I. Overview
“The electriic power industry is being recentlessly pressured by governments, politicians, large industries and investors to privatize, restructure, and deregulate. (…) New deregulation in power industry meant new challenges and huge changes. However, despite changes in different structures, market rules, and uncertainties, the underlying requirements for power system operations to be secure, economical, and reliable remain the same.”
- Zhu, Optimization of Power System operation, Wiley, second edition
Topics of Power Grid Optimization
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Optimal Equipment Placement and DIspatch
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Optimal Operation in Climate Change and Extreme Weather
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Power System Scheduling
My research focus on power system optimization based on optimization algorithm and artificial intelligence. From this research, I anticiapte the enhancement of power grid resillience, power system stability enhancement, power system security, and economic power system operation.
II. Optimal Equipment Placement and Dispatch
“Optimal equipment placement and dispatch is about figuring out the best location to put equipment like generators and transformers, and the best way to operate them to make sure the power system is reliable and costs are minimized. The placement of equipment is based on things like where the power is needed and where energy resources are available. The dispatch of equipment is about scheduling and controlling the operation of the equipment to meet the demand for power while keeping costs as low as possible. Mathematical and computational models can be used to help figure out the best ways to do this.”
Topics of Optimal Equipment Placement and Dispatch
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Distributed generator allocation
III. Optimal Operation in Climate Change and Extreme Weather
“Climate change poses significant challenges to the reliability, efficiency, and sustainability of power systems worldwide. As global temperatures rise, extreme weather events become more frequent and severe, impacting power generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructures. Increased temperatures can reduce the efficiency of thermal power plants and increase the cooling demand, stressing electrical grids. Similarly, higher incidence of storms, floods, and wildfires threatens the physical integrity of power lines and facilities, leading to more frequent and prolonged outages. Additionally, changing precipitation patterns and prolonged droughts can affect hydroelectric power generation and water-cooled power plants. The variability and unpredictability introduced by climate change also complicate the integration and management of renewable energy sources, which are crucial for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. As such, adapting power systems to withstand and thrive amidst these challenges is imperative for ensuring energy security, economic stability, and environmental sustainability in the face of climate change.”
Topics of Optimal Operation in Climate Change and Extreme Weather
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Demand response and load management algorithm development
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Enhanced grid resilience and reliability
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Infrastructure planning and investment
IV. Power System Scheduling
“Power system scheduling is about managing the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity in a way that meets demand, maintains system stability, and minimizes costs. Power system scheduling algorithms use math and computer models to figure out the best way to operate the system by balancing the generation and demand of electricity in real-time. The goal is to maximize the use of energy resources and minimize costs while ensuring the power system is reliable and stable. This is important as power systems continue to incorporate more renewable energy sources.”
Topics of Power System Scheduling
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Equipment maintance schedule optimization
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Unit commitment
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Ancillary services and grid support