On November 19th, the 10th REHVA Summit took place in Brussels, with the BDTA participating to strengthen connections with this influential federation of HVAC associations across the EU. The event highlighted the importance of developing new standards for real-time energy performance in buildings, focusing on tested and certified mathematical models. We extend our gratitude to Pablo Carnero, Andrei Vladimir, and Jarek Kurnitski for sharing their invaluable expertise, paving the way for collaboration on innovative digital twin standards.
REHVA, the Federation of European Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Associations, represents over 120,000 professionals across 25 European countries. The 2024 conference focused on aligning policies and technical solutions to meet the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD) goals and climate neutrality. Key themes included innovations for improving Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) and Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) in energy-efficient and healthier European buildings.
As part of these advancements, the Hycool_IT project is developing initial standards for HVAC-related mathematical models. Building on a data center pilot at Politecnico di Milano (Italy), simulation components are being tested to establish a new ontology, O4BSIM. This ontology will form the foundation for software libraries, enabling real-time calculations using unified mathematical models. These developments aim to enhance monitoring and optimize operations, particularly in systems without human operators, such as buildings and non-industrial facilities.
The Hycool_IT project’s cutting-edge methodology is poised to transform the future of energy-efficient and autonomous building systems. Stay tuned for more updates!
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