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Energies | Free Full-Text | Optimal Sizing of On-Board
This paper introduces an optimal sizing method for a catenary-free tram, in which both on-board energy storage systems and charging infrastructures are considered. To quantitatively analyze the
An optimization framework for planning wayside and on-board
To this end, a novel optimization framework for planning hybrid storage systems (batteries + super-capacitors) for tramway applications on either wayside or on
Supercapacitor and accelerating contact lines hybrid tram system
A supercapacitor and accelerating contact line hybrid tram system is proposed. A tram consumes high energy during acceleration but, low energy thereafter. Supercapacitors can be charged fast but, they have low energy density. During acceleration, a tram draws power from accelerating contact line.
What Is Energy Storage? | IBM
Energy storage is the capturing and holding of energy in reserve for later use. Energy storage solutions for electricity generation include pumped-hydro storage, batteries, flywheels, compressed-air energy storage, hydrogen storage and thermal energy storage components. The ability to store energy can reduce the environmental
A Hybrid Energy Management Strategy based on Line Prediction
This article focuses on the optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) for the tram equipped with on-board battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system. The
ENERGY STORAGE CENTRE » LAVA
Under construction, a cylindrical-shaped storage centre will be a dynamic sculpture, a city icon, a knowledge hub on sustainable energy and fully accessible to the public with city views. A multi-layered facade structure is inspired by the geometries of nature. An inner shell coloured in different shades of blue wraps the building.
Energies | Free Full-Text | Optimization of Energy Management Strategy and Sizing in Hybrid Storage System for Tram
In order to design a well-performing hybrid storage system for trams, optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) and sizing is crucial. This paper proposes an improved EMS with energy interaction between the battery and supercapacitor and makes collaborative optimization on both sizing and EMS parameters to obtain the best working
Integrated Optimization of Speed Profiles and Power Split for a Tram with Hybrid Energy Storage
Split for a Tram with Hybrid Energy Storage Systems on a Signalized Route Zhuang Xiao, Pengfei Sun, Qingyuan Wang *, Yuqing Zhu and Xiaoyun Feng School of Electrical Engineering, Southwest
LAVA Unveils Transformation of Energy Storage
Published on October 16, 2016. LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture) has won the competition to redesign an energy park and energy storage building in Heidelberg, Germany, for the
Energies | Free Full-Text | Optimization of Energy Management
In order to design a well-performing hybrid storage system for trams, optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) and sizing is crucial.
A Hybrid Energy Management Strategy based on Line Prediction and Condition Analysis for the Hybrid Energy Storage System of Tram
ANFIS Battery & FC An energy management system based on Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Inference System (ANFIS) is proposed for microgrid consisting of a WT, PV, FC, electrolyzer and battery. The proposed
Comprehensive integration of Onboard Energy Storage systems in tramways: Birmingham tram
Hybridization of rolling stock vehicles with onboard energy storage systems in AC and DC electrification system is a realistic future trend that will transform the railway industry. In this emerging market even nowadays there are challenges related to the optimization of the storage system and its design, with the goal of minimizing TCO and fulfilling current
(PDF) An On-board Energy Storage System for Catenary Free Operation of a Tram
Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal (RE&PQJ) ISSN 2172-038 X, No.15 April 2017. An On-board Energy Storage System for Catenary Free Operation of a Tram. H. M. Al-Ezee, S. Tennakoon, I
Onboard energy storage in rail transport: Review of
Energy management in Siemens ''Combino Plus'' multimodal tram vehicles when rolling on non-electrified sections: (I) acceleration power is supplied by supercapacitors; (II) cruising/coasting power is supplied by
Heated Volcanic Rocks Store Energy
The project uses 1,000 tonnes of volcanic rock as the storage medium. Electrical energy is converted into hot air through a resistance heater and blower, heating the rock to 650 C. When demand peaks, the system''s steam turbine reconverts the energy into electricity. Built on the site of an aluminum smelter, the pilot plant can store up to 130
A Hybrid Energy Management Strategy based on Line Prediction and Condition Analysis for the Hybrid Energy Storage System of Tram
This article proposes a rolling optimization strategy (ROS) based on wavelet neural network prediction and dynamic programming (DP) for tram equipped with on-board battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system, and proves the rationality of using RB strategy to replace ROS strategy entirely or partially in some scenarios. This
Energies | Free Full-Text | Integrated Optimization of Speed
A tram with on-board hybrid energy storage systems based on batteries and supercapacitors is a new option for the urban traffic system. This configuration enables
(PDF) Optimization of Energy Management Strategy and Sizing in Hybrid Storage System for Tram
optimization on both sizing and EMS parameters to obtain the b est worki ng performance o f the. hybrid storage system. This paper de monstrates the whole process o f the improvement of the EMS
The Charging Control Scheme of On-board Battery Energy Storage System in Tram
Each battery pack of the on-board battery energy storage system includes 324 series and 4 parallels. The capacity of the lithium titanate battery is 10 Ah. In the actual charging process, a battery pack is placed under a certain temperature condition. The maximum chargeable current is related to the state of charge.
