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Optimal Combinations Of Utility Level Renewable Generators For A Net Zero Energy Microgrid Considering Different Utility Charge Rates, Evan S. Jones, Huangjie Gong, Dan M. Ionel
Optimal Combinations Of Utility Level Renewable Generators For A Net Zero Energy Microgrid Considering Different Utility Charge Rates, Evan S. Jones, Huangjie Gong, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
High initial investment and the intermittent nature of resources are major challenges for large scale renewable generation. The size of photovoltaic (PV) and wind turbine (WT) farms in the microgrid needs optimized to avoid curtailment and to efficiently meet the demand of a power system. Battery energy storage systems (BESSs) may also be used to improve flexibility. This paper explores the optimal sizing for PV and wind generators, as well as a BESS at the utility level for a large grid-connected net zero energy (NZE) hybrid microgrid considering characteristics such as initial investment, levelized cost of energy (LCOE), operating costs, …
Smart Plug And Circuit Breaker Technologies For Residential Buildings In The Us, Rosemary E. Alden, Peng Han, Dan M. Ionel
Smart Plug And Circuit Breaker Technologies For Residential Buildings In The Us, Rosemary E. Alden, Peng Han, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
A significant proportion of the total energy in conventional homes across the United States is used by electric plug loads, which include various electronic devices and home appliances, excluding the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units and electric water heaters. Considerable energy savings are expected to be possible by managing these plug loads effectively based on user behavior data. Smart plugs and circuit breakers that can control and monitor energy usage on a real-time basis are becoming increasingly popular alongside the rapid development of smart home energy management. This paper reviews the recent advances on the subject matter with …
Overview Of Flywheel Systems For Renewable Energy Storage With A Design Study For High-Speed Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines, Murat G. Kesgin, Peng Han, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
Overview Of Flywheel Systems For Renewable Energy Storage With A Design Study For High-Speed Axial-Flux Permanent-Magnet Machines, Murat G. Kesgin, Peng Han, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
Flywheel energy storage is considered in this paper for grid integration of renewable energy sources due to its inherent advantages of fast response, long cycle life and flexibility in providing ancillary services to the grid, such as frequency regulation, voltage support, etc. The fundamentals of the technology and recent developments are reviewed, firstly with an emphasis on the design considerations and performance metrics. Then the progress and development trends in electric motor/generators employed in flywheel energy storage systems (FESS) are summarized, showing the potential of axial-flux permanent-magnet (AFPM) machines in such applications. Design examples of high-speed AFPM machines are provided …
Systematic Comparison Of Two Axial Flux Pm Machine Topologies: Yokeless And Segmented Armature Versus Single Sided, Narges Taran, Greg Heins, Vandana Rallabandi, Dean Patterson, Dan M. Ionel
Systematic Comparison Of Two Axial Flux Pm Machine Topologies: Yokeless And Segmented Armature Versus Single Sided, Narges Taran, Greg Heins, Vandana Rallabandi, Dean Patterson, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper systematically compares two axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machines designed for a university student racing car application: a double-rotor single-stator yokeless and segmented armature (YASA) structure, and a single- stator single-rotor configuration. Both machines are optimized for minimum loss and active weight using 3D finite element analysis and the highest performing candidate designs are compared in more detail. The studies indicate that the benefits offered by the YASA configuration over the single-stator single-rotor machine are achieved only for specific designs that are heavier. For the design space with lower mass, albeit with increased losses, the Pareto front designs …
On The Optimal Energy Controls For Large Scale Residential Communities Including Smart Homes, Huangjie Gong, Vandana Rallabandi, Michael L. Mcintyre, Dan M. Ionel
On The Optimal Energy Controls For Large Scale Residential Communities Including Smart Homes, Huangjie Gong, Vandana Rallabandi, Michael L. Mcintyre, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
