Evaluation of the physical interpretability of calibrated building model parameters

Identifying building envelope thermal properties from the calibration of a lumped model raises identifiability issues. Not only needs the simplified model to be structurally identifiable, i.e. deliver unique estimates after calibration, but also the data used might not be informative enough to result in either or both accurate estimates and physically interpretable values. This could particularly be the case when data is extracted from non intrusive in situ measurements, in the sense not disturbing potential occupancy. In this frame, this paper develops a method to investigate the physical interpretation of the parameters of lumped models through a numerical tests procedure. Each test runs a simulation of a comprehensive thermal model of a building, with variations in thermal resistance properties of the envelope. Each simulation delivers data used to calibrate a lumped model. The parameters of the lumped model are then physically interpretable if their value vary according to the variations of the comprehensive model. The overall test procedure is applied to the study of a 2R2C model. Results show that the calibration of this model delivers robust calibration results for all parameters but one and also shows satisfactory robustness of the estimation of the overall thermal resistance. This paper concludes that the numerical test procedure does allow to evaluate practical identifiability of lumped models, and will in future work be used to examine more complex lumped model

Comparative study of various optimization criteria for SDHWS and a suggestion for a new global evaluation

International audienceThis study compares various optimization criteria for a solar domestic hot water system (SDHWS). First of all, we present the various parameters used to evaluate a SDHWS. We consider the energetic, exergetic, environmental (CO2 emissions) and financial (life cycle cost) analysis. Various optimization criteria of a standard solar hot water system are then proposed. The optimized solutions are compared with a standard hot water system. The most suitable criteria take into account both energetic (therefore environmental) and financial evaluations. The most powerful solutions tend to increase the collector area – increasing the solar fraction during the mid-season – and reduce the tank volume, thereby decreasing the thermal losses and financial cost. Some of the usual evaluation criteria for SDHWs cannot be used as optimization criteria because they do not consider the auxiliary heater, resulting in inaccurate indications of the system's performance. Therefore, it seemed important to propose a new evaluation method which integrates the life cycle savings, primary energy savings and CO2 emission savings with regard to a referenced solution based on a radar diagram of these three fractions. This mode of representation is particularly useful when various auxiliary heaters are compared

IEA ECES Annex 31 Final Report - Energy Storage with Energy Efficient Buildings and Districts: Optimization and Automation

At present, the energy requirements in buildings are majorly met from non-renewable sources where the contribution of renewable sources is still in its initial stage. Meeting the peak energy demand by non-renewable energy sources is highly expensive for the utility companies and it critically influences the environment through GHG emissions. In addition, renewable energy sources are inherently intermittent in nature. Therefore, to make both renewable and nonrenewable energy sources more efficient in building/district applications, they should be integrated with energy storage systems. Nevertheless, determination of the optimal operation and integration of energy storage with buildings/districts are not straightforward. The real strength of integrating energy storage technologies with buildings/districts is stalled by the high computational demand (or even lack of) tools and optimization techniques. Annex 31 aims to resolve this gap by critically addressing the challenges in integrating energy storage systems in buildings/districts from the perspective of design, development of simplified modeling tools and optimization techniques

Etude d'une paroi ventilée multifonctionnelle adaptée à la rénovation énergétique des bâtiments par l'intérieur

