Substituting a boiler with a heat pump may save more than 50% of primary energy, if electricity is produced by a modern gas-steam power plant (and even more if a part of that electricity is produced from a renewable source).
"Heat pumping" is probably today one of the quickest and safest solutions to save energy and to reduce CO2 emissions. The aim of this project is to promote the best heat pumping techniques applicable in air conditioning of
commercial buildings. Focus is given to the integration of these techniques inside the whole air conditioning system. Specific objectives include :
This project aims to make air conditioning as reversible as possible.
It intends to make the best use of the currently available technology.
Technological information already gathered in previous ECBCS, SHC and HPP projects will be extensively used.
The specific characteristics of the building, of the occupancy and of the climate will be carefully taken into account.
Guidelines about where and how to use each type of equipment will be established. Optimal control strategies will be also identified.
A selection of (new and existing) building types will be established during the preparation phase, according to priorities expressed by the participants and to specific expertise available.
Participants will carry out research and development in the framework of the following six Subtasks :
Subtask 1 : Analysis of building heating and cooling demands;
Subtask 2 : Performance analysis and comparisons among the different components and systems available;
Subtask 3 : Design;
Subtask 4 : Global performance evaluation and commissioning methods;
Subtask 5 : Case studies and/or demonstration;
Subtask 6 : Dissemination.
Status : Ongoing (2005-2008)
Operating Agent : Prof Jean Lebrun, Director, Lab.de Thermodynamique, Université de Liège, Campus du Sart-Tilman, Batiment B49, Chemin des Chevreuils, B 4000 Liège, BELGIUM
Tel : +32 43 66 48 01
Tel : +32 43 66 48 00 (Secretariat)
Fax : +32 43 66 48 12
Email : J.LEBRUN@ULG.AC.BE
