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Proceedings of eSim 2006: 4th Conference of IBPSA-Canada

     

MODEL-BASED CONTROL OF RESPONSIVE BUILDING SYSTEMS: A SUMMARY OF ITS POTENTIAL AND CHALLENGES

Brian Coffey, Edward Morofsky, Fariborz Haghighat

Abstract: This paper hopes to aid in the further development of model-based (or 'simulation-based') supervisory control for complex building systems. Model-based control uses simulations to test possible configurations for each controller timestep before chosing the most appropriate one to use in the building system at that point in time. This paper provides a critical review of previous developments of this idea for different systems, and underlines the essential concepts, in hopes of developing a common language for model-based control. It also looks at the major challenges faced in the further development and implementation of this concept, and proposes a generalized tool to facilitate model-based control. A simple example is used to illustrate some of the essential concepts. Possible applications are discussed, including the integrated control of more complex building systems, and the design of new buildings with this control strategy in mind.
Pages: 157 - 164
Paper:
esim2006_157_164