Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Jose M. Gonzalez, James E. Tomlinson, Eduardo A. Martinez Cesena, Mohammed Basheer, Emmanuel Obuobie, Philip T. Padi, Salifu Addo, Rasheed Baisie, Mikiyas Etichia, Anthony Hurford, Andrea Bottacin-Busolin, John Matthews, James Dalton, D. Mark Smith, Justin Sheffield, Mathaios Panteli, Julien J. Harou
Summary: A multi-objective design framework assisted by artificial intelligence is used in Ghana to explore optimized management and investment strategies for balancing hydropower, bioenergy, solar and wind energies, and their impacts. The development of renewable energy systems and improved operation play a crucial role in mitigating climate change. However, relying solely on hydropower integration to counterbalance intermittent renewables can have negative effects on aquatic ecosystems and increase water conflicts across sectors, highlighting the need for diversified investment strategies.
NATURE SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jim Yoon, Patricia Romero-Lankao, Y. C. Ethan Yang, Christian Klassert, Nathan Urban, Kendra Kaiser, Klaus Keller, Brinda Yarlagadda, Nathalie Voisin, Patrick M. Reed, Richard Moss
Summary: The role of human individual and collective action in shaping multi-sector systems is increasingly recognized. However, efforts to represent human systems in models have been fragmented. To address this, a new typology for classifying human actors in multi-sector models is proposed and used to examine existing models and chart future research directions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patrick M. Reed, Antonia Hadjimichael, Richard H. Moss, Christa Brelsford, Casey D. Burleyson, Stuart Cohen, Ana Dyreson, David F. Gold, Rohini S. Gupta, Klaus Keller, Megan Konar, Erwan Monier, Jennifer Morris, Vivek Srikrishnan, Nathalie Voisin, Jim Yoon
Summary: The field of MultiSector Dynamics (MSD) explores the dynamics and co-evolutionary pathways of human and Earth systems with a focus on critical goods and services delivered to people through interdependent sectors. Advancing complex adaptive human-Earth systems science, understanding tradeoffs, synergies, and complexities, and integrating ideas and methods from multiple disciplines are essential for addressing interconnected risks, increasing resilience, and improving sustainability.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Andrea Vicario, Alberto Berizzi, Giorgio Maria Giannuzzi, Cosimo Pisani
Summary: This study presents the assumptions and strategies for the practical implementation of the dynamic mode decomposition approach in the wide-area monitoring system of the Italian transmission system operator, Terna. The procedure setup aims to detect poorly damped interarea oscillations of power systems. The effectiveness of the proposed approach is validated by its application in three case studies.
JOURNAL OF MODERN POWER SYSTEMS AND CLEAN ENERGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mostafa Mohammadian, Kyri Baker, Ferdinando Fioretto
Summary: The application of deep learning methods in power systems problems has shown promising results recently. However, considering power system dynamics is important to ensure practical constraints are met. This paper introduces a machine learning method, gPINN, which approximates power systems dynamics in near realtime without the need for expensive training data. The proposed approach demonstrates potential in predicting rotor angles, frequency, and uncertain parameters in power systems, achieving high accuracy and computational efficiency.
ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS RESEARCH
(2023)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Jun Zhao, Long Chen, Yinan Wang, Quanli Liu
Summary: This research reviews studies on system modeling, assessment, and operational optimization of the integrated energy system (IES), presenting ongoing problems requiring further investigation. It also discusses data-driven approaches on the IES and suggests future research directions based on these approaches.
SCIENCE CHINA-INFORMATION SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Aleksei Kirilenko, Yuzhong Gong, C. Y. Chung
Summary: This paper analyzes the risk in power system operation and elaborates on the management mechanisms in the presence of uncertainties. A risk-averse asymmetry robust unit commitment (UC) model is established to demonstrate the practicality and benefits of coherent risk measures.
IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Herib Blanco, Jonathan Leaver, Paul E. Dodds, Robert Dickinson, Diego Garcia-Gusano, Diego Iribarren, Arne Lind, Changlong Wang, Janis Danebergs, Martin Baumann
Summary: This study proposes a taxonomy for classifying models of hydrogen energy systems, identifying nine archetypes that cover the entire spectrum of studies. The study also highlights the need to consider factors beyond technology and costs in hydrogen models, such as innovation cycle, market design, and policy levers, for a more holistic analysis and implementation.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2022)
Review
Psychiatry
Lidia Torres-Rosado, Oscar M. Lozano, Manuel Sanchez-Garcia, Fermin Fernandez-Calderon, Carmen Diaz-Batanero
Summary: Measurement of externalizing disorders has relevant implications for individuals with these disorders, but current measurement tools predominantly adopt a categorical approach. This paper reviews the operational definitions and measurement tools for externalizing disorders under different frameworks, and proposes an integrative operational definition to bridge clinical practice and research.
WORLD JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Changbing Zhang, Wenzhe Cao, Tingting Xie, Chongxun Wang, Chunhe Shen, Xiankui Wen, Cheng Mao
Summary: This paper proposes a novel model of a hydro-PV power hybrid system that takes into account the coupling relationship of hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical factors. By using control strategies, the stability of hydropower is improved while the risk of instability caused by PV power fluctuations is increased. Furthermore, the stability and power quality of the hybrid system can be guaranteed within a certain range.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jillian Sturtevant, Ryan A. McManamay, Christopher R. DeRolph
Summary: Understanding the resource demands and tradeoffs among energy, water, and land socioeconomic sectors requires considering spatial scale. In this study, a National Water and Energy Land Dataset (NWELD) was developed to provide new land use information for the energy-water nexus in the conterminous United States. NWELD accurately depicts the spatial extent of energy life cycles and offers insights into the land dynamics within the energy-water nexus.
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mousaab Benhammane, Gilles Notton, Gregoire Pichenot, Philippe Voarino, David Ouvrard
Summary: The utilization of high-efficiency multi-junction solar cells is limited due to high cost. One solution is to use smaller solar cells with optics for concentration. Various meteorological parameters and spectral characteristics are involved in the conversion process, and operational models can help in estimating energy production capacity.
RENEWABLE & SUSTAINABLE ENERGY REVIEWS
(2021)
Article
Economics
Jorge Miranda-Pinto, Eric R. Youngs
Summary: This study finds that during the Great Recession, more-flexible sectors paid lower sectoral bond spreads. The model used in this study incorporates input-output linkages, heterogeneous elasticities, and binding working capital constraints in the use of intermediates. The difference in flexibility between upstream and downstream sectors is shown to be crucial in determining the role of input-output linkages in amplifying or mitigating distortions.
AMERICAN ECONOMIC JOURNAL-MACROECONOMICS
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Shahab Karamdel, Xiaodong Liang, Sherif O. Faried, Massimo Mitolo
Summary: This paper extensively reviews and classifies optimization models in cyber-physical power systems, covering applications such as cyber-security and optimal operation. It investigates various models for implementing cyber-attacks, defense strategies, attacker-defender interactions, as well as optimization models for power and energy system operations, information network routing, and privacy-preserving. The importance of solvers in solving optimization models is also highlighted.
