Energy-Efficient Building Systems

The primary focus of this research area is on optimizing energy-efficient building services systems, particularly in the simulation and modeling of energy systems. Additionally, the monitoring of real-world laboratories and the optimization of their operations is a key area of research. Applications are found in the building and neighborhood sectors, which are modeled both through simulation and in real-world laboratories.

Prof. Dr. Arno Dentel
University of Applied Sciences Nuremberg / Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Supply Technologies , esp. Energy-efficient building technology systems
  • Buildings and Neighborhoods
  • Indoor Comfort and Air Quality
  • Utility Supply Concepts
  • Measurement Technology and Monitoring 
  • Optimization of energy-efficient building systems
  • Simulation and modeling of building and energy systems
  • Monitoring of real-world laboratories and optimization of their operations
  • Evaluation of user acceptance
  • Smart Energy Bench
  • Outdoor Climate Emulation Test Bench
  • Climate Chamber for Room Control and Thermal Comfort
  • System Components: Heat Pumps, CHP Units, Thermal and Electrical Storage Systems
  • Evaluation and operation of innovative control strategies (e.g., MPC)
  • Streamlined system testing procedures on the Smart Energy Bench
  • Emulation of drinking water treatment
  • Modeling and validation of system components
  • Assessment of thermal comfort and indoor air quality

Research Projects