Computer-based optimization of energy systems - 1. Optimal unit commitment
R.B. Tien, Joey Paquet · OSTI OAI (U.S. Department of Energy Office of Scientific and Technical Information) · 1978
This paper proposes a computer-based optimization scheme that would minimize input energy for any load demand in a system composed of several identical units sharing the load equally. The optimal operation scheme depends on the cost of starting or banking of a unit, on other costs, and on the expected duration of each new load level. 5 refs.