Conference article

Stochastic Simulation and Inference using Modelica

Gregory Provan
Department of Computer Science, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

Alberto Venturini
Department of Computer Science, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland

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Published in: Proceedings of the 9th International MODELICA Conference; September 3-5; 2012; Munich; Germany

Linköping Electronic Conference Proceedings 76:85, p. 829-838

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Published: 2012-11-19

ISBN: 978-91-7519-826-2

ISSN: 1650-3686 (print), 1650-3740 (online)

Abstract

The physical modelling and simulation of systems with inherent uncertainty still poses significant issues when using Modelica and its tools. We propose a framework for stochastic simulation using Modelica that incorporates stochastic external inputs to the model. We apply this to a sustainable energy application; optimising the control of underfloor heating in a building.

Keywords

simulation; stochastic modeling; energy systems modeling

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