TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH NIGHT SETBACK PROGRAMMING AS A FUNCTION OF TEMPERATURE CONDITIONING LOAD

摘要

A temperature control system for a building has a temperature responsive means or thermostat in the space for controlling a temperature conditioning apparatus furnishing temperature condition medium to the space. A time control apparatus provides for a reduction or deviation of the space temperature during certain time periods for the purpose of energy conservation and/or comfort. The space temperature is restored to the normal temperature by a pickup operation. The magnitude of temperature setback initially selected or to be maintained during the setback time period is automatically adjusted by responding to the actual building heat load, so as to keep the time and heating capacity needed to restore the space to the normal temperature within certain limits.