Heat Plant Max Up Time

Units: h
Mode: Input Only
Multi-band: False
Default Value: 0
Validation Rule: ≥0
Key Property: No
Description: Maximum number of hours a unit can be run after being started
Detail:

heat plant Max Up Time is the maximum number of hours a unit can be run after being started.

This constraint is useful for modelling demand-side options such as industrial refrigeration, which can be invoked at peak times but must be restored to normal load within a given number of hours.

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