Conference Paper
Proceedings of Building Simulation 2013: 13th Conference of IBPSA
Simulation Of Anticipatory Control Strategies In Buildings With Mixed-mode Cooling
Simulation Of Anticipatory Control Strategies In Buildings With Mixed-mode Cooling
Jianjun HU, Panagiota KARAVADOI: https://doi.org/10.26868/25222708.2013.1411Abstract: The paper aims to demonstrate the potential performance bounds of model predictive control strategies (MPC) for buildings with mixed-mode cooling, exposed thermal mass and high solar gains. A transient multi-zone energy prediction model with a coupled thermal and airflow network has been developed in MATLAB and it is used within an offline MPC framework with GenOpt as an optimizer. Simulation results show that mixed-mode cooling strategies (window opening and fan assist schedule) decided by the MPC optimizer can significantly reduce the cooling requirement compared to baseline night set back and simple heuristic control with the operative temperature maintained within acceptable limits for occupant thermal comfort. Results also show that additional energy savings can be achieved with shading control coordinated with anticipatory control strategies for mixed-mode cooling. Pages: 2494 - 2501 Paper: