New optimization method based on energy management in microgrids based on energy storage systems and combined heat and power

Microgrids can be assumed as a solution model for green energy sources, energy storage systems, and combined heat and power (CHP) systems. In this work, the cost and emission minimization based on a demand response (DR) program is considered an optimization problem. To solve the mentioned problem a new multiobjective optimization algorithm (improved particle swarm optimization) is proposed based on a fuzzy mechanism to select the optimal value. The microgrid system includes two CHP units, fuel cell and battery systems, and the heat buffer tank. In this problem, two different feasible operating regions have been assumed in CHPs. Accordingly, to decrease the operational cost, time-of-use, and real-time pricing DR programs have been simulated, and the impacts of the mentioned models are evaluated overload profiles. The effectiveness of proposed models has been applied on different cases studies by different scenarios. The proposed model solved the DR program, time of use-DR and real-time pricing-DR problems. The proposed model could reduce the cost about 10%.     

Operational planning of combined heat and power plants through genetic algorithms for mixed 0–1 nonlinear programming

This paper is concerned with short-term (up to 24 h) operational planning in combined heat and power plants for district energy applications. In such applications, heat and power demands fluctuate on an hourly basis due to changing weather conditions, time-of-day factors and consumer requirements. Plant energy efficiency is highly dependent on ambient temperature and operating load since equipment efficiencies are nonlinear functions of these parameters. In operational planning strategies, nonlinear equipment characteristics are seldom taken into account, resulting in plants being operated at sub-par efficiencies. In order to operate plants at highest possible efficiencies, scheduling strategies which take into account nonlinear equipment characteristics need to be developed. For such strategies, a mixed 0–1 nonlinear programming formulation is proposed. The problem is nonconvex and hence global optimality conditions are unknown. Classical techniques like branch-and-bound may not produce integer feasible solutions, may cut off the global optima and have an exponential increase in CPU time for a linear increase in planning horizon size. As an alternative, a solution method through genetic algorithms is proposed in which genetic search is applied only on 0–1 variables and gradient search is applied on continuous variables. The proposed method is a nonlinear extension of the one originally developed by Sakawa et al. [Sakawa M, Kato K, Ushiro S. Operational planning of district heating and cooling plants through genetic algorithms for mixed 0–1 linear programming. Eur J Operat Res 2002;137(3):677–87]. Numerical experiments show the proposed genetic algorithm method is more consistent in finding integer feasible solutions, finds solutions with lower optimality gaps and has reasonable CPU time as compared to branch-and-bound. From an application perspective, the proposed scheduling strategy results in 5–11% increase in plant energy efficiency.     

Thermal-economic optimisation of a CHP gas turbine system by applying a fit-problem genetic algorithm

Cogeneration allows the optimal use of the primary energy sources and significant reductions in carbon emissions. Its use has great potential for applications in the residential sector. This study aims to develop a methodology for thermal-economic optimisation of small-scale micro-gas turbine for cogeneration purposes, able to fulfil domestic energy needs with a thermal power out of 125?kW. A constrained non-linear optimisation model was built. The objective function is the maximisation of the annual worth from the combined heat and power, representing the balance between the annual incomes and the expenditures subject to physical and economic constraints. A genetic algorithm coded in the java programming language was developed. An optimal micro-gas turbine able to produce 103.5?kW of electrical power with a positive annual profit (i.e. 11,925?€/year) was disclosed. The investment can be recovered in 4 years and 9 months, which is less than half of system lifetime expectancy.     

Primary energy implications of end-use energy efficiency measures in district heated buildings

In this study we explore the effects of end-use energy efficiency measures on different district heat production systems with combined heat and power (CHP) plants for base load production and heat-only boilers for peak and medium load productions. We model four minimum cost district heat production systems based on four environmental taxation scenarios, plus a reference district heat system used in Östersund, Sweden. We analyze the primary energy use and the cost of district heat production for each system. We then analyze the primary energy implications of end-use energy efficiency measures applied to a case-study apartment building, taking into account the reduced district heat demand, reduced cogenerated electricity and increased electricity use due to ventilation heat recovery. We find that district heat production cost in optimally-designed production systems is not sensitive to environmental taxation. The primary energy savings of end-use energy efficiency measures depend on the characteristics of the district heat production system and the type of end-use energy efficiency measures. Energy efficiency measures that reduce more of peak load than base load production give higher primary energy savings, because the primary energy efficiency is higher for CHP plants than for boilers. This study shows the importance of analyzing both the demand and supply sides as well as their interaction in order to minimize the primary energy use of district heated buildings.     

