show that the system power generation cost decreases as the GT load rate increases, T4 plays a dominant role in the selection of the optimal pressure level for high pressure (HP) steam and, in order to obtain the optimum power generation cost, the IGV T3-650-F mode should be adopted to keep the T4 at a high level under different GT load rates. Full article
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Advances in the Application of Machine Learning Techniques for Power System Analytics: A Survey
Energies 2021, 14(16), 4776; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14164776 - 06 Aug 2021
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The recent advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of large amounts of data in smart grids and smart cities are generating new research opportunities in the application of Machine Learning (ML) for improving the observability and efficiency of modern power grids. [...] Read more.
The recent advances in computing technologies and the increasing availability of large amounts of data in smart grids and smart cities are generating new research opportunities in the application of Machine Learning (ML) for improving the observability and efficiency of modern power grids. However, as the number and diversity of ML techniques increase, questions arise about their performance and applicability, and on the most suitable ML method depending on the specific application. Trying to answer these questions, this manuscript presents a systematic review of the state-of-the-art studies implementing ML techniques in the context of power systems, with a specific focus on the analysis of power flows, power quality, photovoltaic systems, intelligent transportation, and load forecasting. The survey investigates, for each of the selected topics, the most recent and promising ML techniques proposed by the literature, by highlighting their main characteristics and relevant results. The review revealed that, when compared to traditional approaches, ML algorithms can handle massive quantities of data with high dimensionality, by allowing the identification of hidden characteristics of (even) complex systems. In particular, even though very different techniques can be used for each application, hybrid models generally show better performances when compared to single ML-based models. Full article
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A New Decentralized Control Strategy of Microgrids in the Internet of Energy Paradigm
Energies 2021, 14(8), 2183; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14082183 - 14 Apr 2021
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The Energy Internet paradigm is the evolution of the Internet of Things concept in the power system. Microgrids (MGs), as the essential element in an Energy Internet, are expected to be controlled in a corporative and flexible manner. This paper proposes a novel [...] Read more.
The Energy Internet paradigm is the evolution of the Internet of Things concept in the power system. Microgrids (MGs), as the essential element in an Energy Internet, are expected to be controlled in a corporative and flexible manner. This paper proposes a novel decentralized robust control strategy for multi-agent systems (MASs) governed MGs in future Energy Internet. The proposed controller is based on a consensus algorithm applied with the connected distributed generators (DGs) in the MGs in the energy internet paradigm. The proposed controller’s objectives are the frequency/voltage regulation and proportional reactive/active power-sharing for the hybrid DGs connected MGs. A proposed two-level communication system is implemented to explain the data exchange between the MG system and the cloud server. The local communication level utilizes the transmission control protocol (TCP)/ internet protocol (IP) and the message queuing telemetry transport (MQTT) is used as the protocol for the global communication level. The proposed control strategy has been verified using a hypothetical hybrid DGs connected MG such as photovoltaic or wind turbines in MATLAB Simulink environment. Several scenarios based on the system load types are implemented using residential buildings and small commercial outlets. The simulation results have verified the feasibility and effectiveness of the introduced strategy for the MGs’ various operating conditions. Full article
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Regional Pole Placers of Power Systems under Random Failures/Repair Markov Jumps
Energies 2021, 14(7), 1989; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14071989 - 03 Apr 2021
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This paper deals with a discrete-time stochastic control model design for random failure prone and maintenance in a single machine infinite bus (SMIB) system. This model includes the practical values of failure/repair rate of transmission lines and transformers. The probability matrix is, therefore, [...] Read more.
This paper deals with a discrete-time stochastic control model design for random failure prone and maintenance in a single machine infinite bus (SMIB) system. This model includes the practical values of failure/repair rate of transmission lines and transformers. The probability matrix is, therefore, calculated accordingly. The model considers two extreme modes of operations: the most reliable mode and the least reliable contingency case. This allows the control design which stochastically stabilizes the system under jump Markov disturbances. For adequate transient response, the proposed state feedback power system stabilizer (PSS) achieves a desired settling time and damping ratio by placing the closed-loop poles in a desired region. The control target should also be satisfied for load variations in either mode of operation. A sufficient condition is developed to achieve the control objectives via solving a set of linear matrix inequalities (LMI). Using simulation, the performance of the designed controller is tested for the system that prone to random failure/maintenance under various loading conditions. Simulation results reveal that the closed-loop poles reside within the desired region satisfying the required settling time and damping ratio under the aforementioned disturbances. The contributions of the paper are summarized as follows: (1) modeling of transition probability matrix under Markov Jumps using practical data, (2) designing a controller by compelling the closed poles into the desired region to achieve adequate dynamic performance under different load varying conditions. Full article
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Modelling and Control of a Grid-Connected RES-Hydrogen Hybrid Microgrid
Energies 2021, 14(6), 1540; https://doi.org/10.3390/en14061540 - 11 Mar 2021
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This paper proposes a Hybrid Microgrid (HμG) model including distributed generation (DG) and a hydrogen-based storage system, controlled through a tailored control strategy. The HμG is composed of three DG units, two of them supplied by solar and wind [...] Read more.
This paper proposes a Hybrid Microgrid (HμG) model including distributed generation (DG) and a hydrogen-based storage system, controlled through a tailored control strategy. The HμG is composed of three DG units, two of them supplied by solar and wind sources, and the latter one based on the exploitation of theProton Exchange Membrane (PEM) technology. Furthermore, the system includes an alkaline electrolyser, which is used as a responsive load to balance the excess of Variable Renewable Energy Sources (VRES) production, and to produce the hydrogen that will be stored into the hydrogen tank and that will be used to supply the fuel cell in case of lack of generation. The main objectives of this work are to present a validated dynamic model for every component of the HμG and to provide a strategy to reduce as much as possible the power absorption from the grid by exploiting the VRES production. The alkaline electrolyser and PEM fuel cell models are validated through real measurements. The State of Charge (SoC) of the hydrogen tank is adjusted through an adaptive scheme. Furthermore, the designed supervisor power control allows reducing the power exchange and improving the system stability. Finally, a case, considering a summer load profile measured in an electrical substation of Politecnico di Torino, is presented. The results demonstrates the advantages of a hydrogen-based micro-grid, where the hydrogen is used as medium to store the energy produced by photovoltaic and wind systems, with the aim to improve the self-sufficiency of the system. Full article
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