Table 2 Description of CAS and constraints in the model library

Compressor

Identifier

∙ Operational pressure shall remain in the given tolerance.

Electrical power rating (kW)

Maximum air supply (m3/unit time)

Control type : Binary or Continuous

Minimum run time (MR)

∙ Input air supply shall be under the maximum capacity of the compressors

Minimum off time (MO)

No. of switches allowed (Ns)

Storage tank

Identifier

Initial pressure (bar)

∙ If a compressor is of type binary control, then dwell time constraints (MO, MR, and Ns) shall be respected throughout the optimization horizon

Capacity (m3)

Set pressure (bar)

Maximum pressure (bar)

Minimum pressure (bar)