{"title":"Design of a smart meter techno-economic model for electric utilities in Ontario","authors":"E. Andrey, J. Morelli","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697208","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697208","url":null,"abstract":"By the end of 2010, the Ontario Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure has mandated that every residential home in Ontario is to have a smart meter installed [12]. To complement this switch to smart meters, a techno-economic model comparing various functionality levels of smart meters has been designed. The model was created from the perspective of an Ontario local distribution company (the model is readily adaptable for use by utilities outside Ontario) to assist in determining the most viable feasibility level for the utility. Three main levels of functionality were used for this study: Minimum Functionality Smart Meters, Smart Meters with In-Home- Display, and Smart Meters with a Demand Control Unit. In the model, these functionality levels were compared based on the annual profit obtained and the overall reduction in energy consumption achieved. The annual profit was calculated by subtracting the installation, operating and maintenance costs from the annual revenue received from customers. The model itself does not provide an exact recommendation for the utility, but is intended to assist in the utility¿s decision making process. Based on case studies, it was observed that using smart meters with a minimum functionality level was most profitable. However, it was also observed that the greatest reduction in energy usage during peak demand periods occurred when demand control units were incorporated into the system. An appropriate strategy for a utility would be to invest in the functionality level that optimizes between the annual profit, the reductions in peak energy, and affordable capital costs.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"27 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121488607","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimal PID-self regulating controller for micro hydro-fuel cell green Energy Management Scheme","authors":"A. Sharaf, A. El-Gammal","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697246","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697246","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a novel Electric Energy Management compensator based on Multi Objective Particle Swarm Optimization search technique MOPSO for use in hydrogen and island electricity generation. It combines a fuel cell power source and a micro hydro water turbine. The novel control strategy is designed to achieve the high-efficiency coordinated operation of the two individual power sources and to regulate current and voltage for maximum utilization, without compromising the power quality and performance of the overall system. To achieve these conflicting objectives, a novel dual action Modulated Power Filter and Compensator at the AC bus (MPFC) and Green Power Filter GPF scheme at the DC bus using real time self regulating error tracking scheme for voltage stability, energy conservation, loss reduction, power factor correction, and power quality enhancement for hybrid multi source energy utilization systems. Multi Objective Optimization MOPSO technique is used to find the optimal control gain settings that dynamically minimize the global dynamic error.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126158409","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Modeling of optimal electricity supply problem in Iran's power network by using hierarchical planning approach","authors":"R. T. Aminlouei, S. Ghaderi","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697176","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697176","url":null,"abstract":"In real power systems, power plants are not in the equal space from the load center, and their fuel cost is different. With common utilization conditions, production capacity is more than total load demand and losses. Therefore, there are different criteria for active and inactive power planning in each power plant. The best selection is to choose a frame work in which the utility cost is minimized. On the other hand, planning in power systems has different time horizons, thus, for effective planning in power systems, it is very important to find a suitable mathematical relationship between them. In this paper we propose a modeling by selecting a Fuzzy Hierarchical Production Planning (FHPP) technique with zone covering in the mid-term and long-term time horizons electricity supply modeling in the Iran global compact network with spotting 15 zone electricity study, in terms of inclusive capacity, Max development, Max energy product of each production unit, reliability and autonomy constraints. Other objective functions include parameters that minimize production, development and security costs of the system considering capital recovery factor, interest rate that maximize total preference weights of power plants.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"21 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128105241","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A hybrid HVDC transmission system supplying a passive load","authors":"O. Kotb, V. Sood","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697183","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697183","url":null,"abstract":"The operational characteristics of a Voltage Source Converter (VSC)-HVDC transmission system make it a versatile asset in modern power systems. The advantages of the new technology are somewhat offset by some drawbacks, such as the high power losses, equipment insulation stresses, and relatively high cost. A hybrid Line Commutated Converter (LCC)-VSC HVDC transmission system combines the benefits of both conventional LCC and new VSC technologies. In this paper, a hybrid HVDC system is used to supply a passive AC network. The control systems for rectifier and inverter are discussed, along with additional control schemes for starting, load shedding, and potential AC network fault situations. The operational characteristics of the hybrid system under selected control modes are validated by EMTP-RV simulation under both steady state and transient conditions such as load shedding and AC faults. Finally, a brief performance analysis of transmission efficiency and harmonic distortion is presented.