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A novel operating strategy for minimizing capacity degradation in a grid-interactive pumping system using lithium iron phosphate battery storage
You are invited to a SafeREnergy Seminar
Date: Tuesday, 9th July 2024
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm (AEST)
Join here: https://deakin.zoom.us/j/85465197172?pwd=uP4AbymtdFvP7QE3lwrm49kg73euEX.1&from=addon
A novel operating strategy for minimizing capacity degradation in a grid-interactive pumping system using lithium iron phosphate battery storage
Dr Edward Smith, Future Power Systems Research Fellow – Australia Power Quality Research Centre, University of Wollongong
The introduction of an energy storage capability within distributed infrastructure such as municipal pumping stations is being trialled by several utilities and has tangible benefits. It improves the energy resilience of critical infrastructure during natural disasters, which are increasing in severity and frequency, and facilitates flexible operating strategies which minimise either the cost of operation or energy usage over a specific time horizon.
However, battery capacity degradation is a significant factor which impacts the reliability and financial viability of utilising energy storage at these sites. While development of aging models for LIB and SIB cells is an active research area, the application of these models for management and control of critical sites is a less developed area. The seminar describes a novel operating strategy for minimising capacity degradation
Dr Edward Smith is a degree qualified electrical engineer with a BE (Elec) and BSc from the University of Sydney, an ME from the University of Technology, and a PhD from the University of Wollongong, where he is currently a Future Power Systems Research Fellow within the Australian Power Quality Research Centre. In his current role he is conducting industry directed research on projects related to future power systems and providing inputs on strategic research directions and policy.
His previous industry experience has been in the areas of power conversion, energy storage, microgrids and renewable energy, in particular photovoltaics. He has over 25 years professional experience in the energy and power sector, including senior engineering roles in the design and manufacturing of power conversion and energy storage systems, and the development of new projects and products. During this time, he has been fortunate to have been involved with several pioneering projects in energy storage and microgrids. His doctoral research focused on cooperative control strategies for management of power quality problems in microgrids.