Ruled-based control of off-grid desalination powered by renewable energies

A rule-based control is presented for desalination plants operating under variable, renewable power availability. This control algorithm is based on two sets of rules: first, a list that prioritizes the reverse osmosis (RO) units of the plant is created, based on the current state and the expected w...

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Main Authors: Alvaro Serna, Fernando Tadeo, David Torrijos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academy Publishing Center 2015-08-01
Series:Renewable Energy and Sustainable Development
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Online Access:http://apc.aast.edu/ojs/index.php/RESD/article/view/30
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Summary:A rule-based control is presented for desalination plants operating under variable, renewable power availability. This control algorithm is based on two sets of rules: first, a list that prioritizes the reverse osmosis (RO) units of the plant is created, based on the current state and the expected water demand; secondly, the available energy is then dispatched to these units following this prioritized list. The selected strategy is tested on a specific case study: a reverse osmosis plant designed for the production of desalinated water powered by wind and wave energy. Simulation results illustrate the correct performance of the plant under this control.
ISSN:2356-8518
2356-8569