Simulation model of heat distribution and consumption in practical use

Abstract

This paper describes the designed and implemented computer model of the distribution system of heat consumption in the urban agglomeration (SHDC - System of Heat Distribution and Consumption) in practical experiments. This model is designed as a simulation model linked to prediction mechanism. The simulation is one of the (few) methods, which can be effectively used for the analysis of large and complex dynamic systems properties, which the distribution system and heat consumption in the municipal heating networks is without doubt. The model is implemented in the form of computer applications and provides interfaces to adapt it into a real heating system. To provide necessary functionality, the model takes basic information from the system to be modeled, such as the lengths and diameters of the real pipe system along with operational data. The model and all its subsequent links are designed for heat supply prediction, which can be used in system regulation. Depending on the structure of the particular real system, the temperature of heating water is usually required to predict.