Residences with smart home energy management (HEM) systems and solar generation are modifying domestic load profiles. Moreover, the growing penetration of solar photovoltaic (PV) energy brings the total net power demand further down as houses become local generators. High PV penetration introduces technical challenges for the power system including the "duck curve". This paper proposes a co-simulation framework for high PV penetration smart energy communities which allows the simultaneous simulation of home energy consumption along with control algorithms for each house, as well as system power flow. Models are developed and presented for one of the largest rural field demonstrators …
A Hybrid Analytical And Fe-Based Method For Calculating Ac Eddy Current Winding Losses Taking 3d Effects Into Account, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
A Hybrid Analytical And Fe-Based Method For Calculating Ac Eddy Current Winding Losses Taking 3d Effects Into Account, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper proposes a new hybrid analytical and numerical FE-based method for calculating ac eddy current losses in wire windings and demonstrates its applicability for axial flux electric machines. The method takes into account 3D field effects in order to achieve accurate results and yet greatly reduce computational efforts. It is also shown that hybrid methods based on 2D FE models, which require semi-empirical correction factors, may over-estimate the eddy current losses. The new 3D FE-based method is advantageous as it employs minimum simplifications and considers the end turns in the eddy current path, the magnetic flux density variation along …
Measurement And Estimation Of The Equivalent Circuit Parameters For Multi-Mw Battery Systems, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Vandana Rallabandi, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Measurement And Estimation Of The Equivalent Circuit Parameters For Multi-Mw Battery Systems, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Vandana Rallabandi, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper proposes and validates through simulations and measurements, a procedure for the determining the equivalent circuit parameters of large utility-scale batteries. It is considered that a large battery includes multiple cells connected in series and parallel, and therefore, its equivalent circuit can be represented as a series-parallel network of state of charge (SOC) dependent resistors and capacitors. Tests for determining these equivalent circuit parameters are proposed. These tests involve subjecting the battery energy storage system (BESS) to multiple charge and discharge cycles, while monitoring the terminal voltage and current response. A method for post-processing and analyzing the measurements in …
On The Control Of A Solid State Transformer For Multi-Mw Utility-Scale Pv-Battery Systems, Yibin Zhang, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Jiangbiao He, Dan M. Ionel
On The Control Of A Solid State Transformer For Multi-Mw Utility-Scale Pv-Battery Systems, Yibin Zhang, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Jiangbiao He, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
The utility-scale photovoltaic (PV)-battery systems typically include multiple power converters connected to the grid via traditional line frequency transformers (LFT), which may be considered bulky, and inefficient when compared with the emerging solid state transformers (SST). This paper proposes a SST with power and voltage controls for utility-scale PV-battery systems. The PV system was modeled based on available data from a universal solar facility located in Kentucky, USA. Furthermore, this paper provides detailed controller designs for the proposed utility-scale PV-battery system based on a SST which includes: the PV-side dual-active bridge (DAB) converter tracks the maximum power point, the PV …
Axial-Field Vernier-Type Flux Modulation Machines For Low-Speed Direct-Drive Applications, Vandana Rallabandi, Peng Han, Murat G. Kesgin, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
Axial-Field Vernier-Type Flux Modulation Machines For Low-Speed Direct-Drive Applications, Vandana Rallabandi, Peng Han, Murat G. Kesgin, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper proposes different configurations of axial-field machines featuring a very large ratio of the number of rotor poles to stator teeth and coils suitable for low-speed direct-drive traction applications. The machines have a single rotor with spoke-type permanent magnets and the stator teeth include auxiliary slots, the function of which is to enhance the high-polarity component of the stator magnetomotive force interacting with the rotor to produce a net torque. The machines can be constructed with three or two phases, in which case they inherently exhibit high tolerance to faults due to the combined effect of a lack of …
