Non-linear optimal controller design for building HVAC systems

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Abstract

The purpose of heating system controllers is to provide thermal comfort to the occupants while maintaining the minimum energy consumption. This paper introduces several non-linear optimal controllers for a single zone heating system in buildings. The system model is based on fundamentals of heat transfer and thermal dynamics. Input/Output feedback linearization, MATLAB/Simulink response optimizer and nonlinear programming are applied into optimal controller design and the results are compared. The study shows optimal controller has a large energy saving potential compared to traditional PI controller.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2010 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, CCA 2010
Pages210-215
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Externally publishedYes
Event2010 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, CCA 2010 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: Sep 8 2010Sep 10 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Control Applications

Conference

Conference2010 IEEE International Conference on Control Applications, CCA 2010
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period9/8/109/10/10

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Control and Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science Applications
  • General Mathematics

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