Schulz, MaximilianKemmler, ThomasKumm, JuliaHufendiek, KaiThomas, Bernd2020-07-022020-07-0220201996-10731703402642http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:bsz:93-opus-ds-109199http://elib.uni-stuttgart.de/handle/11682/10919http://dx.doi.org/10.18419/opus-10902Heat pumps are a vital element for reaching the greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets in the heating sector, but their system integration requires smart control approaches. In this paper, we first offer a comprehensive literature review and definition of the term control for the described context. Additionally, we present a control approach, which consists of an optimal scheduling module coupled with a detailed energy system simulation module. The aim of this integrated two-part control approach is to improve the performance of an energy system equipped with a heat pump, while recognizing the technical boundaries of the energy system in full detail. By applying this control to a typical family household situation, we illustrate that this integrated approach results in a more realistic heat pump operation and thus a more realistic assessment of the control performance, while still achieving lower operational costs.eninfo:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess620article