Simulation to support ISO 50001 energy management systems and fault detection and diagnosis: case study of Malpensa airport

This paper describes the use of building performance simulation into a wider implementation of an energy management system (EnMS) based on ISO 50001 requirements. The CASCADE project, funded by the European Union’s Seventh Framework Programme (FP7) call ”ICT for Energy Efficient Buildings” aims to test different modelling strategies supporting Fault Detection and Diagnosis (FDD). Some of the main challenges includes the integration of new and legacy IT systems, the adoption of a robust calibration methodology, and the systematic verification of energy savings. This paper gives an overview of the CASCADE project and then proposes an approach that defines the use of calibrated whole building performance simulation (WPBS) as a supporting tool for improved building operation. Coupling of WBPS within the CASCADE methodology will increase the functional support offered to energy managers. A case study based on Milan Malpensa Airport that shows the initial model development is also described. Finally a definition of the future steps that will be followed by this research work is described.