Submission 112
Chance constrained optimization of energy intensive production as beneficial power units
Presented by: Johannes Nicklaus
We study linear policy approximations for the risk-
conscious operation of an industrial energy system with uncertain
wind power, significant and variable electricity demand, and
high thermal output, as found in a modern foundry. The
system incorporates thermal storage and operates under rolling
forecasts, leading to a sequential decision-making framework. To
address uncertainty in key parameters, we formulate chance-
constrained optimization problems that limit the probability
of critical constraint violations—such as unmet demand re-
quirements or the exceedance of system boundaries. To reduce
computational effort, we replace direct uncertainty handling
with a parameter-modified cost function that approximates the
underlying risk structure. We validate our method through
a numerical case study, demonstrating the trade-offs between
operational efficiency and reliability in a stochastic environment.