The document outlines a graduation proposal focused on analyzing electrical and thermal energy balance for an off-grid campground in the Netherlands, emphasizing the use of 100% renewable micro-generation technologies. It details methodologies for optimizing energy systems to meet occupant comfort requirements while reducing CO2 emissions, and discusses expected outcomes based on case studies and performance assessments. The research aims to provide insights into energy demand profiles and effective micro-generation technology mixes for sustainable campground operations.

1. Electrical and thermal energy balance analysis for an off-grid campground siteMarch 24, 2011SupervisorsProf. dr. ir. J.L.M. HensenDr. dipl.-ing M. TrckaB. Lee MScJeroenvan Hellenberg Hubar, BEngSIP II progressFeb 2011Dec2011

2. OutlineFinished SIP IIGraduation proposalTraditional campgroundNext month/ Building Physics & SystemsPAGE 120-3-2011

3. SIP II/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 220-3-2011System Integration Project IIMaster Sustainable Energy Technology Comparable with the M3 project“Electrical and thermal energy balance analysis for an off-grid campground site” Literature study for the graduation research

4. Initial study on campgrounds, renewable energy and energy storage

5. Input for the graduation proposalGraduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 320-3-2011BackgroundResearch is a part of Annex 54 from the IEAIntegration of Micro-Generation and Related Energy Technologies in Buildings”The Netherlands, Eindhoven participates in 54 subtask BUse simulations to develop an extensive library of performance studies and synthesis techniques to identify generic performance trends and “rules of thumb” regarding the appropriate deployment of micro-generation technologies.

6. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 420-3-2011Research question“How to develop a design concept which ensures the comfort of the occupants, and has an optimized (system) performance of an energy system with 100% renewable micro-generation technologies which has to satisfy the electrical and thermal energy demand, for an off-grid campground at Texel, in the Netherlands?”

7. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 520-3-2011Priority stepsReducing the CO2emissionsDirect use of the generated renewable energyUse the renewable energy source which has the most energy contribution throughout the year regarding the demand profile

8. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 620-3-2011Methodology

9. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 720-3-2011MethodologyMulti-objective optimization

10. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 820-3-2011Expected resultsPredefined outcomes from the IEA Annex 54Compilation of case studies of the introduction of micro generation technologiesCountry-specific studies on the performance of a range of micro-generation systems.Studies of the viability of micro-generation systems in different operational contexts and of the impacts of micro-generation on the wider community and the potential benefits, in particular for the electricity network.Performance assessment methodologies.Component models and their implementation in building simulation tools.An update on occupant related DHW and electric load profiles.

11. Graduation proposal/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 920-3-2011Expected resultsExtra expected outcomesAn DHW and electrical energy demand profileBuilding / facility specific occupancy and demand ProfileEnergy generation per micro-generation technology profileA way to integrate the systems and the corresponding set pointsA study to the best applicable micro-generation technology regarding the demand profile of the campgroundA study to the best applicable micro-generation technology mix regarding the demand profile of the campground.Concept study with a demonstration model in TRNSYS

12. Demand Profiles/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1020-3-2011Sub questionHow to ensure the comfort, in terms of the availability of domestic hot water, electricity and a desirable indoor temperature for an off grid campground?Sources used;Central Bureau of Statistics of the Netherlands (CBS)Knowledge Institute for the installation technology sector (ISSO)Agency of the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Agriculture and Innovation (Agentschap NL)Association of water companies in the Netherlands (VEWIN)Where information was missing experience and common sense is used.

13. Demand Profiles/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1120-3-2011

14. Demand Profiles/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1220-3-2011Number of occupied campground buildings for a traditional campground

15. Demand Profiles/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1320-3-2011Electricity use for the buildings & Facilities from the traditional campground

16. Demand Profiles/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1420-3-2011DHW use for the buildings & Facilities from the traditional campground

17. Plan for the next month/ Physics of the Built EnvironmentPAGE 1520-3-2011