Improving an Integer Linear Programming Model of an Ecovat Buffer by Adding Long-Term Planning

The Ecovat is a seasonal thermal storage solution consisting of a large underground water tank divided into a number of virtual segments that can be individually charged and discharged. The goal of the Ecovat is to supply heat demand to a neighborhood throughout the entire year. In this work, we ext...

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Main Authors: Gijs J. H. de Goeijen, Gerard J. M. Smit, Johann L. Hurink
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-12-01
Series:Energies
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/10/12/2039