Areas of application
Industrial and Process Cooling, Data Centers and Server Cooling, District and Energy Concepts, Waste Heat Utilization, Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling Systems
Objective
Efficiently designed systems enable:
• high annual performance factors (APF) and system efficiencies
• reduced operating and energy costs
• improved controllability and operational reliability
• long-term reduction of maintenance and lifecycle costs
• as well as high future-proofing with regard to regulatory requirements and energy price trends.
Description
Holistic development of energy-efficient thermal supply systems for buildings, urban districts, or industrial applications. The objective is the sustainable provision of heating and cooling, taking into account energy efficiency, environmental compatibility, operational reliability, and economic viability. Analysis of heating and cooling demand Analysis of heating, cooling, and load profiles, as well as thermodynamic requirements Design and sizing of heat pump, refrigeration, and hydraulic systems Selection of suitable heat sources and sinks (e.g., air, ground, water, or industrial waste heat) Integration of renewable energies and storage systems into holistic energy concepts Planning of hydraulic circuits, control and automation systems, and hydraulic balancing Assessment of system efficiencies, seasonal performance factors (SPF), COP/EER values, and energy flows Application of relevant standards, directives, and sustainability criteria (e.g., VDI, DIN, F-Gas Regulation, Building Energy Act) Simulation, optimization, and economic evaluation of systems regarding energy consumption, life-cycle costs, and CO₂ emissions Interface coordination with trades involved in building services engineering (BSE), measurement and control technology, and energy supply