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 >

Mingzhen Jiang¹, Guanghui Qiao², Jiwen Chen³, Xuemei Huang^1,4,*, Leian Zhang^1,4, Yongshuang Wen¹, Yuhuan Zhang¹

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2531-2545, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029702 - 31 October 2023

Abstract To address the problem of poor wave resistance of existing offshore floating wind turbines, a new type of semi-submersible platform with truncated-cone-type upper pontoons is proposed by combining the characteristics of offshore wind turbine semi-submersible floating platforms. Based on the coupled hydrodynamic, aerodynamic, and mooring force physical fields of FAST, the surge, heave, pitch, and yaw motions responses of the floating wind turbine under different wave heights and periods are obtained, and the mooring line tension responses are also obtained; and compare the dynamic response of the new semi-submersible platform with the OC4-DeepCwind platform at More >

Chongyang Zhao, Wei Chai, Beibei Rui, Lin Chen^*

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2683-2705, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029620 - 31 October 2023

Abstract At present, the direct drive permanent magnet synchronous generator (DD-PMSG) grid connected system based on virtual synchronous generator (VSG) control will experience power oscillation at sub synchronous frequencies. The mechanism and characteristics of this new type of sub-synchronous interaction (SSI) are not yet clear, and the system cannot recover to steady state solely based on the characteristics of VSG itself. Especially when connected to a weak current network, oscillations are more pronounced, affecting the stability of the system. In severe cases, the system may trigger shutdown protection and be disconnected from the network. Existing research More >

Yi Zhang^*, Jiamin Guo, Huanghua Peng

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2489-2502, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.029496 - 31 October 2023

Abstract The windy environment is the main cause affecting the efficiency of offshore wind turbine installation. In order to improve the stability and efficiency of single-blade installation of offshore wind turbines under high wind speed conditions, the Stewart platform is used as an auxiliary tool to help dock the wind turbine blade in this paper. In order to verify the effectiveness of the Stewart platform for blade docking, a blade docking simulation system consisting of the Stewart platform, wind turbine blade, and wind load calculation module was built based on Simulink/Simscape Multibody. At the same time, More >

Dengyun Li, Baiwen Du, Kai Zhu, Jicheng Yu^*, Siyuan Liang, Changxi Yue

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2611-2628, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.028282 - 31 October 2023

Abstract Self-heating and electric field distribution are the primary factors affecting the accuracy of the Ultra High Voltage Direct Current (UHVDC) resistive divider. Reducing the internal temperature rise of the voltage divider caused by self-heating, reducing the maximum electric field strength of the voltage divider, and uniform electric field distribution can effectively improve the UHVDC resistive divider’s accuracy. In this paper, thermal analysis and electric field distribution optimization design of 1200 kV UHVDC resistive divider are carried out: (1) Using the proposed iterative algorithm, the heat dissipation and temperature distribution of the high voltage DC resistive… More >

Liuhuo Wang¹, Qingcui Liu², Wenwei Zhu³, Yanru Wang⁴, Yi Tian^4,*, Long Zhao⁴

Energy Engineering, Vol.120, No.11, pp. 2651-2666, 2023, DOI:10.32604/ee.2023.027791 - 31 October 2023

Abstract The electromagnetic losses of submarine cables are mainly caused by the metal shielding layer to prevent the water tree effect and the armor layer that strengthens the strength of the submarine cables. While these losses cause the temperature of submarine cable to rise, and temperature variation will in turn change the conductivity of its metal layer material. In this paper, the electric-magnetic-thermal multi-physical field coupling of the electromagnetic loss variation of the submarine cable is realized by establishing a full coupling system containing Fourier’s law and Maxwell-Ampère’s Law for the photoelectric composite submarine cable. The… More > Graphic Abstract