A decentralized optimization method for energy saving of HVAC systems

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Abstract

Improving the control strategy of building HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems can lead to significant energy savings while preserving human comfort requirements. This paper proposes a decentralized optimization method for optimal setpoint control for HVAC system energy saving. The HVAC system is divided into multiple subsystems and a decentralized optimization algorithm is introduced based on the local information. With limited knowledge of its neighboring subsystems, each subsystem can achieve the local/global optimal solution of the original optimization problem, which may be nonconvex and includes both discrete and continuous decision variables. Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed method.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2013 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2013
Pages225-230
Number of pages6
DOIs
StatePublished - 2013
Event2013 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2013 - Madison, WI, United States
Duration: 17 Aug 201320 Aug 2013

Publication series

NameIEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering
ISSN (Print)2161-8070
ISSN (Electronic)2161-8089

Conference

Conference2013 IEEE International Conference on Automation Science and Engineering, CASE 2013
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMadison, WI
Period17/08/1320/08/13

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