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Damian Birchler

SPF Institute for Solar TechnologyWissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter SPF

+41 58 257 41 40damian.birchler@ost.ch

ResulTES – Reliable pre-feasibility and design tool for quick assessment of large TES integrated with renewable energy sources and DHNResulTES – Reliable pre-feasibility and design tool for

Project

The analysis of the integration of large TES in District Heating Networks (DHNs) and renewable sources requires dynamic simulation to address the fluctuating behaviour of sources and sinks. The development of dynamic simulation energy system models requires experience, data for validation, and, above all, it is time-consuming. The need to evaluate… ...
The analysis of the integration of large TES in District Heating Networks (DHNs) and renewable sources requires dynamic simulation to address the fluctuating behaviour of sources and sinks. The development of dynamic simulation energy system models requires experience, data for validation, and, above all, it is time-consuming. The...

RE-WITCH – Heating and cooling for industry with renewables and waste heat valorisationRE-WITCH – Heating and cooling for industry with renewables

Project

The overarching aim of RE-WITCH is to deliver cost-competitive, game-changing solutions in the field of sustainable industrial cooling and heating. To do so, RE-WITCH will demonstrate advanced thermally-driven industrial cooling technologies based on ADsorption and ABsorption processes driven by an optimized mix of low-grade waste and renewable… ...
The overarching aim of RE-WITCH is to deliver cost-competitive, game-changing solutions in the field of sustainable industrial cooling and heating. To do so, RE-WITCH will demonstrate advanced thermally-driven industrial cooling technologies based on ADsorption and ABsorption processes driven by an optimized mix of low-grade waste...

Ice-Grid – Implementation of ice storage tanks into 5GDHC networksIce-Grid – Implementation of ice storage tanks into 5GDHC

Project

Within the project Ice-Grid possible application of ice-storage tanks in low temperature thermal networks will be analyzed. In combination with other storages, ice-storage tanks can help to shift the availability of heat or cold. As latent heat can be used at 0 °C within an ice storage, this type of storage is of particular interest regarding the… ...
Within the project Ice-Grid possible application of ice-storage tanks in low temperature thermal networks will be analyzed. In combination with other storages, ice-storage tanks can help to shift the availability of heat or cold. As latent heat can be used at 0 °C within an ice storage, this type of storage is of particular interest...

PLURAL – Plug-and-Use renovation of facades with adaptable lightweight systemsPLURAL – Plug-and-Use renovation of facades with adaptable

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Reducing heat losses from existing residential buildings by refurbishing the building envelope is an important step to reduce the heating demand of buildings. In the EU project PLURAL, prefabricated façade modules are being developed and tested, which enable novel possibilities for energy generation, heat/cold supply and ventilation with the… ...
Reducing heat losses from existing residential buildings by refurbishing the building envelope is an important step to reduce the heating demand of buildings. In the EU project PLURAL, prefabricated façade modules are being developed and tested, which enable novel possibilities for energy generation, heat/cold supply and ventilation...

ProsumerSkin – New solution for renovation of multifamily buildingsProsumerSkin – New solution for renovation of multifamily

Project

This pilot and demonstration project shows new ways for the cost-efficient renovation of multifamily houses to «nearly zero energy» buildings. The core components are multifunctional facade elements which, in addition to thermal insulation and windows with integrated comfort ventilation, contain both power generation with photovoltaics and the… ...
This pilot and demonstration project shows new ways for the cost-efficient renovation of multifamily houses to «nearly zero energy» buildings. The core components are multifunctional facade elements which, in addition to thermal insulation and windows with integrated comfort ventilation, contain both power generation with...

OblaTherm – PVT and foundation slab as a heat source and sinkOblaTherm – PVT and foundation slab as a heat source and

Project

For the new building of Oblamatik AG in Chur, a heating and cooling concept that is unique in Switzerland was developed. Using the foundation slab as a heat sink and heat source represents an alternative to the current heating systems for office buildings. The regeneration of the foundation slab in winter as well as in summer is mainly guaranteed… ...
For the new building of Oblamatik AG in Chur, a heating and cooling concept that is unique in Switzerland was developed. Using the foundation slab as a heat sink and heat source represents an alternative to the current heating systems for office buildings. The regeneration of the foundation slab in winter as well as in summer is...

Sentmatt – Heat generation with deep geothermal probe, efficient low-lift heat pump and optimised heat distributionSentmatt – Heat generation with deep geothermal probe,

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In this P&D-project a highly efficient heat supply for residential buildings in Obfelden was realized with new technologies. The combination of a low-lift heat pump with a deep membrane geothermal probe and a new type of control of the heating distribution system enables efficient heating in winter and cooling in summer with the lowest electrical… ...
In this P&D-project a highly efficient heat supply for residential buildings in Obfelden was realized with new technologies. The combination of a low-lift heat pump with a deep membrane geothermal probe and a new type of control of the heating distribution system enables efficient heating in winter and cooling in summer with the...