探讨冷热电三联供系统在新兴城区的发展

结合深圳坪山新区城市建设低碳发展理念,详细阐述了以天然气为燃料的冷热电三联供系统的技术原理、系统分类及作用,为热电三联供系统在低碳领域的研究提供了借鉴。     

Do liberalised electricity markets help or hinder CHP and district heating? The case of the UK

This paper investigates whether and how Danish-style combined heat and power (CHP) and district heating (DH) can be implemented in the UK in the context of a liberalised electricity market. There is currently an absence, in the UK, of the Danish system of planning rules and also good tariffs for CHP electricity exports to the grid that led to the development of the Danish system of CHP and DH. However, there are some changes in UK planning practice that may help CHP and DH. These would need to be strengthened, but it is also the case that the way the liberalised electricity market operates in the UK effectively discriminates against small CHP plant selling their electricity to the grid. A Danish system of ‘aggregating’ CHP–DH plant using thermal stores could help to overcome this problem. However, an alternative strategy would be to establish feed-in tariffs for CHP units that are linked to DH modelled on the Danish ‘triple tariff’. This could help the UK's long-term objective of absorbing high levels of fluctuating renewable energy sources.     

小规模热电联供(CHP)技术的特点及发展前景

介绍了几种小规模热电联供(combinedheatandpower,简称CHP)技术(往复式发动机、微型涡轮机、史特林发动机、燃料电池)的特点。分析了影响小规模CHP技术发展的有利和不利因素。对目前世界范围内的小规模CHP技术的发展前景进行了展望,并就我国开展小规模CHP技术研究提出了建议。     

基于密度聚类的模糊神经网络和CHP分解过程建模

针对基于样本数据的复杂系统建模问题,提出了基于密度聚类的模糊神经网络（DFNN）的建模方法,研究了利用密度聚类原理提取数据样本的内在规则的理论和方法,提取的规则能较好地反映样本数据输入输出的对应联系,根据提取的规则给出了模糊神经网络的模型结构.本文以化工生产过程过氧化氢异丙苯（CHP）分解反应过程为对象进行仿真建模,结果显示在模型精度和可靠性上均优于基于c均值聚类提取规则的模糊神经网络模型（CFNN）.     

Intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cell based on lanthanum gallate electrolyte

The Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (KEPCO) and Mitsubishi Materials Corporation (MMC) have been developing intermediate temperature solid oxide fuel cells (IT-SOFCs) which are operable at a temperature range between 600 and 800 °C. There are some significant features in IT-SOFC of KEPCO–MMC: (1) highly conductive lanthanum gallate-based oxide is adopted as an electrolyte to realize high-performance disk-type electrolyte-supported cells; (2) the cell-stacks with seal-less structure using metallic separators allow residual fuel to burn around the stack and the combustion heat is utilized for thermally self-sustainable operation; (3) the separators have flexible arms by which separate compressive forces can be applied for manifold parts and interconnection parts. We are currently participating in the project by New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to develop 10 kW-class combined heat and power (CHP) systems. In FY2006, a 10 kW-class module was developed, with which the electrical efficiency of 50%HHV was obtained based on DC 12.6 kW. In the first quarter of FY2007, the 10 kW-class CHP system using the module gave the electrical efficiency of 41%HHV on AC 10 kW and the overall efficiency of 82%HHV when exhaust heat was recovered as 60 °C hot water. Currently, the operation has been accumulated for about 2500 h to evaluate the long-term stability of the system.     

Vom Niedrigenergie‐ zum Nullenergiehaus: Standortbestimmung und Entwicklungsperspektiven

Der Begriff “Nullenergiehaus” ist in den letzten Jahren national und international zum Inbegriff für die konsequente Zusammenführung von Maßnahmen zur drastischen Energieeinsparung und optimierter dezentraler Nutzung erneuerbarer Energien geworden. Dabei geht es nicht um energieautarke Gebäude und die dabei große Herausforderung der saisonalen Energiespeicherung. Grundidee ist, dass die von einem Gebäude in ein Netz eingespeiste Energiemenge in der Jahresbilanz mindestens dem Energiebezug entspricht. Plusenergiehäuser erzielen eine positive Bilanz. Trotz Verankerung in zahlreichen energiepolitischen Positionspapieren existiert aber bisher keine Definition oder normative Beschreibung. Der Beitrag erläutert in einem internationalen Kontext die Hintergründe und diskutiert die Einflussgrößen bei der Bilanzierung. Nach Darstellung der normativen Berechnungszusammenhänge wird eine abgestimmte Terminologie und nationale Vorgehensweise vorgeschlagen. Diese berücksichtigt neben der Energiebilanz die Energieeffizienz und die Eigenbedarfsdeckung. From Low‐Energy to Zero‐Energy Building: Status and Perspectives. ”Net Zero Energy Building” has become a prominent wording to describe the synergy of energy efficient building and renewable energy utilization to reach a balanced energy budget over a yearly cycle. Taking into account the energy exchange with a grid infrastructure overcomes the limitations of energy autonomous buildings with the need for seasonal energy storage on‐site. Even though the wording ”Net Zero Energy Building” occurs in many energy policy documents a harmonized definition or a balancing method is still missing. The paper reports on the background and the various effects influencing the energy balance approach. After discussing the national energy code framework in Germany a harmonized terminology and balancing procedure is suggested. Besides the energy balance the procedure takes load energy efficiency and matching into account.