Review of mixed‐integer nonlinear and generalized disjunctive programming methods

F Trespalacios, IE Grossmann - Chemie Ingenieur Technik, 2014 - Wiley Online Library
This work presents a review of the main deterministic mixed‐integer nonlinear programming
(MINLP) solution methods for problems with convex and nonconvex functions. An overview …

Optimization of capacity and operation for CCHP system by genetic algorithm

JJ Wang, YY Jing, CF Zhang - Applied energy, 2010 - Elsevier
The technical, economical and environmental performances of combined cooling, heating
and power (CCHP) system are closely dependent on its design and operation strategy. This …

Optimal design and operation strategy for integrated evaluation of CCHP (combined cooling heating and power) system

M Li, H Mu, N Li, B Ma - Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
With the encouragement of LNG (liquefied natural gas) application in China, CCHP
(combined cooling heating and power) system fueled by natural gas has been receiving …

Optimal design of distributed energy resource systems coupled with energy distribution networks

Y Yang, S Zhang, Y Xiao - Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the optimal design of DER (distributed energy resource) systems
coupled with heating, cooling, and power distribution networks. A superstructure-based …

A new operation strategy for CCHP systems with hybrid chillers

M Liu, Y Shi, F Fang - Applied energy, 2012 - Elsevier
Performance and economical efficiency of the combined cooling, heating and power
(CCHP) system mainly depend on the system structure, operation strategy and choice of …

Optimization and analysis of CCHP system based on energy loads coupling of residential and office buildings

L Li, H Mu, W Gao, M Li - Applied Energy, 2014 - Elsevier
This paper analyzes the effect of applying a combined cooling, heating and power (CCHP)
system in two types of buildings: residential and office buildings in Dalian, China. The CCHP …

Economic and environmental optimization for distributed energy resource systems coupled with district energy networks

L Li, H Mu, N Li, M Li - Energy, 2016 - Elsevier
This study aims to optimize DER (distributed energy resource) system with respect to
economic and environmental objectives. In particular, we developed a mixed-integer linear …

An MILP (mixed integer linear programming) model for optimal design of district-scale distributed energy resource systems

Y Yang, S Zhang, Y Xiao - Energy, 2015 - Elsevier
This study focuses on the optimal design of district-scale DER (distributed energy resource)
systems in which energy is produced outside energy-consuming buildings and sent to the …

Exergoeconomic optimization of a trigeneration system for heating, cooling and power production purpose based on TRR method and using evolutionary algorithm

H Ghaebi, MH Saidi, P Ahmadi - Applied thermal engineering, 2012 - Elsevier
In the present study, exergoeconomic optimization of a trigeneration system for cooling,
heating and power purposes has been carried out. The system is made up of air …

A fuzzy multi-criteria decision-making model for CCHP systems driven by different energy sources

YY Jing, H Bai, JJ Wang - Energy Policy, 2012 - Elsevier
Because of its energy-saving and pollutant emission reduction potentials, combined cooling,
heating and power (CCHP) system has been widely used in different kinds of buildings to …