Short-term scheduling of head-dependent hydro power systems: A quadratic optimization approach

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2006

Authors

Catalao, J (Author) Other; Mariano, S (Author) Other; Mendes, V (Author) Other; Ferreira, L (Author) Other

Journal

Title: WSEAS Transactions on Systems

Vol. 5

Pages: 2575-2580

ISSN: 1109-2777

Publisher: World Scientific and Engineering Academy and Society (WSEAS) Press

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Authenticus ID: P-007-G7S

Abstract (EN): The purpose of this paper is to analyze the short-term behavior of a head-dependent hydro power system. We propose a quadratic optimization approach to account with the nonlinear hydropower generation characteristic. Under profit-based environment, the optimal scheduling of the hydropower facilities available is essential for generating companies to face competitiveness. Moreover, also responds to climate change contributing to reduce fossil fuels energy dependency. Results based on a realistic cascaded hydro system are computed to show the optimal storage trajectories for the reservoirs.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific