scholarly journals Optimal control and energy storage for DC electric train systems using evolutionary algorithms

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Nallaperuma ◽  
David Fletcher ◽  
Robert Harrison
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Peak Power ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Driving Style ◽  
Rail Network ◽  
Railway Systems ◽  
Reduction Of Energy Consumption ◽  
Local Storage

AbstractElectrified railways are becoming a popular transport medium and these consume a large amount of electrical energy. Environmental concerns demand reduction in energy use and peak power demand of railway systems. Furthermore, high transmission losses in DC railway systems make local storage of energy an increasingly attractive option. An optimisation framework based on genetic algorithms is developed to optimise a DC electric rail network in terms of a comprehensive set of decision variables including storage size, charge/discharge power limits, timetable and train driving style/trajectory to maximise benefits of energy storage in reducing railway peak power and energy consumption. Experimental results for the considered real-world networks show a reduction of energy consumption in the range 15%–30% depending on the train driving style, and reduced power peaks.

scholarly journals DYNAMIC BEHAVIOUR MAINLY ON PERFORMANCES, ENVIRONMENTAL, SAFETY AND HEALTH BENEFITS OF EUROPEAN HIGHSPEED TRAINS (MADRID- BARCELONA HIGHSPEED LINE)

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
Harish Chandra Maganti ◽  
Yatish Manju ◽  
Naga Sai Dilip Kumar Akula
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Health Benefits ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Environmental Safety ◽  
Pollutant Emissions ◽  
Railway Systems ◽  
Safety And Health ◽  
High Speed Trains

The main aim of this project is to study the Dynamic Behavior mainly focused on Environmental, Safety and Health benefits of different High-Speed Trains which are ETR500, ETR1000, ICE 3, Talgo 350, and TGVThalys with respect to their performance in the HighSpeed line of Madrid – Barcelona which has a speed limit of 300 km/hr. The main input parameters which are taken into consideration are Mass, Line Speed, Distance, Tractive Effort, Time, Speed, Energy Consumption, etc., Ratios of Mass/Passengers, Energy Consumption/Wheel, Etc. From this comparison, we get to know the performances of different type of high-speed trains in Madrid – Barcelona high-speed line and we can suggest the best one considering all Railway System factors considering all these factors. Railway Systems provide substantial benefits for the Energy-Consuming to the Environment. By using electrical Energy sources and more efficient mobility, Railway Transport can lower energy use and reduce CO2 and Pollutant Emissions.

scholarly journals The Effect of Energy Consumption on Output: A Panel Data Study of Manufacturing Industries in Egypt

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 490
Author(s):  
Iman Al-Ayouty
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Manufacturing Sector ◽  
Panel Member ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Manufacturing Industries ◽  
Electrical Machinery ◽  
Output Elasticity ◽  
Energy Products

Subsidizing electricity and non-electrical energy products has affected manufacturing output in Egypt, especially given the structure of Egypt’s manufacturing sector which leaning heavily towards capital- and energy-intensive products. This effect is captured in a production function estimated for the twenty industries making up Egypt’s manufacturing sector over the period 2002-2016. With homogeneous parameters, the estimated output elasticity of energy is 0.28. With panel member parameter heterogeneity, the output elasticity of energy is positive and statistically significant in ten manufacturing industries. Negative and statistically significant elasticity is however found in refined petroleum products, fabricated metal products, and electrical machinery and equipment. This indicates suboptimal energy use. Elasticity is also negative, though statistically insignificant, in: textiles, basic metals, and “other manufacturing”. Except for “other manufacturing”, industries of negative elasticity are all energy-intensive.  Moreover, refined petroleum, fabricated metals and basic metals are pollution-intensive. A priority policy measure is to remove subsidies from energy inefficient and polluting industries as opposed to mere ‘across-the-board’ removal. Keywords: energy consumption; manufacturing industries; energy- and pollution intensive; Egypt

"ENERGY SUSTAINABLE GREENHOUSE" PROJECT: REDUCTION OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ENERGY STORAGE IN AQUIFER

2012 ◽  
pp. 509-514 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Grisey ◽  
E. Brajeul ◽  
R. Tisiot ◽  
L. Rosso ◽  
F. D'amaral ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Storage ◽  
Reduction Of Energy Consumption

A methodology to estimate baseline energy use and quantify savings in electrical energy consumption in higher education institution buildings: Case study, Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI)

2020 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 118551 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Alberto Ocampo Batlle ◽  
José Carlos Escobar Palacio ◽  
Electo Eduardo Silva Lora ◽  
Arnaldo Martín Martínez Reyes ◽  
Maurish Melian Moreno ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Education Institution ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Electrical Energy Consumption ◽  
Higher Education Institution

scholarly journals Determining system-wide energy use in an established metro network

2016 ◽  
Vol 231 (5) ◽  
pp. 570-577 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jonathan P Powell ◽  
Paul Batty ◽  
Arturo González-Gil ◽  
Roberto Palacín
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Transport Systems ◽  
Rolling Stock ◽  
Railway Systems ◽  
Energy Flows ◽  
Energy Metering ◽  
Wide Energy ◽  
Metro Network

Energy is becoming an increasingly important topic in all transport systems. However, when evaluating alternative methods for the optimisation of energy use, it is vital to obtain a thorough understanding of the energy flows within the system. While new systems generally have comprehensive automatic energy metering and monitoring of their components, there is much legacy infrastructure without this capability. This article develops a methodology to determine a breakdown of energy use for the Tyne and Wear Metro, the results of which are compared with other railway systems. This is complemented by an investigation into the energy consumption of stabled rolling stock.

