The use of the PCM tank has resulted in the Combined Heat and Power (CHP) plant operating in a more continuous way (run times increased from 20 to 210 minutes) with resultant benefits of greater system efficiency, improved system reliability and improved return on investment.
Research Archive
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PCM
Partners:Dublin Institute of Technology (Project leaders), Cork Institute of Technology
EMWINS
Partners:University College Cork (Project leaders), NUI Galway, Cork Institute of Technology
The project will provide a fully integrated solution based on intelligent energy nodes for monitoring, detailed heuristic and predictive data analysis and multi-layer visualisation and decision support tools.
ROWBUST
Partners:Tyndall National Institute (Project leaders), Cork Institute of Technology
The IERC ROWBUST system is a smarter and more user friendly building energy management solution that with further development could result in increased savings of between 10-30% in energy costs for most buildings, and up to 70% for older buildings, by improving installation methods and reducing maintenance.
AUTHENTIC
Partners:University College Dublin (Project leaders), Tyndall National Institute, Cork Institute of Technology, University College Cork
Tempo
Partners:Limerick Institute of Technology (Project leaders), University of Ulster
The project will provide a fully integrated solution based on intelligent energy nodes for monitoring, detailed heuristic and predictive data analysis and multi-layer visualisation and decision support tools.
Resident Engagement
Partners:Cork City Council, Smart Gateway Project
The result of this research will provide information and evidence for relevant authorities, businesses and residents to identify areas for investment planning, policy implications, intervention measures and deployment programmes.
Microgrid Franchise for Intelligent Community (MiFIC)
National and EU energy policy is targeting increased generation of energy from cleaner renewable energy (RE) sources including micro generation (μGen) systems. Distribution network operators and aggregators are however concerned about the potential impact on grid stability.
ExpertMV (T2 Project)
Partners:Apleona (formerly Bilfinger) and United Technologies Research Centre.
An Expert Energy Measurement and Verification Solution for Energy Savings in Buildings and Industries (ExpertMV) that involves the development of a software tool for executing energy audits and for measuring and verifying achieved energy savings. The project will support the energy services sector and help address opportunities for increased energy efficiency.
GreenGasCert (T2 Project)
Partners:INDUSTRIAL PARTNERS: Gas Networks Ireland and the Renewable Gas Forum of Ireland.
This Certification of Renewable Gas in Ireland (GreenGasCert) project involves the development of a blueprint for a renewable gas certification system for Ireland.
Superhomes 2.0 (T2 Project)
Partners:ESB Group,Tipperary Energy Agency, Limerick Institute of Technology.
The optimisation of Air Source Heat Pump Applications in Near Zero Energy Building Residential Retrofits.