A Viable Approach to the Optimization of Energy Systems

Authors : Alberto Mirandola, Anna Stoppato

Pages : 157-167

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Publication Date : 2003-12-01

Article Type : Other

Abstract :A progressive step-by-step approach is suggested to optimize energy conversion plants and systems when many conflicting aspects must be considered and a mathematical description of the problem is very hard and/or can only be performed by means of complex and time-consuming calculations. The procedure can easily be adapted to meet different objectives pursued by analysts, designers, operators, and policy makers. Some examples of the application of this approach to different systems, according to different objectives, are presented in this paper.
Keywords : energy systems, optimization, thermoeconomics