Load Variation Reduction By Aggregation In A Community Of Rooftop Pv Residences, Huangjie Gong, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Load Variation Reduction By Aggregation In A Community Of Rooftop Pv Residences, Huangjie Gong, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper performs computational studies and develops control schemes for a virtual power plant (VPP) network formed by a community of homes with rooftop solar PV generation, and battery energy storage. Appropriate control and scheduling of the battery operations, and peer-peer power flow between the homes provide a possible solutions for reducing the higher costs and uncertainties brought to grid by high solar PV penetration. The residential community studied here includes twelve homes categorized into four types depending on whether they have energy storage or rooftop solar PV panels. The homes exchange power among themselves, and the real-time electricity rate …
Modeling And Simulation Of A Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Vandana Rallabandi, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Modeling And Simulation Of A Utility-Scale Battery Energy Storage System, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Vandana Rallabandi, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper presents the modeling and simulation study of a utility-scale MW level Li-ion based battery energy storage system (BESS). A runtime equivalent circuit model, including the terminal voltage variation as a function of the state of charge and current, connected to a bidirectional power conversion system (PCS), was developed based on measurements from an operational utility-scale battery demonstrator. The accelerated response of the battery unit was verified by pulse discharging it from maximum to minimum SOC and its application for grid resiliency was demonstrated through an example droop control frequency response. For the purpose of validating the equivalent BESS …
Waved: A Coreless Axial Flux Pm Motor For Drive Systems With Constant Power Operation, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Waved: A Coreless Axial Flux Pm Motor For Drive Systems With Constant Power Operation, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
In this paper, a two-phase coreless AFPM machine with wave winding, 2-stators, and 3-rotors for traction applications is studied. A highly general optimization method, employing 3D FEA as the computational engine is employed. Number of poles in addition to other geometrical variables are included as independent optimization variables. A method for extending the speed range by rotating one of the stator discs with respect to the other at constant power operation is proposed. An inverter configuration including Si and wide band gap devices is proposed to be employed in conjunction with the machine under study. The study includes a comparison …
Modeling And Control Of A Multiport Converter Based Ev Charging Station With Pv And Battery, Yibin Zhang, Jiangbiao He, Dan M. Ionel
Modeling And Control Of A Multiport Converter Based Ev Charging Station With Pv And Battery, Yibin Zhang, Jiangbiao He, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
As an environmental friendly vehicle, the increasing number of electrical vehicles (EVs) leads to a pressing need of widely distributed charging stations, especially due to the limited on-board battery capacity. However, fast charging stations, especially super-fast charging stations may stress power grid with potential overload at peaking time, sudden power gap and voltage sag. This paper discusses the detailed modeling of a multiport converter based EV charging station integrated with PV power generation, and battery energy storage system, by using ANSYS TwinBuilder. In this paper, the control scheme and combination of PV power generation, EV charging station, and battery energy …
Electric Aircraft System Co-Simulation Including Body, Propeller, Propulsion, And Energy Storage Models, Damien Lawhorn, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Electric Aircraft System Co-Simulation Including Body, Propeller, Propulsion, And Energy Storage Models, Damien Lawhorn, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper discusses the multi physics modeling of an electric aircraft with distributed electric propulsion. Mathematical models for the aircraft body, propellers, propulsive motors, power electronics inverters, and batteries are developed. Two types of models are proposed for the power electronics inverters and electric machines, namely, average models which allow study of the aircraft performance under a specified mission profile, and detailed switching models used for transient examination. A new simulation framework was developed to allow communication between these two types of models so that losses and thermal stresses in the power electronics converters can be estimated especially during takeoff, …
Inductance Testing For Ipm Synchronous Machines According To The New Ieee Std 1812 And Typical Laboratory Practices, Vandana Rallabandi, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel, Ping Zhou
Inductance Testing For Ipm Synchronous Machines According To The New Ieee Std 1812 And Typical Laboratory Practices, Vandana Rallabandi, Narges Taran, Dan M. Ionel, Ping Zhou
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
