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Fuel Consumption Minimization of a Microgrid.
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IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications . May/Jun2005, Vol. 41 Issue 3, p673-681. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2005
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Abstract
- A cost optimization scheme for a microgrid is presented. Prior to the optimization of the microgrid itself, several schemes for sharing power between two generators are compared. The minimization of fuel use in a microgrid with a variety of power sources is then discussed. The optimization of a small power system has important differences from the case of a large system and its traditional economic dispatch problem. Among the most important differences is the presence of a local heat demand which adds another dimension to the optimization problem. The microgrid considered in this paper consists of two reciprocating gas engines, a combined heat and power plant, a photovoltaic array and a wind generator. The optimization is aimed at reducing the fuel consumption rate of the system while constraining it to fulfil the local energy demand (both electrical and thermal) and provide a certain minimum reserve power. A penalty is applied for any heat produced in excess of demand. The solution of the optimization problem strongly supports the idea of having a communication infrastructure operating between the power sources. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00939994
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 17224077
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.2005.847277