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2026
BauSIM 2026
Wilde, A., Schwan, T., Leuschke, M., Wicke, M. (2026):
Dynamic plant and network simulation for sizing ambient-temperature district heating networks: A case study of an inner-city district in Dresden.
BauSIM 2026, Zurich, September 9–11, 2026.
IPH-Energiekonferenz 2026
Unger, R. (05/2026):
Operating generation plants and storage for heating networks optimally at all times.
8th IPH Energy Conference, Weimar, May 21, 2026.
2025
Modelica Conference 2025
Leuschke, M. (2025):
Blue Energy Application Tutorial in Modelon Impact.
Modelica Conference 2025.
Building Simulation Conference 2025
Schwan, T., Tribulowski, K., Weiß, D., Wicke, M., Eckhardt, T. (08/2025):
Model-based co-design of LowEx heat supply and active thermal insulation systems.
19th Conference of IBPSA, Brisbane, August 24–27, 2025, DOI: 10.26868/25222708.2025.1295.
Natrue
Engel, J., Castellani, A., Wollstadt, P. et al. (2025):
A Real-World Energy Management Dataset from a Smart Company Building for Optimization and Machine Learning.
Sci Data 12, 864 (2025)
2024
ESI Keysight User Conference 2024
Jirschik, P., Schwan, T. (2024):
Applications of large scale ice storage for city districts.
ESI Keysight User Conference 2024.
2023
Modelica Conference 2023
Schwan, T., Feige, D., Wenzel, L., Voelckner, C., Leuschke, M. (10/2023):
Automatic Optimization of Energy Supply Systems in Buildings and City Quarters based on Modelica Models.
15th International Modelica Conference 2023, Aachen, October 9–11, 2023, DOI: 10.3384/ecp204779.
Building Simulation Conference 2023
Schwan, T., Hentschel, A., Eckhardt, T., Jähnel, D., Unger, R. (09/2023):
An integrative Solution for rapid Simulation of urban-scale Energy Systems and GIS-based Visualization of the results on Maps.
BS2023, Shanghai, September 4–6, 2023.
2022
15th Conference on Diagnostics in Mechatronic Vehicle Systems 2022
Pohl, D., Unger, R., Jähnel, D. (05/2022):
Digital service infrastructure for hydrogen refueling stations.
Diagnostics Conference 2022, Dresden, May 17–18, 2022.
BauSIM2022
Eckstädt, E., Liersch, C., Hentschel, A., Hoch, R., Borchert, D., Khalili, M. (09/2022):
COMPARING BIM2SIM WORKFLOWS FOR COUPLED BUILDING AND HVAC SIMULATION.
BauSIM 2022, Weimar, 20-22 September 2022, DOI: 10.26868/29761662.2022.17.
BauSIM2022
Paepcke, A., Leuschke, M., Hoch, R. (09/2022):
Stable simulation of thermohydraulic consumer networks with external pump control.
BauSIM 2022, Weimar, September 20–22, 2022, DOI: 10.26868/29761662.2022.63.
2021
Modelica Conference 2021
Schwan, T., Wicke, M., Hentschel, A., Unger, R. (09/2021):
Modelica Models as Integral Part of the Building Design Process.
14th International Modelica Conference, Online, September 20–24, 2021.
Building Simulation Conference 2021
Schwan, T., Unger (09/2021):
Simulation-based Optimization of thermal Comfort in a heritage Manor House.
17th International Building Simulation Conference, Bruges, September 1–3, 2021.
2020
Simulation Scenarios for Building Energy Simulation in Early Design Stages
Eckstädt, E., Paepcke, A., Hentschel, A., Schneider, A., Nicolai, A., Schumann, F. (09/2020):
Simulation scenarios for building energy simulation in early design stages.
BauSIM 2020, 8th Conference of IBPSA Germany and Austria, Graz, September 23–25, 2020, DOI: 10.3217/978-3-85125-786-1-27.
2019
Calibration of HVAC system models with monitoring data – Digital Twin meets measurement data
Schwan, T., Schmitt, S., Castellani, A. (11/2019):
Calibration of HVAC system models with monitoring data – Digital Twin meets measurement data.
