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Optimising integration

Current control schemes typically work on either time or thermostatically controlled loads, where the central heat source operates either in defined periods of the day or at defined temperature ranges respectively. 

As a group, we decided to construct a conceptual representation of how an advanced control scheme may possibly be integrated into a biomass-solar thermal district heating scheme to intelligently manage a dynamical system of inter-dependent variables. The fundamental principle of this conceptual control scheme is to reduce biomass dependency and maximise the utilisation of projected solar thermal gains. In correlation with this, we decided to examine the applicability of a calibrated solar thermal forecaster which would feed into any implemented control scheme and enable informed, advanced decisions in the future supply internal decision process. 


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