Evaluation of energy-saving potential for optimal time response of HVAC control system in smart buildings
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DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2020.115255
Abstract: Abstract In some fields, such as the semiconductor manufacturing process, museum, pharmaceutical, and medicine manufacturing industry, the HVAC system needs a very fast response time to protect products and more energy-efficient buildings than traditional controllers.… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; system; response; energy ... See more keywords
Optimal control of HVAC and window systems for natural ventilation through reinforcement learning
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2018.03.051
Abstract: Abstract Natural ventilation is a green building strategy that improves building energy efficiency, indoor thermal environment, and air quality. However, in practice, it is not always clear when and how to utilize the natural ventilation… read more here.
Keywords: natural ventilation; control; hvac; reinforcement learning ... See more keywords
An optimization platform based on coupled indoor environment and HVAC simulation and its application in optimal thermostat placement
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enbuild.2019.07.002
Abstract: Abstract Model-based optimization can help improve the indoor thermal comfort and energy efficiency of Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. The models used in previous optimization studies either omit the dynamic interaction between indoor… read more here.
Keywords: optimization platform; optimization; thermostat placement; hvac ... See more keywords
Net-zero Nation: HVAC and PV Systems for Residential Net-Zero Energy Buildings across the United States.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.enconman.2018.09.084
Abstract: This study compared the energy performance and initial cost of photovoltaic (PV) and heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment for a residential net-zero energy building (NZEB) in different climate zones across the United States. We… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; energy; net zero; zero energy ... See more keywords
The IMBPC HVAC system: Wireless Sensors and IoT Platform
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ifacol.2018.06.227
Abstract: Abstract Model Based Predictive Control (MBPC) is perhaps the most proposed technique for HVAC control, since it offers an enormous potential for energy savings. Despite the large number of papers in this topic during the… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; system; hvac system; iot platform ... See more keywords
Sensitivity of heating performance of an energy self-sufficient building to climate zone, climate change and HVAC system solutions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.scs.2020.102300
Abstract: Abstract The building energy behavior is strongly influenced by design choices made to contain energy losses through the envelope and to maximize the overall efficiency of HVAC systems. However, a thorough assessment of energy efficiency… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; system; energy; climate ... See more keywords
Filtration efficiency and loading characteristics of PM2.5 through composite filter media consisting of commercial HVAC electret media and nanofiber layer
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DOI: 10.1016/j.seppur.2017.03.040
Abstract: Abstract Pleated electret HVAC filters are often used in residences and commercial buildings to mitigate the particles that originate both indoors and outdoors. However, there are two concerns on the performance of electret media: 1.… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; composite filter; nanofiber layer; electret media ... See more keywords
SIREN – smart ventilation for infection risk mitigation and HVAC energy efficiency: a case study amid the COVID-19 pandemic
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DOI: 10.1080/19401493.2023.2208558
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the need for effective ventilation control in public buildings. This study develops and evaluates a smart ventilation control algorithm (SIREN) that dynamically adjusts zone and system-level HVAC operation to maintain… read more here.
Keywords: hvac energy; hvac; infection risk;
Laboratory performance of new and used residential HVAC filters: Comparison to field results (RP-1649)
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DOI: 10.1080/23744731.2020.1738871
Abstract: Particle filters are used in heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems to protect equipment and reduce exposure to airborne particles. Filtration standards such as ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 52.2 are used to evaluate filter performance in a… read more here.
Keywords: hvac; performance new; ashrae standard; performance ... See more keywords
Day Ahead Scheduling to Optimize Industrial HVAC Energy Cost Based ON Peak/OFF-Peak Tariff and Weather Forecasting
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2017.2759800
Abstract: The cost consumption of industrial buildings is increasing, with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) functions typically comprising half of all cost requirements. These cost requirements are heavily influenced by weather conditions based on the… read more here.
Keywords: day ahead; hvac; cost; weather forecasting ... See more keywords
A Decentralized Swarm Intelligence Algorithm for Global Optimization of HVAC System
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DOI: 10.1109/access.2019.2913359
Abstract: To solve the high labor and maintenance cost while save energy problems in actual engineering, a decentralized control structure and optimization method for the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems are proposed. In this… read more here.
Keywords: swarm intelligence; optimization; hvac; hvac system ... See more keywords