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View article: Dynamic Energy Management System for Optimal Energy Dispatch in a Microgrid Cluster
Dynamic Energy Management System for Optimal Energy Dispatch in a Microgrid Cluster Open
Microgrid clusters (MGCs) have the ability to enhance energy efficiency, resilience, and reliability of individual microgrids (MGs). By integrating different power generation, consumption, and storage technologies, MGCs can combine direct …
People centric policy is needed to create a clean cooling pathway for UK homes Open
As the climate continues to warm, overheating is becoming increasingly common, creating a range of heat-health issues, and leading to a growing demand for space cooling. How that cooling is provided is important, as there are passive and l…
Thermal performance analysis of a heat pump-based energy system to meet heating and cooling demand of residential buildings Open
The building sector significantly impacts greenhouse gas emissions, making decarbonisation of heating and cooling essential for achieving carbon neutrality. Replacing conventional fossil fuel technologies with low-carbon alternatives like …
View article: An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock
An effective methodology to quantify cooling demand in the UK housing stock Open
According to the 2020 UN emissions report an increase by 3oC of the average global temperature compared to pre-industrial levels is to be expected if no corrective measures are implemented. Alongside this, the UK Meteorological Office pred…
Energy storage-integrated ground-source heat pumps for heating and cooling applications: A systematic review Open
© 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/).
View article: A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world
A cooling demand estimator for housing communities in a warming world Open
Global warming has led to higher ambient temperatures in traditionally cold regions in Europe such as the UK. While implementing strategies in residential dwellings to meet the rising demand for cooling during hot summers is thus of intere…
Could residential air-source heat pumps exacerbate outdoor summer overheating and winter overcooling in UK 2050s climate scenarios? Open
The UK government promotes heat pumps to replace gas boilers in the residential sector as a vital part of its strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2050. As climate change intensifies, heat pumps, traditionally used for heating, will also play a…
View article: Discrete-time state-of-charge estimator for latent heat thermal energy storage units based on a recurrent neural network
Discrete-time state-of-charge estimator for latent heat thermal energy storage units based on a recurrent neural network Open
Energy storage systems enable balancing supply and demand and facilitate the integration of intermittent renewable energy sources. In particular, latent heat thermal energy storage units are attractive for deployment in thermal systems due…
View article: Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems
Dynamic verification of an optimisation algorithm for power dispatch of integrated energy systems Open
The urgent need to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 has led to a growing focus on innovative approaches to producing, storing, and consuming energy. Integrated energy systems (IES) have emerged as a promising solution, capitalisin…
An effective predictor of the dynamic operation of latent heat thermal energy storage units based on a non-linear autoregressive network with exogenous inputs Open
Thermal networks require thermal energy storage (TES) provisions for balancing thermal energy sources with variable consumer demand. Harvesting ice is an economical option for latent heat TES systems in cooling networks given the wide avai…
Editorial: Electromagnetic compatibility design and power electronics technologies in modern power systems Open
EDITORIAL article Front.Electron., 05 February 2024Sec. Power Electronics Volume 5 - 2024 | https://doi.org/10.3389/felec.2024.1369853
View article: Methodology to Quantify Cooling Demand in Typical UK Dwellings
Methodology to Quantify Cooling Demand in Typical UK Dwellings Open
As per the 2020 UN emissions report, the average global temperature will increase by 3oC compared to pre-industrial levels if no corrective measures are taken and, with this, the frequency and intensity of heatwaves will also increase. Suc…
Dynamic Fuzzy Logic Energy Management System for a Multi-Energy Microgrid Open
While multi-energy microgrids (MEMGs) offer a promising approach to reduce energy consumption through coordinated integration of various energy vectors, research has primarily focused on static studies. These studies aim to optimize a part…
View article: Effective one‐dimensional dynamic modelling of latent heat thermal energy storage units for heating applications
Effective one‐dimensional dynamic modelling of latent heat thermal energy storage units for heating applications Open
Effective use of the energy stored within thermal energy storage systems requires mathematical models that faithfully represent the dynamics of interest. Although three‐dimensional or two‐dimensional models may provide an accurate represen…
Control of Electrical/Thermal Multi-Energy Microgrid Open
Multi-energy microgrids (MEMGs) are becoming an effective way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Proper coordination among two or more energy vectors in this type of system can improve its efficiency and provide greater independence from …
View article: Motor Overvoltage Mitigation Using SiC-Based Zero-Voltage Switching Inverter
Motor Overvoltage Mitigation Using SiC-Based Zero-Voltage Switching Inverter Open
The motor overvoltage phenomenon is an issue that may arise from the high voltage slew rates ( dv/dt ) of silicon carbide MOSFETs in cable-fed drives. This can lead to substantial strain on cable and motor insulation, resulting from partia…
View article: A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility
A framework for the assessment of optimal and cost-effective energy decarbonisation pathways of a UK-based healthcare facility Open
In light of the global energy and climate crises, integration of low-carbon technologies into energy systems is being considered to mitigate the high energy costs and carbon footprint. The wide range of available capacities, efficiencies, …
Numerical Modelling of a Phase Change Material-based Shell and Tube Thermal Energy Storage Unit Open
Numerical modelling analysis is performed to assess the operation of a thermal energy storage unit. The system
is comprised by a heat exchanger placed in a cubic case filled with phase change material (PCM). Water is used as the heat
tran…
Feasibility study and impacts mitigation with the integration of Electric Vehicles into Rwanda's power grid Open
In recent years, fossil fuel transportation has grown significantly and Electric Vehicles (EVs) are essential to lowering transport-related pollution. This research uses the IPSA+ Power simulation tool to examine load-flow and establish Rw…
Thermal performance analysis and experimental verification of lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicle applications through optimized inclined mini-channels Open
Power units (i.e., batteries) of electric vehicles (EVs) generate heat while being charged or discharged, which deteriorates their performance and reliability over time. This paper investigates a comprehensive spectrum of geometric and the…
Cooling is hotting up in the UK Open
The cooling of buildings is currently responsible for about 20% of total electricity use worldwide. It is estimated that the electricity needed for cooling will more than triple by 2050. Despite this concerning outlook, little attention ha…
View article: Review on Z-Source Solid State Circuit Breakers for DC Distribution Networks
Review on Z-Source Solid State Circuit Breakers for DC Distribution Networks Open
DC technologies will be essential building blocks for future dc distribution networks. As in any dc system, these networks will face crucial threats imposed by short-circuit dc faults. Protection is thus of great interest, and it will like…
View article: Effective estimation of the state-of-charge of latent heat thermal energy storage for heating and cooling systems using non-linear state observers
Effective estimation of the state-of-charge of latent heat thermal energy storage for heating and cooling systems using non-linear state observers Open
An effective quantification of the energy absorbed and supplied by latent heat thermal energy storage (LHTES) units is critical to maximise their use within thermal systems. An effective control of the charging and discharging processes of…
View article: Optimal Operation of a Public Health Facility considering Energy Storage Retrofits
Optimal Operation of a Public Health Facility considering Energy Storage Retrofits Open
Integrated energy systems can benefit substantially from flexibility provision in their operations.This paper explores the operational cost optimisation of a UK public facility dedicated to health services by harnessing the flexibility gai…
View article: Guest Editorial: Situational awareness of integrated energy systems
Guest Editorial: Situational awareness of integrated energy systems Open
The increasing necessity of tearing down the barriers between different energy-related disciplines and developing effective means to coordinate and integrate various energy systems has given rise to the concept of integrated energy system …