Water electrolysis at high current density(1000 mA cm-2 level)with excellent durability especially in neutral electrolyte is the pivotal issue for green hydrogen from experiment to industrialization.In addition to the...Water electrolysis at high current density(1000 mA cm-2 level)with excellent durability especially in neutral electrolyte is the pivotal issue for green hydrogen from experiment to industrialization.In addition to the high intrinsic activity determined by the electronic structure,electrocatalysts are also required to be capable of fast mass transfer(electrolyte recharge and bubble overflow)and high mechanical stability.Herein,the 2D CoOOH sheet-encapsulated Ni2P into tubular arrays electrocatalytic system was proposed and realized 1000 mA cm-2-levelcurrent-density hydrogen evolution over 100 h in neutral water.In designed catalysts,2D stack structure as an adaptive material can buffer the shock of electrolyte convection,hydrogen bubble rupture,and evolution through the release of stress,which insure the long cycle stability.Meanwhile,the rich porosity between stacked units contributed the good infiltration of electrolyte and slippage of hydrogen bubbles,guaranteeing electrolyte fast recharge and bubble evolution at the high-current catalysis.Beyond that,the electron structure modulation induced by interfacial charge transfer is also beneficial to enhance the intrinsic activity.Profoundly,the multiscale coordinated regulation will provide a guide to design high-efficiency industrial electrocatalysts.展开更多
Fossil fuel depletion and environmental pollution problems promote development of renewable energy(RE)glob-ally.With increasing penetration of RE,operation security and economy of power systems(PS)are greatly impacted...Fossil fuel depletion and environmental pollution problems promote development of renewable energy(RE)glob-ally.With increasing penetration of RE,operation security and economy of power systems(PS)are greatly impacted by fluctuation and intermittence of renewable power.In this paper,information gap decision theory(IGDT)is adapted to handle uncertainty of wind power generation.Based on conventional IGDT method,linear regulation strategy(LRS)and robust linear optimization(RLO)method are integrated to reformulate the model for rigorously considering security constraints.Then a robustness assessment method based on hybrid RLO-IGDT approach is proposed for analyzing robustness and economic performance of PS.Moreover,a risk-averse linearization method is adapted to convert the proposed assessment model into a mixed integer linear programming(MILP)problem for convenient optimization without robustness loss.Finally,results of case studies validate superiority of proposed method in guaranteeing operation security rigorously and effectiveness in assessment of RSR for PS without overestimation.Index Terms-Hybrid RLO-IGDT approach,information gap decision theory(IGDT),operation security,robustness assessment,robustness security region(RSR).展开更多
This paper presents an optimization for transmission network expansion planning(TNEP)under uncertainty circumstances.This TNEP model introduces the approach of parameter sets to describe the range that all possible re...This paper presents an optimization for transmission network expansion planning(TNEP)under uncertainty circumstances.This TNEP model introduces the approach of parameter sets to describe the range that all possible realizations of uncertainties in load and renewable generation can reach.While optimizing the TNEP solution,the output of each generator is modeled as an uncertain variable to linearly respond to changes caused by uncertainties,which is constrained by the extent to which uncertain parameters may change the operational range of generators,and network topology.This paper demonstrates that the robust optimization approach is effective to make the problem with uncertainties tractable by converting it into a deterministic optimization,and with the genetic algorithm,the optimal TNEP solution is derived iteratively.Compared with other robust TNEP results tested on IEEE 24-bus systems,the proposed method produces a least-cost expansion plan without losing robustness.In addition,the contribution that each generator can make to accommodate with every uncertainty is optimally quantified.Effects imposed by different uncertainty levels are analyzed to provide a compromise of the conservativeness of TNEP solutions.展开更多
Base station(BS)backup batteries(BSBBs),with their dispatchable capacity,are potential demand-side resources for future power systems.To enhance the power supply reliability and post-contingency frequency security of ...Base station(BS)backup batteries(BSBBs),with their dispatchable capacity,are potential demand-side resources for future power systems.To enhance the power supply reliability and post-contingency frequency security of power systems,we propose a two-stage stochastic unit commitment(UC)model incorporating operational reserve and post-contingency frequency support provisions from massive BSBBs in cellular networks,in which the minimum backup energy demand is considered to ensure BS power supply reliability.The energy,operational reserve,and frequency support ancillary services are co-optimized to handle the power balance and post-contingency frequency security in both forecasted and stochastic variable renewable energy(VRE)scenarios.Furthermore,we propose a dedicated and scalable distributed optimization framework to enable autonomous optimizations for both dispatching center(DC)and BSBBs.The BS model parameters are stored and processed locally,while only the values of BS decision variables are required to upload to DC under the proposed distributed optimization framework,which safeguards BS privacy effectively.Case studies on a modified IEEE 14-bus system demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in promoting VRE accommodation,ensuring post-contingency frequency security,enhancing operational economics,and fully utilizing BSBBs'energy and power capacity.Besides,the proposed distributed optimization framework has been validated to converge to a feasible solution with near-optimal performance within limited iterations.Additionally,numerical results on the Guangdong 500 kV provincial power system in China verify the scalability and practicality of the proposed distributed optimization framework.展开更多
