Combining Parametric and Structural Uncertainty in Optimization Modelling for Sustainable Energy Systems

The swift reduction of human’s carbon footprint is essential to prevent irreversible damage to the climate and to meet climate policy targets. Designing flexible and reliable future energy systems is a big contributor to meeting these goals. While energy system models have improved in the last few decades, they remain vulnerable against...

Belgian Rectifier: Analysis and Optimization of a Novel Three-Phase Boost-Type PFC Rectifier

This project investigates the newly proposed Belgian Rectifier, a novel three-phase boost power factor correction rectifier which is advantageous for AC-to-DC conversion in applications, such as, off-board and on-board chargers for electric vehicles. The Belgian rectifier can achieve very high levels of efficiency<br/>and power density, while...

The Hybrid Power Plant: Optimal design and operation of battery energy storage as an addition to onshore wind farms in the Netherlands

In the Netherlands, wind power has the highest potential for future development compared to alternatives such as solar PV and biomass. The intermittent nature of the wind power resource calls for novel approaches to supply and demand management, as well as power quality assurance. Energy storage technologies allow for the separation between...

Modelling Approach for Special Properties of Magnetic Materials Applied in Actuators

Eddy currents are loops of electrical currents induced within conductors by varying magnetic field in the conductor. Eddy currents flow in the closed loops in the conductor, in planes perpendicular to the magnetic field. The eddy current effect plays an important role in the transformer or an actuator system. <br/>If there is a coil wound around...