Research on Sizing Method of Tram Vehicle Hybrid Energy
Abstract: In order to design a well-performing hybrid storage system for trams, optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) and sizing is crucial. This paper establishes a
Ancient Lava Flows Trap CO2 for Long-Term Storage in Big Sky Injection
This first-of-its kind injection is part of research meant to determine if basalt formations could provide a long-term solution for storing CO 2, a potent greenhouse gas. The half-mile-deep basalt formation was created by layer upon layer of ancient lava flows. As the lava cooled in each layer, the upper portion solidified faster and became
Optimization for a fuel cell/battery/capacity tram with equivalent
ECMS aims at representing the electrical energy from the energy storage system(ESS) such as the LB and UC to equivalent fuel consumption. For the hybrid tram herein, the control focuses on calculating the optimal FC power that minimizes the hydrogen consumption, C, which is the sum of the FC hydrogen consumption C fc (g/s) and the LB
Research on Sizing Method of Tram Vehicle Hybrid Energy Storage
In order to design a well-performing hybrid storage system for trams, optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) and sizing is crucial. This paper establishes a mathematical model of battery and supercapacitor, compares the topology used in trams. Using adaptive particle swarm optimization(PSO) to optimize the size of battery and supercapacitor.
Position-Based T-S Fuzzy Power Management for Tram With Energy Storage
Energy storage systems (ESSs) play a significant role in performance improvement of future electric traction systems. This paper investigates an ESS based on supercapacitors for trams as a reliable technical solution with considerable energy saving potential. Operating the ESS onboard a tram brings the following benefits: reduction of
siemenscomrailelectriication Sitras HES
Hybrid energy storage system for rail vehicles. The Sitras® HES hybrid energy storage system will be used for rail vehicles and enables the storage of the braking energy and the operation without overhead contact line. It combines the advantages of powerful double-layer capacitors and traction batteries. Due to its modular design Sitras HES
[PDF] Integrated Optimization of Speed Profiles and Power Split for a Tram with Hybrid Energy Storage
A tram with on-board hybrid energy storage systems based on batteries and supercapacitors is a new option for the urban traffic system. This configuration enables the tram to operate in both catenary zones and catenary-free zones, and the storage of regenerative braking energy for later usage. This paper presents a multiple phases
Stationary and on-board storage systems to enhance energy and cost efficiency of tramway
Braking energy of trams can be recovered in storage systems. • High power lithium batteries and supercapacitors have been considered. • Storage systems can be installed on-board or along the supply network. • A
Integrated Optimization of Speed Profiles and Power Split for a Tram with Hybrid Energy Storage
Further indicators found in the literature may be derived from the above-mentioned indicators of travel time [7,14,16,52], tram travel time [13] (with variability) [12,51,52], and level of service
A Hybrid Energy Management Strategy based on Line Prediction and Condition Analysis for the Hybrid Energy Storage System of Tram
This article focuses on the optimization of energy management strategy (EMS) for the tram equipped with on-board battery-supercapacitor hybrid energy storage system. The purposes of the optimization are to prolong the battery life, improve the system efficiency, and realize real-time control. Therefore, based on the analysis of a large number of
Energy-efficient Control of Energy Storage Tram with Signaling
Trajectory optimization for energy storage tram (EST) aims at finding the optimal speed profile that can reduce the discharge energy of energy storage system (ESS) and absorb the regenerative braking energy as much as possible. This paper proposes a two-level programming framework considering the operational and signaling constraints as well as
Optimal Sizing of On-Board Energy Storage Systems
Schematic diagrams of different energy supplies for the catenary-free tram: (a) UC storage systems with fast-charging at each station (US-FC), (b) battery storage systems with slow-charging at
Multi-mode Dynamic Proportional Energy Management Strategy for Battery-Supercapacitor Hybrid Energy Storage System of Tram
In this paper, a self-adaptive multi-mode dynamic proportional control strategy for hybrid-energy-storage tramcar is proposed. With battery life and system efficiency as optimization objectives, power distribution between two sources is carried out by pseudo-spectral method. According to the optimization results, an on-line dynamic proportional EMS is
Optimal sizing of battery-supercapacitor energy storage systems
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Energy Storage Centre | LAVA Architects | Archello
A new energy storage tower for Stadtwerke Heidelberg (SWH) in Heidelberg, Germany has broken ground. "LAVA''s design will transform the new water tank, a cylindrical-shaped storage centre, into a dynamic sculpture, a city icon, a knowledge hub on sustainable energy, fully accessible to the public, a strong symbol of the transition towards