District Heating (CZT) - Input Data and Data Points for MPC Deployment

This page outlines the necessary data and technical requirements for the successful deployment of Model Predictive Control (MPC) within District Heating systems.

• Continuous Measurement: Data from calorimeters (supply temperature, return temperature, flow rate) with a maximum time step of 1 hour.
• Substation (VS) Technology Operation:
  • By the consumer: Required equithermal (weather-compensated) curve for the substation inlet.
  • By the district heating operator: Mixing valve/heat exchanger valve position and the required equithermal curve on the consumption side.

• Annual Heat Consumption: Total yearly usage data.
• Consumption Profile: Type of building (e.g., residential, office, industrial).
• Inlet Parameters: Required equithermal curve at the substation inlet (based on contractually agreed parameters, real measured parameters, or expert estimation).

• Continuous Measurement: Comprehensive data from heat exchangers on both primary and secondary sides (temperatures, flow rates) with a maximum time step of 1 hour.

• Electrical Consumption: Metering data for electricity usage. This may include other small auxiliary equipment, but circulation pumps must be the dominant load in the measurement. The required time step is monthly or yearly.

• System Topology: A complete map or diagram of the district heating system with all individual substations (VS) clearly marked.
• I&C (BMS) Schematics: Technical wiring and logic diagrams from the control system for all operated substations.