Le secteur tertiaire représente une source potentielle d'économie incontournable pour parvenir à réduire la dépendance énergétique de la France. Le taux de renouvellement du parc immobilier Français étant relativement faible, un effort doit être porté sur l'existant. Dans ces travaux, nous étudions un procédé innovant de rénovation par l'intérieur, dont l'élément principal est une paroi ventilée multifonctionnelle, assurant l'isolation, l'émission de chaleur basse température ainsi que la finition des surfaces murales. Les premiers travaux sur cette paroi ventilée furent menés sur un prototype dimensionné _a l'aide d'un modèle numérique simplifié. Deux séries d'expériences menées dans une cellule climatique nous ont permis de quantifier les flux de chaleur à travers le système. Le bon fonctionnement de la paroi ventilée repose sur les mécanismes de convection naturelle dans un canal vertical. Les résultats issus du prototype ont montré la présence de phénomènes complexes intervenant au sein de l'écoulement. Nous avons donc choisi d'étudier plus en détails les phénomènes thermoconvectifs dans un système du type source chaude/cheminée avant de poursuivre l'étude sur le système global. Une étude théorique et une expérience ont été menées sur un cas académique du problème. A l'issue des résultats expérimentaux, nous avons observé plusieurs régimes d'écoulements, dépendants du rapport de forme du canal et du nombre de Richardson en sortie. Enfin, nous proposons un modèle analytique de la paroi ventilée comprenant l'ensemble des variables géométriques influentes. Ce modèle a été implémenté dans l'environnement de simulation Trnsys, dans la perspective d'effectuer des simulations annuelles à l'échelle du bâtiment.In France, energy consumption due to buildings heating is an important part of the global primary energy consumption. The tertiary sector represents an unavoidable source of economy in order to reduce energy dependency of France. The turnover of French real estate being relatively low, an effort must be focused on the existing. In this work, we investigate on an innovative process of internal thermal renovation, whose main element is a multifunctional ventilated wall, providing insulation, low temperature heat emission and the wall surfaces finishing. The first works on this ventilated wall were conducted on a prototype designed using a simplified numerical model. Two series of experiments conducted in a climatic cell allowed us to quantify the heat flow through the system. The smooth functioning of the ventilated wall is based on the natural convection in a vertical channel and the results from the prototype showed the presence of complex phenomena within the flow. We therefore chose to study in detail the thermoconvective phenomena in a chimney-like system before continuing the study of the overall component. A theoretical study and PIV experiment were conducted on an academic case of the problem. At the end of the experimental results, we observed several flow regimes, depending on the channel aspect ratio and the outlet Richardson number. Finally, we propose an analytical model of the ventilated wall including all influential geometrical variables. This model has been implemented in the simulation environment Trnsys with the perspective to make annual simulations on a building scale.SAVOIE-SCD - Bib.électronique (730659901) / SudocGRENOBLE1/INP-Bib.électronique (384210012) / SudocGRENOBLE2/3-Bib.électronique (384219901) / SudocSudocFranceF

Conception et optimisation d'un capteur solaire thermique innovant adapté à la rénovation énergétique grâce à l'intégration du stockage

La part de consommation d'énergie primaire d'eau chaude sanitaire (ECS) dans des bâtiments à basse consommation (BBC) devient proportionnellement importante quand comparée aux autres postes. Actuellement, l'intégration des systèmes dans les nouveaux bâtiments ne présente pas de difficulté. En revanche, le marché de la rénovation est mal exploité, et une des contraintes importante est le placement du ballon de stockage. Dans le cas où le ballon doit être placé en dehors du bâtiment, les solutions existantes ne sont pas satisfaisantes, ni d'un point de vue thermique (fortes pertes), ni d'un point de vue esthétique (réservoir visible à l'extérieur). Dans le cadre de cette thèse, nous avons étudié une solution innovante visant à intégrer le stockage au capteur, a n de permettre une intégration complète du système au niveau de la toiture. Le critère énergétique nous a conduit à proposer un volume de stockage totalement isolé où l'apport de chaleur se produit en partie basse. Nous réalisons dans le cadre de la thèse une étude expérimentale d'une cavité à haut rapport de forme, qui nécessite la réalisation d'un système de strati cation. Ce système, une plaque, a été étudié numériquement pour optimiser le placement du uide en partie haute. En n un modèle global a été conçu pour les simulations de performance annuelle. Ce modèle se montre satisfaisant, et montre que la performance du système est légèrement inférieure aux systèmes classiques (thermosiphon). Les pertes thermiques ont été le facteur le plus pénalisant. Le dimensionnement d'un prototype a été réalisé, et ce dernier sera testé au cours de l'année 2012.The primary energy consumption of domestic hot water (DHW) in low energy house becomes proportionately large when compared to other energy consumptions. In new buildings, the integration of DHW systems do not present any di culty. However, the thermal renovation market is poorly operated, with the storage's placement as the main constraint. When the storage must be placed outside the building, nowadays the solutions are not satisfactory, or by a thermal point of view (high losses), or an aesthetic point of view (tank visible from outside). In this thesis we studied an innovative solution of an integrated storage collector, allowing full integration at the roof and completly insulated. The storage is heated at the bottom. A cavity with high aspect ratio has been studied experimentaly and the cavity requires a strati cation system. This system, a plate, was numerically studied to optimize the placement of the uid at the top. Finally a global model was developed for annual performance simulations. This model proves satisfactory and shows that system performance is slightly lower than conventional systems (thermo- siphon). Heat loss was most detrimental factor. The design of a prototype was produced, and it will be tested during the year 2012.SAVOIE-SCD - Bib.électronique (730659901) / SudocGRENOBLE1/INP-Bib.électronique (384210012) / SudocGRENOBLE2/3-Bib.électronique (384219901) / SudocSudocFranceF

The antimalarial MMV688533 provides potential for single-dose cures with a high barrier to

