A review of computer tools for modeling electric vehicle energy requirements and their impact on power distribution networks

Mahmud, Khizir; Town, Graham

doi:10.1016/j.apenergy.2016.03.100

Cited by 105 publications

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“…A methodical approach to identify the established modelling tools via literature reviews and policy papers were presented by Hall and Buckley in [95]. Tools for modelling EVs and their characteristics were reviewed by Mahmud and Town in [96].…”

Section: Reviews Of Energy Models From 2010 To Presentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sector Coupling in the North Sea Region—A Review on the Energy System Modelling Perspective

Maruf

2019

Energies

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Sector coupling is one of the emerging topics in recent energy and climate change policy discussions. It can play a significant role in creating the pathway of a renewable-based energy system in the European energy sector. The North Sea region is very likely to play a key role in the transition to a sustainable energy system. Although different energy modelling approaches allow a versatile use, they lead to the problem of an unclear understanding of specific aspects of sector coupling, and the relevance of existing tools and techniques to model and analyze such a system. This paper is aimed at providing a comprehensive understanding of sector coupling and its incorporation in energy system models. Following a thorough literature review on sector coupling and energy system modelling, the paper outlines an approach to select an appropriate tool based on the specific rationales of the research. The paper also presents the open energy modelling framework, ‘Oemof’, as an open model tool to address the complex challenges of energy systems. The conclusions from the literature review provide a detailed understanding of the concept of sector coupling and indicate that it can be advantageous from the viewpoints of decarbonization, flexibility, network optimization, and system efficiency. To solve the coupling barriers, diversified techno-socio-economic circumstances should be taken into account through the use of model collaboration. It is also demonstrated how a list of appropriate tools for model collaboration can be picked up methodologically from an available wide range of models. Finally, ‘Oemof’ is hypothesized as a progressive tool to design a sector-coupled and renewable-based energy system in the North Sea region.

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Section: Reviews Of Energy Models From 2010 To Presentmentioning

confidence: 99%

Sector Coupling in the North Sea Region—A Review on the Energy System Modelling Perspective

Maruf

2019

Energies

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“…Table 1 summarizes the tools presented in this subsection and compares them based on a set of criteria. After studying and comparing these tools and considering the findings in [22], we argue that a simulation tool regarding EV activities at a charging station level that considers all the aspects of both the EV and its interconnection to the smart grid is missing. Thus, we argue that EVLibSim is an innovative tool and greatly important for the research community, as well as for the industry.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…If a charger available for at least the number of time points needed to complete the charging is found, then a search for the availability of energy takes place. If enough energy is found, then the charging can take place, the event is added to a waiting list levnt i,s and the event state is set to accepted (lines [18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25][26][27][28][29][30]. If no 13 charger or no energy can be found, then the event is rejected (lines 31-34).…”

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EVLibSim: A tool for the simulation of electric vehicles’ charging stations using the EVLib library

Rigas

Karapostolakis

Bassiliades

et al. 2018

Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory

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Electric Vehicles (EVs) are considered an efficient alternative to internal combustion engined ones, aiming to reduce global CO 2 emissions. In the last years, EVs are entering the market in an increasing pace. In contrast to conventional cars, EVs have a more complicated recharging procedure. Thus, the development of tools for the efficient simulation of the charging of large numbers of EVs is critical. In this vein, EVLibSim is a tool for the simulation of EV activities at a charging station level. EVLibSim unifies EVLib's primary functions such as the charging and dis-charging of batteries, battery swapping, as well as parking/inductive charging. EVLib is a Java library that provides a simple, yet efficient framework for the management of a number of Electric Vehicle (EV) activities, at a charging station level, within a Smart Grid. EVLibSim provides a great variety of configuration options such as the types and number of chargers, the available energy, the waiting queues, etc. Furthermore, through plots and overview dashboards each user can supervise the operation of the tool in real time. Both EVLib's and EVLibSim's efficiency and scalability have been tested in realistic scenarios, while the correctness and safety of the code have been verified using state of the art tools. Finally, the user experience of the EVLibSim has been evaluated and improved through a detailed user evaluation.

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“…Taira et al (2017) conclude that a hybrid drive system is feasible for a military vehicle and can reduce overall fuel consumption. Due to the lack of tools available to design and evaluate HETGV performance (Mahmud and Town, 2016), we developed a Matlab-based model that predicts vehicle energy requirements which are then used to optimise the energy system design for a Bradley fighting vehicle. The model developed in this research can be adjusted to predict energy requirements and input factors that influence the physics of a wide range of tracked ground vehicles, including grading resistance, rolling resistance, and vehicle weight.…”

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Tracked vehicle physics-based energy modelling and series hybrid system optimisation for the Bradley fighting vehicle

McWhirter

Wagner

Stubbs

et al. 2020

IJEHV

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A hybrid electric tracked ground vehicle (HETGV) can reduce military fuel usage, however a review of current tools determined they are not suitable to estimate HEGTV performance. Based on topographic data and vehicle attributes, this research developed an estimation tool by creating a model to determine tracked vehicle energy and fuel requirements, and using these requirements, created a HEGTV cost and performance optimisation for the Bradley fighting vehicle energy system. The optimised design reduced fuel consumption by 15%, and met the vehicle's peak power requirement of 365 kW, with a recommended configuration of a 135 kW generator and 100 kWh battery, and an estimated drivetrain and fuel cost of $155,000. This analysis concludes by articulating the operational and tactical impacts of increased fuel efficiency.

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A review of computer tools for modeling electric vehicle energy requirements and their impact on power distribution networks

Cited by 105 publications

References 56 publications

Sector Coupling in the North Sea Region—A Review on the Energy System Modelling Perspective

Sector Coupling in the North Sea Region—A Review on the Energy System Modelling Perspective

EVLibSim: A tool for the simulation of electric vehicles’ charging stations using the EVLib library

Tracked vehicle physics-based energy modelling and series hybrid system optimisation for the Bradley fighting vehicle

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