Name of the participant: Magnus Axelson-Fisk
Description of the IT research project: Compressed air is a prevalent energy carrier in industrial applications, powering tools and machines. However, the arrangement of compressors in banks and their nonlinear nature create intricate interdependencies. The compressors collectively generate an airflow with the aim of maintaining a specific pressure in the shared distribution net.
In the context of industrial processes where multiple components interact, the control of interconnected systems becomes a complex yet vital undertaking. Interconnected systems exhibit coupling effects, where the behaviour of one component can significantly impact others. This interdependence introduces challenges in optimizing energy consumption since the reduction of energy usage in one component does not necessarily translate to an overall decrease in energy consumption within the interconnected system.
This project places an emphasis on refining the control of interconnected compressors, considering and mitigating coupling effects within the system. The primary objectives include not only improving compressor performance in terms of energy consumption but also ensuring a stable operation. Key research questions guiding this project include: how can interconnections and goal conflicts be effectively modelled? How can these models be reformulated to minimize costs of controlling interconnected systems?
Software Campus partners: TU Berlin, Volkswagen
Implementation period: 01.01.2023 – 31.12.2024