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A More Realistic Heat Pump Control Approach by Application of an Integrated Two-Part Control

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  • Maximilian Schulz

    (Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use (IER), University Stuttgart, 70565 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Thomas Kemmler

    (Reutlingen Center for Energy Research (REZ), Reutlingen University, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany)

  • Julia Kumm

    (Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use (IER), University Stuttgart, 70565 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Kai Hufendiek

    (Institute of Energy Economics and Rational Energy Use (IER), University Stuttgart, 70565 Stuttgart, Germany)

  • Bernd Thomas

    (Reutlingen Center for Energy Research (REZ), Reutlingen University, 72762 Reutlingen, Germany)

Abstract

Heat pumps are a vital element for reaching the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets in the heating sector, but their system integration requires smart control approaches. In this paper, we first offer a comprehensive literature review and definition of the term control for the described context. Additionally, we present a control approach, which consists of an optimal scheduling module coupled with a detailed energy system simulation module. The aim of this integrated two-part control approach is to improve the performance of an energy system equipped with a heat pump, while recognizing the technical boundaries of the energy system in full detail. By applying this control to a typical family household situation, we illustrate that this integrated approach results in a more realistic heat pump operation and thus a more realistic assessment of the control performance, while still achieving lower operational costs.

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  • Maximilian Schulz & Thomas Kemmler & Julia Kumm & Kai Hufendiek & Bernd Thomas, 2020. "A More Realistic Heat Pump Control Approach by Application of an Integrated Two-Part Control," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-22, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:11:p:2752-:d:365575
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