摘要：The paper formulates the problem of ensuring the reliability of the heat supply system due to the optimal distribution of reliability parameters in the system, including taking into account capabilities of an active consumer to replace part of the load with own sources of thermal energy. Methods and models for solving this problem are proposed, which are based on the theory of random processes, the theory of hydraulic circuits, and the basic laws of heating. Results of the computational experiment based on the developed methodical apparatus are presented. The possible economic effect of using an active consumer for solving the describe problem is also reviewed in the paper.