Sulfide compounds provide a type of promising alternative for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts due to their diversity,intrinsic activities,low-price and earth-abundance.However,the unsmooth mass transpor...Sulfide compounds provide a type of promising alternative for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts due to their diversity,intrinsic activities,low-price and earth-abundance.However,the unsmooth mass transport channel,the collapse of the structure and insufficient intrinsic activities limit their potential for OER performance.In respond,the dense Fe-doped Co_(9)S_(8) nanoparticles encapsulated by S,N co-incorporated carbon nanosheets(Fe-Co_(9)S_(8)@SNC)were proposed and synthesized via fast thermal treatment from ultrathin metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)nanosheets.In designed catalysts,the nanosheet configuration connected by nanoparticles retained rich access for permeation of electrolyte and precipitation of O_(2) bubbles during OER process.Meanwhile,the outer carbon layer of Co9S8 provided additional catalytic activity while acting as armor to keep the structure stability.At the atomic scale,the doped Fe regulated the local charge density and the d-band center for facilitating desorption of oxygen intermediates.Benefiting from this multi-scale regulation strategy,the Fe-Co_(9)S_(8)@SNC displays an ultralow overpotential of 273 mV at 10 mA·cm^(-2) and small Tafel slope of 55.8 mV·dec^(-1),which is even close to the benchmark RuO_(2) catalyst.This concept could provide valuable insights into the design of other catalysts for OER and beyond.展开更多
Power-to-hydrogen by electrolysis(PtHE)is a promising technology in the carbon-neutral evolution of energy.PtHE not only contributes to renewable energy integration but also accelerates decarbonization in industrial s...Power-to-hydrogen by electrolysis(PtHE)is a promising technology in the carbon-neutral evolution of energy.PtHE not only contributes to renewable energy integration but also accelerates decarbonization in industrial sectors through green hydrogen production.This paper presents a comprehensive review of PtHE technology.First,technical solutions in PtHE technology are introduced to clarify pros and cons of one another.Besides,the multiphysics coupling and the multi-energy flow are investigated to reveal the insight mechanism during operation of compactly assembled industrial PtHE plants.Then,the development trends of core components in PtHE plants,including electrocatalysts,electrode plates and operation strategy,are reviewed,respectively.Research thrusts needed for PtHE in carbon-neutral transition are also summarized.Finally,three configurations of the PtHE plant in energy system integration are introduced,which can achieve renewable energy integration and efficient energy utilization.Index Terms-Carbon neutrality,power-to-hydrogen nby electrolysis(PtHE),multiphysics coupling,multidisciplinary.展开更多
基金financially supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(21761004,21805102,21701035 and 21825103)the Hubei Provincial Natural Science Foundation of China(2019CFA002)+2 种基金the specific research project of Guangxi for research bases and talents(AD18126005)the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central University(Grant No.2019kfyXMBZ018)the training program for thousands of backbone young teachers in Guangxi universities。
文摘Water electrolysis at high current density(1000 mA cm-2 level)with excellent durability especially in neutral electrolyte is the pivotal issue for green hydrogen from experiment to industrialization.In addition to the high intrinsic activity determined by the electronic structure,electrocatalysts are also required to be capable of fast mass transfer(electrolyte recharge and bubble overflow)and high mechanical stability.Herein,the 2D CoOOH sheet-encapsulated Ni2P into tubular arrays electrocatalytic system was proposed and realized 1000 mA cm-2-levelcurrent-density hydrogen evolution over 100 h in neutral water.In designed catalysts,2D stack structure as an adaptive material can buffer the shock of electrolyte convection,hydrogen bubble rupture,and evolution through the release of stress,which insure the long cycle stability.Meanwhile,the rich porosity between stacked units contributed the good infiltration of electrolyte and slippage of hydrogen bubbles,guaranteeing electrolyte fast recharge and bubble evolution at the high-current catalysis.Beyond that,the electron structure modulation induced by interfacial charge transfer is also beneficial to enhance the intrinsic activity.Profoundly,the multiscale coordinated regulation will provide a guide to design high-efficiency industrial electrocatalysts.
基金supported by the National Key R&D Program of China(No.2022YFB2404000).
文摘Fossil fuel depletion and environmental pollution problems promote development of renewable energy(RE)glob-ally.With increasing penetration of RE,operation security and economy of power systems(PS)are greatly impacted by fluctuation and intermittence of renewable power.In this paper,information gap decision theory(IGDT)is adapted to handle uncertainty of wind power generation.Based on conventional IGDT method,linear regulation strategy(LRS)and robust linear optimization(RLO)method are integrated to reformulate the model for rigorously considering security constraints.Then a robustness assessment method based on hybrid RLO-IGDT approach is proposed for analyzing robustness and economic performance of PS.Moreover,a risk-averse linearization method is adapted to convert the proposed assessment model into a mixed integer linear programming(MILP)problem for convenient optimization without robustness loss.Finally,results of case studies validate superiority of proposed method in guaranteeing operation security rigorously and effectiveness in assessment of RSR for PS without overestimation.Index Terms-Hybrid RLO-IGDT approach,information gap decision theory(IGDT),operation security,robustness assessment,robustness security region(RSR).
