Distributed HVAC system cost optimization
US9741082B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 22, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 8, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/2642
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Various embodiments herein include at least one of systems, devices, methods, and methods for distributed HVAC system cost optimization. Such embodiments are generally implemented within a controller of HVAC system component, such as within boiler, cooler, air handling unit, and rooftop unit controllers. In some embodiments, multiple controllers exchange data to control various components of an HVAC system. One of the controllers, such as a primary plant of the system for heating or cooling, is designated as a master controller and the other component controllers are designated as slave controllers. Each controller, both master and slave controllers, includes at least one model that models variable settings of the component or components for which the respective controller is responsible. The model is utilized by the respective controller to both adjust the modeled variable component settings and to determine a cost-variable of operation.
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