Multi-Objective Control of Air Conditioning Improves Cost, Comfort and System Energy Balance
A new model predictive control (MPC) algorithm is used to select optimal air conditioning setpoints for a commercial office building, considering variable electricity prices, weather and occupancy. This algorithm, Cost-Comfort Particle Swarm Optimization (CCPSO), is the first to combine a realistic,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-09-01
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Series: | Energies |
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Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/11/9/2373 |