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PhD Thesis - Energy Systems Research Unit - University of Strathclyde

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If the engine is set to follow the electricity demand, this is followed perfectly,<br />

provided there is sufficient fuel available (Figure 7.27). When insufficient fuel<br />

is available, this is dealt with correctly as before. If the electricity demand<br />

requires the engine to run below minimum load, in this case 20%, the engine<br />

cannot run, and the demand is not met, as expected (Figure 7.28). The same<br />

results are obtained if the engine is set to follow the heat demand. If the engine<br />

is set to follow both the heat and electricity demand, all demands are met, and<br />

there is some residual electricity and heat supply when the demand for the other<br />

parameter is being followed. Where multiple engine sets are specified, the load<br />

is shared appropriately between them, as shown in Figure 7.29. If the minimum<br />

load is greater than 50%, the multiple engine sets behave appropriately, running<br />

at 100% with some load not met as necessary.<br />

Similar comprehensive tests were also carried out, as necessary, for all auxiliary<br />

supply models, in order to test their behaviour against the input data and control<br />

or refuelling strategies as appropriate.<br />

Figure 7.27 Following Electricity Demand<br />

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