Demand Response Strategy Based on the Multi-Agent System and Multiple-Load Participation
Round 1
Reviewer 1 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear authors, I am suggesting the following changes to be made in order to improve the quality of the manuscript.
1. In the second and third paragraphs of introduction, the literature review is presented. The way it presented seems odd. Don’t say “reference [7] aggregate this and so on” this can be written in appropriate manner followed by the reference in the end of it.
2. In the last paragraph of the introduction section has no single reference in it, though, there are few claiming sentences in it. Please review and add references.
3. Overall, referencing in sections 2, 3 and 4 are not done appropriately. Please revise it in a comprehensive manner.
4. In the conclusion section, what are the major limitation of MAS and DR must be included for future researchers to improvise based on the results presented in this study.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageDear Editor,
In order to improve the manuscript. the above suggestions have been made to the authors.
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Reviewer 2 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDiscussion of the potential challenges and limitations of the proposed solutions is missing
Comments of the reviewer
1. The abstract should be revised on the basis of what has been done and what’s new in this research?
2. How could electricity grid operators and consumers profit from this technology in real life?
3. There is no comparative analysis made which can compare the efficiency of this study with similar type of studies.
4. What is novelty of the paper? Clearly mention it.
5. A brief discussion of the models' unique features or benefits would increase the research's novelty and significance.
6. How the mathematical model was validated or verified. Give complete validation results.
7. Add more detailed introduction with the help of latest article published in the field of study.
8. Why The Monte Carlo approach and path planning were chosen?
9. Elaborate further on the implications and practical applications of the findings.
10. The abstract claims peak cutting, valley filling, and lower demand response costs. However, quantifiable data or statistics on these benefits would help clarify the suggested approach's impact.?
11. Figure 3 and 4 need further explanation.
12. Add a separate list of symbols which are being used in equations as per standard format of journal
Comments on the Quality of English Language
There are few English Grammar mistakes which should be improved.
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Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsPlease address the following comments before publishing.
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Reviewer 4 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsDear author, please consider and correct the following comments:
Line 2: Do not use abbreviations in the title (MAS).
Line 7-20: The abstract of the article needs to be rewritten. The results of the research should be more visible in abstract section.
Line 21-22: Keywords are sorted alphabetically. Do not mention the words in the keywords that you used in the title.
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Reviewer 5 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe authors proposed a hierarchical optimization model and they suggested a master-slave consistency algorithm. There are some shortcomings that need to be addressed in the paper. My observations are below.
- "MAS" should be written in clearly in the title.
- The keywords should be listed in alphabetical order.
- The literature review section should be improved. More papers should be added to this section.
- The contribution of the study should be clearly emphasized.
- A paper organization text can be added.
- The introduction section is too short.
- References should be given for equations.
- By what method are uncertainties handled in the study?
- How are consumers encouraged to participate in the DR program?
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Reviewer 6 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThe paper proposed a MAS-based demand response method with the participation of multiple types of loads. The method is novel and interesting, and the paper is well organized. I have the following suggestions.
1. In the load aggregation section, the heat transfer process in a room under the operation of air conditioner is modeled using the lumped parameter method as an equivalent model. However, these parameters may be very difficult to derive. How are they calculated in this study?
2. Invert AC or inverter AC?
3. Deducing from Fig. 6, will plenty of agents take a significant time to reach the convergence? Will this be a limitation in practical applications?
4. The simulation platform and environment for the thermal process and EV behaviors should be clarified.
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Reviewer 7 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThis manuscript presents a Demand Response Strategy that is based on Multi-Agent Systems (MAS) and the participation of many loads. The authors ought to respond to the following remarks, notwithstanding the fact that the scientific contribution of the manuscript is adequately written but not explicit for the readership:
1)
· There is an editing problem on the author name line (in the first page).
· Another editing problem/ mistyping subtitle on the 3rd page (2.2. Objective function and constraints)
· “The electricity price during peak hours from 00 to 22:00”. What time?
2) I totally understood that What the innovations and novelty are, but please be sure to write them clearly with bullet points. (It might be written at subsection in section 1.)
3) Figure 1 seems like a very simple drawing. Figure1 can be detailed with information visually. I believe it can be hard to understand for some readers. Please add and mention that, it is going to be related a distribution network. You should use something like this published paper for explaining layers (https://ietresearch.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1049/iet-stg.2020.0094). If you are using an idea or concept from this article, please cite it.
4) Please clearly define all agents’ missions for demand response.
5) In figure 1, there are many arrows showing directions. What are these arrows? Are they communication arrows, energy arrows or control arrows? Please detail it with in the figure1.
6) What are Pgi and Qgi? Please define them. (Equation 4)
7) Why is only the summer term utilized for the air conditioner load aggregation model? Then it is not applicable for winter months. Please explain it.
8) Please be sure to write all characteristics that have not been considered for load modellings. Which assumptions are being taken into consideration? Please provide Limitations of the study.
9) Please show IEEE14 node distribution system with agents.
10) Please put all figures in the middle of the page. Definitely, there is a problem with positions.
11) Re-check writing some references in the manuscript (13, 14)
12) Most of the references are Chinese, please renew them. Links are taking the readers to Chinese website. Readers should be able to read these sources.
Comments on the Quality of English Language
In general, the language of the manuscript is fine. There are several grammatical problems, including mistyping and misspellings.
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Round 2
Reviewer 3 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsNeed to update the Nomenclature parameter to add and update
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Reviewer 7 Report
Comments and Suggestions for AuthorsThank you for your detailed response. There is only one problem that you need to fix. It is as follows:
24. Hasan, G; Dilan, J. Multi-Agent Framework for Service Restoration in Distribution Systems With Distributed Generators and Static/Mobile Energy Storage Systems. IEEE Access, 2020, 8, 51736-51752.
The names of the authors are incorrect. Please check the reference again and cite it correctly.
Comments on the Quality of English LanguageIn general, it is well organized in terms of language. I suggest that it might need one more round of proofreading.
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