Mathematical Models for Energy Planning and Optimisation
In-company
Overview
Mathematical models provide decision-makers with the tools required to make well-informed decisions relating to energy planning and deployment. However, current knowledge and the fundamentals on this subject matter are often limited to scientific research.
This course focuses on the application of mathematical models in industry and provides guidance on how they can help to inform better decisions in the energy sector. You will be able to apply the methods and techniques learned from this course to optimise conventional and renewable energy systems.
The methods taught will consist of basic modelling approaches to optimise energy systems and supply chains based on cost and emissions. Featuring simple examples and case studies, the course will give you hands-on experience in developing mathematical models that can be applied to your work.
You will also get a chance to use the models you develop during the workshop to analyse different scenarios, which may be useful or related to situations in fluctuating energy markets.
The course is aimed at participants from industry and academia, so the modelling methods taught are deterministic rather than stochastic.
Learning outcomes
By the end of the course, you will understand:
- why mathematical models are needed
- how models are used in reality
- some of the important terminology
- how to formulate equations that make a mathematical model
- how to build a mathematical model for energy systems
- how to solve design optimisation problems
- how to use models to analyse different scenarios
- how to solve supply chain problems.
Who will benefit
- Chemical and process engineers working in the energy sector
- Researchers working in the field of energy
Course outline
- Steps required for mathematical optimisation
- Operational optimisation
- Design optimisation
- Supply chains
What delegates say
"The structured approach to breaking down and synthesising the system to be optimised was a good refresher."
S Pressinger, ViscoZip, UK
Trainer
Viknesh Andiappan, Associate Professor, Swinburne University of Technology, Sarawak Campus, Malaysia.
In-company delivery
This course is available for in-company delivery, either on-site or online. Content can be tailored to your specific requirements. Request a quotation.
Contact us
+44 (0)1788 534496 / courses@icheme.org