Optimal Stochastic Scheduling Strategy of Multi-vector Energy Complex Integrated with Full-blown Power-to-biomethane Model

We propose an optimal stochastic scheduling strategy for a multi-vector energy complex(MEC),considering a fullblown model of the power-to-biomethane(Pt M)process.Unlike conventional optimization that uses a simple efficiency coefficient to coarsely model energy conversion between electricity and biomethane,a detailed Pt M model is introduced to emphasize the reactor kinetics and chemical equilibria of methanation.This model crystallizes the interactions between the Pt M process and MEC flexibility,allowing to adjust the operating condition of the methanation reactor for optimal MEC operation in stochastic scenarios.Temperature optimization and flowsheet design of the Pt M process increase the average selectivity of methane(i.e.,ratio between net biomethane production and hydrogen consumption)up to 83.7%in the proposed synthesis flowsheet.Simulation results can provide information and predictions to operators about the optimal operating conditions of a Pt M unit while improving the MEC flexibility.

Low-power variable frequency PFC converters

Based on the SinoMOS 1 μm 40 V CMOS process, a novel power factor corrention （PFC） converter with a low-power variable frequency function is presented. The circuit introduces a multi-vector error amplifier and a programmable oscillator to achieve frequency modulation, which provides a rapid dynamic response and precise output voltage clamping with low power in the entire load. According to the external load variation, the system can modulate the circuit operating frequency linearly, thereby ensuring that the PFC converter can work in frequency conversionmode. Measured results show that the normal operating frequency of the PFC converter is 5-6 kHz, the start-up current is 36 μA, the stable operating current is only 2.43 mA, the efficiency is 97.3%, the power factor （PF） is 0.988, THD is 3.8%, the load adjust rate is 3%, and the linear adjust rate is less than 1%. Both theoretical and practical results reveal that the power consumption of the whole supply system is reduced efficiently, especially when the load varies. The active die area of the PFC converter chip is 1.61 ×1.52 mm^2.