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Low load diesel perceptions and practices within remote area power systems
conference contribution
posted on 2023-05-23, 10:44 authored by James HamiltonJames Hamilton, Michael NegnevitskyMichael Negnevitsky, Xiaolin WangXiaolin WangDiesel generators account for the majority of generation into remote and off-grid power systems. However, complementary generation alternatives are increasingly becoming both available and cost competitive, specifically via the introduction of renewable technologies. Achieving optimal integration requires the diesel generators to be able to operate sustainably at low load levels. A key roadblock to greater renewable utilisation remains the inability of diesel infrastructure to run at low loads. The University of Tasmania has surveyed extensively across remote area power system stakeholders to define current perceptions and practices surrounding this issue. The survey finds a market frustrated by a lack of information, supporting large cultural bias to long held operational practices and beliefs. Barriers to implementation of low load specific technologies are thus both technical and cultural in nature. With regard to both, improved access to information would address market disinformation and displace myths currently responsible for inaction within the sector.
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Publication title
Proceedings of the 2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST)Pagination
121-126ISBN
978-1-4799-7735-2Department/School
School of EngineeringPublisher
IEEE-Inst Electrical Electronics Engineers IncPlace of publication
New Jersey, USAEvent title
2015 International Symposium on Smart Electric Distribution Systems and Technologies (EDST)Event Venue
Vienna, AustriaDate of Event (Start Date)
2016-09-07Date of Event (End Date)
2016-09-11Rights statement
Copyright 2015 IEEERepository Status
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