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Une approche multi-modèle réaliste fondée sur les données pour la commande prédictive : résultats d'une mise en application dans un bâtiment institutionnel.

A practical data-driven multi-model approach to model predictive control: results from implementation in an institutional building.

Numéro : 3564

Auteurs : SALOUX E., COTRUFO N., CANDANEDO J. A.

Résumé

Model-based Predictive Control (MPC) is an effective solution to improve building controls. It consists of the use of weather and occupancy forecasts along with a control-oriented model to predict the behaviour of the building a few hours or days ahead, and thus optimize the operation of its systems. Although the potential of MPC is widely recognized, and plentiful operational data is often available, the development of a model requires a great deal of effort, significant technical expertise and knowledge of building systems. The challenge of creating a model is a hurdle that makes the on-site implementation of MPC in buildings relatively rare.
This study tackles the development of a multi-model approach to optimize the operation of electric and natural gas boilers in an institutional building to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions while maintaining the required level of comfort. This methodology leverages Machine Learning techniques to rapidly develop and calibrate control-oriented models using a limited number of input variables (indoor air temperature and temperature set-points, weather conditions, power meter data). The proposed multi-model approach consists of five models used to estimate the building total heating demand, the electric baseload, the natural gas boiler power, and the indoor air temperature under free floating conditions and during warming-up periods in the morning. The models are calibrated and validated with operational data and they are then used to optimize the transition between nighttime and daytime indoor air temperature. Since these are black-box models that require only a basic understanding of the building system and a few inputs, the model development was considerably reduced while the modularity of the proposed method makes it flexible. Such an approach could therefore be easily replicated in other buildings equipped with similar pieces of equipment.
This methodology has been implemented in a Canadian institutional building, located in Varennes (QC). Results in 2020-21 showed that the COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted building performance and reduced energy use, thus creating a new baseline. The MPC strategy allowed to achieve an additional 20.2% GHG emission reduction compared to this new baseline while thermal comfort was improved. Nevertheless, energy costs increased, which was mainly due to the impact of the pandemic, which eventually made the pre-COVID-19 model and optimization parameters outdated; lower costs are expected with model recalibration, currently ongoing.

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Pages : 10

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Détails

  • Titre original : A practical data-driven multi-model approach to model predictive control: results from implementation in an institutional building.
  • Identifiant de la fiche : 30028660
  • Langues : Anglais
  • Sujet : Technologie
  • Source : 2021 Purdue Conferences. 6th International High Performance Buildings Conference at Purdue.
  • Date d'édition : 24/05/2021
  • Document disponible en consultation à la bibliothèque du siège de l'IIF uniquement.

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