Equivalent circuit parameters serve as the basis for performance estimation and implementation of power electronic drives controls and therefore their accurate evaluation is very important. Specified in the newly approved IEEE Std 1812, a short-circuit test can be employed, in combination with an open-circuit measurement, in order to determine the back emf and the synchronous inductance. In the case of interior permanent magnet (IPM) machines, this approach can be used only to determine the d-axis inductance and additional and separate measurements are required for the q-axis inductance. In this respect, various methods, inclusive of dc step response tests, on-load tests, …
Design Optimization Of Electric Machines With 3d Fea And A New Hybrid Doe-De Numerical Algorithm, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Greg Heins, Dean Patterson, Ping Zhou
Design Optimization Of Electric Machines With 3d Fea And A New Hybrid Doe-De Numerical Algorithm, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Greg Heins, Dean Patterson, Ping Zhou
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper discusses the multi-objective optimization of axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machines with ferrite spoke-type magnets, utilizing 3D finite element models. Three-dimensional finite element analysis is computationally expensive, and furthermore, substantial computation time is expended by optimization algorithms in evaluating low performing designs whose performance is far from the optimum if the search space is not specified correctly. In this regard, this work proposes two new methods for identifying the search space. The search is limited to ranges of input geometric variables where high performing designs are likely to be found. The optimization algorithm utilized is based on surrogate …
A Comparative Study Of Methods For Calculating Ac Winding Losses In Permanent Magnet Machines, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Greg Heins, Dean Patterson
A Comparative Study Of Methods For Calculating Ac Winding Losses In Permanent Magnet Machines, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Greg Heins, Dean Patterson
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
In this study different methods of estimating the additional ac winding loss due to eddy currents at open-circuit are explored. A comparative study of 2D and 3D FEA, and hybrid numerical and analytical methods is performed in order to recommend feasible approaches to be employed. Axial flux permanent magnet (AFPM) machine case studies are included, namely a machine with open slots and a coreless configuration. These machine topologies are expected to present a substantial amount of ac winding loss, which would therefore need to be considered during optimal design. This study is one of the first ones to compare meticulous …
A Systematic Study On The Effects Of Dimensional And Materials Tolerances On Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines Based On The Ieee Std 1812, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Ping Zhou, Mark Theile, Greg Heins
A Systematic Study On The Effects Of Dimensional And Materials Tolerances On Permanent Magnet Synchronous Machines Based On The Ieee Std 1812, Narges Taran, Vandana Rallabandi, Dan M. Ionel, Ping Zhou, Mark Theile, Greg Heins
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
In the process of designing and manufacturing an electrical machine, a systematic study of dimensional and material tolerances is of the utmost importance. This paper proposes a systematic method by which the effect of design specification variations on permanent magnet (PM) synchronous machine performance may be identified and quantified. The method combines design of experiments techniques, open-circuit and short-circuit physical measurements, and virtual test simulations conducted based on the recently approved IEEE Std 1812 testing guide. Three case studies, two provided by a spoke-type PM radial field machine configuration, in two designs with different electromagnetic loading, and an axial flux …
Incorporating Battery Energy Storage Systems Into Multi-Mw Grid Connected Pv Systems, Vandana Rallabandi, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Incorporating Battery Energy Storage Systems Into Multi-Mw Grid Connected Pv Systems, Vandana Rallabandi, Oluwaseun M. Akeyo, Nicholas Jewell, Dan M. Ionel
Power and Energy Institute of Kentucky Faculty Publications
This paper analyzes the configuration, design, and operation of multi-MW grid connected solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with practical test cases provided by a 10-MW field development. In order to improve the capacity factor, the PV system operates at its maximum power point during periods of lower irradiance, and the power output is limited to a rated value at high irradiance. The proposed configuration also incorporates a utility scale battery energy storage system (BESS) connected to the grid through an independent inverter and benefits of the experience gained with a 1-MW 2-MWh BESS large demonstrator. The BESS power smoothing and frequency …