Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective

Due to growing concerns regarding climate change and environmental protection, smart power generation has become essential for the economical and safe operation of both conventional thermal power plants and sustainable energy. Traditional first-principle model-based methods are becoming insufficient...

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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:b65f85a5c83243b6b2c87839a2f619e02021-11-14T04:32:15ZMachine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective2095-809910.1016/j.eng.2021.04.020https://doaj.org/article/b65f85a5c83243b6b2c87839a2f619e02021-09-01T00:00:00Zhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095809921002708https://doaj.org/toc/2095-8099Due to growing concerns regarding climate change and environmental protection, smart power generation has become essential for the economical and safe operation of both conventional thermal power plants and sustainable energy. Traditional first-principle model-based methods are becoming insufficient when faced with the ever-growing system scale and its various uncertainties. The burgeoning era of machine learning (ML) and data-driven control (DDC) techniques promises an improved alternative to these outdated methods. This paper reviews typical applications of ML and DDC at the level of monitoring, control, optimization, and fault detection of power generation systems, with a particular focus on uncovering how these methods can function in evaluating, counteracting, or withstanding the effects of the associated uncertainties. A holistic view is provided on the control techniques of smart power generation, from the regulation level to the planning level. The benefits of ML and DDC techniques are accordingly interpreted in terms of visibility, maneuverability, flexibility, profitability, and safety (abbreviated as the “5-TYs”), respectively. Finally, an outlook on future research and applications is presented.Li SunFengqi YouElsevierarticleSmart power generationMachine learningData-driven controlSystems engineeringEngineering (General). Civil engineering (General)TA1-2040ENEngineering, Vol 7, Iss 9, Pp 1239-1247 (2021)
institution DOAJ
collection DOAJ
language EN
topic Smart power generation
Machine learning
Data-driven control
Systems engineering
Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TA1-2040
spellingShingle Smart power generation
Machine learning
Data-driven control
Systems engineering
Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
TA1-2040
Li Sun
Fengqi You
Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
description Due to growing concerns regarding climate change and environmental protection, smart power generation has become essential for the economical and safe operation of both conventional thermal power plants and sustainable energy. Traditional first-principle model-based methods are becoming insufficient when faced with the ever-growing system scale and its various uncertainties. The burgeoning era of machine learning (ML) and data-driven control (DDC) techniques promises an improved alternative to these outdated methods. This paper reviews typical applications of ML and DDC at the level of monitoring, control, optimization, and fault detection of power generation systems, with a particular focus on uncovering how these methods can function in evaluating, counteracting, or withstanding the effects of the associated uncertainties. A holistic view is provided on the control techniques of smart power generation, from the regulation level to the planning level. The benefits of ML and DDC techniques are accordingly interpreted in terms of visibility, maneuverability, flexibility, profitability, and safety (abbreviated as the “5-TYs”), respectively. Finally, an outlook on future research and applications is presented.
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Fengqi You
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title Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
title_short Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
title_full Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
title_fullStr Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
title_full_unstemmed Machine Learning and Data-Driven Techniques for the Control of Smart Power Generation Systems: An Uncertainty Handling Perspective
title_sort machine learning and data-driven techniques for the control of smart power generation systems: an uncertainty handling perspective
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