Diploid control of water heaters

摘要

A method of controlling a water heater is provided. The method comprises evaluating the fitness of solutions associated with a plurality of individuals in a population for a current operating environment of the water heater. Each of the plurality of individuals comprises a dominant genotype and a recessive genotype. Each genotype represents a solution for controlling the water heater. A fitness function is applied to the dominant genotype of each individual. The fitness function is based on at least one of water flow demand data and energy price data. The method further comprises storing previously encountered genotypes in the recessive genotypes of the individuals. The method further comprises selecting a solution for controlling operation of the water heater based on the fitness evaluation.

主权项

1. A method of controlling a water heater, comprising:
evaluating the fitness of solutions associated with a plurality of individuals in a population for a current operating environment of the water heater, each of the plurality of individuals comprising a dominant genotype and a recessive genotype, wherein each of the genotypes represents a solution for controlling the water heater, wherein a fitness function is applied to the dominant genotype of each individual, wherein the fitness function is based on at least one of water flow demand data and energy price data; storing previously encountered genotypes in the recessive genotypes of the individuals; and selecting a solution for controlling operation of the water heater based on the fitness evaluation.