Review
Energy & Fuels
Erika Stracqualursi, Giuseppe Pelliccione, Salvatore Celozzi, Rodolfo Araneo
Summary: Fast-front transients are crucial in the insulation design of power systems. However, there is no consensus on tower models and their quantitative effects on insulation design. This review aims to present the available tower models, particularly lumped/distributed circuit models, in order to provide a deeper understanding of them.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sean W. D. Turner, Nathalie Voisin
Summary: Hydroelectric power is increasingly important in major power grids, providing low carbon generating capacity and flexibility to manage wind and solar resources. This paper reviews methods of simulating climate-driven hydropower at large spatial scales and highlights the transition from curiosity to practical application. The study emphasizes the need to enhance data and models for representing river flows and water management to better understand the impacts of changing hydropower on power system reliability and performance.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jacob Wessel, Jordan D. Kern, Nathalie Voisin, Konstantinos Oikonomou, Jannik Haas
Summary: This study uses a grid operations model and synthetic weather ensemble to test future grid pathways for the U.S. West Coast and explores their vulnerability to hydrometeorological uncertainty. The results show that changes in capacity mix can significantly impact wholesale electricity prices, with the strongest sensitivities related to drought.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jennie C. Steyaert, Laura E. Condon, Sean W.D. Turner, Nathalie Voisin
Summary: This study presents a dataset called ResOpsUS, which includes historical reservoir inflows, outflows, and changes in storage for 679 major reservoirs across the United States. The data covers the period from 1930 to 2020, with the best coverage for recent years. These data are important for understanding reservoir operations in the US and for validating static reservoir attribute datasets.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Yufei Su, Jordan Kern, Gregory W. Characklis
Summary: Electric power utilities face risks from weather variability and retail load defection, which can impact customer prices. These two phenomena can interact dynamically, potentially leading to negative consequences for ratepayers. Our simulation study showed that as load defection increases, the relative importance of utilities' main businesses shifts, altering the impacts of hydropower production and demand variability. Load defection also puts more pressure on utilities to adjust rates or adapt strategies for managing weather risk.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Xudong Li, Dan Fu, John Nielsen-Gammon, Sudershan Gangrade, Shih-Chieh Kao, Ping Chang, Mario Morales Hernandez, Nathalie Voisin, Zhe Zhang, Huilin Gao
Summary: This study investigates the future impacts of warmer climate on hurricane-induced extreme rainfall and compound flooding. A modeling framework using multiple models was applied to analyze the potential changes in the Clear Creek watershed. The results show significant increases in rainfall, flood extent, and depth, highlighting the importance of considering climate change in assessing the risks of compound flooding.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Antonia Hadjimichael, Jim Yoon, Patrick Reed, Nathalie Voisin, Wenwei Xu
Summary: Efforts in developing and simulating water resources models have grown rapidly in recent years to aid in evaluating and planning for water scarcity and allocation. This study examines two representative models from different communities to assess their consistency in evaluating water scarcity vulnerabilities. Results show that the regional-scale model underestimates the variability in vulnerabilities at a smaller scale, while the basin-scale water systems model suggests a larger variance of scarcity due to its more detailed accounting of local water allocation infrastructure and institutional processes. This comparison highlights the limitations of large-scale studies and the role of basin-scale models in informing water allocation and shortage strategies when used in conjunction with larger-scale hydrological modeling studies.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhou, Shih-Chieh Kao, Wenwei Xu, Sudershan Gangrade, Nathalie Voisin
Summary: Hydropower is a crucial renewable energy source for the decarbonization of the power grid, but assessing its availability in a changing climate is challenging due to uncertainties in modeling key dynamics. This study evaluates the impact of climate and reservoir-hydropower models' uncertainties on monthly hydropower projections, utilizing a multi-model assessment approach. Results show that both climate and hydropower models contribute to uncertainties, with climate models being more influential at the annual scale and hydropower models playing a significant role in seasonal variability, particularly in the western US where reservoir storage is significant.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Brian Tarroja, Rebecca Peer, Emily Grubert
Summary: This study explores five different approaches for developing a 100% zero-carbon electricity system and compares their performance in terms of environmental impacts. The results show that prioritizing minimum solid construction materials mass can achieve near-minimal cost and land use, while the strategy with minimum freshwater consumption exhibits the largest land use and materials use. The study highlights the tradeoffs between different environmental impacts in developing a zero-carbon electricity system.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Arild Helseth, Albert C. G. Melo, Quentin M. M. Ploussard, Birger Mo, Maria E. P. Maceira, Audun Botterud, Nathalie Voisin
Summary: This study examines the organization of computer model toolchains for hydropower scheduling in Brazil, Norway, and the United States' Colorado River System, identifying similarities and differences and highlighting the need to improve and expand current toolchains.
