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Martin Rätz

RWTH Aachen University

Templergraben 55

52056 Aachen, 52056

Germany

SCHOLARLY PAPERS

4

DOWNLOADS

157

TOTAL CITATIONS

2

Scholarly Papers (4)

1.

Monotonic Physics-Constrained Neural Networks for Model Predictive Control of Building Energy Systems

Number of pages: 49 Posted: 30 May 2025
RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University and RWTH Aachen University
Downloads 63 (933,353)

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physics-guided, physics-informed, physically consistent, hybrid modelling, building thermal modelling, HVAC control

2.

The Impact of Buffer Tank Size on Explicit Flexibility in Residential Buildings: A Model Predictive Control Analysis

Number of pages: 66 Posted: 06 Feb 2026
RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University and RWTH Aachen University
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Flexibility, Flexibility Cost, Flexibility Offer, Model Predictive Control, Local Flexibility Market, Buffer Tank

3.

Identifying the Validity Domain of Machine Learning Models in Building Energy Systems

Number of pages: 96 Posted: 26 Jul 2023
RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH-Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University and RWTH Aachen University
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Extrapolation Detection, Validity Domain, Novelty Detection, machine learning, Artificial Neural Network, Data-driven Model Predictive Control, Building Energy Systems

4.

Towards Prototyping Human-in-the-Loop Thermostat Control: An Exploratory Study

Number of pages: 75 Posted: 25 Feb 2026
RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University, RWTH Aachen University and RWTH Aachen University
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Occupant-Centric Control, Human-in-the-Loop Thermostat Control, Deep Reinforcement Learning, LoRaWAN, Adaptive Comfort, IoT, Human-Building Interaction