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

Maximilian Schulz, Thomas Kemmler, Julia Kumm, Kai Hufendiek and Bernd Thomas
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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

Energies, 2020, vol. 13, issue 11, 1-22

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.

Keywords: heat pump control; distributed energy systems; heat pump scheduling; building energy system simulation (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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