Multi-objective optimization of steam power plants for sustainable generation of electricity

Gutiérrez-Arriaga, César G.; Serna‐González, Medardo; Ponce-Ortega, José María; El‐Halwagi, Mahmoud M.

doi:10.1007/s10098-012-0556-4

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“…Approximately 47 % of total energy supply came from crude oil in 2001. However, this supply decreased substantially to 31 % of the total energy supply within 10 years (Gutiérrez-Arriaga et al 2013). Natural gas gradually replaced crude oil as the leading energy source, accounting for 45 % of the total energy supply in 2011 compared with 40 % in 2001 (Lim and Lam 2014).…”

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Social acceptance of solar energy in Malaysia: users’ perspective

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The increase in energy demand has caused considerable attention to be directed toward sustainable energy resources. The importance of electricity generation through solar energy has been intensively highlighted globally, but Malaysia has yet to exert efforts to develop this energy resource. This study explores the social acceptance and level of human interest in solar energy. In addition, this work identifies the difficulties in the consumption of solar energy and the expectations for solar energy development in Malaysia. Survey results show that 80 % of the respondents are highly interested in solar energy. However, the majority of the respondents have reported that some hindrances, such as expensive solar panels and lack of correct information about solar energy utilization, make fuel-generated electricity a preferable choice. Meanwhile, almost 80 % of the respondents believe that government incentives could best enhance solar energy usage nationwide. To implement new solar energy policies successfully in Malaysia, the government should support the establishment of solar power plants, as well as provide complete information and funding for independent research. Furthermore, more than 70 % of respondents perceive the government to be the main organization that should lead the development of this energy sector. Therefore, this research provides some useful references for policy makers to continue promoting the use of solar energy in Malaysia.

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Section: Review On Solar Energy Situation In Malaysiamentioning

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Social acceptance of solar energy in Malaysia: users’ perspective

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“…Yao et al [273,274] Combined cooling, heating and power based compressed air energy storage system Total product unit cost, exergy efficiency MODE Avval et al [275] Gas turbine power plant Exergy efficiency, total cost rate, CO 2 emission NSGA-II Gutierrez-Arriaga et al [276] Steam power plant Annual gross profit, GHG emissions -constraint Hajabdollahi et al [277] Heat recovery steam generator Annualized cost per unit of steam, exergy efficiency NSGA-II Li et al [278] Combined cycle power plant Cost of electricity, CO 2 emission rate MOEA Sayyaadi et al [279] Cogeneration system Exergetic efficiency, cost rate of products, pollution damage cost MOEA Gonzalez-Bravo et al [280] Power plant and water distribution network Profit, GHG emission -constraint…”

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A Review of Evaluation, Optimization and Synthesis of Energy Systems: Methodology and Application to Thermal Power Plants

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To reach optimal/better conceptual designs of energy systems, key design variables should be optimized/adapted with system layouts, which may contribute significantly to system improvement. Layout improvement can be proposed by combining system analysis with engineers’ judgments; however, optimal flowsheet synthesis is not trivial and can be best addressed by mathematical programming. In addition, multiple objectives are always involved for decision makers. Therefore, this paper reviews progressively the methodologies of system evaluation, optimization, and synthesis for the conceptual design of energy systems, and highlights the applications to thermal power plants, which are still supposed to play a significant role in the near future. For system evaluation, both conventional and advanced exergy-based analysis methods, including (advanced) exergoeconomics are deeply discussed and compared methodologically with recent developments. The advanced analysis is highlighted for further revealing the source, avoidability, and interactions among exergy destruction or cost of different components. For optimization and layout synthesis, after a general description of typical optimization problems and the solving methods, the superstructure-based and -free concepts are introduced and intensively compared by emphasizing the automatic generation and identification of structural alternatives. The theoretical basis of the most commonly-used multi-objective techniques and recent developments are given to offer high-quality Pareto front for decision makers, with an emphasis on evolutionary algorithms. Finally, the selected analysis and synthesis methods for layout improvement are compared and future perspectives are concluded with the emphasis on considering additional constraints for real-world designs and retrofits, possible methodology development for evaluation and synthesis, and the importance of good modeling practice.

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“…2. The modeling of the steam power plant will be based on the formulation developed by Gutiérrez-Arriaga et al (2013. In addition to the material interactions, there are energy interactions.…”

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“…Therefore, biofuels from renewable biomass can be an important part of a sustainable and cost-effective strategy to avoid an increase in the atmospheric CO 2 concentration by replacing fossil fuels and their associated CO 2 emissions. In this context, Gutiérrez-Arriaga et al (2013) proposed a simulation-optimization framework for the determination of the optimal operation of steam power plants with fixed flowsheet structures considering the selection of the energy sources. Microalgae may be used to produce biodiesel (e.g., Sánchez et al 2011).…”

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Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from steam power plants through optimal integration with algae and cogeneration systems

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This paper presents an optimization approach for mitigating CO 2 emissions in the electric power generation through integrated algae and cogeneration systems. A framework is proposed for the integration of biofixation of CO 2 through the cultivation of microalgae, conversion of microalgae to biodiesel, and a steam power plant with cogeneration that is thermally coupled with an industrial facility. A systematic multi-objective optimization approach is developed to integrate the considered units while simultaneously addressing technical, economic, and environmental objectives. The solution of the optimization problem is carried out via a hierarchical decomposition approach, a genetic algorithm, and the e-constraint method for solving the multi-objective optimization problem. A case study is considered to integrate an existing thermoelectric power station in Mexico with an algae-and-cogeneration system. The results show that important environmental, economic, and energy benefits can be achieved as a result of the proposed integration approach.Keywords Combined heat and power (cogeneration) Á GHG mitigation Á Biological capture of CO 2 Á Microalgae biodiesel production Á Steam power plants Á Sustainable energy systems

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Multi-objective optimization of steam power plants for sustainable generation of electricity

Cited by 35 publications

References 31 publications

Social acceptance of solar energy in Malaysia: users’ perspective

Social acceptance of solar energy in Malaysia: users’ perspective

A Review of Evaluation, Optimization and Synthesis of Energy Systems: Methodology and Application to Thermal Power Plants

Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from steam power plants through optimal integration with algae and cogeneration systems

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