Predictive Control Approach to Convert Single-Zone Residential Buildings with Central HVAC Systems to Multi-Zone Systems

The current project aims to develop a novel energy management strategy for residential heating ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Controllable wireless air damping vents will adjust the air flow in different zones of the building allowing independent control of the temperature which results in enhanced thermal comfort and energy savings. The intern will collaborate with the partner organization on studying a novel predictive model to control the damping factor of the vents within fully closed to fully open range. The partner organization will benefit from the expertise of both the academic supervisor and the intern in HVAC and thermo-fluids to achieve a more effective control strategy for the system.

Faculty Supervisor:

Carey Simonson

Student:

Farid Bahiraei

Partner:

SenergyK Innovative Creations

Discipline:

Engineering - mechanical

Sector:

Education

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