Value Stream Mapping for Evaluation of Load Scheduling Possibilities in a District Heating Plant

Raivo Melsas, Argo Rosin, Imre Drovtar

Abstract


The aim of this paper is to provide a solution for load scheduling by implementing value stream mapping, which is a straightforward enough for production management. Decision makers in the industry should have a clear understanding about positive effect from load scheduling and its effect to production outcome and process availability. Value stream mapping is a well-known process optimization tool from lean production philosophy. The aim of value stream mapping is to shorten the lead time of industrial processes and to reduce the intermediate stock amounts. By complementing value stream map with process energy intensity and energy stored in intermediate stocks, we can promote load scheduling possibilities. Our methodology provides a tool that is understandable and traceable for industry-minded decision makers. Finally, we present a real life test example for the new methodology, which is based on the production process of a district heating plant.

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demand response; energy storage; load management; load scheduling; value stream mapping

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22149/teee.v1i3.34

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