Predictive smart thermostat controller for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems

Estonian Academy of Sciences. Proceedings

Mallikarjun Soudari¹ 

关键词: pulse-width modulation;    on/off controller;    HVAC;    model predictive control;   

DOI  :  10.3176/proc.2018.3.11

学科分类：化学（综合）

来源: Teaduste Akadeemia Kirjastus

【 摘 要 】

The paper suggests a simple energy saving controller for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems thatcombines information on occupancy and weather with predictive control to save energy in buildings. The controller uses a pulsewidth modulation strategy and turns on/off the HVAC system based on the optimal decisions of the model predictive controller. Thesuggested controller is simple yet optimal (in a certain sense), and therefore suitable for residential and small commercial buildingswhere the cost of the controller is a key factor. The effectiveness of the proposed scheme is illustrated using simulations, whereasthe model of the building thermal dynamics was identified based on data from experiments.

【 授权许可】

CC BY-NC