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Balancing Energy In The Smart Grid Using Distributed Value Function (Dvf), Hassan Shirzeh, Fazel Naghdy, Philip Ciufo, Montserrat Ros
Balancing Energy In The Smart Grid Using Distributed Value Function (Dvf), Hassan Shirzeh, Fazel Naghdy, Philip Ciufo, Montserrat Ros
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
As the penetration of renewable energy resources increases in distribution networks, so does the need to manage these resources in an effective manner. Since these resources are installed to displace carbon-based generation and to provide an income stream to the resource owner, it is important that both installation objectives (as a minimum) can be met. With all of these renewable energy resources available, the opportunity also exists to assist with the energy management of this resource-rich distribution network. However, the renewable energy resources do not produce power in a deterministic manner. The available production depends on the time of day …
A Combined Experimental And Simulation Method For Appraising The Energy Performance Of Green Roofs In Ningbo's Chinese Climate, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa, Kate Yuan
A Combined Experimental And Simulation Method For Appraising The Energy Performance Of Green Roofs In Ningbo's Chinese Climate, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa, Kate Yuan
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
A passive means of lowering the energy demand of buildings is the application of green roofs. The complexity between heat and moisture exchanges in green roof layers and the large variations of green roof types make the need for experimental or simulation assessments necessary for quantifying the energy benefits from green roofs. The current treatment of green roofs in simulation programs is either over-simplistic, for example by ignoring heat and moisture exchanges such as evapotranspiration, or the more advanced models have limitations and require inputs that are rarely available in practice. In this paper a combination of experimental and modelling …
Support For The Integration Of Green Roof Constructions Within Chinese Building Energy Performance Policies, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa
Support For The Integration Of Green Roof Constructions Within Chinese Building Energy Performance Policies, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Green roofs could act as a thermal buffer in buildings and offer potential energy savings. However, the energy benefits from green roofs are not usually properly recognised by traditional building energy regulations. Building energy regulations are traditionally over-simplistic during the assessment of the energy performance of complex building constructions. In the case of green roof designs, it is essential that the assessment mechanisms should not ignore the complex heat and moisture balances within the green roof layers. In this paper, dynamic energy modelling that considers the complexity within the green roof layers is adopted to guide policy makers in China …
Development Of High Melting Temperature Microencapsulated Phase Change Material For Compacted Thermal Energy Storage Bed, Weiguang Su, Jo Darkwa, Georgios Kokogiannakis
Development Of High Melting Temperature Microencapsulated Phase Change Material For Compacted Thermal Energy Storage Bed, Weiguang Su, Jo Darkwa, Georgios Kokogiannakis
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
In this paper a novel high temperature microencapsulated phase change material (MEPCM) based on paraffin as the core material and MF resin as the shell material has been developed with the in-situ polymerization method for solar hot water storage application. The results showed that the type of emulsifier could influence core material content, the encapsulation efficiency as well as the latent heat capacity. Based on the results and analysis the study has shown that energy storage density could be increased by as much as 59% if 60wt% of MEPCM 1 was to be used in the proposed compacted MEPCM-water bed …
Low-Energy Positron And Electron Scattering From Tetrahydrofuran And 3-Hydroxy-Tetrahydrofuran, James P. Sullivan, Luca Chiari, Emma Anderson, Wade Tattersall, Prasanga Palihawadana, J R. Machacek, Casten Makochekanwa, R P. Mceachran, Stephen J. Buckman, M J. Brunger, Gustavo Garcia, Francisco Blanco
Low-Energy Positron And Electron Scattering From Tetrahydrofuran And 3-Hydroxy-Tetrahydrofuran, James P. Sullivan, Luca Chiari, Emma Anderson, Wade Tattersall, Prasanga Palihawadana, J R. Machacek, Casten Makochekanwa, R P. Mceachran, Stephen J. Buckman, M J. Brunger, Gustavo Garcia, Francisco Blanco
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
We present new cross section results from a joint experimental and theoretical investigation into low-energy positron and electron scattering from two targets of biological interest, namely tetrahydrofuran and 3-hydroxy-tetrahydrofuran. We compare and discuss the total, elastic and inelastic cross sections for these species in the light of potential positron and electron-induced damage in biomolecular systems.
