Heating and cooling networks: A comprehensive review of modelling approaches to map future directions

Future energy systems rely on integrating renewable resources to decarbonise the heating and cooling sectors contribute global net zero targets. Traditional approaches modelling are segregated as focus tends be individual objectives such minimising operational cost. Furthermore, they limited with respect computational time, level of precision scalability. Model complexity is greater for district when compared power due thermal behaviour fluid dynamic principles which present. Prevailing research deliver a detailed analysis specific elements within network, but an approach visualising whole system still missing. This study aims evaluate current tools techniques used model networks then propose more up date hybrid that utilises recent technical advancements. A literature review outlines existing methods assesses capabilities available software tools. The results summarised in Pugh Matrix using relevant criteria compare select most appropriate methods. concludes models must evolve become interdisciplinary multi-objective simulate smart system.