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

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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