| Description |
This thesis investigates and applies methods of nonlinear optimization for energy system operations. First, methods for the Alternating Current Optimal Power Flow (ACOPF) problem are examined as they relate to the electric power transmission system. They are evaluated and contrasted for flexibility and robustness. Second, one ACOPF method is applied to the electric power distribution system. Performance is compared to another solver for a simplified test system, and numerical results are verified for a small three-phase system. Third, a method of nonlinear optimization is applied to a combined natural gas-electric transmission system, with the electric part of the system represented as an ACOPF problem. |
