Publikationen
Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals | 2020
A MILP-based modular energy management system for urban multi-energy systems: Performance and sensitivity analysis
Moser AGC, Muschick D, Gölles M, Nageler PJ, Schranzhofer H, Mach T et al. A MILP-based modular energy management system for urban multi-energy systems: Performance and sensitivity analysis. Applied Energy. 2020;2020(261). 114342.
The continuous increase of (volatile) renewable energy production and the coupling of different energy sectors such as heating, cooling and electricity have significantly increased the complexity of urban energy systems. Such multi-energy systems (MES) can be operated more efficiently with the aid of optimization-based energy management systems (EMS). However, most existing EMS are tailor-made for one specific system or class of systems, i.e. are not generally applicable. Furthermore, only limited information on the actual savings potential of the usage of an EMS under realistic conditions is available. Therefore, this paper presents a novel modular modeling approach for an EMS for urban MES, which also enables the modeling of complex system configurations. To assess the actual savings potential of the proposed EMS, a comprehensive case study was carried out. In the course of this the influence of different user behavior, changing climatic conditions and forecast errors on the savings potential was analyzed by comparing it with a conventional control strategy. The results showed that using the proposed EMS in conjunction with supplementary system components (thermal energy storage and battery) an annual cost savings potential of between 3 and 6% could be achieved.
Conference contributions | 2020
A modular energy management system for multi-energy systems
Muschick D, Kaisermayer V, Moser A, Gölles M. A modular energy management system for multi-energy systems. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Advanced biomass CCHP (BIO-CCHP) based on gasification, SOFC and cooling machines
Lagler J, Martini S. Advanced biomass CCHP (BIO-CCHP) based on gasification, SOFC and cooling machines. 6th Central European Biomass Conferenc, 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Advanced Test Methods for Pellet Stoves
Reichert G, Schmidl C. Advanced Test Methods for Pellet Stoves. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
BIOCHAR - Reaction kinetics under gasification conditions by experimental tests with TGA
Lagler J, Martini S, Kienzl N, Loder A. BIOCHAR - Reaction kinetics under gasification conditions by experimental tests with TGA. 6th Central European Biomass Conference. 2020. Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Biofuels for transport decarbonisation Country specific assessment for Finland, Sweden, Germany, USA and Brazil
Matschegg D, Biofuels for transport decarbonisation Country specific assessment for Finland, Sweden, Germany, USA and Brazil. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Challenges and recent results in microalgae research
Meixner K. Challenges and recent results in microalgae research. 6th Central european biomass conference, 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
CleanAir by biomass
Sturmlechner R, Stressler H, Golicza L, Reichert G, Schwabl M, Höftberger E, Kelz J. CleanAir by biomass. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 2020, Graz.
Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals | 2020
Control of biomass grate boilers using internal model control
Schörghuber C, Gölles M, Reichhartinger M, Horn M. Control of Biomass Grate Boilers using Internal Model Control. Control engineering practice. 2020.
A new model-based control strategy for biomass grate boilers is presented in this paper. Internal model control is used to control four outputs of the plant and to achieve a control structure with fewer control parameters needing to be experimentally tuned. A nonlinear state–space model describing the essential behaviour of the biomass grate boiler is used for controller design. The inverse system dynamics representing the main part of internal model control are designed with the help of this model. In doing so the properties of differentially flat systems are used. Due to a time delayed input, the inverse system is determined only for three input output channels. The stabilization of the inverse system dynamics, however, is a challenging task. A stabilization method with the help of the time delayed input is suggested and a stability analysis is given. The new control strategy has only three parameters to be tuned, representing a major reduction of complexity in comparison to existing model-based approaches. Finally, experimental results of the implemented control strategy on representative biomass grate boiler with a nominal capacity of 180 kW are presented and compared to an existing model-based control strategy based on input output linearization. The experimental evaluation proves that it is possible to operate the biomass boiler in all load ranges with high efficiency and low pollutant emissions.
Peer Reviewed Scientific Journals | 2020
Decentralized heating grid operation: A comparison of centralized and agent-based optimization
Lichtenegger K, Leitner A, Märzinger T, Mair C, Moser A, Wöss D, Schmidl C, Pröll T. Decentralized heating grid operation: A comparison of centralized and agent-based optimization. Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks. 2020;2020(21).
