Possible approach to creation and utilization of linear mathematical model of heat source for optimization of combined production of heat and electric energy

Abstract

This paper shows one of the possible approaches to optimization of the heat source with combined production of heat and electric energy. Heat source is described by linear mathematical model. This mathematical model was created from historical data which were obtained from the heating plant Brno. This model is used to determination of load distribution between separate production units, which are separate boilers, and to determination of electric output produced by separate turbines. This linear optimizing problem is solved by using two optimization methods.