Pascal Stabat

Professor

Discipline(s): Energy, Thermal Sciences
Topic(s): Adaptation, Geothermal, Grid/Network, Renewable Energy, Scenario-Modelling, Sustainable Development

Keywords

Team

MDE - Maîtrise de la Demande en Énergie

Biography

Pascal Stabat is a researcher specializing in the fields of building energy efficiency, heating and cooling systems, and electric mobility. His work focuses on energy modeling of buildings and urban networks, with a particular emphasis on methods for optimizing and calibrating models to improve system performance. His research also addresses challenges related to the decarbonization of buildings, particularly through the electrification of heating and cooling systems, the integration of renewable energy, and the optimization of charging infrastructure for electric buses. Pascal Stabat has helped develop innovative approaches to evaluating energy performance, such as the use of bottom-up models to simulate high-resolution load curves and the analysis of the impacts of flexibility strategies on electric grids. His work draws on advanced simulation tools—such as EnergyPlus, Modelica, and optimization algorithms like dynamic programming—to propose operational solutions tailored to the challenges of the energy transition.

Publication(s)

2026
Hybrid method for automatic fault detection and diagnosis in buildings with limited monitoring data DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116648
2026
Model predictive control for air to water heat pump in context of explicit flexibility: From design to hardware in the loop experiment DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2026.117797
2026
Evaluation of geocooling performance in French dwellings using dynamic simulations DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2026.131547
2025
High-resolution building stock energy model for assessing the impact on the load curve of residential space heating electrification DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2025.116069
2023
Which summer comfort level can be reached by using heat emitters connected to district cooling in residential buildings? DOI : 10.26868/25222708.2023.1574
2023
Potential building resiliency indicators to heat waves suitable for housing renovations DOI : 10.26868/25222708.2023.1432
2023
A novel method for co-optimizing battery sizing and charging strategy of battery electric bus fleets: An application to the city of Paris DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2023.129459
2023
A study on how efficient measures for secondary district heating system performance can be encouraged by motivational tariffs DOI : 10.1186/s13705-023-00417-0
2023
Potential and limits of Natural Ventilation for comfort in retrofit buildings in tropical climates DOI : 10.1051/e3sconf/202339602021
2022
Energy consumption and battery sizing for different types of electric bus service DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2021.122454
2022
Challenges of heat pumps coupled with building to make them a flexibility tool for the electricity network
2022
Identifiability study of an RC building model based on the standard ISO13790 DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2022.112446
2022
Evaluation of the techno-economic performance of battery electric buses: Case study of a bus line in paris DOI : 10.1016/j.retrec.2022.101207
2021
Assessing the charging load of battery electric bus fleet for different types of charging infrastructure DOI : 10.1109/ITEC51675.2021.9490119
2021
Energy analysis of city and intercity electric buses and their battery size requirements DOI : 10.1109/ITEC51675.2021.9490184
2021
The new generation of District heating & cooling networks and their potential development in France DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2021.121477
2020
Optimization of battery electric bus charging under varying operating conditions DOI : 10.1109/VPPC49601.2020.9330838
2020
Comprehensive energy modeling methodology for battery electric buses DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2020.118241
2019
Adaptation of fan motor and VFD efficiency correlations using Bayesian inference DOI : 10.1080/23744731.2019.1571869
2019
Urban energy models validation in data scarcity context: Case of the electricity consumption in the french residential sector
2019
Comprehensive energy assessment of battery electric buses and diesel buses
2019
A generic micro-cogeneration model adapted to various technologies for building energy simulation purpose
2018
Dynamic modeling for evaluation of triple-pipe configuration potential in geothermal district heating networks DOI : 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.07.087
2018
A comparison of methods for uncertainty and sensitivity analysis applied to the energy performance of new commercial buildings DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.02.021
2017
Silencer design for awning windows: Modified Helmholtz resonators with perforated foam DOI : 10.1007/s12273-017-0365-0