ESI Forum in Germany, Berlin, 07. – 08. November, 2019.
FMI-Based Co-Simulation of Multi-Agent Occupants Models, with Modelica Building and HVAC System Models
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Eckhardt, T. (09/2019):
FMI-Based Co-Simulation of Multi-Agent Occupants Models, with Modelica Building and HVAC System Models.
16th International Building Simulation Conference, Rome, September 2–4, 2019.
Using Agent-Based Customer Modeling for the Evaluation of EV Charging Systems
Rodemann, T., Eckhardt, T., Unger, R., Schwan, T. (07/2019):
Using Agent-Based Customer Modeling for the Evaluation of EV Charging Systems.
Energies Journal, July 25, 2019.
A Modelica-Based Framework for District Heating Grid Simulation
Schwan, T., Ziessler, O., Eckhardt, T., Unger, R. (03/2019):
A Modelica-Based Framework for District Heating Grid Simulation.
13th International Modelica Conference, Regensburg, March 4–6, 2019.
2018
FMI-based Coupling of SimulationX with Multi-Agent-Simulation-Tools for a Holistic Power Supply System Layout
Eckhardt, T., Schwan, T., Unger, R. (11/2018):
FMI-based Coupling of SimulationX with Multi-Agent-Simulation-Tools for a Holistic Power Supply System Layout.
20th ESI SimulationX Conference, Dresden, November 8–9, 2018.
2017
Assessing Indoor Air Quality and Comfort in Nonresidential Buildings With SimulationX
Schwan, T. (11/2017):
Assessing indoor air quality and comfort in nonresidential buildings with SimulationX.
ESI Forum in Germany, Weimar, November 7–9, 2017.
Complex Large-Scale Heating, Cooling and Power Supply Models – Virtual Renewable Power Plant Simulation with Modelica
Schwan, T., Unger, R. (08/2017):
Complex Large-Scale Heating, Cooling and Power Supply Models – Virtual Renewable Power Plant Simulation with Modelica.
15th International Building Simulation Conference, San Francisco, August 6–8, 2017.
Aspects of FMI in Building Simulation
Schwan, T., Unger, R., J. Pipiorke (05/2017):
Aspects of FMI in Building Simulation.
12th International Modelica Conference, Prague, May 15–17, 2017.
2016
Holistic District Heating Grid Design with SimulationX / Green City
Schwan, T., Unger, R. (11/2016):
Holistic District Heating Grid Design with SimulationX / Green City.
ESI SimulationX User Forum, Dresden, November 2016.
Storage Technologies for Charging Infrastructure. Variant Analysis and Methods for Storage System Assessment
Unger, R., Wicke, M. (05/2016):
Storage Technologies for Charging Infrastructure. Variant Analysis and Methods for Storage System Assessment.
CoFAT Conference on Future Automotive Technology, Fürstenfeld, May 2016.
2015
Multi-Criteria HVAC Systems Optimization with Modelica
Schwan, T., Unger, R. (12/2015):
Multi-Criteria HVAC Systems Optimization with Modelica.
14th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association, Hyderabad, December 7–9, 2015.
Energy-Efficient Design of a Research Greenhouse
Schwan, T., Unger, R. (11/2015):
Energy-Efficient Design of a Research Greenhouse.
18th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 9–11, 2015.
Energy-Efficient Design of a Research Greenhouse with Modelica
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Pipiorke, J. (09/2015):
Energy-Efficient Design of a Research Greenhouse with Modelica.
11th International Modelica Conference, Versailles, September 21–23, 2015.
Aspects of Power Management in Fleet Charging of EV
R. Unger, R. Petersohn, K. Krebs (06/2015):
Aspects of Power Management in Fleet Charging of EV.
ICEEV 2015, Dresden, June 16–17, 2015.
Simulation Based Testing of Charging Infrastructure and Power Management Algorithms with ICIRP
R. Unger, R. Petersohn (04/2015):
Simulation Based Testing of Charging Infrastructure and Power Management Algorithms with ICIRP.
CoFAT, Fürstenfeld, April 2015.
2014
Model-based design of control strategies for a sophisticated building energy system in a school and sports complex
Wicke, M., Unger, R., Schwan, T. (11/2014):
Model-based design of control strategies for a sophisticated building energy system in a school and sports complex.