Novel Algorithms For Complete Targets Coverage In Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks, Changlin Yang, Kwan-Wu Chin
Novel Algorithms For Complete Targets Coverage In Energy Harvesting Wireless Sensor Networks, Changlin Yang, Kwan-Wu Chin
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
This paper addresses the problem of maximizing the network lifetime of rechargeable Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) whilst ensuring all targets are monitored continuously by at least one sensor node. The objective is to determine a group of sensor nodes, and their wake-up schedule such that within a time interval, one subset of nodes are active whilst others enter the sleep state to conserve energy as well as recharge their battery. We propose a Linear Programming (LP) based solution to determine the activation schedule of sensor nodes whilst affording them recharging opportunities and at the same time ensures complete target coverage. …
Low-Energy Electron Scattering From Α-Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol, Luca Chiari, Darryl Jones, Penny Thoi, Michael J. Brungei, Gustavo Garcia, Francisco Blanco
Low-Energy Electron Scattering From Α-Tetrahydrofurfuryl Alcohol, Luca Chiari, Darryl Jones, Penny Thoi, Michael J. Brungei, Gustavo Garcia, Francisco Blanco
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
We report on differential cross section results for low-energy electron collisions with the biologically relevant species a-tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol. Electron-impact excitation measurements of the electronic states of a-tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol were carried out at incident energies between 15-50 eV and for scattering angles in the range 20-90 degrees. Elastic differential cross section have also been calculated within the Independent Atom Model and using the Screening Corrected Additivity Rule approach at selected energies between 1-1000 eV.
Adaptive Antenna Selection For Energy-Efficient Mimo-Ofdm Wireless Systems, Ngoc Phuc Le, Le Chung Tran, Farzad Safaei
Adaptive Antenna Selection For Energy-Efficient Mimo-Ofdm Wireless Systems, Ngoc Phuc Le, Le Chung Tran, Farzad Safaei
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
In this paper, we investigate energy-efficiency in antenna selection OFDM-based systems. We show that an OFDM system with conventional antenna selection approaches, including per-subcarrier selection (i.e., selecting antennas independently for each subcarrier) and bulk-selection (i.e., choosing the same antennas for all subcarriers), suffers from a significant loss in energy-efficiency. To achieve a better energy-efficiency performance, we propose an adaptive antenna selection scheme where both the number of active RF (radio frequency) chains and the antenna indices are selected depending on the channel condition. This selection scheme could be implemented by exhaustive search. Moreover, we develop an algorithm that achieves a …
A Noniterative Method To Estimate Load Carrying Capability Of Generating Units In A Renewable Energy Rich Power Grid, Md Abu Abdullah, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Danny Soetanto
A Noniterative Method To Estimate Load Carrying Capability Of Generating Units In A Renewable Energy Rich Power Grid, Md Abu Abdullah, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Danny Soetanto
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
It is important to estimate the contribution of renewable generation units in the evaluation of system generation adequacy for power generation planning taking into account the demand and renewable generation correlation and uncertainty. The effective load carrying capability (ELCC) is usually used for this purpose. In this paper, a noniterative analytical method is proposed for estimating the peak load carrying capability (PLCC) and ELCC of conventional and renewable generation units. The proposed method is verified using the IEEE RTS and an electricity network in New South Wales, Australia, and the results are compared with other estimation methods. The results show …
Distribution Expansion Planning Considering Reliability And Security Of Energy Using Modified Pso (Particle Swarm Optimization) Algorithm, Jamshid Aghaei, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Ali Azizivahed, Mohsen Gitizadeh
Distribution Expansion Planning Considering Reliability And Security Of Energy Using Modified Pso (Particle Swarm Optimization) Algorithm, Jamshid Aghaei, Kashem M. Muttaqi, Ali Azizivahed, Mohsen Gitizadeh
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Distribution feeders and substations need to provide additional capacity to serve the growing electrical demand of customers without compromising the reliability of the electrical networks. Also, more control devices, such as DG (Distributed Generation) units are being integrated into distribution feeders. Distribution networks were not planned to host these intermittent generation units before construction of the systems. Therefore, additional distribution facilities are needed to be planned and prepared for the future growth of the electrical demand as well as the increase of network hosting capacity by DG units. This paper presents a multiobjective optimization algorithm for the MDEP (Multi-Stage Distribution …
Energy-Efficiency Analysis Of Per-Subcarrier Antenna Selection With Peak-Power Reduction In Mimo-Ofdm Wireless Systems, Ngoc Phuc Le, Le Chung Tran, Farzad Safaei
Energy-Efficiency Analysis Of Per-Subcarrier Antenna Selection With Peak-Power Reduction In Mimo-Ofdm Wireless Systems, Ngoc Phuc Le, Le Chung Tran, Farzad Safaei
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
The use of per-subcarrier antenna subset selection in OFDM wireless systems offers higher system capacity and/or improved link reliability.However, the implementation of the conventional per-subcarrier selection schememay result in significant fluctuations of the average power and peak power across antennas, which affects the potential benefits of the system. In this paper, power efficiency of high-power amplifiers and energy efficiency in per-subcarrier antenna selection MIMO-OFDM systems are investigated. To deliver the maximum overall power efficiency, we propose a two-step strategy for data-subcarrier allocation.This strategy consists of an equal allocation of data subcarriers based on linear optimization and peak-power reduction via cross-antenna …
