TDIST, A Program for Community Energy Demand Analysis and Total EnergY System Response Simulation. User's Manual.
Abstract
TDIST, the Thermal Distribution System Simulation Code, is a computer program developed at MIT to aid in the design and dynamic performance analysis of a large integrated Total Energy System (TES) supplying thermal and electrical energy to a multi-consumer-type metropolitan area. Included in this User's Manual are derivations of the detailed consumer energy demand models and of the Thermal Utility System (TUS) component models developed in each of the system analysis subroutines. Comprehensive modelling scenarios are presented to illustrate how these program components are combined to yield a range of steady-state and dynamic system analysis options. Program execution information includes descriptions of the three primary modes of program operation, complete documentation of input requirements and data card formats, examples of available data output options, and a listing of the code. Sample data is included for the execution of a 24-hour dynamic simulation of a TES serving a community of 50,000. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA033301
Entities
People
- John W. Stetkar
- Michael W. Golay
Organizations
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology