Grant: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Ryerson University
$37,100.00
Modeling, simulation, and development of building integrated energy systems towards net-zero energy status
FY 2011-12
Summary
The overall objective of the proposed research is to develop mathematical models to conduct high resolution simulation of novel environmental-friendly advanced building integrated energy systems and their optimal configurations and control strategies that can be used with state-of-the-art building energy simulation software for the design, analysis, and development of super energy efficient buildings towards the net-zero energy building status. The research is divided into five subprojects: 1) Identification and Optimization of Housing Characteristics of Super Energy Efficient Solar House, 2) Development of Least Cost Energy Retrofit Upgrades Towards Net-zero Energy Status, 3) Modeling of Integrated Wind, Solar PV and Thermal, and Heat Pump Hybrid Energy Systems, 4) Development of Optimal Predictive Control of Combined In-floor and Radiant Conditioning System with Hybrid HVAC Systems in Solar Houses, 5) Dynamic Whole House Modeling and Simulation of Net-Zero Energy House. The research will focus on new and innovative renewable energy technologies such as solar hybrid PV/thermal collectors, solar assisted air- and ground-source heat pumps, combined infloor/radiant panel/forced air spacing conditioning system, strategic applications of thermal mass and phase change materials as integral part(s) of the building, and hybrid combinations of different systems, as well as their overall optimal control strategies considering the building and its HVAC system dynamics and short term weather forecast information for maximum utilization of on-site renewable energy potentials while maintaining optimal thermal comfort. Proper configuration, integration, and control of the advanced hybrid building integrated energy systems are the major key drivers in advancing next level of energy efficiency in building towards net-zero energy status. The results from the proposed research will provide realistic and accurate modeling tools for designing, assessing, and component sizing of building integrated renewable energy systems and their optimal control strategies in advanced hybrid HVAC systems to foster faster adoption of these environmental-friendly, clean energy systems in the building sector.
Program
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Recipient
Location
Ontario, Canada
Recipient Type
Academia
Type
Grant
Source
NSERC's Awards Data
As published
Application id
298196-2009
Name nom
Fung, Alan
Department département
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Organization id
43
Institution établissement
Ryerson University
Province en
Ontario
Province fr
Ontario
Country en
CANADA
Country fr
CANADA
Fiscal year exercice financier
2011
Competition year année de concours
2009
Award amount
37100
Program id
RGPIN
Program nane en
Discovery Grants Program - Individual
Program name fr
Programme de subventions à la découverte - individuelles
Group en
Discovery grants programs
Group fr
Programmes de subventions à la découverte
Committee code
1054
Committee name en
Mechanical Engineering - B
Committee name fr
Génie mécanique - B
Area of application code
303
Area of application group en
Energy resources
Area of application group fr
Ressources d'énergie
Area of application en
Alternative energy resources
Area of application fr
Autres ressources d'énergie
Research subject code
2300
Research subject group en
Fuel and energy technology
Research subject group fr
Combustibles et technologie de l'énergie
Research subject en
Fuel and energy technology (economic geology, use 4003)
Research subject fr
Combustibles et technologie de l'énergie (géologie économique, utiliser 4003)
Partie
3
Nb partie
5
Application title
Modeling, simulation, and development of building integrated energy systems towards net-zero energy status
Keyword
NSERC
Application summary
The overall objective of the proposed research is to develop mathematical models to conduct high resolution simulation of novel environmental-friendly advanced building integrated energy systems and their optimal configurations and control strategies that can be used with state-of-the-art building energy simulation software for the design, analysis, and development of super energy efficient buildings towards the net-zero energy building status. The research is divided into five subprojects: 1) Identification and Optimization of Housing Characteristics of Super Energy Efficient Solar House, 2) Development of Least Cost Energy Retrofit Upgrades Towards Net-zero Energy Status, 3) Modeling of Integrated Wind, Solar PV and Thermal, and Heat Pump Hybrid Energy Systems, 4) Development of Optimal Predictive Control of Combined In-floor and Radiant Conditioning System with Hybrid HVAC Systems in Solar Houses, 5) Dynamic Whole House Modeling and Simulation of Net-Zero Energy House. The research will focus on new and innovative renewable energy technologies such as solar hybrid PV/thermal collectors, solar assisted air- and ground-source heat pumps, combined infloor/radiant panel/forced air spacing conditioning system, strategic applications of thermal mass and phase change materials as integral part(s) of the building, and hybrid combinations of different systems, as well as their overall optimal control strategies considering the building and its HVAC system dynamics and short term weather forecast information for maximum utilization of on-site renewable energy potentials while maintaining optimal thermal comfort. Proper configuration, integration, and control of the advanced hybrid building integrated energy systems are the major key drivers in advancing next level of energy efficiency in building towards net-zero energy status. The results from the proposed research will provide realistic and accurate modeling tools for designing, assessing, and component sizing of building integrated renewable energy systems and their optimal control strategies in advanced hybrid HVAC systems to foster faster adoption of these environmental-friendly, clean energy systems in the building sector.
