Expertise is present in following fields:
- Innovatieve energy systems, like CHP (combined Heat and power generation), Heat pumps, Photo Voltaics, Fuell Cells, hydrogen systems, etc...
- Simuation and optimisation of energy flows in buildings
- Mapping Energy flows: The aggregation of (funneling of information) and the monitoring of energy systems (a.o. measuring campains, energy audits and energy-advice)
- Visualisation, goal oriented control and communication of and between energy emittors, distribution and generating devices (a.o. using ICT applications)
- Optimisation of the integration and the control of HVAC installations in buildings and in greenhouse industry
- Integration and demonstration of innovative energy systems in ‘smart buildings’ and ‘smart greenhouses’
Research domains:
Starting from our expertise on energysystems (as discussed above) we focus on the management of these energy systems, at building level. This aims at a flawless integration of durable energy systems in the built enviornment, while taking into account the interaction with surrounding systems, the building itself and the building users.
Focus:
- Interaction of energy systems with the building, the occupants and the surrounding (energy-)systems
- Intelligent selection, integration and control of energy systems on building level
- Improved sizing and matching of technologies
- Preparing systems and buildings to the smartgrid-(r)evolution...
- Energy advice towards occupants and building facility managers to raise awareness about Rational energy use