Moving towards a sustainable heat supply calls for decentralized and smart heating grid solutions. One promising concept is the decentralized feed-in by consumers equipped with their own small production units (prosumers). Prosumers can provide an added value regarding security of supply, emission reduction and economic welfare, but in order to achieve this, in addition to advanced hydraulic control strategies also superordinate control strategies and appropriate market models become crucial.
In this article we study methods to find a global optimum for the local energy community or at least an acceptable approximation to it. In contrast to standard centralized control approaches, based either on expert rules or mixed integer linear optimization, we adopt an agent-based, decentralized approach that allows for incorporation of nonlinear phenomena. While studied here in small-scale systems, this approach is particularly attractive for larger systems, since with an increasing number of interacting units, the optimization problem becomes more complex and the computational effort for centralized approaches increases dramatically.
The agent-based optimization approach is compared to centralized optimization of the same prosumer-based setting as well as to a purely central setup. The comparison is based on the quality of the optimization solution, the computational effort and the scalability. For the comparison of these three approaches, three different scenarios have been set up and analysed for four seasons. In this analysis, no approach has emerged as clearly superior to the others; thus each of them is justified in certain situations.
Conference contributions | 2020
Detailed investigations of high terpene concetrations in biogas laboratory trials
Knoll L, Sumethberger-Hasinger M, Nussbaumer M, Dalnodar D, Loibner A, Drosg B. Detailed investigations of high terpene concetrations in biogas laboratory trials. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Die Donau - Eine Chance für die Bioenergiebranche?
Dißauer C, Strasser C. Die Donau - Eine Chance für die Bioenergiebranche? 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
GrateAdvance - Advanced adjustable grate solutions for future fuel flexible biomass combustion technologies
Barroso G, Essl M, Feldmeier S, Mehrabian R, Nussbaumer T, Öhman M, Reiterer T, Schwarz M, Shiehnejad-Hesar A, Wopienka E. GrateAdvance - Advanced adjustable grate solutions for future fuel flexible biomass combustion technologies. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
How to create value chains from different feedstocks
Enigl M, How to create value chains from different feedstocks. 6th Central Eurpean Biomass Conference, 22-254 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Individual heat management in the living room
Schwabl M. Individual heat management in the living room. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Influence of ash forming elements from biogenous residues on fluidized bed conversion processes
Fürsatz K, Influence of ash forming elements from biogenous residues on fluidized bed conversion processes. 6th Central Eurpean Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Integrating steam gasification into established infrastructure in the pulp and paper industry
Karl T, Integrating steam gasification into established infrastructure in the pulp and paper industry. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Lessons Learned from Alternative Fuels Experience
Sonnleitner A. Lessons Learned from Alternative Fuels Experience. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz
Conference contributions | 2020
Microgrid Lab 100 % - R&D project for decentralized energy supply with biomass and other Distributed energy Resources
Aigenbauer S. Microgrid Lab 100 % - R&D project for decentralized energy supply with biomass and other Distributed energy Resources. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Microgrid Lab 100% Testbed for the development of control algorithms for microgrids
Aigenbauer S, Microgrid Lab 100% Testbed for the development of control algorithms for microgrids. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Model-based estimation of the flue gas mass flow in biomass furnaces
Niederwieser H. Model-based estimation of the flue gas mass flow in biomass furnaces. 6th Central European Biomass Conference. 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
Modern control strategies for biomass combustion systems in residential heating systems
Gölles M, Zemann C. Modern control strategies for biomass combustion systems in residential heating systems. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 2020, Graz.
Other Presentations | 2020
Modern control strategies for biomass combustion systems in residential heating systems
Gölles M, Zemann C. Modern control strategies for biomass combustion systems in residential heating systems. At 6th Central European Biomass Conference IEA-Workshop: TASK 32. Oral Presenation. 23.01.2020.
Conference contributions | 2020
Modification of ash properties in fixed bed combustion systems
Sommersacher P, Retschitzegger S. Modification of ash properties in fixed bed combustion systems. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.
Conference contributions | 2020
NOx Modelling and Emission Reduction
Eßl M, NOx Modelling and Emission Reduction. 6th Central European Biomass Conference, 22-24 January 2020, Graz.