A hierarchical architecture for the optimal management of an ensemble of steam generators is presented. The subsystems are coordinated by a multilayer scheme for jointly sustaining a common load. The high level optimizes the load allocation and the generator schedule, considering activation dynamics by a hybrid model. At the medium level, a robust tube-based model predictive control (MPC) tracks a time-varying demand using a centralized--but aggregate--model, whose order does not scale with the number of subsystems. A nonlinear optimization, at medium level, addresses MPC infeasibility due to abrupt changes of ensemble configuration. Low-level decentralized controllers stabilize the generators. This control scheme enables the dynamical modification of the ensemble configuration and plug and play operations. Simulations demonstrate the approach potentialities.

A Hierarchical Architecture for Optimal Unit Commitment and Control of an Ensemble of Steam Generators

Farina M.;
2022-01-01

Abstract

A hierarchical architecture for the optimal management of an ensemble of steam generators is presented. The subsystems are coordinated by a multilayer scheme for jointly sustaining a common load. The high level optimizes the load allocation and the generator schedule, considering activation dynamics by a hybrid model. At the medium level, a robust tube-based model predictive control (MPC) tracks a time-varying demand using a centralized--but aggregate--model, whose order does not scale with the number of subsystems. A nonlinear optimization, at medium level, addresses MPC infeasibility due to abrupt changes of ensemble configuration. Low-level decentralized controllers stabilize the generators. This control scheme enables the dynamical modification of the ensemble configuration and plug and play operations. Simulations demonstrate the approach potentialities.
2022
Boilers
Dynamic scheduling
Generators
Hierarchical control of large-scale network systems
Indexes
Job shop scheduling
model predictive control (MPC).
Optimization
Production
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