Zone based heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) control using extensive temperature monitoring

    公开(公告)号:US09719690B2

    公开(公告)日:2017-08-01

    申请号:US14279264

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Abstract: System and methods for controlling an air conditioning (AC) system includes defining one or more zones to achieve control actions based on local conditions to create a localized dynamic system for localized control, wherein zones are defined by considering hot and cool areas of the room or location of heat generating equipment, wherein the zone definition changes dynamically based on time of day or based on occupancy, or wherein zones are defined in a customizable manner based on sensitivity analysis considering energy savings and comfort tradeoff or considering equipment with predetermined temperature restrictions; monitoring through sensor placement at predetermined locations in the room based on importance of the equipment, heat generation zones and proximity to the AC; determining appropriate temperature setpoints based on existing operating conditions; and applying temperature information at the predetermined locations to generate rules for the actuation of AC systems.

    OPTIMAL SENSOR AND ACTUATOR DEPLOYMENT FOR SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONTROL
    2.
    发明申请
    OPTIMAL SENSOR AND ACTUATOR DEPLOYMENT FOR SYSTEM DESIGN AND CONTROL 审中-公开
    最佳传感器和执行器部署系统设计和控制

    公开(公告)号:US20150095000A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-04-02

    申请号:US14504166

    申请日:2014-10-01

    CPC classification number: G06F17/5004 G06F2217/80

    Abstract: A method of determining the location of actuators and sensors for climate control that includes providing a model of temperature and airflow within a room. A matrix for the placement of sensors is calculated using a Lyapunov equation. A Lyapunov equation includes a matrix for the transition state from the model of temperature and airflow. A trace of the matrix for the placement of sensors is maximized to provide optimum placement of the sensors. A matrix for the placement of actuators within the model is calculated using the Lyapunov equation. A variable for the Lyapunov equation includes the matrix for the transition state obtained from the model of temperature and airflow. A trace of the matrix for the placement of actuators is maximized to provide optimum placement of the actuators within the room.

    Abstract translation: 确定用于气候控制的致动器和传感器的位置的方法,其包括在室内提供温度和气流的模型。 使用Lyapunov方程计算用于放置传感器的矩阵。 Lyapunov方程包括从温度和气流模型的过渡状态的矩阵。 用于放置传感器的矩阵的轨迹最大化,以提供传感器的最佳布置。 使用Lyapunov方程计算用于在模型内放置致动器的矩阵。 Lyapunov方程的变量包括从温度和气流模型获得的过渡态的矩阵。 用于放置致动器的矩阵的轨迹被最大化以提供致动器在房间内的最佳布置。

    FORECASTING MARKET PRICES FOR MANAGEMENT OF GRID-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS
    4.
    发明申请
    FORECASTING MARKET PRICES FOR MANAGEMENT OF GRID-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS 审中-公开
    预测全球规模能源储存系统管理的市场价格

    公开(公告)号:US20160055507A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-25

    申请号:US14831650

    申请日:2015-08-20

    CPC classification number: G06Q30/0206 G06Q30/0203 G06Q50/06

    Abstract: Systems and methods for forecasting energy usage data for one or more markets, including providing energy variable input data for one or more energy variables, transforming the energy variable input data using functions of the energy variable input data to generate transformed functions, modeling the transformed functions as one or more time series models, the time series models representing energy usage over time and energy usage predictions, and generating forecasted energy usage data based on the one or more time series models for management of one or more energy resources.

    Abstract translation: 用于预测一个或多个市场的能量使用数据的系统和方法,包括为一个或多个能量变量提供能量可变输入数据,使用能量可变输入数据的功能来变换能量变量输入数据以产生变换函数, 作为一个或多个时间序列模型,表示随时间的能量使用和能量使用预测的时间序列模型,以及基于用于管理一个或多个能量资源的一个或多个时间序列模型产生预测的能量使用数据。

    Optimal Battery Pricing and Energy Management for Localized Energy Resources
    5.
    发明申请
    Optimal Battery Pricing and Energy Management for Localized Energy Resources 审中-公开
    本地化能源资源优化电池定价和能源管理

    公开(公告)号:US20160093002A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-03-31

    申请号:US14845412

    申请日:2015-09-04

    CPC classification number: G06Q50/06

    Abstract: A method and system are provided for managing local energy resources of an energy system. The method includes determining, offline by a processor, an offline optimal resource allocation of the local energy resources using a Pontryagin Maximum Principle that involves a continuous, unbounded state. The method further includes determining, in real-time by the processor, a real-time optimal resource allocation of the local energy resources using offline-determined energy storage shadow pricing. The method also includes managing, by the processor, an allocation of the local energy resources in accordance with the offline optimal resource allocation and the real-time optimal resource allocation.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于管理能量系统的本地能源的方法和系统。 该方法包括使用涉及连续的无界状态的Pontryagin最大原理来确定处理器离线本地能量资源的离线最优资源分配。 该方法还包括使用离线确定的能量存储影子定价,实时地由处理器确定本地能量资源的实时最优资源分配。 该方法还包括由处理器根据离线最佳资源分配和实时最优资源分配来管理本地能量资源的分配。

