Application of optimization method to actual central air conditioning systems

Akihiro Yamada, Tatsuo Nagai, Toshirou Inou, Tetsurou Iwata, Hideki Uchida

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Abstract

To minimize the total power consumption of a central air conditioning system, optimal control variables are necessary. A simulation of a central air conditioning system and its components are modeled. Modeling of air conditioning equipment required optimization, and power consumption formulas are created from experimental data. Optimal control is applied to the actual central air conditioning systems. The effectiveness of optimization and accuracy of optimization calculations are verified. Prediction of air conditioning load is required for the optimization calculation. Load prediction formulas are created and the accuracy is verified. Optimization calculation is applied to general central air conditioning system. The behavior of optimization calculation results and the necessity of various trends of initial values are verified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages2064-2071
Number of pages8
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2011
Event12th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association Building Simulation 2011, BS 2011 - Sydney, NSW, Australia
Duration: 14 Nov 201116 Nov 2011

Conference

Conference12th Conference of International Building Performance Simulation Association Building Simulation 2011, BS 2011
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CitySydney, NSW
Period14/11/1116/11/11

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