COMPENSATION OF HVAC SYSTEM NONLINEARITIES USING CASCADED CONTROL ARCHITECTURE Conference Paper uri icon

abstract

  • Research into heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems has shown that coordinating building climate control leads to large energy savings. However, most analyses have assumed linear dynamics not reflective of actual systems. Using a cascaded control architecture, this linear behavior can be recovered, allowing for maximum energy savings to be realized. Case studies on variable air volume, hydronic radiator, and terminal fan controlled systems demonstrate the broad application and benefits of this approach. Also, because of the architectural simplicity and lack of required a priori knowledge of system performance or characteristics, the cascaded controller can be implemented immediately in the HVAC community.

name of conference

  • Volume 2: Dynamic Modeling and Diagnostics in Biomedical Systems; Dynamics and Control of Wind Energy Systems; Vehicle Energy Management Optimization; Energy Storage, Optimization; Transportation and Grid Applications; Estimation and Identification Methods, Tracking, Detection, Alternative Propulsion Systems; Ground and Space Vehicle Dynamics; Intelligent Transportation Systems and Control; Energy Harvesting; Modeling and Control for Thermo-Fluid Applications, IC Engines, Manufacturing

published proceedings

  • 7TH ANNUAL DYNAMIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL CONFERENCE, 2014, VOL 2

author list (cited authors)

  • Price, C. R., & Rasmussen, B. P.

citation count

  • 0

complete list of authors

  • Price, Christopher R||Rasmussen, Bryan P

publication date

  • January 2014