scholarly journals Analysis of Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid Alternative Propulsion Systems for Regional Diesel-Electric Multiple Unit Trains

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5920
Author(s):  
Marko Kapetanović ◽  
Mohammad Vajihi ◽  
Rob M. P. Goverde
Keyword(s):  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Technology Selection ◽  
Electricity Production ◽  
Energy Management Strategy ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Railway Line ◽  
Ghg Reduction ◽  
Multiple Unit ◽  
Alternative Propulsion Systems

This paper presents a simulation-based analysis of hybrid and plug-in hybrid propulsion system concepts for diesel-electric multiple unit regional railway vehicles. These alternative concepts primarily aim to remove emissions in terminal stops with longer stabling periods, with additional benefits reflected in the reduction of overall fuel consumption, produced emissions, and monetary costs. The alternative systems behavior is modeled using a backward-looking quasi-static simulation approach, with the implemented energy management strategy based on a finite state machine control. A comparative assessment of alternative propulsion systems is carried out in a case study of a selected regional railway line operated by Arriva, the largest regional railway undertaking in the Netherlands. The conversion of a standard diesel-electric multiple unit vehicle, currently operating on the network, demonstrated a potential GHG reduction of 9.43–56.92% and an energy cost reduction of 9.69–55.46%, depending on the type of service (express or stopping), energy storage technology selection (lithium-ion battery or double-layer capacitor), electricity production (green or grey electricity), and charging facilities configuration (charging in terminal stations with or without additional charging possibility during short intermediate stops) used. As part of a bigger project aiming to identify optimal transitional solutions towards emissions-free trains, the outcomes of this study will help in the future fleet planning.

scholarly journals Health-Conscious Optimization of Long-Term Operation for Hybrid PEMFC Ship Propulsion Systems

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (13) ◽  
pp. 3813
Author(s):  
Chiara Dall’Armi ◽  
Davide Pivetta ◽  
Rodolfo Taccani
Keyword(s):  
Polymer Electrolyte Membrane ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Propulsion System ◽  
Optimization Strategy ◽  
Energy Management Strategy ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Term Operation ◽  
Electrolyte Membrane

The need to decarbonize the shipping sector is leading to a growing interest in fuel cell-based propulsion systems. While Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) represent one of the most promising and mature technologies for onboard implementation, they are still prone to remarkable degradation. The same problem is also affecting Lithium-ion batteries (LIB), which are usually coupled with PEMFC in hybrid powertrains. By including the combined degradation effects in an optimization strategy, the best compromise between costs and PEMFC/LIB lifetime could be determined. However, this is still a challenging yet crucial aspect, rarely addressed in the literature and rarely yet explored. To fill this gap, a health-conscious optimization is here proposed for the long-term minimization of costs and PEMFC/LIB degradation. Results show that a holistic multi-objective optimization allows a 185% increase of PEMFC/LIB lifetime with respect to a fuel-consumption-minimization-only approach. With the progressive ageing of PEMFC/LIB, the hybrid propulsion system modifies the energy management strategy to limit the increase of the daily operation cost. Comparing the optimization results at the beginning and the end of the plant lifetime, daily operation costs are increased by 73% and hydrogen consumption by 29%. The proposed methodology is believed to be a useful tool, able to give insights into the effective costs involved in the long-term operation of this new type of propulsion system.

Naval Hybrid Power Take-Off and Power Take-In – Lessons Learnt and Future Advances

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
M Benatmane ◽  
B Salter
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Power ◽  
Maritime Industry ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Systems Architecture ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
Lessons Learnt ◽  
Marine Industry ◽  
Operational Systems ◽  
Great Pressure

With the ever tightening of budgets and legislation, new vessel builds are facing tough times.  The future maritime industry requires more efficient vessels to minimise ship operational costs with cleaner technologies that meet stringent environment regulations, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, specifically carbon emissions. Emissions reduction continues to be high on the agenda for the marine industry, it is responsible for about 2.5 percent of global greenhouse emissions1 and is under great pressure to reduce its environmental impact. With pressure comes the opportunity to incentivize innovation, developments and implementation of energy efficient measures, both design and operational. Naval propulsion systems are no different from other industries, and the industry is exploring ways to optimise propulsion and electrical power generation systems architecture for better performance and efficiency. Electric technology plays a leading role. The paper will: Provide a brief overview about the hybrid propulsion concept, with key electrical, mechanical qualities and issues. Describe different designs configurations and performances of hybrid propulsion systems from demonstrated and operational systems in the commercial and naval world. Cover the lessons learnt in technologies and controls used on such systems. Examine future architectures including energy storage and explore the benefits and the flexibility these can bringto the hybrid propulsion sphere.

scholarly journals Optimal Adaptive Gain LQR-Based Energy Management Strategy for Battery–Supercapacitor Hybrid Power System

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1660
Author(s):  
Seydali Ferahtia ◽  
Ali Djeroui ◽  
Tedjani Mesbahi ◽  
Azeddine Houari ◽  
Samir Zeghlache ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Energy Management ◽  
Management Strategy ◽  
Lithium Ion ◽  
Control Technique ◽  
Energy Management Strategy ◽  
Hybrid Power System ◽  
Hybrid Power ◽  
Load Following ◽  
Stable Voltage

