Haoliang Yang^*, Yonggang Dong, Zhifang Yang

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.12, pp. 2917-2931, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029167 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Reducing the impact of power outages and maintaining the power supply duration must be considered in implementing emergency energy dispatching in micro-networks. This paper studies a new emergency energy treatment method based on the robust optimal method and the industrial park micro-network with the optical energy storage system. After controlling the load input, a control strategy of adjusting and removing is proposed. Rolling optimal theory is applied to emergency energy scheduling based on a robust optimal mathematical model. A weighting factor is introduced into the optimal model to balance the importance of reducing and retaining More >

Xiaobao Yu^*, Kang Yang

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.12, pp. 2741-2760, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.028041 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Taking an industrial park as an example, this study aims to analyze the characteristics of a distribution network that incorporates distributed energy resources (DERs). The study begins by summarizing the key features of a distribution network with DERs based on recent power usage data. To predict and analyze the load growth of the industrial park, an improved back-propagation algorithm is employed. Furthermore, the study classifies users within the industrial park according to their specific power consumption and supply requirements. This user segmentation allows for the introduction of three constraints: node voltage, wire current, and capacity More >

Kehuan Xie¹, Longhai Yu^2,3, Chuanchang Li^1,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.12, pp. 2903-2915, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027636 - 29 November 2023

Abstract Vanadium redox flow battery (VRFB) is considered one of the most potential large-scale energy storage technologies in the future, and its electrolyte flow rate is an important factor affecting the performance of VRFB. To study the effect of electrolyte flow rate on the performance of VRFB, the hydrodynamic model is established and a VRFB system is developed. The results show that under constant current density, with the increase of electrolyte flow rate, not only the coulombic efficiency, energy efficiency, and voltage efficiency will increase, but also the capacity and energy discharged by VRFB will also More >

Tianfeng Xu¹, Tao Wang¹, Chengming Ye², Jing Zhang¹, Peng Xi¹, Yunhui Chen², Gengwu Zhang^3,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2629-2650, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027537 - 31 October 2023

Abstract In order to improve the reliability of power supply, the sophisticated design of the structure of electric cable network has become an important issue for modern urban distribution networks. In this paper, an electric cable path planning model based on heuristic optimization algorithm considering mixed-land scenario is proposed. Firstly, based on different land samples, the kernel density estimation (KDE) and the analytic hierarchy process (AHP) are used to estimate the construction cost of each unit grid, in order to construct the objective function of comprehensive investment for electric cable loop network. Then, the ant colony More >

Weigang Jin¹, Lei Chen^2,*, Yifei Li², Shencong Zheng², Yuqi Jiang², Hongkun Chen²

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2469-2487, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.043021 - 31 October 2023

Abstract Along with the increasing integration of renewable energy generation in AC-DC power networks, investigating the dynamic behaviors of this complex system with a proper equivalent model is significant. This paper presents an equivalent modeling method for the AC-DC power networks with doubly-fed induction generator (DFIG) based wind farms to decrease the simulation scale and computational burden. For the AC-DC power networks, the equivalent modeling strategy in accordance with the physical structure simplification is stated. Regarding the DFIG-based wind farms, the equivalent modeling based on the sequential identification of multi-machine parameters using the improved chaotic cuckoo More >

Xueting Cheng¹, Ziqi Zhang^2,*, Yueshuang Bao¹, Huiping Zheng¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2517-2529, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.042633 - 31 October 2023

Abstract At present, the proportion of new energy in the power grid is increasing, and the random fluctuations in power output increase the risk of cascading failures in the power grid. In this paper, we propose a method for identifying high-risk scenarios of interlocking faults in new energy power grids based on a deep embedding clustering (DEC) algorithm and apply it in a risk assessment of cascading failures in different operating scenarios for new energy power grids. First, considering the real-time operation status and system structure of new energy power grids, the scenario cascading failure risk More >

Decheng Li¹, Yan Zhang², Dongdong Ma², Haozhe Geng¹, Yu Wu^1,2,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2503-2516, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.041803 - 31 October 2023

Abstract The fracturing process of sandstone is inherently complex due to its loose internal structure and deformation adaptability. Liquid nitrogen pre-injection has emerged as a promising approach to damage reservoir rocks, effectively reducing fracture pressure and establishing intricate fracture networks, thus offering a potential solution for reservoir reconstruction. To unravel the fundamental mechanisms governing sandstone fracturing behaviors following liquid nitrogen pre-injection, sandstone fracturing experiments were conducted under varying durations of liquid nitrogen injection, rock temperature, and in-situ stress conditions. The experiments showcased the evolution of injection pressure and fracture characteristics under different testing conditions, complemented by… More >

Wenyang Tang^1,2, Cong Liu^1,*, Bo Zhang²

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2667-2681, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.040743 - 31 October 2023

Abstract Harsh working environments and wear between blades and other unit components can easily lead to cracks and damage on wind turbine blades. The cracks on the blades can endanger the shafting of the generator set, the tower and other components, and even cause the tower to collapse. To achieve high-precision wind blade crack detection, this paper proposes a crack fault-detection strategy that integrates Gated Residual Network (GRN), a fusion module and Transformer. Firstly, GRN can reduce unnecessary noisy inputs that could negatively impact performance while preserving the integrity of feature information. In addition, to gain… More >

T. E. Boukelia^1,2,*, A. Bourouis¹, M. E. Abdesselem³, M. S. Mecibah³

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2449-2467, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.030183 - 31 October 2023

Abstract Concentrating Solar Power (CSP) plants offer a promising way to generate low-emission energy. However, these plants face challenges such as reduced sunlight during winter and cloudy days, despite being located in high solar radiation areas. Furthermore, their dispatch capacities and yields can be affected by high electricity consumption, particularly at night. The present work aims to develop an off-design model that evaluates the hourly and annual performances of a parabolic trough power plant (PTPP) equipped with a waste heat recovery system. The study aims to compare the performances of this new layout with those of… More >

Na Dong^1,*, Xiao Yang², Nasser Yousefi^3,4,*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2565-2583, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029862 - 31 October 2023

Abstract This paper proposes a modified golden jackal optimization (IGJO) algorithm to solve the OCL (which stands for optimal cooling load) problem to minimize energy consumption. In this algorithm, many tools have been developed, such as numerical visualization, local field method, competitive selection method, and iterative strategy. The IGJO algorithm is used to improve the research capabilities of the algorithm in terms of global tuning and rotation speed. In order to fully utilize the effectiveness of the proposed algorithm, three famous examples of OCL problems in basic ventilation systems were studied and compared with some previously… More >