A Lagrangian Policy for Optimal Energy Storage Control

This paper presents a millisecond-level look-ahead control algorithm for energy storage with constant space complexity and worst-case linear run-time complexity. The algorithm connects the optimal control with the Lagrangian multiplier associated with the state-of-charge constraint. It is compared to solving look-ahead control using a state-of-the-art convex optimization solver. Simulation results show that both methods obtain the same control result, while the proposed algorithm runs up to 100,000 times faster and solves most problems within one millisecond. The theoretical results from developing this algorithm also provide key insights into designing optimal energy storage control schemes at the centralized system level as well as under distributed settings

Optimal control of storage for arbitrage, with applications to energy systems

We study the optimal control of storage which is used for arbitrage, i.e. for buying a commodity when it is cheap and selling it when it is expensive. Our particular concern is with the management of energy systems, although the results are generally applicable. We consider a model which may account for nonlinear cost functions, market impact, input and output rate constraints and inefficiencies or losses in the storage process. We develop an algorithm which is maximally efficient in then sense that it incorporates the result that, at each point in time, the optimal management decision depends only a finite, and typically short, time horizon. We give examples related to the management of a real-world system.Comment: 7 pages, 6 figure

A preferred vision for administering secondary schools

There are many different characteristics that contribute to being an effective administrator. I believe an administrator must have a vision for his/her school. He or she must strive to constantly improve the educational experience for students by building a strong cultural community within the school that makes every student feel welcome. An administrator must work well with many different types of people within the school and community and must be willing to serve on many different committees to open lines of communication with all of the student body. An administrator needs to surround himself with good people who share his vision for a quality educational experience. He must work well with others in the community whether it be parents or community leaders in an effort to improve the quality of the educational experience for all students. He or she must recognize and embrace diversity within the school in an effort to maintain a quality educational experience for all students within the community. All of these characteristics are necessary for the school principal to be successful

Cleveland Clinic Summer Scholars Program

Program Overview: Currently available to: High school juniors going into senior year and pre-med college freshmen that have completed their first year of college College freshman program is a 6 week program (3 rotations, 2 weeks long each). Rotations can be aligned with your preferred specialties if resources allow