On the test bench, test vehicles can be coupled with models from building and system simulation programmes (TRNSYS, Matlab) using the hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) method. By using the HIL principle and bidirectional communication between hardware and software, environmental conditions can be simulated and the behaviour of the system tested under laboratory conditions, taking into account the building concept (single-family house, apartment building, office building, etc.). Measured values from the test vehicle serve as input for the simulation and outputs from the simulation as new target values for the test stand.
Mobile measuring equipment is used for measurements in the field in order to validate simulation models and thus optimise heat pump/chiller systems at system and concept level.
New control concepts can be created or improved on the basis of the HIL measurements.
TECHNICAL DATA:
- Condenser capacity up to 20 kW (stage 1) / up to 100 kW (stage 2)
- Evaporator capacity up to 15 kW (stage 1) / up to 70 kW (stage 2)
- Recooling capacity up to 100 kW
- Drive circuit capacity up to 70 kW
- Valve actuation times < 3 s
- Speed-controlled high-efficiency pumps
LOCATION:
Pinkafeld
CONTACT PERSON:
DI(FH) DI Werner Stutterecker
werner.stutterecker(at)fh-burgenland.at
