Energy System Modelling and Optimisation

The development of novel energy technologies calls for accurate models capable of predicting their performance and operational issues, as well as effective optimisation tools to determine the most advantageous design and operating solutions. Since the early 90’s, the GECOS group has developed and validated detailed models of advanced energy systems (cooled expanders, fuel cells, membranes, etc) in collaboration with leading energy companies and research institutes. These models are integrated with state-of-the-art numerical methods with the final aim of determining the optimal process design, heat integration/recovery, planning/scheduling and operation.

Energy Systems Modelling

Accurate design and/or operation models and simulation codes of advanced energy technologies


Cooled turbines

Fuel cells

CO2 capture processes

Gasifcation

Chemical looping

Biogas upgrading processes

Process Optimisation

Ad-hoc algorithms and codes for the optimisation of novel energy systems:


Polygeneration plants

Oxy-combustion power plants

SCO2 cycles

ORCs


…and CO2 capture and storage processes:

Absorption

Adsorption

Membranes

Heat integration and recovery

Systematic process heat integration methods:


Pinch Analysis

Energy targeting

Heat exchanger network synthesis

…and optimisation of heat recovery cycles:


Heat pumps

Organic Rankine Cycles (ORCs)

Heat Recovery Steam Cycles (HRSCs)

For further information, contact Prof. Emanuele Martelli at emanuele.martelli@polimi.it

Related Projects

Recent publications

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2019

Moretti, L; Astolfi, M; Vergara, C; Macchi, E; Pérez-Arriaga, J I; Manzolini, G

A design and dispatch optimization algorithm based on mixed integer linear programming for rural electrification Journal Article

Applied Energy, 233-234 , pp. 1104–1121, 2019.

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Prina, M G; Lionetti, M; Manzolini, G; Sparber, W; Moser, D

Transition pathways optimization methodology through EnergyPLAN software for long-term energy planning Journal Article

Applied Energy, pp. 356–368, 2019.

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2018

Simonetti, R; Molinaroli, L; Manzolini, G

Development and validation of a comprehensive dynamic mathematical model for hybrid PV/T solar collectors Journal Article

Applied Thermal Engineering, 133 , pp. 543–554, 2018.

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Vialetto, Giulio; Noro, Marco; Colbertaldo, Paolo; Rokni, Masoud

Enhancement of energy generation efficiency in industrial facilities by SOFC – SOEC systems with additional hydrogen production Journal Article

International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (19), pp. 9608–9620, 2018, ISSN: 03603199.

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Bischi, A; Taccari, L; Martelli, E; Amaldi, E; Manzolini, G; Silva, P; Campanari, S; Macchi, E

A rolling-horizon optimization algorithm for the long term operational scheduling of cogeneration systems Journal Article

Energy, 2018.

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Gabrielli, P; Gazzani, M; Martelli, E; Mazzotti, M

Corrigendum to “Optimal design of multi-energy systems with seasonal storage” [Appl. Energy (2017)] Journal Article

Applied Energy, 212 , pp. 720, 2018.

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Prina, M G; Cozzini, M; Garegnani, G; Manzolini, G; Moser, D; Filippi Oberegger, U; Pernetti, R; Vaccaro, R; Sparber, W

Multi-objective optimization algorithm coupled to EnergyPLAN software: The EPLANopt model Journal Article

Energy, 149 , pp. 213–221, 2018.

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Prina, M G; Fanali, L; Manzolini, G; Moser, D; Sparber, W

Incorporating combined cycle gas turbine flexibility constraints and additional costs into the EPLANopt model: The Italian case study Journal Article

Energy, 160 , pp. 33–43, 2018.

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2017

Gómez Aláez, S L; Brizzi, V; Alfani, D; Silva, P; Giostri, A; Astolfi, M

Off-design study of a waste heat recovery ORC module in gas pipelines recompression station Inproceedings

Energy Procedia, pp. 567–574, 2017.

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De Pasquale, A M; Giostri, A; Romano, M C; Chiesa, P; Demeco, T; Tani, S

District heating by drinking water heat pump: Modelling and energy analysis of a case study in the city of Milan Journal Article

Energy, 118 , pp. 246–263, 2017.

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