Development of an integrated hybrid energy system model for cloud deployment

Abstract: This research paper investigates the technical feasibility, system requirements, performance characteristics, and potential for optimization of an industrial heat pump in a district heating system, using the Modelon Impact platform. The study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and limitations of using cloud-based simulation platforms for the design and analysis of industrial energy systems. To address those matters, several studies were conducted by both implementing changes into existing base models and developing new ones. The research shows that it is possible to model a district heating system with a heat pump in the Modelon Impact platform, which has great potential in the transition towards smart energy systems, reducing emissions, energy losses, and increasing economic feasibility. Simulation studies demonstrate that such a system can provide a safe heat supply regardless of varying weather conditions and additionally offers grid frequency control service, with implemented thermal energy storage or heat pump controller with effective control strategies. Additionally, high- and low-fidelity models comparison shows that the implementation of the low-fidelity model can reduce the compilation time by up to 30% and simulation time by up to 75% with only slightly decreased accuracy