Robust model predictive control for an uncertain smart thermal grid

Samira Safaei Farahani, Zofia Lukszo, Tamas Keviczky, Bart De Schutter, R.M. Murray

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Abstract

The focus of this paper is on modeling and control of Smart Thermal Grids (STGs) in which the uncertainties in the demand and/or supply are included. We solve the corresponding robust model predictive control (MPC) optimization problem using mixed-integer-linear programming techniques to provide a day-ahead prediction for the heat production in the grid. In an example, we compare the robust MPC approach with the robust optimal control approach, in which the day-ahead production plan is obtained by optimizing the objective function for entire day at once. There, we show that the robust MPC approach successfully keeps the supply-demand balance in the STG while satisfying the constraints of the production units in the presence of uncertainties in the heat demand. Moreover, we see that despite the longer computation time, the performance of the robust MPC controller is considerably better than the one of the robust optimal controller.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings 2016 European Control Conference (ECC)
EditorsAnders Rantzer, John Bagterp Jørgensen, Jakob Stoustrup
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ, USA
PublisherIEEE
Pages1195-1200
ISBN (Print)978-1-5090-2591-6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016
Event2016 European Control Conference, ECC 2016: 15th annual European Control Conference - Aalborg, Denmark
Duration: 29 Jun 20161 Jul 2016
http://www.ecc16.eu/index.shtml

Conference

Conference2016 European Control Conference, ECC 2016
Abbreviated titleECC'16
Country/TerritoryDenmark
CityAalborg
Period29/06/161/07/16
Internet address

Keywords

  • Greenhouses
  • Cogeneration
  • Resistance heating
  • Boilers
  • Robustness

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