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Learn about the HybridGEOTABS project integrating Model Predictive Control (MPC) in GEOTABS for efficient low-grade thermal energy systems. Discover the design strategy, control methods, and real-life test beds for optimal system performance and cost control. Join us in exploring the benefits for indoor comfort, energy efficiency, and environmental impact.
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The HybridGEOTABS project Introduction to the H2020 funded project RHC-ETIP GeothermalPanel, Webinar, 12/12/2018 Eline Himpe, Ghent University
Project Model Predictive Control andInnovative System Integration of GEOTABS in Hybrid Low Grade Thermal Energy Systems: Hybrid MPC GEOTABS Sept 2016 – Sept 2020 MPC-.GT Horizon 2020 Research andInnovation Action 723649 The project has receivedfundingfromthe European Union’s Horizon 2020 research andinnovationprogrammeundergrant agreement No 723649. The original project acronym is “MPC-.GT”.
Consortium The project has receivedfundingfromthe European Union’s Horizon 2020 research andinnovationprogrammeundergrant agreement No 723649. The original project acronym is “MPC-.GT”.
design strategy Optimalsizing of the system components, maximising energy efficiency, comfort andminimisingcosts Estimate system performance estimation in early design phase, allowing feasibility assessment Short and easy design phase, comparable to design of traditional HVAC systems Hybrid GEOTABS design Handbook (guidelines, tools…)
Model predictive control White-box control: from building start-up Optimisation of energy-efficiency, costs, IEQ, environmentalcosts… Set-up of the MPC (modellingandprogramming) is reducedtothecommissioningwork of a regular system Control-integrated design Robust control Adaptive control Semi-automated MPC toolchain andstart-upstrategy
demonstration Real-life test bed: demonstration buildings Virtual test bed: emulator models of case-study buildings Building types: school, multi-family, office, care house Performance assessment Min. 3 demonstration buildings withhybrid GEOTABS withMPC Min. 2 GEOTABS case-study buildings
PEOPLE PLANET PROFIT VALIDATION Performance of hybrid MPC-GEOTABS in terms of: Indoor EnvironmentalQuality Productivity and Health Environment Energy Cost performance
IMPROVE COMMERCIAL ATTRACTIVENESS GEOTABS in renovation: PCM-integratedceiling panels Develop pre-engineeredand pre-fabricated modules, enablingquickandefficient design, assemblyandcommissioning Energy Dashboard Business-plan
Contact linkedin.com/groups/13510727 facebook.com/hybridGEOTABS @hybridGEOTABS email: hybridgeotabs@ugent.be www.hybridgeotabs.eu Funded by the European Commission under the Horizon 2020 Programme: project number 723649 (proposal name “MPC-;GT”)