Keywords
Power plants, Cost of operation, Computer programs, Power resources
Abstract
A linear programming model has been developed for a Central Energy Plant which minimizes operational costs for a system involving the generation of chilled water and high temperature hot water plus the generation and/or purchase of electric power with equipment using natural gas or fuel oil energy. The fundamental concepts developed herein are sufficient for the analysis of any combination of energy supplies, demands, and energy conversion equipment. Utilization of this model is demonstrated with a case study and computer program results for high and low temperature environments. The linear programming model approach establishes a well-defined framework for the analysis of complex utility systems and provides valuable results for the economical operation of a Central Energy Plant.
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Graduation Date
1976
Advisor
Doering, Robert D.
Degree
Master of Science (M.S.)
College
College of Engineering
Degree Program
Operations Research
Format
Pages
122 p.
Language
English
Rights
Public Domain
Length of Campus-only Access
None
Access Status
Masters Thesis (Open Access)
Identifier
DP0012784
Subjects
Power plants -- Cost of operation -- Computer programs, Power resources
STARS Citation
Hutchins, Paul F., "Energy Resource Allocation Optimization--A Linear Programming Model" (1976). Retrospective Theses and Dissertations. 223.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/rtd/223
Contributor (Linked data)
Doering, Robert D., 1925- [VIAF]
Doering, Robert D., 1925- [LC]
University of Central Florida. College of Engineering [VIAF]
Collection (Linked data)
Accessibility Status
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