Project

Model Predictive Control and Innovative System Integration of GEOTABS in Hybrid Low Grade Thermal Energy Systems - Hybrid MPC GEOTABS

Acronym
MPC-. GT
Code
41R01216
Duration
01 September 2016 → 28 February 2021
Funding
European funding: framework programme, Regional and community funding: Special Research Fund
Research disciplines
  • Engineering and technology
    • Sustainable buildings and cities
    • Automation and control systems
Keywords
sustainability
Other information
 
Project description

The MPC-GT project brought thogether a transdisciplinary team of SMEs, large industry and research institutes, experienced in research and application of design and control systems in the combined building and energy world. Based on prior research, supported by (joint) EU and national projects, and practical experience the bottlenecks where identified that prevent at this moment a real breakthrough of geothermal heat pumps (GEO-HP) combined with thermally activated building systems (TABS)-GEOTABS. Solutions, which need to be implemented in an integrated way, were identified and sufficient proof of concept was gathered to join forces in a RIA.

 
Role of Ghent University
Ghent University is the co-ordinator of the project and spearheads the base load assessment and building modeling efforts within the project