Special Issue: Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems

This editorial provides a brief overview of the Special Issue “Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems.” This Special Issue contains 21 research articles describing some of the latest advances in energy systems engineering that use modeling and simulation as a key part of the problem-solving methodology. Although the specific computer tools and software chosen for the job are quite variable, the overall objectives are the same—mathematical models of energy systems are used to describe real phenomena and answer important questions that, due to the hugeness or complexity of the systems of interest, cannot be answered experimentally on the lab bench. The topics explored relate to the conceptual process design of new energy systems and energy networks, the design and operation of controllers for improved energy systems performance or safety, and finding optimal operating strategies for complex systems given highly variable and dynamic environments. Application areas include electric power generation, natural gas liquefaction or transportation, energy conversion and management, energy storage, refinery applications, heat and refrigeration cycles, carbon dioxide capture, and many others. The case studies discussed within this issue mostly range from the large industrial (chemical plant) scale to the regional/global supply chain scale.

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Special issue — Energy systems engineering

Chemical Engineering Research and Design ◽

10.1016/j.cherd.2018.03.024 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 131 ◽

pp. 1-4

Author(s):

Michael C. Georgiadis ◽

Pei Liu ◽

Georgios M. Kopanos

Keyword(s):

Systems Engineering ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Special Issue

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Special issue: concurrent multi-domain modeling and simulation enablers for systems engineering

The Journal of Defense Modeling and Simulation Applications Methodology Technology ◽

10.1177/1548512915580974 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 12 (3) ◽

pp. 355-356

Keyword(s):

Modeling And Simulation ◽

Systems Engineering ◽

Domain Modeling ◽

Special Issue

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Modeling and Simulation of Energy Systems: A Review

Processes ◽

10.3390/pr6120238 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 6 (12) ◽

pp. 238 ◽

Cited By ~ 31

Author(s):

Avinash Subramanian ◽

Truls Gundersen ◽

Thomas Adams

Keyword(s):

Modeling And Simulation ◽

Systems Engineering ◽

Energy Systems ◽

Energy Economics ◽

Energy System ◽

Physical Models ◽

Process Systems Engineering ◽

Feedback Effects ◽

Research Attention ◽

Process Systems

Energy is a key driver of the modern economy, therefore modeling and simulation of energy systems has received significant research attention. We review the major developments in this area and propose two ways to categorize the diverse contributions. The first categorization is according to the modeling approach, namely into computational, mathematical, and physical models. With this categorization, we highlight certain novel hybrid approaches that combine aspects of the different groups proposed. The second categorization is according to field namely Process Systems Engineering (PSE) and Energy Economics (EE). We use the following criteria to illustrate the differences: the nature of variables, theoretical underpinnings, level of technological aggregation, spatial and temporal scales, and model purposes. Traditionally, the Process Systems Engineering approach models the technological characteristics of the energy system endogenously. However, the energy system is situated in a broader economic context that includes several stakeholders both within the energy sector and in other economic sectors. Complex relationships and feedback effects exist between these stakeholders, which may have a significant impact on strategic, tactical, and operational decision-making. Leveraging the expertise built in the Energy Economics field on modeling these complexities may be valuable to process systems engineers. With this categorization, we present the interactions between the two fields, and make the case for combining the two approaches. We point out three application areas: (1) optimal design and operation of flexible processes using demand and price forecasts, (2) sustainability analysis and process design using hybrid methods, and (3) accounting for the feedback effects of breakthrough technologies. These three examples highlight the value of combining Process Systems Engineering and Energy Economics models to get a holistic picture of the energy system in a wider economic and policy context.

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Special Issue of the Manufacturing Engineering Society 2020 (SIMES-2020)

Applied Sciences ◽

10.3390/app11135975 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (13) ◽

pp. 5975

Author(s):

Ana María Camacho ◽

Eva María Rubio

Keyword(s):

Applied Sciences ◽

Modeling And Simulation ◽

Industry 4.0 ◽

Product Lifecycle Management ◽

Special Issue ◽

Product Lifecycle ◽

Manufacturing Automation ◽

Engineering Society ◽

Manufacturing Engineering ◽

Lifecycle Management

The Special Issue of the Manufacturing Engineering Society 2020 (SIMES-2020) has been launched as a joint issue of the journals “Materials” and “Applied Sciences”. The 14 contributions published in this Special Issue of Applied Sciences present cutting-edge advances in the field of Manufacturing Engineering focusing on advances and innovations in manufacturing processes; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; manufacturing of new materials; Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies; robotics, mechatronics and manufacturing automation; Industry 4.0; design, modeling and simulation in manufacturing engineering; manufacturing engineering and society; and production planning. Among them, the topic “Manufacturing engineering and society” collected the highest number of contributions (representing 22%), followed by the topics “Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) technologies”, “Industry 4.0”, and “Design, modeling and simulation in manufacturing engineering” (each at 14%). The rest of the topics represent the remaining 35% of the contributions.

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