SYSTEMS FOR AND METHODS OF MODELING, STEP-TESTING, AND ADAPTIVELY CONTROLLING IN-SITU BUILDING COMPONENTS

摘要

A system for and method of modeling thermal performance characteristics of HVAC components in a building uses the building power or other meter to measure power consumed by the components. The models are used to test the components, preferably during off hours, to ensure proper and efficient operation. Preferably, the testing software is written in a high-level interpretive language that is independent of the HVAC component being modeled. The models are adaptively maintained by periodically ensuring that their measured output matches the predicted output. When the two do not match, the model parameters are updated. These models can also be used to generate reports comparing costs and cost savings for different temperature and other environmental settings within selected zones in the building.

主权项

1. A method of modeling performance of an electro-mechanical component that controls an environment within one of multiple zones in a building, the method comprising:
varying an input to the electro-mechanical component to generate associated outputs from the electro-mechanical component; and generating a performance model of the electro-mechanical component based on the input, the associated outputs, and an energy consumption of the electro-mechanical component.