Hierarchical Modeling of Energy Systems - Softcover

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N.I. Voropai was a renowned expert in the field of energy systems research. He was an author, and co-author of more than 700 published research contributions. He identified and investigated the fundamental features of complex extended electric power systems. This allowed explaining multiple phenomena and processes, such as system accidents, based on clear physical representations and developing theoretical foundations for the analysis and synthesis of structurally heterogeneous power interconnections. These achievements laid off the methodological backbone of research efforts by a school of thought that still leads its field to this day. He successfully supervised over 20 PhD students.

V.A. Stennikov is one of the leading experts in the field of heat and power systems, the developer of the methodology for modeling, calculating, optimizing pipeline systems in the energy sector, managing their development and operation, and district heating systems. His work significantly increases the level of validity and effectiveness of decision making on the development and reconstruction of energy systems, and their management and control. He is an author, and co-author of more than 600 published research contributions.

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Hierarchical Modeling of Energy Systems

Hierarchical Modeling of Energy Systems presents a comprehensive methodology for hierarchical modeling of large-scale complex systems with the focus on energy systems, their expansion planning, and control. The general methodological principles of hierarchical modeling are laid out, and on the basis of them a generalized technology for the hierarchical approach is presented.

The scope of the book also covers the mathematical foundations of decomposition and bilevel programming, as well as the applications of information technology in energy modeling. Theoretical propositions are supplemented with practical examples of hierarchical modeling. These mini-case studies address the issues of planning the development of the energy sector and expansion of energy systems through analysis, optimization, and control of their operation. Algorithm descriptions and sample simulations are included.

Hierarchical Modeling of Energy Systems proves an invaluable guide for researchers, engineers, and all those working in the field of development, control, and management of energy systems, while the summary of fundamental principles and concepts in energy modeling makes this an accessible learning tool for graduate students of any subject related to energy systems or energy modeling.

Key Features

• Summarizes hierarchical modeling principles and methods
• Critically examines all energy systems including electric power systems, heating systems, gas and coal supply systems, integrated and cogeneration systems, their interrelations and more
• Investigates expansion planning, development and operation, control and management of energy systems
• Provides detailed mathematical descriptions of models, computational algorithms, and optimization problems

About the Editors

Nikolai I. Voropai

Professor, Dr. of Eng., Melentiev Energy Systems Institute of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Corresponding Member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia

Valery A. Stennikov

Professor, Dr. of Eng., Melentiev Energy Systems Institute of Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician of Russian Academy of Sciences, Russia