Ruben Baetens, MSc arch.
Leuven, Belgium
Research field: Engineering - Energy
Smart energy in and for the building stock (i.e. HVAC, smart grids, Modelica, building optimisation and architecture)
Publications
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Journal Article (13)
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Roel De Coninck, Ruben Baetens, Dirk Saelens et al. (2013) Rule-based demand side management of domestic heat pumps in zero energy neighbourhoods. In Journal of Building Performance Simulation (Submitted to:).
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Ruben Baetens, Roel De Coninck, Juan Van Roy et al. (2012) Assessing electrical bottlenecks at feeder level for residential net zero-energy buildings by integrated system simulation, 74-83. In Applied Energy.Download PDF (809.96 KB)
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R Baetens, B P Jelle, A Gustavsen (2011) Aerogel insulation for building applications: A state-of-the-art review, 761-769. In Energy and Buildings 43 (3).Download PDF (789.16 KB)
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Erlend Wegger, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Erland Sveipe et al. (2011) Aging effects on thermal properties and service life of vacuum insulation panels, 128-167. In Journal of Building Physics 35 (2).Download PDF (1.43 MB)
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Dirk Saelens, Wout Parys, Ruben Baetens (2011) Energy and comfort performance of thermally activated building systems including occupant behavior, 835-848. In Building and Environment 46 (4).Download PDF (2.45 MB)
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Steinar Grynning, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Sivert Uvsløkk et al. (2011) Hot box investigations and theoretical assessments of miscellaneous vacuum insulation panel configurations in building envelopes, 297-324. In Journal of Building Physics 34 (4).Download PDF (687.06 KB)
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Dirk Saelens, Ruben Baetens, Roel De Coninck et al. (2011) PV- panelen: de oplossing voor nul-energiegebouwen, 1-5. In Het Ingenieursblad 80 (6).
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Ruben Baetens, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen et al. (2010) Gas-filled panels for building applications: A state-of-the-art review, 1969-1975. In Energy and Buildings 42 (11).
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Ruben Baetens, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen (2010) Phase change materials for building applications: A state-of-the-art review, 1361-1368. In Energy and Buildings 42 (9).
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Ruben Baetens, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen (2010) Properties, requirements and possibilities of smart windows for dynamic daylight and solar energy control in buildings: A state-of-the-art review, 87-105. In Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells 94 (2).
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Conference Proceedings (23)
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Bjørn Petter Jelle, Arild Gustavsen, Ruben Baetens (2012) Innovative high performance thermal building insulation materials - Todays state-of-the-art and beyond tomorrow, 2. In Proceedings of the Building Enclosure Science & Technology, BEST3.
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Glenn Reynders, Ruben Baetens, Dirk Saelens (2012) Using thermal mass to counter decreasing overall heating system efficiencies in low-energy dwellings. In proc. of the 5th International Building Physics Conference.
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Bart Verbruggen, Roel De Coninck, Ruben Baetens et al. (2011) Grid Impact Indicators for Active Building Simulation, 10.SG.0080. In IEEE PES Conf. on Innovative Smart Grid Technologies.Download PDF (555.87 KB)
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Glenn Reynders, Ruben Baetens, Dirk Saelens (2011) Identifying opportunities of passive thermal storage in residential buildings for electrical grid measures, 8. In CleanTech for Sustainable Buildings - From Nano to Urban Scale, CISBAT 11.Download PDF (86.75 KB)
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Ruben Baetens, Roel De Coninck, Lieve Helsen et al. (2011) Integrated dynamic electric and thermal simulations for a residential neighborhood: Sensitivity to time resolution of boundary conditions, 1745-1752. In Proc. of the 12th Conf. of The International Building Performance Simulation Association.Download PDF (2.22 MB)
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Ruben Baetens, Dirk Saelens (2011) Integrating occupant behaviour in the simulation of coupled electric and thermal systems in buildings. In 8th Int. Modelica Conf..Download PDF (611.99 KB)
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Bart Verbruggen, Juan Van Roy, Roel De Coninck et al. (2011) Object-oriented electrical grid and photovoltaic system modelling in Modelica. In 8th Int. Modelica Conf..Download PDF (260.95 KB)
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Erlend Wegger, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Erland Sveipe et al. (2010) Ageing effects on vacuum insulation panels, EE6-1.1-2. In 2nd Biennial Int. Conf. on Building Enclosure Science and Technology.
