Hybrid modeling and co-simulation of district heating systems with distributed energy resources

  • Eero Vesaoja
  • , Heikki Nikula
  • , Seppo Sierla
  • , Tommi Karhela
  • , Paul G. Flikkema
  • , Chen-Wei Yang

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Abstract

While there is intense global research activity addressing problems underpinning the re-engineering of the electrical power grid, thermal energy grids are likely to play an increasing role in energy systems. This paper describes an on-going effort in hybrid modeling and co-simulation of the physical and control domains of district heating networks. The focus is on modeling each domain using semantics and tools natural to each; we also describe the challenges of, and a method for, integration and synchronization of the simulation models in each domain. Here, the dataflow model of computation used by Simulink provides a flexible industry-grade environment for modeling the dynamics of heat energy flows, and the IEC 61499 automation architecture facilitates distributed systems modeling and enables rapid deployment to field hardware. At the application level, we show how this framework enables the study of energy flows within a producer/consumer (prosumer) and the analysis of the economic value of integrating distributed solar thermal generation and storage into a prosumer participating in a district heating network.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems (MSCPES)
PublisherIEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4799-4702-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
MoE publication typeA4 Article in a conference publication
EventIEEE Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems, MSCPES 2014 - Berlin, Germany
Duration: 14 Apr 201414 Apr 2014

Conference

ConferenceIEEE Workshop on Modeling and Simulation of Cyber-Physical Energy Systems, MSCPES 2014
Abbreviated titleMSCPES 2014
Country/TerritoryGermany
CityBerlin
Period14/04/1414/04/14

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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