size. A Tabu Search optimisation technique is used. A number of equally good solutions are generated. These solutions are … plotted on a Pareto front and the best solution is defined as one that lies on this Pareto front. Optimisation of a biomass …

shutdowns have to be handled in an adequate way in models to produce reliable and accurate results. In optimisation tools, this … ways to consider start-ups and shutdowns are presented. This is done in the energy system optimisation tool reMIND, which … consider start-ups and shutdowns in optimisation models. This involves, in total, almost 50 constraints. Also, a simple dairy …

This paper presents a comprehensive review of all significant research applying computational optimisation to … sustainable building design problems. A summary of common heuristic optimisation algorithms is given, covering direct search … optimisation is applied are also covered, including platforms and frameworks, algorithmic comparisons and developments, use of meta …

. The threshold herd size is found by optimisation of the biomass waste to energy conversion system for different herd sizes …. Manure is co-digested with food waste. The optimisation takes into consideration revenue from electricity sales, use of the …

algorithm without recourse, used for the optimisation of power sector economics under multiple uncertainties. A sequential …

) optimisation is presented and applied to a district heating system. The proposed method facilitates the analysis of many time … periods in multi period MILP optimisation projects. In the paper, a 365 time period model spanning 1year developed with the …

the availability of spare parts. This paper presents the joint optimisation for both the inventory control of the spare …

satisfaction but also helps solve intertemporal optimisation problems. By applying a macroeconomic model generally used as a …