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Heat Pump Controls to Exploit the Energy Flexibility of Building Thermal Loads

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  • Nominated as an outstanding PhD thesis by Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
  • Describes the development of controllers for heat pumps to enhance the energy flexibility in buildings
  • Shows how to exploit both heating and cooling loads for demand-side management in the same building

Part of the book series: Springer Theses (Springer Theses)

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Table of contents (7 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xx
  2. Introduction and Motivations

    • Thibault Péan
    Pages 1-22
  3. State of the Art in Heat Pump Controls

    • Thibault Péan
    Pages 23-48
  4. Results of the Experimental Studies

    • Thibault Péan
    Pages 133-152
  5. Results of the Co-Simulation Studies

    • Thibault Péan
    Pages 153-168
  6. Back Matter

    Pages 185-196

About this book

This book describes different control strategies adapted to heat pumps, at the purpose of increasing energy flexibility in buildings. It reports on the development of both simple rule-based controls (RBC) and advanced model predictive controls (MPC). These are tested and compared in both simulation and experimental setups. The book analyzes in detail all the different steps, including the development and tuning of the controllers, their testing in experimental settings and simulation studies.  Bridging between advanced control systems theory concepts and practical needs, and discussing the advantages and main challenges of MPC and RBC controllers in terms of efficiency of heat pump operation, electricity prices, emission values, and users’ comfort, this book offers an in-depth evaluation of innovative control strategies applied to energy demand management in buildings.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Catalonia Institute for Energy Research (IREC), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC), Barcelona, Spain

    Thibault Péan

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eBook USD 129.00
Price excludes VAT (USA)
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  • Read on any device
  • Instant download
  • Own it forever
Softcover Book USD 169.99
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  • Compact, lightweight edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info
Hardcover Book USD 169.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
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