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Simulation and Optimization on Power Plant Operation Using Sega's EOP Program
Abstract
The operation of a cogeneration power plant is
complicated. The Energy Optimization Program
(EOP, software made by SEGA, Inc.) was designed
to simulate and optimize the operation of TAMU
power plant. All major plant components were
represented by appropriate models and then
structured to establish a system model. A better
understanding of the complicated interaction among
all energy components within the plant was achieved
through systematic simulation using EOP. Overall
performance of the plant operation under different
conditions was investigated. Further more, (online)
operational optimization is made possible by load reassignment
according to EOP's calculation. Other
researches on plant operation, such as the impact of
utility rates on operational decision making, were
also carried out with the help of this program. This
paper shows how a well-designed commercial
software is exploited in engineering research.
Citation
Zhou, J.; Deng, S.; Turner, W. D.; Liu, M. (2000). Simulation and Optimization on Power Plant Operation Using Sega's EOP Program. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /6816.