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A mixed integer programming model for optimal design of trigeneration in a hospital complex

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  • Arcuri, P.
  • Florio, G.
  • Fragiacomo, P.

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A procedure for optimizing energy-management of a hospital complex is described, which, starting from hourly load diagrams, derived from the optimal design, allows the determination of the design and the running conditions of a trigeneration plant. The results obtained from the implementation of a mixed integer programming model, described here in detail, demonstrate how a trigeneration plant configuration utilizing heat pumps which are directly fed by a cogenerator, greatly improves energy-management, achieving significant economic, energy and environmental benefits.

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  • Arcuri, P. & Florio, G. & Fragiacomo, P., 2007. "A mixed integer programming model for optimal design of trigeneration in a hospital complex," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 32(8), pages 1430-1447.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:32:y:2007:i:8:p:1430-1447
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2006.10.023
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