Achieving Ultra-Low Energy Consumption in Data Center Mechanical Systems Through Indirect Airside Economization

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dan Comperchio ◽  
Sameer Behere
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Data Center ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Data Centers ◽  
Mechanical Systems ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Vapor Compression ◽  
Ambient Conditions ◽  
Air Temperatures

Data center cooling systems have long been burdened by high levels of redundancy requirements, resulting in inefficient system designs to satisfy a risk-adverse operating environment. As attitudes, technologies, and sustainability awareness change within the industry, data centers are beginning to realize higher levels of energy efficiency without sacrificing operational security. By exploiting the increased temperature and humidity tolerances of the information technology equipment (ITE), data center mechanical systems can leverage ambient conditions to operate in economization mode for increased times during the year. Economization provides one of the largest methodologies for data centers to reduce their energy consumption and carbon footprint. As outside air temperatures and conditions become more favorable for cooling the data center, mechanical cooling through vapor-compression cycles is reduced or entirely eliminated. One favorable method for utilizing low outside air temperatures without sacrificing indoor air quality is through deploying rotary heat wheels to transfer heat between the data center return air and outside air without introducing outside air into the white space. A metal corrugated wheel is rotated through two opposing airstreams with varying thermal gradients to provide a net cooling effect at significantly reduced electrical energy over traditional mechanical cooling topologies. To further extend the impacts of economization, data centers are also able to significantly raise operating temperatures beyond what is traditionally found in comfort cooling applications. The increase in the dry bulb temperature provided to the inlet of the information technology equipment, as well as an elevated temperature rise across the equipment significantly reduces the energy use within a data center.

scholarly journals Consumption of Electrical Energy in Water Supply and Wastewater Systems in Brazil

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 51
Author(s):  
Renan Barroso Soares ◽  
Ricardo Franci Gonçalves
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Water Supply ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Current System ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
Anthropogenic Sources ◽  
Water Abstraction ◽  
Treated Sewage ◽  
Wastewater Systems ◽  
Government Websites

<p><em>Traditional processes adopted in water supply and wastewater systems consume large amounts of energy and generate relevant environmental impacts, since energy use is considered one of the largest anthropogenic sources of greenhouse gases. The industry consumes 7% of all energy produced in the world, increasing the costs of operations that cannot be fully passed on to users, especially in developing countries such as Brazil. The worldwide projection of rising electricity prices further aggravates the situation, motivating a mapping of the energy efficiency of the sector in order to identify points of improvement. Several articles on the topic have already been published, but information for Brazil is scarce. This paper presents a review on the energy consumption in each stage of the water and wastewater sector, including the Brazilian scenario. Searches on the site www.sciencedirect.com, using as keywords wastewater, water, energy, consumption and Brazil and government websites resulted in 20 documents that compose this work. The objective of this work was to review the energy consumption in collective water supply and wastewater systems, from raw water abstraction to the final disposal of the treated sewage, by compiling information and adding data on the Brazilian scenario. In general, the current system is inefficient and require political integration in water and energy in order to overcome the challenges.</em></p>

scholarly journals Energy Consumption and Usage Reduction in Lecture Halls, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pius Nimoh ◽  
Daniel Duah ◽  
Alexander Marful
Keyword(s):  
Energy Consumption ◽  
Best Practices ◽  
Energy Use ◽  
Science And Technology ◽  
Electricity Consumption ◽  
Electrical Energy ◽  
High Increase ◽  
Kwame Nkrumah ◽  
World Energy ◽  
Consumption Practices

All over the world energy is used for different purposes and hence its continuous high demand which has brought about an increase in crisis and prices of energy. Ghana has faced a lot of supply and high electricity consumption challenges over a period of time. The Energy Commission of Ghana has developed regulations and guidelines to help reduce high consumption challenges among users, these included the replacement of incandescent bulbs with fluorescent bulbs, ban of importation of low energy efficient appliances. In spite of the effort to reduce electricity wastage, there is still a high increase in electricity consumption. The research investigated what contributed to electricity consumption in Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology with the lecture halls as the main focus, the research also analyzed the current occupant behavior characterized by the electrical energy consumption practices. And investigated how the contemporary theories for reducing energy consumption was used in the lecture halls. A questionnaire survey was conducted to investigate occupants on their energy use practices in lecture halls that causes wastages, observation was made to establish relevant data on the use of contemporary theories for energy reduction in lecture halls. In a total of 110 occupants that responded to the questionnaire, 79 occupants almost always turn off electrical fitting and fixtures when not in use. From the responses, a majority of the occupants claimed to comply to best practices of energy use. The research concluded that some contemporary theories to reduce energy consumptions was not used and considered in the lecture halls.

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