To achieve the goals of emission peak and carbon neutrality,significant effort is invested to accelerate the energy transition,with a focus on the development and utilization of renewable energy,as well as the upgradi...To achieve the goals of emission peak and carbon neutrality,significant effort is invested to accelerate the energy transition,with a focus on the development and utilization of renewable energy,as well as the upgrading of conventional units.Within this context,this paper proposes an innovative concept,known as the integrated energy production unit(IEPU),providing a variety of energy products and flexible adjustment functions for power systems with high penetration of non-hydro renewable energy.In the IEPU framework,a photovoltaic(PV)power plant is installed to produce electricity;CO_(2) capture technology is applied to the existing coal-fired power plant with biomass co-combustion.The generated CO_(2) is used to synthesize methane or methanol with hydrogen through electrolysis.First,the operational principle and advantages of this concept are illustrated.Then,a simplified model is built to provide an optimal configuration scheme of equipment capacity.Finally,the potential contribution of IEPU to the operational flexibility of the power system is also analyzed.展开更多
Based on the concept of operation flexibility, we study the relationship among multiple operation sequences and provide a flexibility measure for operation sequences. A criterion is proposed to prioritize each operati...Based on the concept of operation flexibility, we study the relationship among multiple operation sequences and provide a flexibility measure for operation sequences. A criterion is proposed to prioritize each operation (rather than sequence). Under the multi-agent architecture the criterion can be used to guide the decision-making procedure during production scheduling so that there is an adequate flexibility at each decision point. Experimental results demonstrate the efficiency of the criterion when it is used as a scheduling heuristic. It can increase flexibility of manufacturing systems, and consequently improve the performance of the systems.展开更多
By increasing advances in the production net- works planning, understanding of relations and dynamics of production networks is gaining more attention in order to use all network capabilities. To achieve this under- s...By increasing advances in the production net- works planning, understanding of relations and dynamics of production networks is gaining more attention in order to use all network capabilities. To achieve this under- standing, it is not only important to have a good under- standing of individual firm＇s manufacturing flexibility next to supply chain flexibility, but also to consider the internal （among production network＇s facilities） and external （other tiers of supply chain） relationships in a production network. Studying the production network＇s flexibility dimensions facilitates the effective use of the synergy of cooperation in the network. On other words, the potential in the network structure cannot be exploited unless the planning and control of network consider the available flexibility of network and operationalize the opportunities which arise. This paper identifies different dimensions of flexibility in a production network and describes how they can support firms in responding to customers＇ needs. This research employs exploratory and descriptive approaches and uses a single case study of Norwegian diary to capture the dynamics of production networks. Three product categories with different network characteristics are selected, and the identified network flexibility dimensions are investigated for these products. The status of case company under each flexibility dimension is presented and discussed.展开更多
基金supported by the Science and Technology Project of State Grid Corporation of China:Feasibility study on integrated energy production unit facing the goal of carbon neutrality(SGJSJY00FKJS2100121).
文摘To achieve the goals of emission peak and carbon neutrality,significant effort is invested to accelerate the energy transition,with a focus on the development and utilization of renewable energy,as well as the upgrading of conventional units.Within this context,this paper proposes an innovative concept,known as the integrated energy production unit(IEPU),providing a variety of energy products and flexible adjustment functions for power systems with high penetration of non-hydro renewable energy.In the IEPU framework,a photovoltaic(PV)power plant is installed to produce electricity;CO_(2) capture technology is applied to the existing coal-fired power plant with biomass co-combustion.The generated CO_(2) is used to synthesize methane or methanol with hydrogen through electrolysis.First,the operational principle and advantages of this concept are illustrated.Then,a simplified model is built to provide an optimal configuration scheme of equipment capacity.Finally,the potential contribution of IEPU to the operational flexibility of the power system is also analyzed.
基金This work was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant No.59990470) the Outstanding Youth Foundation of China(Grant No.59725514)
文摘Based on the concept of operation flexibility, we study the relationship among multiple operation sequences and provide a flexibility measure for operation sequences. A criterion is proposed to prioritize each operation (rather than sequence). Under the multi-agent architecture the criterion can be used to guide the decision-making procedure during production scheduling so that there is an adequate flexibility at each decision point. Experimental results demonstrate the efficiency of the criterion when it is used as a scheduling heuristic. It can increase flexibility of manufacturing systems, and consequently improve the performance of the systems.
基金funded by the Norwegian Research Council,SINTEF,NTNU and a number of industrial companies
文摘By increasing advances in the production net- works planning, understanding of relations and dynamics of production networks is gaining more attention in order to use all network capabilities. To achieve this under- standing, it is not only important to have a good under- standing of individual firm＇s manufacturing flexibility next to supply chain flexibility, but also to consider the internal （among production network＇s facilities） and external （other tiers of supply chain） relationships in a production network. Studying the production network＇s flexibility dimensions facilitates the effective use of the synergy of cooperation in the network. On other words, the potential in the network structure cannot be exploited unless the planning and control of network consider the available flexibility of network and operationalize the opportunities which arise. This paper identifies different dimensions of flexibility in a production network and describes how they can support firms in responding to customers＇ needs. This research employs exploratory and descriptive approaches and uses a single case study of Norwegian diary to capture the dynamics of production networks. Three product categories with different network characteristics are selected, and the identified network flexibility dimensions are investigated for these products. The status of case company under each flexibility dimension is presented and discussed.