A Novel Approach For Ramp-Rate Control Of Solar Pv Using Energy Storage To Mitigate Output Fluctuations Caused By Cloud Passing, M J. E Alam, K M. Muttaqi, D Sutanto
A Novel Approach For Ramp-Rate Control Of Solar Pv Using Energy Storage To Mitigate Output Fluctuations Caused By Cloud Passing, M J. E Alam, K M. Muttaqi, D Sutanto
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
The variability of solar irradiance with a high ramp-rate, caused by cloud passing, can create fluctuation in the PV output. In a weak distribution grid with a high PV penetration, this can create significant voltage fluctuations. Energy storage devices are used to smooth out the fluctuation using traditional moving average control. However, moving average does not control the ramp-rate directly; rather the ramp-rate depends on previous values of PV output. This paper proposes a strategy where the ramp-rate of PV panel output is used to control the PV inverter ramp-rate to a desired level by deploying energy storage (which can …
Role Of The Compaction Energy Level On The Small Strain Stiffness Of A Silty Sand Soil Subjected To Wetting And Drying, A Heitor, B Indraratna, C Rujikiatkamjorn
Role Of The Compaction Energy Level On The Small Strain Stiffness Of A Silty Sand Soil Subjected To Wetting And Drying, A Heitor, B Indraratna, C Rujikiatkamjorn
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
The dynamic properties of a soil are routinely quantified to describe its engineering behaviour under repeated loading. While the results of previous research studies indicate that the effect of changes in suction on the dynamic response is significant, only limited research has been engaged in the assessment of post-compacted changes in suction induced by cycles of wetting and drying. In this paper, aspects related to the dynamic properties with special reference to small strain shear modulus behaviour at different compaction energy levels are described and outlined. Particular emphasis is placed on the hysteric behaviour observed (i.e. amplitude of the hysteresis …
Climate Change Mitigation With Integration Of Renewable Energy Resources In The Electricity Grid Of New South Wales, Australia, Md Abu Abdullah, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Kashem M. Muttaqi
Climate Change Mitigation With Integration Of Renewable Energy Resources In The Electricity Grid Of New South Wales, Australia, Md Abu Abdullah, Ashish Agalgaonkar, Kashem M. Muttaqi
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
The implementation of climate change mitigation strategies may significantly affect the current practices for electricity network operation. Increasing penetration of renewable energy generation technologies into electricity networks is one of the key mitigation strategies to achieve greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. Additional climate change mitigation strategies can also contribute to emission reduction thereby supplementing the renewable energy generation participation, which may be limited due to technical constraints of the network. In this paper, the penetration requirements for different renewable energy generation resources are assessed while concurrently examining other mitigation strategies to reduce overall emissions from electricity networks and meet requisite …
Optimal Energy For Cell Radiosensitivity Enhancement By Gold Nanoparticles Using Synchrotron-Based Monoenergetic Photon Beams, Wan Nordiana Rahman, Stephanie Corde, Naoto Yagi, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Nathan Annabell, Moshi Geso
Optimal Energy For Cell Radiosensitivity Enhancement By Gold Nanoparticles Using Synchrotron-Based Monoenergetic Photon Beams, Wan Nordiana Rahman, Stephanie Corde, Naoto Yagi, Siti Aishah Abdul Aziz, Nathan Annabell, Moshi Geso
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Gold nanoparticles have been shown to enhance radiation doses delivered to biological targets due to the high absorption coefficient of gold atoms, stemming from their high atomic number (Z) and physical density. These properties significantly increase the likelihood of photoelectric effects and Compton scattering interactions. Gold nanoparticles are a novel radiosensitizing agent that can potentially be used to increase the effectiveness of current radiation therapy techniques and improve the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. However, the optimum radiosensitization effect of gold nanoparticles is strongly dependent on photon energy, which theoretically is predicted to occur in the kilovoltage range of energy. …
Australia's Transport Is Falling Behind On Energy Efficiency, Philip Laird
Australia's Transport Is Falling Behind On Energy Efficiency, Philip Laird
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Australia has scored poorly in the energy efficiency of its land transport, and is well behind other major economies, a recent international scorecard has revealed. That means Australians are using more energy to travel each kilometre than people in developed nations such as the US, and major emerging economies such as China, Brazil, and India.
Development Of Databases For Facilitating Green Roof Energy Simulation Assessments, Aloysius Decruz, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa, Kate Yuan, Paul Strachan
Development Of Databases For Facilitating Green Roof Energy Simulation Assessments, Aloysius Decruz, Georgios Kokogiannakis, Jo Darkwa, Kate Yuan, Paul Strachan
Faculty of Engineering and Information Sciences - Papers: Part A
Assessments of the energy performance of green roofs have traditionally been performed with experimental and modelling procedures. Experimental green roof energy studies have significant disadvantages (expensive, time-consuming, cannot be generalised, etc.). On the other hand, modelling studies are often done with over-simplified models (for example, by ignoring the effect of moisture flows in the green roof layers) or with detailed models that require inputs which are often difficult to be obtained in practice and may involve a certain degree of uncertainty. This paper describes the methodologies for the development of databases that include data inputs that could be used within …