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

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.

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

Inhalt
Introduction and motivations.- State of the art in heat pump controls.- Methodology for the analysis of energy flexibility in buildings.