Thermal energy conversion involves the conversion of residual heat and heat from sustainable sources – such as solar energy, biomass or geothermal heat – to other energy carriers, such as electricity, heat at a different temperature level or cold.

Conversion systems also form the link between the various energy networks and may therefore act as energy hubs. Apart from being energy efficient, these system must also be able to respond to supply and demand in the various networks with sufficient flexibility. This research activity focuses on the development, demonstration and implementation of intelligent control for conversion systems and on increasing their efficiency and flexibility. Here VITO/EnergyVille focuses on heat-pump systems, binary systems for the conversion of heat into electricity and heat exchangers.

Publications

Moving towards a methodology for conductor sizing and protection in LVDC microgrids
Year: 
2023
Journal: 
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ELECTRICAL POWER & ENERGY SYSTEMS
Hallemans, L; Ravyts, S; Stul, K; Fekriasl, S; Van Tichelen, P; Capelle, J; Driesen, J
Data-driven modeling of high-speed centrifugal compressors for aircraft Environmental Control Systems
Year: 
2023
Journal: 
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF REFRIGERATION
Giuffre, A; Ascione, F; De Servi, C; Pini, M
Developed and quasi-developed macro-scale flow in micro- and mini-channels with arrays of offset strip fins
Year: 
2023
Journal: 
PHYSICS OF FLUIDS
Vangeffelen, A; Buckinx, G; De Servi, CM; Vetrano, MR; Baelmans, M
A study on the application and accuracy of macro-scale topology optimization for flow devices containing solid microstructures
Year: 
2023
Journal: 
STRUCTURAL AND MULTIDISCIPLINARY OPTIMIZATION
Lacko, P; Buckinx, G; Baelmans, M
Flow periodicity analysis in an additively manufactured metal microchannel heat transfer device using micro-PIV
Year: 
2023
Journal: 
EXPERIMENTAL THERMAL AND FLUID SCIENCE
Baekeland, M; Vangeffelen, A; Smet, M; Van Hooreweder, B; Baelmans, M; Vetrano, MR

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