18th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 10–11, 2014.
Model-Based Design of Integrative Energy Concepts for Building Quarters using Modelica
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Lerche, C., Kehrer, C. (03/2014):
Model-Based Design of Integrative Energy Concepts for Building Quarters using Modelica.
10th International Modelica Conference, Lund, March 10–12, 2014.
2013
Aspects of Model Based Design of Renewable Energy Management Systems
Unger, R., Schwan, T. (11/2013):
Aspects of Model Based Design of Renewable Energy Management Systems.
16th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 12–13, 2013.
Model-Based Design of Integrative Energy Concepts for Municipalities
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Lerche, C. (11/2013):
Model-Based Design of Integrative Energy Concepts for Municipalities.
16th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 12–13, 2013.
Modelling and optimization of renewable energy supply for electrified vehicle fleet
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Bäker, B. (09/2013):
Modelling and optimization of renewable energy supply for electrified vehicle fleet.
8th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems, Dubrovnik, September 22–27, 2013.
Developing and Testing Energy Management Systems With Modelica-Based Simulation
Unger, R. (04/2013):
Developing and testing energy management systems with Modelica-based simulation.
4th VPE Swiss Symposium, Rapperswil, April 24, 2013.
2012
Co-Simulation and SiL Testing of Distributed Energy Management Systems With a Combined Vehicle–Building–User Model
Unger, R., Schwan, T., Mikoleit, B., Bäker, B. (11/2012):
Co-simulation and SiL testing of distributed energy management systems with a combined vehicle–building–user model.
15th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 14–15, 2012.
Modeling and Optimization of a Smart Home System
Rodemann, T., Schwan, T., Unger, R. (11/2012):
Modeling and Optimization of a Smart Home System.
15th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 14–15, 2012.
Improving Renewable Energy Supply for Districts and Municipalities Through Cross-System Simulation
Unger, R., Schwan, T., Mikoleit, B., Bäker, B. (11/2012):
Improving renewable energy supply for districts and municipalities through cross-system simulation.
5th International Congress Bauhaus SOLAR, Erfurt, November 13–14, 2012.
“Green Building” – Modelling renewable building energy systems and electric mobility concepts using Modelica
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Bäker, B., Mikoleit, B., Kehrer, C., Rodemann, T. (09/2012):
“Green Building” – Modelling renewable building energy systems and electric mobility concepts using Modelica.
9th International Modelica Conference, Munich, September 3–5, 2012.
Simulation and evaluation of (eVehicle) charging strategies based on renewable energy availability
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Bäker, B., Mikoleit, B., Krebs, K. (06/2012):
Simulation and evaluation of (eVehicle) charging strategies based on renewable energy availability.
EEVC 2012 – Energy Efficient Vehicles Conference, Dresden, June 18–19, 2012.
2011
Optimization of local renewable energy systems using automotive simulation approaches
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Baeker, B., Mikoleit, B., Kehrer, C. (11/2011):
Optimization of local renewable energy systems using automotive simulation approaches.
12th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association, Sydney, 14. – 16. November, 2011.
„Residence and Mobility“ – Renewable Energy Management in the linked system “Building – eMobility”
Unger, R., Schwan, T., Mikoleit, B., Baeker, B. (07/2011):
„Residence and Mobility“ – Renewable Energy Management in the linked system “Building – eMobility”.
EEVC 2011 – Energy Efficient Vehicles Conference 2011, Dresden, June 30–July 1, 2011.
Optimization-Tool for local renewable energy usage in the connected system: “Building-eMobility”
Schwan, T., Unger, R., Baeker, B., Mikoleit, B., Kehrer, C. (03/2011):
Optimization-Tool for local renewable energy usage in the connected system: “Building-eMobility”.
8th International Modelica Conference, Dresden, March 20–22, 2011.
2010
Optimization-Tool for local renewable energy usage in the connected system: ”Building-eMobility”
Unger, R., Schwan, T., Mikoleit, B., Baeker, B. (11/2010):
Optimization-Tool for local renewable energy usage in the connected system: ”Building-eMobility”.
13th ITI Symposium, Dresden, November 24–25, 2010.