Project 46: Optimal Design and Operation of Multi-Energy Communities

Contact Information:

Dr. Xuezhi Liu

Project Description and Objectives:

This project proposes a whole-system approach to planning the deployment and operation of energy storage and conversion devices in integrated energy systems to reach the overall optimum energy system (in terms of flexibility, economy, reliability and emissions reduction targets). Conversion devices include gas-fired power generators, combined heat, power (CHP) plants, heat pumps, gas boilers, electric boilers, and absorption chillers located at different levels of the networks. Renewables and energy storage include solar photovoltaics (PV), concentrated solar power, wind power, solar thermal energy, battery energy storage, ice storage, electric vehicles, hydrogen vehicles, etc. The optimization of multi-vector energy system design and operation includes the identification of the optimal combination of energy supply, conversion, and storage technologies as well as the network infrastructure required to meet the estimated energy demand and its future evolution.

Eligibility Requirements:

Major in energy systems engineering or a relevant subject.

Mathematical programming skills (MATLAB, CPLEX, etc.).

Main Tasks:

Identify the optimal combination of energy supply, conversion and storage technologies.

Website:

Lab: http://eei.sjtu.edu.cn/en/default.aspx

School: http://www.seiee.sjtu.edu.cn/