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128162955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Design and simulation of a fast charging station for PHEV/EV batteries","authors":"G. Joós, M. de Freige, M. Dubois","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697250","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697250","url":null,"abstract":"The importance given to the market integration of PHEV (Plug-in-Hybrid Electric Vehicle) and EV resulted in an increase in the interest for the fast charging technology of such car batteries. The paper reviews work recently conducted in this area and proposes a fast charging station using a flywheel energy storage and a supercapacitor as energy storage devices. Design issues and simulation results for a typical Level III charger are presented.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"83 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123730268","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Stationary applications of energy storage technologies for transit systems","authors":"P. Radcliffe, J. Wallace, L. Shu","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697222","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697222","url":null,"abstract":"Stationary energy storage technologies can improve the efficiency of transit systems. In this paper, three different demonstrations of energy storage technologies for transit systems were reviewed and discussed. The demonstrations reviewed were a sodium sulphide battery system in Long Island, a flywheel system for the London Underground, and a capacitor system for Madrid de Metro. Analysis was conducted from the point of view of a transit agency evaluating these demonstrations for practical lessons learned, effectiveness of the installation, and return on investment. Each installation showed that their technology was successful in their task and also provided valuable lessons on the challenges of implementing new technologies. Information from independent sources about longer demonstrations would be particularly valuable to help accelerate acceptance of energy storage technologies for transit systems.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131206468","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Predictive tracking controller for induction generator in variable speed wind energy conversion systems","authors":"A. Merabet, J. Thongam","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697198","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697198","url":null,"abstract":"In this paper, the problem of tracking control for variable speed wind induction generator (IG) energy conversion system (WECS) is investigated using nonlinear predictive control. A rotor speed predictive control algorithm has been designed to control the angular speed of the machine in order to allow the WECS operate with maximum power extraction. The generator torque is estimated and injected into the control law to improve the tracking performance. Simulation is carried out to verify the performance of the control system.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133122216","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Control of a bidirectional Z-Source Inverter for hybrid electric vehicles in motoring, regenerative braking and grid interface operations","authors":"O. Ellabban, J. Mierlo, P. Lataire","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697224","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697224","url":null,"abstract":"This paper presents a battery supplying a bidirectional Z-Source Inverter (ZSI) feeding a three phase induction motor. The indirect field-oriented control (IFOC) method is used to control the induction motor speed during motoring and regenerative braking operations. The IFOC is implemented based on PWM voltage modulation with voltage decoupling compensation. A dual loop controller is designed, based on a small signal model, to control the bidirectional ZSI capacitor voltage using the bode diagram. In addition, this paper presents the gird interface mode with its control to charge or discharge the battery from the grid. MATLAB simulation results verified the validity of the proposed control strategies during motoring, regenerative braking and grid interface operations. Experimental setup of the bidirectional ZSI is under progress.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126536661","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S. Hosseini, S. Danyali, F. Nejabatkhah, S. M. Mozafari Niapoor
{"title":"Multi-input DC boost converter for grid connected hybrid PV/FC/Battery power system","authors":"S. Hosseini, S. Danyali, F. Nejabatkhah, S. M. Mozafari Niapoor","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697177","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697177","url":null,"abstract":"This paper proposes a new multi-input dc boost converter for grid-connected hybrid Photovoltaic (PV)/Fuel cell (FC)/Battery power system, supplying a residential load. In this structure each switching cycle of proposed boost converter is divided in to five switching periods in comparison with conventional structure. These switching periods introduce five different duty ratios for the proposed boost converter. With utilizing these duty ratios, extracting maximum available PV power, setting FC operation power on optimal range and charging/discharging of battery is possible. For achieving these goals, participation factor of hybrid system (G) is defined to manage the system power flow. Considering the FC optimal operation range, power of PV array and load, different operating modes of system are analyzed. The proposed system has been simulated by PSCAD/EMTDC linked to MATLAB software for different operating modes. The simulation results have shown the performance of the novel structure with desired features.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"96 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117294945","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Optimization of biomass waste gasification Combined Heat and Power System","authors":"B. Fakhimghanbarzadeh, H. Marzi, H. Abolghasem","doi":"10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1109/EPEC.2010.5697239","url":null,"abstract":"The objective of the research done in this paper was to determine cost of the power and heat system with pressurized fluidized bed gasifier using exergoexonomic appraisal techniques. Exergetic efficiency maximization was approached with use of multi-objective evolutionary optimization methods which were designed such that the costs were minimized in line with the exergoeconomic plans. The results of this method were also compared to methods that employ iterative techniques. Results showed an almost 12.28% improvement in exergetic efficient that the system could reach through utilization of the multi-objective evolutionary algorithm.","PeriodicalId":393869,"journal":{"name":"2010 IEEE Electrical Power & Energy Conference","volume":"41 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2010-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132764017","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}