Browsing University of Waterloo by Supervisor "Canizares, Claudio"
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Behind-the-Meter Compressed Air Energy Storage Feasibility and Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2019-05-30)In many jurisdictions, commercial and industrial (C&I) customers are charged for their energy consumption as well as the power drawn from the grid at peak load hours. In Ontario, the demand-based charge component of the ... -
A Decentralised Transactive Energy Market Considering Physical System Constraints
(University of Waterloo, 2022-08-29)Increasing levels of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) are expected to play a key role in achieving global electricity decarbonisation goals, providing both a challenge and an opportunity for the electricity industry. ... -
Dynamic Modelling and Performance Analysis of Energy Storage Systems for Frequency Regulation in Bulk Power Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-09-21)Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) provide a feasible alternative to supply electrical loads without the unfavorable environmental impacts of fossil fuels. However, despite the significant environmental benefits of RESs, several ... -
Frequency and Voltage Control of a Grid of Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2021-04-21)The rapid proliferation of Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) in recent years has resulted in significant technical challenges for power system operators and planners, mainly due to the particular characteristics of some ... -
Impact of Distributed Battery Energy Storage on Electric Power Transmission and Distribution Systems
(University of Waterloo, 2021-01-07)The penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in electricity grids has increased worldwide over the past decade because of their decreasing costs, especially of Photovoltaic (PV) and wind generation resources with ... -
Improved and Practical Energy Management Systems for Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2018-04-10)There are many remote communities around the world which do not have interconnection with the power grid because of technical and/or economic constraints, and thus have to manage their energy requirements independently, ... -
Modeling and Control of the Hybrid Power Flow Controller for Steady-state and Dynamic Studies and Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2017-12-19)Flexible ac transmission system (FACTS) controllers offer new opportunities to better control power systems, and can address some of the critical challenges faced by the grid, especially in the context of smart grids. ... -
Modeling and Operation of Ground Source Heat Pumps in Electricity Markets Considering Uncertainty
(University of Waterloo, 2022-11-17)Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) systems have grown in popularity and acceptance worldwide as an attractive option to replace conventional Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) technologies due to their capacity ... -
Modeling of Compressed Air Energy Storage for Power System Performance Studies
(University of Waterloo, 2020-04-16)In the effective integration of large renewable generation for grid scale applications, pumped-storage hydro and Compressed Air Energy Storage (CAES) are currently economically and technically feasible alternatives to ... -
Optimal Operation of Power Distribution Feeders with Smart Loads
(University of Waterloo, 2016-12-21)Distribution systems have been going through significant changes in recent years, moving away from traditional systems with low-level control toward smart grids with high-level control, with improved technologies in ... -
Planning of Multi-Microgrids Considering Uncertainties and Spatial Characteristics
(University of Waterloo, 2023-03-13)Global warming is a serious issue that is being tackled from various fronts, one of them is the decarbonization of electrical energy systems, which may be addressed by introducing clean Distributed Energy Sources (DERs) ... -
Predictive Maintenance of Wind Generators based on AI Techniques
(University of Waterloo, 2019-12-17)As global warming is slowly becoming a dangerous reality, governments and private institutions are introducing policies to minimize it. Those policies have led to the development and deployment of Renewable Energy Sources ... -
Primary and Secondary Frequency Control Techniques for Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2017-01-18)Isolated microgrids have been shown to be a reliable and efficient solution to provide energy to remote communities. From the primary control perspective, due to the low system inertia and fast changes in the output power ... -
Primary Frequency Control with Flywheel Energy Storage Technologies
(University of Waterloo, 2017-08-25)Over the last decade, concerns about greenhouse gas emissions have increased. Different strategies have been developed to minimize those effects, leading to the development of renewable energy sources worldwide. In recent ... -
Self-Scheduling Operations of a Compressed Air Energy Storage Facility Under Uncertainties
(University of Waterloo, 2022-01-25)High penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) such as solar and wind in power systems reduce carbon emissions and decentralize the energy generation. However, the intermittency of these sources introduces new challenges, ... -
Smart Charging of Plug-in Electric Vehicles in Distribution Systems Considering Uncertainties
(University of Waterloo, 2016-05-05)Distribution feeders and equipment are designed to serve peak loads, and in the absence of Plug-in Electric Vehicle (PEV) loads, day-ahead dispatch of feeders is typically performed by optimizing feeder controls for ... -
Smart Operation of Four-Quadrant Electric Vehicle Chargers in Distribution Grids
(University of Waterloo, 2017-05-10)Many policies and programs adopted in the context of climate change mitigation and substitution of fossil fuels are contributing to the continuous development and growth of Electric Vehicles (EVs) in urban mobility systems, ... -
Thermostatically Controllable Loads for Primary Frequency Control in Isolated Microgrids
(University of Waterloo, 2019-08-07)In the last few decades, governments, private investors, and non-governmental organizations have gradually incentivized the integration of Renewable Energy Sources (RESs) and efficient Energy Storage System (ESS) technologies ...