Four FairHeat Research Papers have been selected for the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2023.
The CIBSE Technical Symposium is an annual event that brings together experts in the building services industry to share their latest research and innovations. This year’s symposium will focus on the theme of “Engineering Buildings for a Changing World” and will cover topics such as energy efficiency, sustainability, and the future of building design.
FairHeat is proud of the team members who’s research has been selected to be included and presented at the CIBSE Technical Symposium, which is a great platform for collaboration and knowledge sharing in the industry. The team is eager to share their findings with other experts in the building services industry and to learn from their research as well. Discover more about each FairHeat research paper below.
Hourly Load Modelling for Heat Pump and Thermal Store Sizing in a Hybrid Energy Centre – Ellie Hiscock
Ellie Hiscock, Consulting Engineer at FairHeat, will be presenting her research at the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2023 on Day 1 (Thursday 20 April 2023, 15:50-17:10) in Session 12, Auditorium C, Assessing state of the art low energy systems.
Ellie’s research touches on the utilization of hourly load modelling to optimize the sizing of heat pumps and thermal stores within a hybrid energy centre.
The research details how the hourly load modelling technique can be used to accurately predict the heating and cooling demands of the district at different times of the day and year. This information is then used to size the heat pumps and thermal stores to meet the specific demands of the district, leading to improved energy efficiency and cost savings.
The significance of this research is it provides a practical solution for optimizing the sizing of heat pumps and thermal stores in a hybrid energy centre. By accurately predicting the heating and cooling demands of a district, energy can be used more efficiently, leading to cost savings and reduced environmental impact. If you are interested in energy efficiency and sustainable energy systems, this research is definitely worth reading.
Optimising Electric Peaking Plant Capacity with Oversized Thermal Stores – Jake Adamson
Jake Adamson, Graduate Engineer at FairHeat, will be presenting his research at the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2023 on Day 1 (Thursday 20 April 2023, 11:20-12:40) in Session 7, Conference Room 6/7, Sourcing heat and cold for heat networks.
The research explores using oversized thermal stores to optimize the capacity of electric peaking plants. This excess energy can then be used to meet the peak demand during periods of high energy consumption, reducing the need for additional capacity in the peaking plant.
This research is important because it provides a viable method for optimizing the capacity of electric peaking plants, leading to reduced energy costs and improved efficiency. If you are interested in energy management and reducing the environmental impact of energy generation, this research is definitely worth reading.
Heat Network Optimisation Opportunities: Key Outcomes from an Assessment of Existing Heat Networks – Nikzad Falahati, Francesca James, Tom Naughton
Nikzad Falahati, Consulting Engineer at FairHeat, will be presenting his research at the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2023 on Day 1 (Thursday 20 April 2023, 15:50-17:10) in Session 11, Conference Room 6/7, Auditorium B, Opportunities and standards for heat networks.
The research provides exclusive insight on the optimization of heat networks in the UK. The authors of the paper describe the methodology used to assess the performance of 32 operational heat networks, including communal and district heat networks.
The study highlights sub-optimal performance issues and proposes solutions to improve the efficiency and carbon savings of the networks, as well as analysing the financial impact of the proposed interventions.
Read the full research to discover in detail how the results show that the implementation of the interventions can lead to significant reductions in primary fuel consumption, pump electricity consumption, and operating costs.
Developing a Heat Networks Technical Assurance Scheme in the UK – Gareth Jones, Phil Jones, Freddie Valletta, Lucy Sherburn
Freddie Valletta, Senior Engineer at FairHeat, will be presenting his research at the CIBSE Technical Symposium 2023 on Day 1 (Thursday 20 April 2023, 15:50-17:10) in Session 11, Conference Room 6/7, Auditorium B, Opportunities and standards for heat networks.
The research describes the development of a technical assurance scheme for heat networks in the UK, which is intended to provide a standard for the design, installation, and operation of heat networks. The article outlines the key features of the scheme and the stakeholder engagement process that was undertaken to develop it.
Read the full research paper to gain insight into the efforts being made to ensure the safe and effective use of heat networks, which will contribute to the UK’s transition to a low-carbon economy.
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