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Research Areas<\/h2>\n\n\n

The RELAB Group conducts applied research on heating and cooling from renewable energy sources at both building and district level. Activities include the experimental characterization of heating and cooling system prototypes, numerical modelling of heat and mass transfer, dynamic simulations of energy systems for buildings, and energy planning for district heating and cooling networks.

At a broader scale, from the local to the national level, the research group supports policymakers in preparing the transition towards a future clean and sustainable energy infrastructure through energy scenario modelling. RELAB\u2019s expertise in renewable energy and energy efficiency also extends to the life cycle assessment of products (goods and services) and organizations, with the aim of supporting companies and public authorities in understanding and improving their environmental sustainability profile.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Industrial research and development activities focusing on the technical systems component of the building-system assembly.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Methodology for measuring the environmental performance of products throughout their life cycle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Study of the evolution of energy systems in the medium and long term using optimization models.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Study and development of innovative heating and cooling systems that utilize the refrigeration cycle principle.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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\n District Heating and District Cooling (DHC) <\/h4>\n
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Infrastructure enabling the extensive use of renewable energy sources for urban areas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n

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Interested in our services?<\/h2><\/div>

Contact us for more information about our testing services and research collaborations.
+39 02 2399 3868<\/a> – info-relab@polimi.it<\/a>
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