Axiomatic design of smart local energy systems

This paper proposes a method for applying engineering design principles to a type of energy system called a smart local energy system. Axiomatic design theory is used to develop a series of knowledge domains about a demonstrator energy system, the knowledge domains describing the different facets of customer, functional, solution and construction elements that make up the system as a whole. An aspect of axiomatic design theory called large flexible system theory is applied to a small subset of the demonstrator system to create a knowledge base about the operational modes of the system. The knowledge base ensures that an operational schedule for the system can be produced that maintains the integrity of the system design.