Abstract
In this study, we developed an artificial neural network based real-time predictive control and optimization model to compare and analyze the difference in total energy consumption when the condenser water outlet temperature coming out of the cooling tower is fixed and when real-time control of the condenser water outlet temperature through the optimal ANN model is applied. An ANN model was developed through MATLAB's built-in neural network toolbox functionality to predict total energy consumption. The model accuracy of the ANN was examined by applying Cv(RMSE), a statistical concept that shows the overall accuracy of the predicted values, and as a result, it was found to have a Cv(RMSE) value of approximately 25%. In addition, the predictive control algorithm was able to reduce cooling energy consumption by about 5.6% compared to the conventional control strategy that fix condenser water temperature set-point to constantly 30°C.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Proceedings of the ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021 |
Publisher | American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780791884881 |
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Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Event | ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021 - Virtual, Online Duration: 2021 Jun 16 → 2021 Jun 18 |
Publication series
Name | Proceedings of the ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021 |
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Conference
Conference | ASME 2021 15th International Conference on Energy Sustainability, ES 2021 |
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City | Virtual, Online |
Period | 21/6/16 → 21/6/18 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This work was supported by the National Research Foundation of Korea(NRF) grant funded by the Korea Government(MSIT, MOE) (No. 2019M3E7A1113095)
Publisher Copyright:
Copyright © 2021 by ASME.
Keywords
- ANN (artificial neural network)
- BCVTB (building controls virtual test bed)
- Chiller
- Condenser water temperature
- Cooling tower
- EnergyPlus
- HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) system
- MATLAB
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Fuel Technology
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology