Development of a model for optimization of central heating system selection

Abstract

A choice of central heating system, when designing the new residential building or adapting the existing one, is one of the most important activities regarding various aspects. This paper presents one approach to designing a multiple-criteria model for selection of energy sources and technologies at the production of heat for this purpose. Analysis of this problem, which usually appears in reality, is shown by the actual example of a heating system for a residential object. Some steps in the development of models for optimization were discussed, as well as alternatives and concrete results of the selection, based on more thoroughly considered criteria. This paper presents detailed aspects of the implementation of such a solution, which enables universal application of methods proposed within the considered problems.