基金This work was supported in part by the National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFB0900400,2016YFB0900403).
文摘This paper presents an optimization for transmission network expansion planning(TNEP)under uncertainty circumstances.This TNEP model introduces the approach of parameter sets to describe the range that all possible realizations of uncertainties in load and renewable generation can reach.While optimizing the TNEP solution,the output of each generator is modeled as an uncertain variable to linearly respond to changes caused by uncertainties,which is constrained by the extent to which uncertain parameters may change the operational range of generators,and network topology.This paper demonstrates that the robust optimization approach is effective to make the problem with uncertainties tractable by converting it into a deterministic optimization,and with the genetic algorithm,the optimal TNEP solution is derived iteratively.Compared with other robust TNEP results tested on IEEE 24-bus systems,the proposed method produces a least-cost expansion plan without losing robustness.In addition,the contribution that each generator can make to accommodate with every uncertainty is optimally quantified.Effects imposed by different uncertainty levels are analyzed to provide a compromise of the conservativeness of TNEP solutions.
基金supported in part by the National Nature Science Foundation of China(No.52177088).
文摘Base station(BS)backup batteries(BSBBs),with their dispatchable capacity,are potential demand-side resources for future power systems.To enhance the power supply reliability and post-contingency frequency security of power systems,we propose a two-stage stochastic unit commitment(UC)model incorporating operational reserve and post-contingency frequency support provisions from massive BSBBs in cellular networks,in which the minimum backup energy demand is considered to ensure BS power supply reliability.The energy,operational reserve,and frequency support ancillary services are co-optimized to handle the power balance and post-contingency frequency security in both forecasted and stochastic variable renewable energy(VRE)scenarios.Furthermore,we propose a dedicated and scalable distributed optimization framework to enable autonomous optimizations for both dispatching center(DC)and BSBBs.The BS model parameters are stored and processed locally,while only the values of BS decision variables are required to upload to DC under the proposed distributed optimization framework,which safeguards BS privacy effectively.Case studies on a modified IEEE 14-bus system demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method in promoting VRE accommodation,ensuring post-contingency frequency security,enhancing operational economics,and fully utilizing BSBBs'energy and power capacity.Besides,the proposed distributed optimization framework has been validated to converge to a feasible solution with near-optimal performance within limited iterations.Additionally,numerical results on the Guangdong 500 kV provincial power system in China verify the scalability and practicality of the proposed distributed optimization framework.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.21805102 and 22071069)the Foundation of Basic and Applied Basic Research of Guangdong Province(No.2019B1515120087)。
文摘Sulfide compounds provide a type of promising alternative for oxygen evolution reaction(OER)electrocatalysts due to their diversity,intrinsic activities,low-price and earth-abundance.However,the unsmooth mass transport channel,the collapse of the structure and insufficient intrinsic activities limit their potential for OER performance.In respond,the dense Fe-doped Co_(9)S_(8) nanoparticles encapsulated by S,N co-incorporated carbon nanosheets(Fe-Co_(9)S_(8)@SNC)were proposed and synthesized via fast thermal treatment from ultrathin metal-organic frameworks(MOFs)nanosheets.In designed catalysts,the nanosheet configuration connected by nanoparticles retained rich access for permeation of electrolyte and precipitation of O_(2) bubbles during OER process.Meanwhile,the outer carbon layer of Co9S8 provided additional catalytic activity while acting as armor to keep the structure stability.At the atomic scale,the doped Fe regulated the local charge density and the d-band center for facilitating desorption of oxygen intermediates.Benefiting from this multi-scale regulation strategy,the Fe-Co_(9)S_(8)@SNC displays an ultralow overpotential of 273 mV at 10 mA·cm^(-2) and small Tafel slope of 55.8 mV·dec^(-1),which is even close to the benchmark RuO_(2) catalyst.This concept could provide valuable insights into the design of other catalysts for OER and beyond.
基金supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52177089)ABB Power Grids Research(No.ABB20171127REU-CTR)。
文摘Power-to-hydrogen by electrolysis(PtHE)is a promising technology in the carbon-neutral evolution of energy.PtHE not only contributes to renewable energy integration but also accelerates decarbonization in industrial sectors through green hydrogen production.This paper presents a comprehensive review of PtHE technology.First,technical solutions in PtHE technology are introduced to clarify pros and cons of one another.Besides,the multiphysics coupling and the multi-energy flow are investigated to reveal the insight mechanism during operation of compactly assembled industrial PtHE plants.Then,the development trends of core components in PtHE plants,including electrocatalysts,electrode plates and operation strategy,are reviewed,respectively.Research thrusts needed for PtHE in carbon-neutral transition are also summarized.Finally,three configurations of the PtHE plant in energy system integration are introduced,which can achieve renewable energy integration and efficient energy utilization.Index Terms-Carbon neutrality,power-to-hydrogen nby electrolysis(PtHE),multiphysics coupling,multidisciplinary.
