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About: Base load power plant is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 6121 publications have been published within this topic receiving 96788 citations.


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Ahmad Eid1
TL;DR: In this article, the authors presented modeling, control and performance of a DC micro-grid connected to the utility under variable load demand and different environmental conditions, which consists of 60 kW wind turbine (WT) energy conversion system, 40 kW photovoltaic (PV) panel and 40 kW fuel cell (FC) module.

63 citations

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15 Mar 2019-Energy
TL;DR: In this paper, the utilization of a certain portion of the heat production of a waste-fired CHP plant as the heat source of an organic Rankine Cycle (ORC) is proposed.

63 citations

Proceedings ArticleDOI
18 Aug 2011
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors investigate distributed energy storage as one such strategy and investigate the effects of energy storage using a modified version of the IEEE 14 bus benchmark example along with time-varying demand profiles.
Abstract: Restructuring of the electric power industry along with mandates to integrate renewable energy sources is introducing new challenges for electric power systems and the power grid. Intermittent power sources in particular require mitigation strategies in order to maintain consistent power on the electric grid. We investigate distributed energy storage as one such strategy. Our model for optimal power flow consists of simple charge/discharge dynamics for energy storage collocated with load and/or generation buses cast as a finite-time optimal control problem. We illustrate the effects of energy storage using a modified version of the IEEE 14 bus benchmark example along with time-varying demand profiles. We use both time-invariant and demand based cost functions. The addition of energy storage along with demand based cost functions significantly reduces the generation costs and flattens the generation profiles.

63 citations

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Chaoyang Wang1, Ming Liu1, Bingxin Li1, Yiwen Liu1, Junjie Yan1 
01 Mar 2017-Energy
TL;DR: In this paper, the energy consumption of a 660MW supercritical unit was obtained at different cycling rates and compared with the results calculated with steady-state models, compared with those obtained with steady state models, the standard coal consumption rate (SCCR) of the power plant increased by 3.57

63 citations

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01 Jan 2003
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors provide an assessment of the state of the biopower industry and the technology for producing electricity and heat from biomass, and provide an analysis of technology barriers that must be overcome to achieve successful technology pathways leading to the commercialization of biomass conversion and feedstock technologies.
Abstract: This report provides an assessment of the state of the biopower industry and the technology for producing electricity and heat from biomass. Biopower (biomass-to-electricity generation), a proven electricity generating option in the United States and with about 11 GW of installed capacity, is the single largest source of non-hydro renewable electricity. This 11 GW of capacity encompasses about 7.5 GW of forest product industry and agricultural industry residues, about 3.0 GW of municipal solid waste-based generating capacity and 0.5 GW of other capacity such as landfill gas based production. The electricity production from biomass is being used and is expected to continue to be used as base load power in the existing electrical distribution system. An overview of sector barriers to biopower technology development is examined in Chapter 2. The discussion begins with an analysis of technology barriers that must be overcome to achieve successful technology pathways leading to the commercialization of biomass conversion and feedstock technologies. Next, an examination of institutional barriers is presented which encompasses the underlying policies, regulations, market development, and education needed to ensure the success of biopower. Chapter 3 summarizes biomass feedstock resources, characteristics, availability, delivered prices, requirements for processing, and the impediments and barriersmore » to procurement. A discussion of lessons learned includes information on the California biomass energy industry, lessons from commercial biopower plants, lessons from selected DOE demonstration projects, and a short summary of the issues considered most critical for commercial success is presented in Chapter 4. A series of case studies, Chapter 5, have been performed on the three conversion routes for Combined Heat and Power (CHP) applications of biomass--direct combustion, gasification, and cofiring. The studies are based on technology characterizations developed by NREL and EPRI. Variables investigated include plant size and feed cost, and both cost of electricity and cost of steam are estimated using a discounted cash flow analysis. The economic basis for cost estimates is given. Environmental considerations are discussed in Chapter 6. Two primary issues that could create a tremendous opportunity for biomass are global warming and the implementation of Phase II of Title IV of the Clean Air Act Amendment of 1990 (CAAA). The environmental benefits of biomass technologies are among its greatest assets. Global warming is gaining greater salience in the scientific community and among the general population. Biomass use can play an essential role in reducing greenhouse gases, thus reducing the impact on the atmosphere. Cofiring biomass and fossil fuels and the use of integrated biomass gasification combined cycle systems can be an effective strategy for electric utilities to reduce their emissions of greenhouse gases. The final chapter reviews pertinent Federal government policies. U.S. government policies are used to advance energy strategies such as energy security and environmental quality. Many of the benefits of renewable energy are not captured in the traditional marketplace economics. Government policies are a means of converting non-economic benefits to an economic basis, often referred to as ''internalizing'' of ''externalities.'' This may be accomplished by supporting the research, development, and demonstration of new technologies that are not funded by industry because of projected high costs or long development time lines.« less

63 citations


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No. of papers in the topic in previous years
YearPapers
202344
202299
202170
202073
201989
2018103