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PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

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4.3.3 Four Different <strong>Energy</strong> Demand Types<br />

So that the supply, demand and residual graphs can be ‘toggled’ between<br />

quickly, rather than having to repeat the matching analysis each time a different<br />

energy demand is considered, all energy demand types are analysed at the same<br />

time, making the comparison process faster. This also allows an overall rating<br />

for the match to be calculated, along with the individual energy demand ratings,<br />

which is an average <strong>of</strong> the individual ratings, excluding any zero demands, as<br />

there will not always be a demand for all four energy use types. The automatic<br />

search facility may now also be asked to search for the best specific individual<br />

energy demand type match, between demand and intermittent supplies, or for<br />

the best energy type match considering all energy demands (excluding zero<br />

pr<strong>of</strong>iles).<br />

The ‘Get Match’ button has been introduced for speed, to stop a new analysis<br />

being carried out each time a demand, intermittent supply, or load following<br />

supply button is selected. When all desired demands, supplies and load<br />

following supplies have been chosen, this button is pressed to start the matching<br />

process.<br />

4.3.4 Transport Demands<br />

Considerable thought has been given with regards to the siting <strong>of</strong> transportation<br />

demand and vehicle use within this procedure. Splitting the transportation<br />

demand and vehicle choice as described here allows various benefits, including<br />

the ability to use hydrogen generated from excess electricity, to see onboard fuel<br />

storage characteristics, to apply specific refuelling regimes (e.g. overnight<br />

recharging), and to place vehicles in their desired place in the fuel use priority<br />

order. If the vehicle selection was, alternatively, performed at the demand<br />

definition stage, vehicles would always get priority over other fuel using<br />

technologies. Also, the transport demand would come through as a demand for<br />

fuel, and the fuel availability would not be known, so the user would not know<br />

when the transport demand could not be met without adding unnecessary<br />

complexity to the procedure and outputs.<br />

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