Cost optimization for buildings with hybrid ventilation systems
US9892472B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 11, 2013 |
| Grant date | Feb 13, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 2, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF24F2140/60
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method including: computing a total cost for a first zone in a building, wherein the total cost is equal to an actual energy cost of the first zone plus a thermal discomfort cost of the first zone; and heuristically optimizing the total cost to identify temperature setpoints for a mechanical heating/cooling system and a start time and an end time of the mechanical heating/cooling system, based on external weather data and occupancy data of the first zone.
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