In this chapter, we reviewed different optimization formulations being used to optimize the design, operation, and planning of the CHP, CCHP, and quad-generation systems. Mathematical formulations of commonly used objective functions, namely, cost minimization, efficiency maximization, and GHGEs minimization have been elaborated. We also presented various optimization algorithms and the simulation tools being used to solve the optimization formulations. The chapter can serve as a foundation stone for the beginners in this research area. It can also serve as guide for the practitioners to optimally design, deploy, and operate the multigeneration power systems. This chapter considered the optimization classification, algorithms, and tools related to multigeneration system in general. The future study may be more specific to the application of optimization related to real-world problem arising by the use of CCHP in various buildings in different time zones. The problems may be further classified as single-objective and multiobjective optimization problems which may prove more fruitful for the optimization ofmultigeneration systems under various conditions and scenarios.

Chapter Contents:

• 10.1 Introduction
• 10.2 Objective functions being used for the optimization of CHP and CCHP
• 10.2.1 Cost minimization and economic analysis
• 10.2.2 Energy efficiency maximization
• 10.2.3 GHGEs minimization
• 10.3 Optimization types used in CCHP
• 10.3.1 Linear programming
• 10.3.2 NLP and MINLP
• 10.3.3 BIP, DP, and MILP
• 10.4 Solution approaches and tools used to solve optimization problems related to CCHP
• 10.4.1 Solution approaches
• 10.4.2 Tools used to solve CCHP
• 10.5 Conclusion and future work
• References

Inspec keywords: atmospheric composition; cogeneration; power engineering computing; power generation planning; cooling; smart power grids; programmable controllers; optimisation; air pollution

Other keywords: cost minimization; optimization formulations; mathematical formulations; optimization classification; single-objective optimization; multiobjective optimization; efficiency maximization; CCHP; PLC; CHP; smart grid; GHGE; multigeneration power systems; quad-generation systems

Subjects: Programmable controllers; Power engineering computing; Power system planning and layout; Optimisation techniques; Optimisation techniques; Control of electric power systems; Thermal power stations and plants