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2022

State of the Art of Wind and Power Prediction for Wind Farms

Authors
Puga, R; Baptista, J; Boaventura, J; Ferreira, J; Madureira, A;

Publication
INNOVATIONS IN BIO-INSPIRED COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS, IBICA 2021

Abstract
There are different clean energy production technologies, including wind energy production. This type of energy, among renewable energies, is one of the least predictable due to the unpredictability of the wind. The wind prediction has been a deeply analysed field since has a considerable share on the green energy production, and the investments on this sector are growing. The efficiency and stability of power production can be increased with a better prediction of the main source of energy, in our case the wind. In this paper, some techniques inspired by Biological Inspired Optimization Techniques applied to wind forecast are compared. The wind forecast is very important to be able to estimate the electric energy production in the wind farms. As you know, the energy balance must be checked in the electrical system at every moment. In this study we are going to analyse different methodologies of wind and power prediction for wind farms to understand the method with best results.

2022

State of the Art on Advanced Control of Electric Energy Transformation to Hydrogen

Authors
Puga, R; Boaventura, J; Ferreira, J; Madureira, A;

Publication
INNOVATIONS IN BIO-INSPIRED COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS, IBICA 2021

Abstract
The need for sustainable power production has led to the development of more innovative approaches to production and storage. In light of this hydrogen production through wind power has emerged as sufficient in ensuring that the objectives of the Paris Agreement are made. This paper discusses the state-of-art models and controls used in ensuring that greater efficiency is achieved in the processes of energy to hydrogen transformation. The paper concludes with a comparison of the models and determination of one which suffices in ensuring that hydrogen/energy transformation is more efficient.

2022

A Tool for Air Cargo Planning and Distribution

Authors
Costa, D; Santos, AS; Bastos, JA; Madureira, AM; Brito, MF;

Publication
INNOVATIONS IN BIO-INSPIRED COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS, IBICA 2021

Abstract
In this paper, a decision support application, for the air cargo planning and distribution, is proposed. The freight forwarding sector has been working to be assertive and efficient in responding to the market through an efficient approach to planning and allocation problems. The main goal is to minimize costs and improve performance. A real air cargo distribution problem for a freight forwarder was addressed. This project emerged from the need to efficiently plan and minimize costs for the distribution of thousands of m(3) (cubic meters) of air cargo, while considering the market restrictions, such as aircraft availability and transportation fees. Through the GRG algorithm adaptation to the real problem, it was possible to respond to the main goal of this paper. The development of an easy-to-use application ensures a quick response in the air distribution planning, focusing on cost reduction in transportation. With the application development it is possible to obtain real earnings with immediate effect.

2022

Emerging Technologies and Applications for a Smart and Sustainable World

Authors
Jabbar Meerja, A; Bin Ibne Reaz, M; Madureira, AM;

Publication

Abstract
This reference distills information about emerging technologies and applications for smart city design and sustainable urban planning. Chapters present technology use-cases that have radical novelty and high scalability with a prominent impact on community living standards. These technologies prepare urban and rural dwellings for the transformation to the smart world.Applications and techniques highlighted in the book use a combination of artificial intelligence and IoT technologies in areas like transportation, energy, healthcare, education, governance, and manufacturing, to name a few.The book serves as a learning resource for smart city design and sustainable infrastructure planning. Scholars and professionals who are interested in understanding ways for transforming communities into smart communities can also benefit from the cases presented in the book.

2022

Innovations in Bio-Inspired Computing and Applications

Authors
Abraham, A; Madureira, AM; Kaklauskas, A; Gandhi, N; Bajaj, A; Muda, AK; Kriksciuniene, D; Ferreira, JC;

Publication
Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems

Abstract

2022

Techno-Economic Feasibility Analysis and Optimal Design of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems Coupled with Energy Storage

Authors
Cupples, S; Abtahi, A; Madureira, A; Quadrado, J;

Publication
INNOVATIONS IN BIO-INSPIRED COMPUTING AND APPLICATIONS, IBICA 2021

Abstract
Renewable energy sources such as solar and wind are now competitive with traditional fossil and nuclear power when generating but that is just the challenge. When not generating can be a problem for grid integration and the main challenge to the widespread acceptance and dissemination of solar and wind, and the focus of research for the next generation of energy engineers. Intermittent, the adjective most associated with solar and wind energy has been and continues to be the focus of research by power engineers, AI professionals, and system scientists from the late 20th century and is the critical factor in the design of the future power grids, The most obvious solution is energy storage but then the choice of the storage method and size are complex problems. Will best solutions involve pumped hydro, Li-Ion batteries, or hydrogen generation? Or will next-generation ultra-capacitors, or high-speed flywheels gyros, or some yet to be discovered device will be the dominating technologies? The primary objective of the storage designs will be based on what's best for the reliability and efficiency of the grid, and simultaneously optimizing cost and environmental impact functions. Socio-economic and geopolitical considerations must also be considered to satisfy local or regional constraints. There is also the question of purpose: will it be sized for grid stability, or medium, or long-term storage. This factor will depend on the specific grid requirements. The focus of this paper is to study multi-source renewable energy systems that include storage called HRES or Hybrid Renewable Energy with Storage. This study describes the development of a behind-the-meter Energy Management System (EMS) for an HRES, under the assumption that Real-Time Pricing (RTP) is offered by a utility supplying power to a medium-size office complex. A cost function to be minimized is introduced to optimize the contribution of each energy source. Also, this work develops the basis of a platform for decision-makers to evaluate the viability of the optimized system in conjunction with the financial feasibility analysis.

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