Overview

This book addresses different algorithms and applications based on the theory of multiobjective goal attainment optimization. In detail, the authors show that the optimal asset of the energy hubs network, which (i) meets the loads, (ii) minimizes the energy costs, and (iii) assures a robust and reliable operation of the multicarrier energy network, can be formalized by a nonlinear constrained multiobjective optimization problem.

Design Objectives and Solutions

Since these design objectives conflict with each other, the solution of such the optimal energy flow problem hasn’t got a unique solution, and a suitable trade-off between the objectives should be identified.

Real-World Applications

A further contribution of the book consists in presenting real-world applications and results of the proposed methodologies developed by the authors in three research projects recently completed and characterized by actual implementation under an overall budget of about 23 million €.