Optimal control of an HVAC system using cold storage and building thermal capacitance.

Author(s) : KINTNER-MEYER M., EMERY A. F.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Presents a comprehensive analysis of the optimal control protocol to minimise the daily operating cost of an air conditioning system in a 33,600 m2 office building. The systems comprise two chillers, one for cold storage charging, the other for direct cooling, an air handling unit, a cooling tower and water pumps. Finds significant savings by precooling the building during hours of low electricity rates.

Details

Original title: Optimal control of an HVAC system using cold storage and building thermal capacitance.
Record ID : 1997-1109
Languages: English
Subject: Environment
Source: Energy Build. - vol. 23 - n. 1
Publication date: 1995

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Themes: Thermal energy storage;
Green buildings
Keywords: Heat capacity; Economy; Building; Energy saving; Air conditioning; Thermal energy storage