2017
Assessment of an internal combustion engine micro-CHP operation for different office buildings performance scenarios DOI : 10.26868/25222708.2017.067
2016
A global modelling approach of natural ventilation with acoustic and daylighting constraints DOI : 10.1080/14733315.2016.1214393
2016
Numerical simulation of wind-driven natural ventilation: Effects of loggia and facade porosity on air change rate DOI : 10.1016/j.buildenv.2016.03.021
2016
Variable-speed air-to-air heat pump modelling approaches for building energy simulation and comparison with experimental data DOI : 10.1080/19401493.2015.1030862
2015
CO2 tracer gas concentration decay method for measuring air change rate DOI : 10.1016/j.buildenv.2014.11.007
2015
Smart-E: A tool for energy demand simulation and optimization at the city scale
2014
Gas Stirling engine μcHP boiler experimental data driven model for building energy simulation DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.08.023
2014
Dynamic model based on experimental investigations of a wood pellet steam engine micro CHP for building energy simulation DOI : 10.1016/j.applthermaleng.2014.08.073
2014
Development and validation of a gray box model to predict thermal behavior of occupied office buildings DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.01.038
2014
Performance evaluation of natural ventilation through windows with horizontal blade shutters
2013
Influence of natural ventilation on solar gains and natural lighting by opening windows
2013
Development of a new correlation for single-sided natural ventilation adapted to leeward conditions DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.01.024
2013
Performance analysis of heating systems for low energy houses DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2013.05.036
2013
Sensitivity analysis and dimension reduction of a steam generator model for clogging diagnosis DOI : 10.1016/j.ress.2012.12.012
2013
Impacts of control strategies on light and heavy radiant floors in low energy buildings by modelica simulation
2013
Optimal control for building heating: An elementary school case study
2012
Progress on single-sided ventilation techniques for buildings DOI : 10.1080/17512549.2012.740903
2012
Adequacy of air-to-air heat recovery ventilation system applied in low energy buildings DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2012.08.008
2012
Numerical simulation of single-sided ventilation using RANS and LES and comparison with full-scale experiments DOI : 10.1016/j.buildenv.2011.10.017
2011
Small scale impact of gas technologies on electric load management - μCHP & hybrid heat pump DOI : 10.1016/j.energy.2011.02.034
2011
Full scale experimental study of single-sided ventilation: Analysis of stack and wind effects DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.03.019
2011
Erratum: Full scale experimental study of single-sided ventilation: Analysis of stack and wind effects (Energy and Buildings (2011) 43 (1765-1773)) DOI : 10.1016/j.enbuild.2011.08.023
2009
Survey of the existing approaches to assess and design natural ventilation and need for further developments
2009
Opportunities for reversible chillers in office buildings in Europe DOI : 10.1007/S12273-009-9207-z
2009
Heat and mass transfer modeling in rotary desiccant dehumidifiers DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2007.06.018
2008
Heat-and-mass transfers modelled for rotary desiccant dehumidifiers DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2007.06.017
2004
Control design of open-cycle desiccant cooling systems using a graphical environment tool DOI : 10.1191/0143624403bt076oa
2004
Simplified model for indirect-contact evaporative cooling-tower behaviour DOI : 10.1016/j.apenergy.2003.09.004
2002
Simplified model for the operation of chilled water cooling coils under nonnominal conditions DOI : 10.1080/10789669.2002.10391433
2001
Pre-design and design tools for evaporative cooling
2001
Pre-Design and Design Tools for Evaporative Cooling

Teaching

Energy Engineering

Course Director

In-person instruction is structured around plenary sessions in the lecture hall and small-group tutorials (PC) with fewer students. The 14-hour independent study component includes the following activities: Self-assessment multiple-choice quiz to be completed before class (30 min). If students have difficulty answering the questions, they are directed to online course review materials. 1 mini project in energy engineering to be completed in pairs (performance analysis of cycles using COOLPROP software or sizing an energy system) (7.5 hours) Review of course material before the exam (6 hours)

Energy Systems

Lecturer

The energy systems covered are as follows: - Gas turbines - Thermal power plants - Internal combustion engines - Aircraft engines - Cogeneration systems - Combined-cycle systems - Receiver cycles The detailed course syllabus is provided in the course schedule section.

