Co-Optimization of Water–Energy Nexus Systems and Challenges

This study presents an advanced co-optimization model for water–energy nexus systems (WENSs), illustrating considerable benefits in both energy conservation and cost reduction through synergistic operations. Case studies compare the co-optimized operations of a 33-bus power distribution network (PDN...

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Main Authors: Jiawei Zeng, Zhaoxi Liu
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-09-01
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description This study presents an advanced co-optimization model for water–energy nexus systems (WENSs), illustrating considerable benefits in both energy conservation and cost reduction through synergistic operations. Case studies compare the co-optimized operations of a 33-bus power distribution network (PDN) coupled with a commercial-scale 15-node water distribution network (WDN) via water pumps and a standalone operations of a PDN and WDN, revealing that co-optimization notably decreases the operational costs for both networks by 23% and 49%, respectively, leading to substantial daily savings. In addition, this paper summarizes the current problems based on previous research, delineating the challenges in the co-optimization and management of WENSs, such as modeling inaccuracies, uncertainty management, and multi-stakeholder governance, providing meaningful insights and potential directions for future research.
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spelling doaj-art-a7bb6a170cfa4ab7a5235d4ce61fddca2025-08-20T02:42:38ZengMDPI AGEngineering Proceedings2673-45912024-09-016915410.3390/engproc2024069054Co-Optimization of Water–Energy Nexus Systems and ChallengesJiawei Zeng0Zhaoxi Liu1School of Electric Power Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaSchool of Electric Power Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510006, ChinaThis study presents an advanced co-optimization model for water–energy nexus systems (WENSs), illustrating considerable benefits in both energy conservation and cost reduction through synergistic operations. Case studies compare the co-optimized operations of a 33-bus power distribution network (PDN) coupled with a commercial-scale 15-node water distribution network (WDN) via water pumps and a standalone operations of a PDN and WDN, revealing that co-optimization notably decreases the operational costs for both networks by 23% and 49%, respectively, leading to substantial daily savings. In addition, this paper summarizes the current problems based on previous research, delineating the challenges in the co-optimization and management of WENSs, such as modeling inaccuracies, uncertainty management, and multi-stakeholder governance, providing meaningful insights and potential directions for future research.https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4591/69/1/54water–energy nexusco-optimizationpower networkwater distribution network
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co-optimization
power network
water distribution network
title Co-Optimization of Water–Energy Nexus Systems and Challenges
title_full Co-Optimization of Water–Energy Nexus Systems and Challenges
title_fullStr Co-Optimization of Water–Energy Nexus Systems and Challenges
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co-optimization
power network
water distribution network
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