JOURNAL OF WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
(2023)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
David E. Rheinheimer, Brian Tarroja, Anna M. Rallings, Ann D. Willis, Joshua H. Viers
Summary: Reservoir-based hydropower systems are being transformed under policy initiatives driven by increasing water and energy demand, the desire to reduce environmental impacts, and interacting effects of climate change. Different approaches and assumptions in hydropower representation in water and energy systems have been reviewed, with a focus on applications in California. These divergent modeling approaches may result in inadequate representations of each respective sector and vastly different planning outcomes, and better integration of water and energy models is needed.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH: INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUSTAINABILITY
(2023)
Article
Thermodynamics
Yong Cheng, Fukai Song, Lei Fu, Saishuai Dai, Zhiming Yuan, Atilla Incecik
Summary: This paper investigates the accessibility of wave energy absorption by a dual-pontoon floating breakwater integrated with hybrid-type wave energy converters (WECs) and proposes a hydraulic-pneumatic complementary energy extraction method. The performance of the system is validated through experiments and comparative analysis.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jing Gao, Chao Wang, Zhanwu Wang, Jin Lin, Runkai Zhang, Xin Wu, Guangyin Xu, Zhenfeng Wang
Summary: This study aims to establish a new integrated method for biomass cogeneration project site selection, with a focus on the application of the model in Henan Province. By integrating Geographic Information System and Multiple Criterion Decision Making methods, the study conducts site selection in two stages, providing a theoretical reference for the construction of biomass cogeneration projects.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mert Temiz, Ibrahim Dincer
Summary: The current study presents a hybrid small modular nuclear reactor and solar-based system for sustainable communities, integrating floating and bifacial photovoltaic arrays with a small modular reactor. The system efficiently generates power, hydrogen, ammonia, freshwater, and heat for residential, agricultural, and aquaculture facilities. Thermodynamic analysis shows high energy and exergy efficiencies, as well as large-scale ammonia production meeting the needs of metropolitan areas. The hybridization of nuclear and solar technologies offers advantages of reliability, environmental friendliness, and cost efficiency compared to renewable-alone and fossil-based systems.
Editorial Material
Thermodynamics
Wojciech Stanek, Wojciech Adamczyk
Article
Thermodynamics
Desheng Xu, Yanfeng Li, Tianmei Du, Hua Zhong, Youbo Huang, Lei Li, Xiangling Duanmu
Summary: This study investigates the optimization of hybrid mechanical-natural ventilation for smoke control in complex metro stations. The results show that atrium fires are more significantly impacted by outdoor temperature variations compared to concourse/platform fires. The gathered high-temperature smoke inside the atrium can reach up to 900 K under a 5 MW train fire energy release. The findings provide crucial engineering insights into integrating weather data and adaptable ventilation protocols for smoke prevention/mitigation.
Article
Thermodynamics
Da Guo, Heping Xie, Mingzhong Gao, Jianan Li, Zhiqiang He, Ling Chen, Cong Li, Le Zhao, Dingming Wang, Yiwei Zhang, Xin Fang, Guikang Liu, Zhongya Zhou, Lin Dai
Summary: This study proposes a new in-situ pressure-preserved coring tool and elaborates its pressure-preserving mechanism. The experimental and field test results demonstrate that this tool has a high pressure-preservation capability and can maintain a stable pressure in deep wells. This study provides a theoretical framework and design standards for the development of similar technologies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Aolin Lai, Qunwei Wang
Summary: This study assesses the impact of China's de-capacity policy on renewable energy development efficiency (REDE) using the Global-MSBM model and the difference-in-differences method. The findings indicate that the policy significantly enhances REDE, promoting technological advancements and marketization. Moreover, regions with stricter environmental regulations experience a higher impact.
