Optimal Operation of Hydrogen Energy System Considering Coordination of Electric Power and Transportation Based Hydrogen Delivery

Hydrogen provides a desirable pathway to contest the aggravating energy crisis with sustainable production and clean consumption. To supply the increasing hydrogen demand, this paper firstly proposes the detailed optimal operation model for the hydrogen energy system (HES) which is composed of renewable based hydrogen production, delivery through transportation networks and end load fulfillment. The couplings between the “time-based” hydrogen generation and the “event-based” hydrogen delivery are well modeled and linearized. The ADMM-based algorithm is developed to solve the proposed HES model. The synergies of the cooperation of electric power and tube trailer based hydrogen delivery are explored through the case studies. The proposed model and method can serve as an effective tool for future HES operation planning.