Integration of thermal storage systems in the commercial sector
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Work description
- Characterization of the energy consumption profiles of the cooling systems with and without PCM storage, - Development of a model for the charging and discharging of the PCM storage system, - Development of an energy management system model for the cooling system with PCMs, aiming to define the charging and discharging periods for the PCM storage system according to specific operational goals (e.g., energy savings, lower GHG emissions, increased self-consumption), - Prepare a scientific report on activities and write scientific articles.
Minimum profile required
- Ability to develop models for thermal storage management in buildings.- Knowledge of optimization models in the context of energy systems.- Knowledge of phase change materials (PCM) and their application in cooling systems.- Knowledge of programming (e.g., Python).- Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Preference factors
- Experience in thermal energy modelling of buildings. - Experience in modelling thermal storage systems, specifically phase change materials (PCM), in tertiary buildings. - Experience in the application and evaluation of predictive optimization modules.
Application Period
Since 16 Jan 2025 to 16 Feb 2025
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Centre
Power and Energy Systems