Simulation and optimization of energy efficient operation of HVAC system as demand response with distributed energy resources

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Abstract

Optimal control of building's HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning) system as a demand response may not only reduce energy cost in buildings, but also reduce energy production in grid, stabilize energy grid and promote smart grid. In this paper, we describe a model predictive control (MPC) framework that optimally determines control profiles of the HVAC system as demand response. A Nonlinear Autoregressive Neural Network (NARNET) is used to model the thermal behavior of the building zone and to simulate various HVAC control strategies. The optimal control problem is formulated as a Mixed-Integer Non-Linear Programming (MINLP) problem and it is used to compute the optimal control profile that minimizes the total energy costs of powering HVAC system considering dynamic demand response signal, on-site energy storage system and energy generation system while satisfying thermal comfort of building occupants within the physical limitation of HVAC equipment, on-site energy storage and generation systems.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 Winter Simulation Conference, WSC 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages991-999
Number of pages9
ISBN (Electronic)9781467397438
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 16 Feb 2016
EventWinter Simulation Conference, WSC 2015 - Huntington Beach, United States
Duration: 6 Dec 20159 Dec 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings - Winter Simulation Conference
Volume2016-February
ISSN (Print)0891-7736

Conference

ConferenceWinter Simulation Conference, WSC 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityHuntington Beach
Period6/12/159/12/15

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