A Multi-Agent Approach for the Optimized Operation of Modular Electrolysis Plants

Round 1

Reviewer 1 Report

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Reviewer 2 Report

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The article presents a decentralized MAS is presented for optimizing the operation of modular, heterogeneous electrolysis plants. This MAS enables automated initialization and parameterization tailored to the configuration of the modular electrolysis plant, integrating seamlessly with the SIP for electrolyzers. This integration, which is based on the MTP concept, enables a standardized and low-effort connection between agents and lower-level automation functions. The conclusion of the paper will have a profound impact on academic and industrial frontier research, but there are some problems in the content that need to be modified, which are as follows:

1.       The exposition of the background technology in the initial two chapters of this paper appears to be somewhat protracted. The reviewer suggests that the author could contemplate amalgamating some of the content to render it more succinct and clear.

2.       The reviewer suggests that the labels on the graph's axes and the legend in the paper, including terms like "Operating Point", "Simulation", and "Demand", could be appropriately modified to achieve uniformity and improved aesthetic appeal.

3.       The reviewer suggests that the patterns for the start and end of the process in Fig. 5 and 6 should be unified.

4.       The reviewer suggests that Equation 2 through 14 in the paper ought to be delineated individually and should correspond directly, as far as possible, with the parameter descriptions of each equation.

5.       The reviewer suggests that the specific magnitude of error manifested in Fig. 8 should be quantitatively articulated to ascertain the precision of the simulation. Moreover, it can be discerned from Fig. 8 that when the error is substantial, it is not confined to the approximation range of 30-50% utilization. So what is the minimum operational load of the electrolysis-PEAs employed in the experiment?

6.       Why does the Operational Expenditure of the AEM electrolyzer increase as its Operating Point gradually approaches 100%? Could the author provide a brief analysis of the cause of this phenomenon?

7.       The reviewer is curious to know if the AEM electrolytic cell utilized in the case study is capable of operating beyond a 100% load. If we adhere to the author's guidelines to implement this Approach for the Optimized Operation of Modular Electrolysis Plants on a large scale, with load fluctuations transpiring at 15-minute intervals, can the hydrogen in oxygen and oxygen in hydrogen in the electrolysis-PEAs satisfy the stipulated requirements?

Comments on the Quality of English Language

Moderate English improve is needed.

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