An integrated approach for optimizing the operation of modern heat supply systems

We discuss matters concerned with applying an integrated approach for optimizing the operation of modern heat supply systems on the basis of constructing interconnected models of heat consumers, heat networks, and heat supply sources together with carrying out experimental field studies of the real state of a system, and with correcting the distribution of flows and the set of equipment used at stations distributing heat to consumers. Two examples of using the method for closed- and open-circuit systems are given.