Journal
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
Volume 82, Issue -, Pages 675-684Publisher
ELSEVIER SCIENCE SA
DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2014.07.051
Keywords
Model predictive control; MPC; Occupancy prediction; On-line training; Markov chains; HVAC
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This paper presents an occupancy-predicting control algorithm for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings. It incorporates the building's thermal properties, local weather predictions, and a self-tuning stochastic occupancy model to reduce energy consumption while maintaining occupant comfort. Contrasting with existing approaches, the occupancy model requires no manual training and adapts to changes in occupancy patterns during operation. A prediction-weighted cost function provides conditioning of thermal zones before occupancy begins and reduces system output before occupancy ends. Simulation results with real-world occupancy data demonstrate the algorithm's effectiveness. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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