ZONE BASED HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL USING EXTENSIVE TEMPERATURE MONITORING

摘要

System and methods for controlling an air conditioning (AC) system includes defining one or more zones to achieve control actions based on local conditions to create a localized dynamic system for localized control, wherein zones are defined by considering hot and cool areas of the room or location of heat generating equipment, wherein the zone definition changes dynamically based on time of day or based on occupancy, or wherein zones are defined in a customizable manner based on sensitivity analysis considering energy savings and comfort tradeoff or considering equipment with predetermined temperature restrictions; monitoring through sensor placement at predetermined locations in the room based on importance of the equipment, heat generation zones and proximity to the AC; determining appropriate temperature setpoints based on existing operating conditions; and applying temperature information at the predetermined locations to generate rules for the actuation of AC systems.

主权项

1. A method for controlling an air conditioning (AC) system, comprising:
defining one or more zones to achieve control actions based on local conditions to create a localized dynamic system for localized control, wherein zones are defined by considering hot and cool areas of the room or location of heat generating equipment, wherein the zone definition changes dynamically based on time of day or based on occupancy, or wherein zones are defined in a customizable manner based on sensitivity analysis considering energy savings and comfort tradeoff or considering equipment with predetermined temperature restrictions; monitoring through multiple sensors placed at predetermined locations in the room based on importance of the equipment, heat generation zones and proximity to the AC; and determining appropriate temperature set-points based on existing operating conditions; and applying temperature information at the predetermined locations to generate an actuation signal for the AC.