Modeling simple and complex systems
Energy systems, at the heart of the challenges of the energy transition, require a rigorous approach in order to be understood and optimized.
To be able to understand and model them, one must both have an overall view of their architecture and conduct a detailed analysis of how each of their components operates.
This method is based on a simple principle: to model an energy system, you need to know both how it is organized (its structure and flows) and precisely how each component operates and interacts with others.
It stands out due to two complementary approaches:
The systemic approach allows for the representation of overall architecture, connections between components, the path of thermodynamic fluids, and energy exchanges.
The analytical approach makes it possible to study each component individually, model its internal transformations, and determine its performance.
This dual approach is especially relevant from a pedagogical standpoint, as it fosters both the global understanding of systems and mastery of component models.
To make the best use of the potential of simulators as Thermoptim by performing reliable modeling of complex systems, you must adopt good methods of construction and verification of models, such as those which are presented in this section.
