Objective
The aim is to build a centralised automated control system to control the 37 boilers, in 13 different locations, that form the Paris district heating system. It will perform next-day load forecasting and real-time load management.
The system will use, as input parameters, temperature and pressure levels and weather forecast data. Using both the actual and forecast load, it will compute an optimal load management program with start-up and adjustment of boiler power levels, taking into account their technical characteristics and steam production costs.
There are several steps to the project. These are: the district heating system (D.H.S.) dynamic behaviour assessment; central computer installation; the choice of programming language; installation of the links to temperature and pressure gauges; interfacing the system with the existing monitoring computer; computing control and command parameters for the boilers.
The new system will automatically connect itself and load digitalised weather forecast parameters and compute the next-day reference load management programme.
The new system will optimise the use of coal burners as a baseload source reducing reliance on oil and natural gas.
The initial measuring phase is intended to monitor dynamic behaviour of the district heating system with emphasis on step functions and feedback. After installation there will be a thorough measurement programme during 2 full heating periods to monitor system reliability and back-up options, and to monitor fuel usage.
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DEM - Demonstration contractsCoordinator
75012 Paris
France