Comparison of Different Methods to Solve the Steady-state Flow Problem of District Heating Networks and Gas Networks

Bachelor thesis (2021)

Authors

M.U. Mahieu Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Contributors

J.E. Romate (supervisor 1)
A.S. Markensteijn (supervisor 1)
Cornelis Vuik (supervisor 2)
J.L.A. Dubbeldam (supervisor 2)
Faculty
Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
Copyright: © 2021 Mare Mahieu
Gas network District Heating Network Loop method Nodal method Loop-node method Steady-state flow problem
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Published Date

11-02-2021

Language

English

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Faculty

Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

Abstract

There are several different methods to solve the steady-state flow problem of district heating networks and gas networks. In this thesis, the nodal method, the loop method, and the loop-node method are compared. This is done in order to determine for what type of network, with specific characteristics, which of these methods is preferred. In this comparison, the focus is on computer storage, sensibility to starting values, convergence properties, and computational time.