    MANAGEMENT OF GRID-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPLE SERVICES
    6.
    发明申请
    MANAGEMENT OF GRID-SCALE ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS FOR MULTIPLE SERVICES 审中-公开
    多种服务的网络存储系统管理

    公开(公告)号:US20160043550A1

    公开(公告)日:2016-02-11

    申请号:US14821115

    申请日:2015-08-07

    Abstract: Systems and methods for energy distribution for one or more grid-scale Energy Storage Systems (ESSs), including generating one or more time series models to provide forecasted pricing data for one or more markets, determining battery life and degradation costs for one or more batteries in or more ESSs to provide battery life and degradation costs, optimizing bids for the one or more markets to generate optimal bids based on at least one of the forecasted pricing data or the battery life and degradation costs, and distributing energy to or from the one or more ESSs based on the optimal bids generated.

    Abstract translation: 一种或多种电网规模能量存储系统(ESS)的能量分配系统和方法,包括生成一个或多个时间序列模型,为一个或多个市场提供预测的定价数据,确定一个或多个电池的电池寿命和降解成本 提供电池寿命和降解成本的一个或多个ESS中,优化一个或多个市场的出价,以根据预测的定价数据或电池寿命和退化成本中的至少一个产生最佳出价,并且向一个或多个市场分配能量 或更多的ESS基于生成的最佳出价。

    POWER MODELING BASED BUILDING DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
    7.
    发明申请
    POWER MODELING BASED BUILDING DEMAND MANAGEMENT SYSTEM 审中-公开
    基于功率建模的建筑物需求管理系统

    公开(公告)号:US20150268650A1

    公开(公告)日:2015-09-24

    申请号:US14531582

    申请日:2014-11-03

    CPC classification number: G05B17/02 G05B15/02 G05B2219/2642

    Abstract: A method and system are provided. The method includes generating a power model, modeling power demands of at least one of a building and subsystems thereof, responsive to measured power-related inputs specific to the building and forecasted power-related inputs. The method further includes controlling, by a processor-based supervisory controller, power consumption of at least one of the building and the subsystems responsive to the power demands modeled by the power model.

    Abstract translation: 提供了一种方法和系统。 该方法包括产生功率模型,对建筑物及其子系统中的至少一个的功率需求进行建模,响应于测量的与建筑物相关的功率相关输入和预测的功率相关输入。 该方法还包括响应于由功率模型建模的功率需求,由基于处理器的监控控制器控制建筑物和子系统中的至少一个的功率消耗。

    ZONE BASED HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL USING EXTENSIVE TEMPERATURE MONITORING
    9.
    发明申请
    ZONE BASED HEATING, VENTILATION AND AIR-CONDITIONING (HVAC) CONTROL USING EXTENSIVE TEMPERATURE MONITORING 有权
    基于区域的加热,通风和空气调节(HVAC)控制使用广泛的温度监测

    公开(公告)号:US20140379141A1

    公开(公告)日:2014-12-25

    申请号:US14279264

    申请日:2014-05-15

    Abstract: System and methods for controlling an air conditioning (AC) system includes defining one or more zones to achieve control actions based on local conditions to create a localized dynamic system for localized control, wherein zones are defined by considering hot and cool areas of the room or location of heat generating equipment, wherein the zone definition changes dynamically based on time of day or based on occupancy, or wherein zones are defined in a customizable manner based on sensitivity analysis considering energy savings and comfort tradeoff or considering equipment with predetermined temperature restrictions; monitoring through sensor placement at predetermined locations in the room based on importance of the equipment, heat generation zones and proximity to the AC; determining appropriate temperature setpoints based on existing operating conditions; and applying temperature information at the predetermined locations to generate rules for the actuation of AC systems.

    Abstract translation: 用于控制空调(AC)系统的系统和方法包括定义一个或多个区域以基于局部条件实现控制动作,以创建用于局部控制的局部动态系统,其中区域通过考虑房间的热和冷区域来定义, 发热设备的位置,其中区域定义基于时间或基于占用而动态地改变,或者基于考虑到节能和舒适度折中的灵敏度分析或考虑具有预定温度限制的设备,以可定制的方式定义区域; 基于设备的重要性,发热区域和AC的接近度,通过传感器放置在房间的预定位置进行监控; 基于现有操作条件确定适当的温度设定点; 并在预定位置施加温度信息以产生AC系统的致动规则。

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