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Area of Science:

  • Engineering
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Energy Systems

Background:

  • Heating system planning (HSP) is complex, involving significant life cycle costs (LCC).
  • Traditional optimization methods may not fully address the specific challenges of HSP.
  • Efficient planning is crucial for minimizing long-term operational expenses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop an integral mathematical model for HSP based on the LCC approach.
  • To adapt and improve the particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for more effective HSP.
  • To validate the proposed model and algorithm through a practical case study.

Main Methods:

  • Life Cycle Cost (LCC) analysis was employed as the foundational approach.
  • An integral mathematical model was formulated to minimize heating system costs over a defined life cycle.
  • The general particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm was enhanced, resulting in an improved PSO (IPSO).

Main Results:

  • The improved particle swarm optimization (IPSO) algorithm demonstrated superior performance in solving the HSP problem compared to the standard PSO.
  • The proposed mathematical model and IPSO algorithm were validated through an actual case study, confirming their practical feasibility.
  • The optimization tool provides valuable insights for decision-making in practical heating system planning.

Conclusions:

  • The developed integral mathematical model and IPSO algorithm offer a powerful and effective optimization tool for heating system planning.
  • The IPSO algorithm provides a more preferable solution for minimizing life cycle costs in HSP.
  • This approach, when applied correctly, can significantly aid in practical decision-making for heating system planning.