Article
Thermodynamics
Mostafa Ghasemi, Hegazy Rezk
Summary: This study utilizes fuzzy modeling and optimization to enhance the performance of microbial fuel cells (MFCs). By simulating and analyzing experimental data sets, the ideal parameter values for increasing power density, COD elimination, and coulombic efficiency were determined. The results demonstrate that the fuzzy model and optimization methods can significantly improve the performance of MFCs.
Article
Thermodynamics
Zhang Ruan, Lianzhong Huang, Kai Wang, Ranqi Ma, Zhongyi Wang, Rui Zhang, Haoyang Zhao, Cong Wang
Summary: This paper proposes a grey box model for fuel consumption prediction of wing-diesel hybrid vessels based on feature construction. By using both parallel and series grey box modeling methods and six machine learning algorithms, twelve combinations of prediction models are established. A feature construction method based on the aerodynamic performance of the wing and the energy relationship of the hybrid system is introduced. The best combination is obtained by considering the root mean square error, and it shows improved accuracy compared to the white box model. The proposed grey box model can accurately predict the daily fuel consumption of wing-diesel hybrid vessels, contributing to operational optimization and the greenization and decarbonization of the shipping industry.
Article
Thermodynamics
Huayi Chang, Nico Heerink, Junbiao Zhang, Ke He
Summary: This study examines the interaction between off-farm employment decisions between couples and household clean energy consumption in rural China, and finds that two-paycheck households are more likely to consume clean energy. The off-farm employment of women is a key factor driving household clean energy consumption to a higher level, with wage-employed wives having a stronger influence on these decisions than self-employed ones.
Article
Thermodynamics
Hanguan Wen, Xiufeng Liu, Ming Yang, Bo Lei, Xu Cheng, Zhe Chen
Summary: Demand-side management is crucial to smart energy systems. This paper proposes a data-driven approach to understand the relationship between energy consumption patterns and household characteristics for better DSM services. The proposed method uses a clustering algorithm to generate optimal customer groups for DSM and a deep learning model for training. The model can predict the possibility of DSM membership for a given household. The results demonstrate the usefulness of weekly energy consumption data and household socio-demographic information for distinguishing consumer groups and the potential for targeted DSM strategies.
Article
Thermodynamics
Xinglan Hou, Xiuping Zhong, Shuaishuai Nie, Yafei Wang, Guigang Tu, Yingrui Ma, Kunyan Liu, Chen Chen
Summary: This study explores the feasibility of utilizing a multi-level horizontal branch well heat recovery system in the Qiabuqia geothermal field. The research systematically investigates the effects of various engineering parameters on production temperature, establishes mathematical models to describe their relationships, and evaluates the economic viability of the system. The findings demonstrate the significant economic feasibility of the multi-level branch well system.
Article
Thermodynamics
Longxin Zhang, Songtao Wang, Site Hu
Summary: This investigation reveals the influence of tip leakage flow on the modern transonic rotor and finds that the increase of tip clearance size leads to a decline in rotor performance. However, an optimal tip clearance size can extend the rotor's stall margin.
Article
Thermodynamics
Kristian Gjoka, Behzad Rismanchi, Robert H. Crawford
Summary: This paper proposes a framework for assessing the performance of 5GDHC systems and demonstrates it through a case study in a university campus in Melbourne, Australia. The results show that 5GDHC systems are a cost-effective and environmentally viable solution in mild climates, and their successful implementation in Australia can create new market opportunities and potential adoption in other countries with similar climatic conditions.
Article
Thermodynamics
Jianwei Li, Guotai Wang, Panpan Yang, Yongshuang Wen, Leian Zhang, Rujun Song, Chengwei Hou
Summary: This study proposes an orientation-adaptive electromagnetic energy harvester by introducing a rotatable bluff body, which allows for self-regulation to cater for changing wind flow direction. Experimental results show that the output power of the energy harvester can be greatly enhanced with increased rotatory inertia of the rotating bluff body, providing a promising solution for harnessing wind-induced vibration energy.