Overview
This international research project focussed on the modelling of fuel cell and other cogeneration technologies in the built environment.
Its objectives included:
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the characterisation of occupant-driven electrical and domestic hot water usage patterns,
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the development and validation of models of fuel cell and cogeneration technologiesthe integration of these models into existing, publicly available whole-building simulation programs, and
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the technical, environmental and economic assessment of selected cogeneration applications using the models developed within the project
The project addressed its goals by developing and incorporating cogeneration models within whole-building simulation programs. Emphasis was placed on fuel cell cogeneration systems and technologies suitable for use in new and existing single- and low-rise multi-family residential dwellings. The models were developed at a resolution appropriate for whole-building simulation operating at sub-hourly time-steps.
The overall goal of the project was to develop simulation methods that advance the design, operation, and analysis of residential cogeneration systems.
The project was organised into three research areas:
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Characterization of cogeneration systems and occupant-driven electrical and domestic hot water usage patterns
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Development, implementation and validation of cogeneration system models in building simulation programs
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Technical, environmental and economic assessment of selected cogeneration applications using the developed models
Participants
Belgium, Canada, Finland, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway,Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA