The short term optimization and control of district heating networks is of great interest for
Energy Industries because of the technical, economical and environmental benefits which …

Current methodologies for the optimal operation of district heating systems use model
predictive control. Accurate forecasting of the water temperature at critical points is crucial for …

The increasing challenges in district heating operational optimization are briefly discussed.
The paper describes the first steps in a research project on minimization of short term …

Predictive control is concerned with the on-line solution of successive optimization
problems. As systems are more and more complex, one of the limiting points in the …

In this paper, a new approach for the optimal scheduling of cogeneration systems is
presented. Cogeneration plants deal with the simultaneous production of heat and …

Investments in the development of the district heating system require a thorough analysis of
the technical, economic, and legal aspects. Regarding the technical and economic context …

In this chapter, data-driven methods for the efficient operation of DHSs are described. DHSs
are inherently non-linear and time-varying systems as the heating demand is highly …

Model-based minimization of short term operational costs for energy distribution systems is
examined. Based on the analogies between mass and energy distribution systems, a direct …

The short term optimization and control of a district heating network is a crucial point for
Energy Industries. In this article, a model, well suited to industrial issues is presented and …

The short term optimization and control of energy networks is of great interest for Energy
Industries because of the technical, economical and environmental benefits which could be …