From Smart Grids to Smart Cities

This book addresses different algorithms and applications based on the theory of multiobjective goal attainment optimization. In detail the authors show as the optimal asset of the energy hubs network which (i) meets the loads, (ii) minimizes the energy costs and (iii) assures a robust and reliable operation of the multicarrier energy network can be formalized by a nonlinear constrained multiobjective optimization problem. Since these design objectives conflict with each other, the solution of such the optimal energy flow problem hasn t got a unique solution and a suitable trade off between the objectives should be identified. A further contribution of the book consists in presenting real-world applications and results of the proposed methodologies developed by the authors in three research projects recently completed and characterized by actual implementation under an overall budget of about 23 million .

This book addresses different algorithms and applications based on the theory of multiobjective goal attainment optimization. In detail the authors show as the optimal asset of the energy hubs network which (i) meets the loads, (ii) minimizes the energy costs and (iii) assures a robust and reliable operation of the multicarrier energy network can be formalized by a nonlinear constrained multiobjective optimization problem. Since these design objectives conflict with each other, the solution of such the optimal energy flow problem hasn't got a unique solution and a suitable trade off between the objectives should be identified. A further contribution of the book consists in presenting real-world applications and results of the proposed methodologies developed by the authors in three research projects recently completed and characterized by actual implementation under an overall budget of about 23 million EUR.

IntroductionChapter 1 M. La ScalaBasics on dynamic optimization and nonlinear programmingChapter 2 C.A. NucciNew tools to integrate energy optimization and communication systems: co-simulationChapter 3 M. La Scala S. BrunoBasics on distribution systems in urban areas ( electricity, gas , water.)Chapter 4 M. La Scala, S. BrunoMarket, ecological and technological drivers for a new paradigmin distribution systems in smart citiesChapter 3 M. La ScalaAdvancements in electrical smart grids and the transition from middle voltage to low voltage smart gridsChapter 4 M. La Scala, S. Bruno, U. StecchiDefinition of Gas Smart Grids , applications in urban areas for conditioning gas demand and integration in energy hubsChapter 5 M.La Scala, S. Bruno, S. LamonacaMicrogrids and hybrid energy system designed for supplying power in isolated power systems