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Rule-Based Control Algorithm to Explore Energy Flexibility from Residential Pool Filtration Pumps

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Abstract

Residential pool filtration pumps, together with the HVAC systems, represent the highest residential consumption loads. The efficiency of pool filtration pumps has been a recurring topic of study; however, the same cannot be said for the optimization of their operation. This study contributes to the scientific community by developing a specific control algorithm for filtration pumps, filling some gaps in the existing literature. The research addresses the energy flexibility of residential pool filtration pumps, introducing a rule-based control algorithm to reduce associated energy costs by utilizing surplus solar energy from a residential photovoltaic system. The results, collected from an illustrative case study, demonstrate significant reductions in pump operation costs (−46%) and total electricity bill (−18%). These results highlight the potential of the proposed algorithm to improve the operation of filtration pumps, contributing to increase the self-consumption of on-site generation and to reduce electricity costs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnological Innovation for Human-Centric Systems - 15th IFIP WG 5.5/SOCOLNET Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2024, Proceedings
EditorsLuis M. Camarinha-Matos, Filipa Ferrada
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH
Pages231-243
Number of pages13
ISBN (Print)9783031638503
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event15th Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2024 - Caparica, Portugal
Duration: 3 Jul 20245 Jul 2024

Publication series

NameIFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology
Volume716 IFIPAICT
ISSN (Print)1868-4238
ISSN (Electronic)1868-422X

Conference

Conference15th Advanced Doctoral Conference on Computing, Electrical and Industrial Systems, DoCEIS 2024
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityCaparica
Period3/07/245/07/24

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • control algorithm
  • energy flexibility
  • energy management
  • filtration pumps

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