The emergence and spread of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to first-line antimalarials creates an imperative to identify and develop potent preclinical candidates with distinct modes of action. Here, we report the identification of MMV688533, an acylguanidine that was developed following a whole-cell screen with compounds known to hit high-value targets in human cells. MMV688533 displays fast parasite clearance in vitro and is not cross-resistant with known antimalarials. In a P. falciparum NSG mouse model, MMV688533 displays a long-lasting pharmacokinetic profile and excellent safety. Selection studies reveal a low propensity for resistance, with modest loss of potency mediated by point mutations in PfACG1 and PfEHD. These proteins are implicated in intracellular trafficking, lipid utilization, and endocytosis, suggesting interference with these pathways as a potential mode of action. This preclinical candidate may offer the potential for a single low-dose cure for malaria

The antimalarial MMV688533 provides potential for single-dose cures with a high barrier to

The emergence and spread of Plasmodium falciparum resistance to first-line antimalarials creates an imperative to identify and develop potent preclinical candidates with distinct modes of action. Here, we report the identification of MMV688533, an acylguanidine that was developed following a whole-cell screen with compounds known to hit high-value targets in human cells. MMV688533 displays fast parasite clearance in vitro and is not cross-resistant with known antimalarials. In a P. falciparum NSG mouse model, MMV688533 displays a long-lasting pharmacokinetic profile and excellent safety. Selection studies reveal a low propensity for resistance, with modest loss of potency mediated by point mutations in PfACG1 and PfEHD. These proteins are implicated in intracellular trafficking, lipid utilization, and endocytosis, suggesting interference with these pathways as a potential mode of action. This preclinical candidate may offer the potential for a single low-dose cure for malaria

La régulation thermique des batiments tertiaires. application de la logique floue à la régulation centrale du chauffage en régime intermittent

La pratique de l\u27intermittence du chauffage dans les bâtiments à occupation discontinue est certainement le moyen le plus rentable pour faire d\u27importantes économies d\u27énergie. Cependant, une étude bibliographique sur les programmateurs d\u27intermittence montre d\u27une part que la régulation réglementaire du type droite de chauffe n\u27est pas adaptée au régime intermittent, et d\u27autre part que les nouvelles méthodes répondant au double critère fiabilité et régulation en boucle ouverte sont rares.La mise au point d\u27un nouveau système de régulation se fait généralement par simulation numérique pour des raisons de coût et de durée expérimentale. La régulation nécessitant un fonctionnement avec de faibles pas de temps, nous avons créé un nouveau modèle de bâtiment au sein du logiciel de simulation TRNSYS. Le programmateur d\u27intermittence proposé est basé sur la logique floue. Il tient compte, en plus de la température extérieure de l\u27état thermique du bâtiment. Nous avons testé le régulateur flou dans différentes con

Proposal for a highly intermittent heating law for discontinuously occupied buildings

This article presents an intermittent heating controller which is designed for calculating the supply temperature of hot-water-radiator heating systems. This controller uses a new heating law which has been obtained by inverting a simplified model for calculating the internal temperature of a building in relation to the external temperature, as well as the supply temperature of the distribution circuit and the temperature of the structure. The latter is used to determine the thermal state of the building, which is an important parameter in the evaluation of energy needs when a building is heated in an intermittent mode. During non-occupancy periods, the parameters of the model are automatically modified by a recursive least-squares routine. A second law optimizes the heating restart time during non-occupancy periods; this law also incorporates a learning mechanism. The controller's performance is analysed, and the results are compared with those of a controller using a classical heating law which does not take into account the thermal state of building. Numerical simulations demonstrate that the new heating controller leads to performances comparable with those obtained by classical methods, but for a higher degree of intermittence. This means that the comfort obtained is similar, but that the energy consumption is lower. The new heating law also proves to be advantageous in other ways; it provides faster learning, much better lower temperature control and a reduction in instances of overheating during inter-season periods, when little heating is needed

Development and applications of solar-based thermoelectric technologies

International audienceIn this paper a survey of solar-based driven thermoelectric technologies and their applications is presented. Initially, a brief analysis of the environmental problems related to the use of conventional technologies and energy sources is presented and the benefits offered by thermoelectric technologies and renewable energy systems are outlined. The development history of solar-based thermoelectric technologies is introduced together with the discussion of the existing drawbacks of current systems. Typical applications of the solar-driven thermoelectric refrigeration and the solar-driven thermoelectric power generation are presented in order to show to the reader the extent of their applicability. The application areas described in this paper show that solar-driven thermoelectric technologies could be used in a wide variety of fields. They are attractive technologies that not only can serve the needs for refrigeration, air-conditioning applications and power generation, but also can meet demand for energy conservation and environment protection