Heat pumps
At EnergyVille, our research on flexible heat pumps focuses on improving efficiency, flexibility and integration within future energy systems.
Smart Control and Energy Flexibility
We assess how control strategies influence the performance and energy flexibility of heat pump installations.
Our research includes:
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The impact of control strategies on heat pump performance
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The interaction between control strategies and system design
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The integration of different energy systems within heat pump installations
Optimised Heat Pump Design
We develop optimised heat pump designs with a focus on compact heat exchangers and the use of environmentally friendly refrigerants.
Innovative Heat Pump Technologies
We evaluate next-generation heat pump technologies, including:
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High-temperature heat pumps for waste heat recovery
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Solar-driven absorption cooling
Testing Under Realistic Conditions
We test energy-flexible heat pumps using hardware-in-the-loop configurations. This allows us to validate different control strategies and system configurations under realistic operating conditions.
