Theodore Krause

On-Line Economic Optimization of Energy Systems Using Weather Forecast Information

  • Mihai Anitescu
  • Emil M. Constantinescu
  • Victor M. Zavala
  • Theodore Krause
    • Categories Chemical Engineering, Control Applications, Stochastic Programming Tags , , , , ,

    We establish an on-line optimization framework to exploit weather forecast information in the operation of energy systems. We argue that anticipating the weather conditions can lead to more proactive and cost-effective operations. The framework is based on the solution of a stochastic dynamic real-time optimization (D-RTO) problem incorporating forecasts generated from a state-of-the-art weather prediction … Read more

    On the Optimal On-Line Management of Photovoltaic-Hydrogen Hybrid Energy Systems

  • Mihai Anitescu
  • Victor M. Zavala
  • Theodore Krause
    • Categories Chemical Engineering, Control Applications, Stochastic Programming Tags , , , ,

    We present an on-line management strategy for photovoltaic-hydrogen (PV-H2) hybrid energy systems. The strategy follows a receding-horizon principle and exploits solar radiation forecasts and statistics generated through a Gaussian process model. We demonstrate that incorporating forecast information can dramatically improve the reliability and economic performance of these promising energy production devices. ArticleDownload View PDF