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Ruben Baetens, Roel De Coninck, Bart Verbruggen et al. (2010) De impact van gebruiksprofielen op de integratie van fotovoltaïsche systemen voor lage-energie woningen. In IBPSA NVL 2010 Event - Simulatie voor energie-efficiënte of energieproducerende gebouwde omgeving.Download PDF (342.22 KB)
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Hilde Breesch, Barbara Wauman, Jeroen Poppe et al. (2010) Determination of boundary conditions for passive schools: impact on net energy demand for heating and cooling, 8. In Proc. of the 9th Passive House Symposium.
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Report (4)
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Dirk Saelens, Ruben Baetens, Leen Teblick (2010) Analyse van de energieprestatie van de wedstrijdontwerpen voor een nieuw Politie-commissariaat te Brugge.
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Dirk Saelens, Ruben Baetens, Leen Teblick (2010) Analyse van de energieprestatie van de wedstrijdontwerpen voor een nieuw stadskantoor te Lier.
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Ruben Baetens (2009) Studentencursus grondmechanica en funderingstechnieken, 82.
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Steinar Grynning, Ruben Baetens, Sivert Uvsløkk et al. (2009) Vakuumisolasjonspaneler for bruk i bygninger - Egenskaper, krav og muligheter, 44.
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Thesis (1)
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Ruben Baetens (2009) Properties, requirements and possibilities for highly-thermal insulating materials and solutions in buildings, State-of-the-art and beyond, 152.Download PDF (6.35 MB)
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Magazine Article (2)
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Ruben Baetens, Roel De Coninck, Bart Verbruggen et al. (2011) PV-systems: the solution for zero-energy dwellings?, 28-32. In TVVL Magazine 2.
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Vivian Meløysund, Bjørn Petter Jelle, Steinar Grynning et al. (2009) Vakuumisolasjon, 29. In Byggeindustrien.
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Awards and Grants
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Nov 2011FWO Aspirant Scholarschip
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Oct 2009Den Frie Tanke Nyskapingsprisen 2009 - The free mind innovation award, Trondheim
Biographical Information
Ruben Baetens is an eager practitioner in the domain of architecture and system engineering, interested in the holistic assessment of projects in the built environment.
After an abroad study and research stay in Norway, he graduated in the summer of 2009 becoming Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering in Architecture (ir.-arch.) and started as PhD candidate at the K.U.Leuven.
After an abroad study and research stay in Norway, he graduated in the summer of 2009 becoming Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering in Architecture (ir.-arch.) and started as PhD candidate at the K.U.Leuven.
CV
Professional Experience
2010 - Present
PhD student at K.U.Leuven
Leuven, Belgium
Classes taught:
Energy, Indoor Environment and Building Services
Building Simulations
Clean room
Leuven, Belgium
Classes taught:
Energy, Indoor Environment and Building Services
Building Simulations
Clean room
Oct 2009 - Dec 2009
Mar 2009 - Apr 2009
Aug 2004 - Sep 2009
Education
Aug 2008 - Apr 2009
Norges teknisk-naturvitenskapelige Universitet - Norwegian University of Science and Technology
in Trondheim, Norway
Sep 2004 - Jun 2009
K.U.Leuven
in Leuven, Belgium
Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering in Architecture
Master of Applied Sciences and Engineering in Architecture
Sep 1999 - Jun 2004
Royal academy for fine arts
in Mechelen, Belgium
Sep 1998 - Jun 2004
Sint-Romboutscollege
in Mechelen, Belgium
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