Method and system for heating auto-setback
US11067305B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 27, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jul 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02B30/13
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method of operating an HVAC system using a controller includes predicting a first predicted temperature of an enclosed space during an unoccupied time with the HVAC system off. The controller determines if the first predicted temperature is less than a set-point temperature. Responsive to a determination that the first predicted temperature is less than the set-point temperature, the controller predicts a second predicted temperature of the enclosed space if the HVAC system is operated for a first runtime. The controller determines if the second predicted temperature is less than the set-point temperature and, responsive to a determination that the second predicted temperature is not less than the set-point temperature, the controller operates the HVAC system for the first runtime.
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