Heat Transfer

Course Director

Energy balances, equilibrium temperature, steady-state conduction (planar or cylindrical), resistance networks, overall heat transfer coefficient; Fundamentals of thermal radiation: introduction to the geometric and spectral aspects of radiation, blackbody, Stefan’s law, Wien’s law, Formulas for mutual radiation between black or gray surfaces for simple geometries, linearization (introduction of a radiative transfer coefficient) Convection: Natural/forced, indoor/outdoor

Heat and Mass Transfer

Course Director

Transient Heat Conduction. Heat Equation in Transient Conditions Isothermal Block Model Semi-Infinite Wall Model: Heat Diffusion Convection—General Concepts: Balance Equations, Boundary Layer Concepts, Dimensionless Analysis, Dimensionless Numbers. Internal forced convection: application to pipe flow. Heat balance with forced flow or forced temperature. Determination of the steady-state heat transfer coefficient for laminar and turbulent flows. Inlet regions. Pressure drops. Radiation: Luminance, emittance, irradiance, intensity; Blackbody laws Properties of real bodies—common assumptions Radiative heat transfer between surfaces: Calculation of shape factors, radiosity method, linearization Analysis of phenomena in semi-transparent media (Radiative Transfer Equation) Heat Exchangers: Efficiency, modifications to efficiency, limitations of the DTLM method; application to unconventional heat exchangers Mass Transfer—dimensional analysis, application to mass transfer phenomena.

Energy Efficiency of Systems (Research Quarter)

Lecturer

Thematic Course Content (Week of November 27–December 1) Introduction: Background, Challenges, and Objectives of Energy Efficiency in Systems Energy Efficiency in Transportation Energy Efficiency in Industry Energy Efficiency in Buildings Urban Energy Modeling Heat conversion and thermodynamic systems District heating networks CO2 capture and utilization Presentations of individual assignments and conclusions 2. Individual Assignments Each student must conduct a literature review on a topic of their choice related to energy efficiency and then present this work orally. Two half-days of class will be devoted to library research training (instructor: Sylvain MÉTAFIOT). 3. Seminar The seminar will complement the thematic course by offering two days of field visits, allowing students to see firsthand how energy efficiency is implemented in the field. Each student will be assigned to a research group and will work for two months on a topic of their choice, from December 4 to February 9.

Réseaux de chaleur et de froid pour la transition énergétique

2025 Course Director

Semaine européenne ATHENS Contexte, dimensionnement des réseaux, Technologies de production de chaud et de froid, Générations de Réseaux Projet d'installation de réseau

PhD supervision

2026 Optimization of temperature water loop regulation in a context of evolving building needs and increased electrical flexibility GELPE Tinael
2025 Local modeling of electrical loads in consumption and production for the sizing of distribution network assets COLIN Grégoire
2024 Dynamic integration of human behaviors within households for the scenarization of the energy and climate transition in the residential sector MOUSSAWEL Mona
2024 Development of decision support methods for territorial planning of energy networks LE BOZEC Azilis
2023 Modeling of building and electric vehicle usage for the design of city-scale microgrids LE Ngo Thanh Danh
2023 Physical and dynamic model for optimizing the operation of urban district heating networks IRAQI Allan
2023 Models and tools for developing micro heat networks in rural areas FONTENAILLE Théodore
2022 Design rules for internal architecture optimizing natural ventilation for housing renovation in tropical environments RIOU Brieg
2022 Analysis of the sizing of heat pumps for water-based emitters in the renovation of housing for winter and summer comfort GUILBAUD Nathan
2021 Optimal control of residential heat pumps for grid flexibility RENTE Nicolas
2021 Integration of heatwave vulnerability into home renovation TANCHOU Marie
2020 Evaluation of electrification scenarios for thermal uses on the residential sector's electricity load curve MOREAU Valentin
2018 Energy Management Strategies for Battery Electric Bus Fleets BASMA Hussein
2018 Modeling for the design assistance of new architectures for heating and cooling networks PATUREAU Rémi
2018 Construction of a method for defect detection and automatic performance diagnosis of buildings with limited measured data CERBELAUD Thomas
2017 Development of performance indicators and fault detection in district heating networks as part of an optimization approach to their management FABRE Antoine
2017 Modeling for monitoring and improving the energy performance of neighborhoods MARTY-JOURJON Victor