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PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

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Figure 7.21 Fermentation System Output (Batch Production)<br />

7.2.2 Auxiliary Supply Specification<br />

Verification <strong>of</strong> the load following supplies was carried out at the matching stage,<br />

where simplified demands, and fuel and energy inputs were fed into the systems,<br />

and the outputs were analysed against expected calculated behaviour based on<br />

these inputs, manufacturers’ data and specified control strategies. In order to<br />

ensure proper operation, all aspects <strong>of</strong> the different models’ performances were<br />

tested in this manner, including increased fuel demand at lower loading,<br />

minimum load requirement, and the following <strong>of</strong> the appropriate demand or<br />

refuelling regime where required. The fuel used by each individual plant, and<br />

the overall fuel use for each fuel type was verified. The storage pr<strong>of</strong>iles for each<br />

<strong>of</strong> the fuels were checked against the pr<strong>of</strong>ile <strong>of</strong> use graphs in order to ensure that<br />

fuel was being used at the appropriate times, and that the overall fuel used, plus<br />

what was left in storage at the end <strong>of</strong> the period, matched the overall fuel<br />

production.<br />

To describe the verification process for auxiliary supplies, the example <strong>of</strong> a<br />

biodiesel engine is used, and a simulation period <strong>of</strong> one day has been chosen for<br />

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