D5.2 Reference architecture and collaboration scheme for EAPS and smart thermal grid unit commitment

The scope of this document is to describe the reference architecture and the collaboration scheme of the high-end optimization tools that are under development in the Tasks 5.2 and 5.3 of the E2COMATION project and that have the purpose of optimizing the operational efficiency of a plant by addressing respectively, the scheduling of the production - considering the energetic and sustainability impacts - and the operation of the on-site multi-energy generating units. The efficient management of the energetic resources in the industrial context requires an energy-oriented multi-layer optimization framework. In particular, the production scheduling and the on-site generation management are mutually dependent and need a proper integration between the dedicated tools. The E2COMATION platform is conceived to provide the factories with sustainability and energy optimization functionalities. To this aim, high-end tools are deployed as a service and operating either in the cloud or on edge, based on the application's specific requirements. A seamless software infrastructure guarantees the integration of the different functionalities in a complete, safe, and efficient environment. A standardized communication protocol permits the management of the data and event streams from the shop-floor level and the integration of the high-end tools.