A Machine Learning-Based Model Predictive Control Method for Pumped Storage Systems

Frontiers in Energy Research

Shuaihui Sun¹  Peiyu Zhao¹  Pengcheng Guo¹  Sina Yan¹  Qingsen Cai¹  Chunyang Gao¹  Xingqi Luo² 

[1] Xi’an, China;Xi’an, China;Xi’an, China;

关键词: model predictive control;    machine Learning;    pumped storage system;    sustainable hydropower;    intelligent control;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fenrg.2021.757507

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Integrated systems required for renewable energy use are under development. These systems impose more stringent control requirements. It is quite challenging to control a pumped storage system (PSS), which is a key component of such power systems. Because of the S-characteristic area of the PSS pump turbine, traditional proportional-integral-derivative (PID) control induces considerable speed oscillation under medium and low water heads. PSSs are difficult to model because of their nonlinear characteristics. Therefore, we propose a machine learning (ML)-based model predictive control (MPC) method. The ML algorithm is based on Koopman theory and experimental data that includes PSS state variables, and is used to establish linear relationships between the variables in high-dimensional space. Subsequently, a simple, accurate mathematical PSS model is obtained. This mathematical model is used via the MPC method to obtain the predicted control quantity value quickly and accurately. The feasibility and effectiveness of this method are simulated and tested under various operating conditions. The results demonstrate that the proposed MPC method is feasible. The MPC method can reduce the speed oscillation amplitude and improve the system response speed more effectively than PID control.

【 授权许可】

CC BY