This paper aims at presenting an energy management strategy (EMS) based upon optimal control theory for a battery–supercapacitor hybrid power system. The hybrid power system consists of a lithium-ion battery and a supercapacitor with associated bidirectional DC/DC converters. The proposed EMS aims at computing adaptive gains using the salp swarm algorithm and load following control technique to assign the power reference for both the supercapacitor and the battery while achieving optimal performance and stable voltage. The DC/DC converter model is derived utilizing the first-principles method and computes the required gains to achieve the desired power. The fact that the developed algorithm takes disturbances into account increases the power elements’ life expectancies and supplies the power system with the required power.

scholarly journals Optimum Energy Flow Management of a Grid-Tied Photovoltaic-Wind-Battery System considering Cost, Reliability, and CO2 Emission

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-20
Author(s):  
Meryeme Azaroual ◽  
Mohammed Ouassaid ◽  
Mohamed Maaroufi
Keyword(s):  
Greenhouse Gas Emission ◽  
Storage System ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Substantial Effect ◽  
Energy Management Strategy ◽  
Optimum Energy ◽  
Ghg Reduction ◽  
Reliable Model ◽  
Cover Ratio

The main goal of this paper is to explore the performance of a residential grid-tied hybrid (GTH) system which relies on economic and environmental aspects. A photovoltaic- (PV-) wind turbine- (WT-) battery storage system with maximizing self-consumption and time-of-use (ToU) pricing is conducted to examine the system efficiency. In so doing, technical optimization criteria with taking into consideration renewable energy benefits including feed-in-tariff (FIT) and greenhouse gas emission (GHG) reduction are analyzed. As the battery has a substantial effect on the operational cost of the system, the energy management strategy (EMS) will incorporate the daily operating cost of the battery and the effect of the degradation. The model can give the opportunity to the network to sell or purchase energy from the system. The simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed approach in which the new objective function achieves the maximum cost-saving (99.81%) and income (5.16 $/day) compared to other existing strategies as well as the lowest GHG emission. Furthermore, the battery enhances the best daily self-consumption and load cover ratio. Then, as the model is nonlinear, a comparison with other existing algorithms is performed to select the feasible, robust, and reliable model for the residential application. A hybrid algorithm (HGAFMINCON) is developed to demonstrate the superiority of the algorithm over FMINCON and GA shown in terms of cost savings and income.

scholarly journals Ecological Aspects of Implementing Prospective Propulsion Schemes of Short and Medium Haul Aircrafts

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Самойлов ◽  
M. Samoylov ◽  
Бурцев ◽  
S. Burtsev ◽  
Симаков ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Plant ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Fuel Efficiency ◽  
Civil Aviation ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Hybrid Propulsion ◽  
Ecological Aspects ◽  
Hybrid Power Plant ◽  
Traditional Patterns

The influence of the circuitry of the hybrid power plant short and medium haul aircraft on their fuel efficiency and environmental characteristics have been investigated. Directions of improvement of traditional patterns of power plants of aircraft on the example of PD-14 engine were analyzed. It has been shown that the use of turbojet engines and traditional schemes operating on aviation kerosene, will not allow to fulfill the demands made by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) to perspective plane 2025–2035. The analysis of the three schemes hybrid propulsion systems has been performed. It has been shown that using the presented hybrid propulsion systems of alternative fuels can reduce CO2 emissions by 19% to 20% compared with conventional turbojet engines, which run on kerosene TS-1. It has been shown that this fuel efficiency is increased by 2–3%, and the total mass of the power plant increases of 6 to 16%.

scholarly journals Criteria and Decision Support for A Sustainable Choice of Alternative Marine Fuels

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 3623
Author(s):  
Karin Andersson ◽  
Selma Brynolf ◽  
Julia Hansson ◽  
Maria Grahn
Keyword(s):  
Decision Support ◽  
Emission Reduction ◽  
Alternative Fuels ◽  
Reduction Potential ◽  
Ghg Emission ◽  
Propulsion Systems ◽  
Good Decision ◽  
Life Cycle Perspective ◽  
Ghg Reduction ◽  
Energy Conversion Systems

To reach the International Maritime Organization, IMO, vision of a 50% greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction by 2050, there is a need for action. Good decision support is needed for decisions on fuel and energy conversion systems due to the complexity. This paper aims to get an overview of the criteria types included in present assessments of future marine fuels, to evaluate these and to highlight the most important criteria. This is done using a literature review of selected scientific articles and reports and the authors’ own insights from assessing marine fuels. There are different views regarding the goal of fuel change, what fuel names to use as well as regarding the criteria to assess, which therefore vary in the literature. Quite a few articles and reports include a comparison of several alternative fuels. To promote a transition to fuels with significant GHG reduction potential, it is crucial to apply a life cycle perspective and to assess fuel options in a multicriteria perspective. The recommended minimum set of criteria to consider when evaluating future marine fuels differ somewhat between fuels that can be used in existing ships and fuels that can be used in new types of propulsion systems.

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