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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 26, 2024
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2018
Emg Energimontagegruppen Ab, Karlshamn, SE;
EMG ENERGIMONTAGEGRUPPEN AB, Karlshamn, SE;
Abstract
The disclosure relates to a method for controlling a thermal distribution system. The method comprises producing heat at a production plant, and determining a capacity limit of the production plant. At a central server, the current and/or forecasted production of heat in the production plant in relation to the capacity limit of the production plant is evaluated. The method further comprises to in response to the current or forecasted production at the production plant approaching the capacity limit, output from the central server a respective control signal to one or more of a plurality of local control units, and receiving the control signal at the respective local control unit. The method further comprises to in response to receiving the control signal at the respective local control unit, reduce an associated local distribution system's outtake of heat or cold from a distribution grid connected to the production plant.