Utilization of intelligent control algorithms for thermal comfort optimization and energy saving

Abstract

In the paper there are presented the problems of optimal control for indoor thermal comfort in buildings equipped with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning) systems. It is very important that the design of such control systems allows to minimize the energy consumption. There are discussed the results of air-conditioning system simulation and there is given an example of simulation model of a room and mathematical model of thermal comfort. Fuzzy control algorithms and model predictive control algorithms are used in the hierarchical structure of climate comfort control system. The tuning of predictive controllers is discussed in the paper, too.