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Course Overview
Build real-world optimization models for integrated industrial systems: furnaces, chillers, transformers, batteries, CHP
EXTRAS
There are entire books and hundreds of papers & Python models available to download in my Skool community. I also have Financial Times articles , and over 100 online courses on Python modelling of energy markets, energy investments etc.
I also post job opportunities for the wider energy sector.
The value is immense!
I also do supervision which means when you start learning a course, you can message me as many questions as you need, any time e.g. daily.
This link below offers 7 days free access to this Skool community. No obligation to pay anything in advance. At the end of the 7- day period, you can decide whether you want to continue at $25/month or just cancel and leave.
Honestly, the $25/month is a very generous price . You will realise it once you join. Universities , colleges, would charge thousands! This is really a unique opportunity of immense value, at a really low cost!
Link: www [dot] skool [dot] com/software-school-for-energy-7177
WHO I AM:
Researcher and educator specializing in energy data science (PhD in Energy)
REGULAR ENHANCEMENTS:
Course reviewed periodically with updates.
What You'll Learn:
How to build mathematical optimization models for industrial energy systems from scratch using Python (Pyomo) and GAMS
How to model and optimize key industrial components: natural gas furnaces, chillers, transformers, batteries, CHP units, and electric heat pumps
How to integrate multiple energy technologies into complex, multi-stage optimization problems
How to handle real-world constraints including forward contracts, energy demand patterns, and operational limits
How to solve industrial scheduling and dispatch problems to minimize costs while meeting heating/cooling demands
How to transition seamlessly between Python and GAMS implementations for the same optimization problem
How to interpret optimization results and make data-driven decisions for industrial energy management
Perfect For:
Industrial engineers and energy system analysts
Operations research professionals in manufacturing and utilities
Energy consultants and sustainability managers
Process engineers in chemical plants and manufacturing facilities
Data scientists working in energy and industrial sectors
Graduate students in operations research, industrial engineering, or energy systems
Energy managers seeking to optimize facility operations
Technical professionals transitioning to energy optimization roles
Why This Matters:
Industrial facilities account for 30% of global energy consumption, and optimizing their energy systems can reduce costs by 15-40% while cutting emissions dramatically. As industries face carbon regulations, volatile energy prices, and sustainability targets, the ability to model and optimize complex energy systems becomes mission-critical. Companies need professionals who can build optimization models that integrate renewable energy, storage, and traditional systems while managing real-time pricing and demand fluctuations. This skill set is essential for the $2 trillion industrial decarbonization market. Whether you're optimizing a single manufacturing plant or designing district energy systems, these modeling skills position you for high-impact roles in energy consulting ($120,000-180,000), industrial optimization ($130,000-200,000), and sustainability leadership ($150,000-250,000+). Master the tools that Fortune 500 companies use to save millions in energy costs annually.
Course Content
- 7 section(s)
- 28 lecture(s)
- Section 1 Introduction
- Section 2 Industrial Systems
- Section 3 The furnace - chiller industrial system
- Section 4 The Furnace Chiller Transformer System
- Section 5 The Furnace Chiller Transformer Battery CHP System
- Section 6 The Furnace Chiller Transformer Battery CHP EHP System
- Section 7 Conclusions
What You’ll Learn
- Model and optimize industrial energy systems using both Python (Pyomo) and GAMS
- Build optimization models for furnaces, chillers, transformers, batteries, CHP units, and electric heat pumps
- Progress from simple furnace-chiller systems to complex integrated multi-technology configurations
- Implement forward contracts and demand management in optimization models
- Handle real-world constraints: electricity demand, heating/cooling loads, and operational limits
- Compare Python and GAMS implementations for the same optimization problems
- Minimize operational costs while meeting industrial facility energy demands
- Apply optimization to real industrial scenarios with actual equipment parameters and energy prices
Skills covered in this course
Reviews
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NNehum Maniyampudavthu Biju
very detailed explaination
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TT Masekela
Amazing! Everything we need to apply in the real world without fluff and overthinking Great course Doc.
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DDean Hickman
I’ve already applied the furnace optimization techniques to a consulting project with great success.
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AAziel Moon
The downloadable PDFs are extremely helpful for reviewing key concepts after completing the course.