06 September 2024

Enhancing Energy Efficiency in Large-Scale Heat Pumps Using Digital Twins for Set Point Optimization

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Large-scale heat pumps can contribute towards the decarbonization of the heat supplied to buildings and industries, as long as such systems operate as expected. Modern digital technologies, such as digital twins, can enhance the energy efficiency of industrial equipment in real-time, but their use in heat pumps remains limited. This article evaluates the use of set point optimization using digital twins for commercial large-scale heat pumps. The results highlight the energy efficiency potential of digital twin-based frameworks for real-time set point optimization and fault-tolerant set point optimization.