Setpoint adjustment-based duty cycling
US10379508B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 25, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 13, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2639
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A facility for performing setpoint adjustment-based duty cycling techniques by adjusting the setpoint of a device or component is described. The facility reduces energy consumption for a system, such as an HVAC system, or device by adjusting or modulating an associated setpoint or temperature setting. The facility modulates the setpoint between a base setpoint value and another setpoint value based on a mode of the system. When the system is in a cooling mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a higher setpoint value. When the system is in heating mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a lower setpoint value. The facility may modulate the setpoint between the two setpoint values based on an offset value or a fixed setpoint value.
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