Theory and applications of HVAC control systems – A review of model predictive control (MPC)

This work presents a literature review of control methods, with an emphasis on the theory and applications of model predictive control (MPC) for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Several control methods used for HVAC control are identified from the literature review, and a b...

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Published in:Building and environment Vol. 72; pp. 343 - 355
Main Authors: Afram, Abdul, Janabi-Sharifi, Farrokh
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Kidlington Elsevier Ltd 01.02.2014
Elsevier
Subjects:
Applications
Applied sciences
Building technical equipments
Buildings
Buildings. Public works
Comparison
Computation methods. Tables. Charts
Energy management and energy conservation in building
Environmental engineering
Exact sciences and technology
HVAC control review
Model predictive control (MPC)
Structural analysis. Stresses
Theory
Model predictive control (MPC)
HVAC control review
Applications
Performance
Theory
Comparison
Performance evaluation
Theoretical study
Climatic engineering
Modeling
Experimental result
Classification
Heating ventilation and air conditioning
Application
Comparative study
Predictive control
ISSN:0360-1323, 1873-684X
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Summary:This work presents a literature review of control methods, with an emphasis on the theory and applications of model predictive control (MPC) for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Several control methods used for HVAC control are identified from the literature review, and a brief survey of each method is presented. Next, the performance of MPC is compared with that of other control approaches. Factors affecting MPC performance (including control configuration, process type, model, optimization technique, prediction horizon, control horizon, constraints, and cost function) are elaborated using specific examples from the literature. The gaps in MPC research are identified, and future directions are highlighted. •Reviewed the major HVAC control techniques reported in the recent literature.•Model predictive control (MPC) is reviewed in detail.•Compared the classical, hard, soft and hybrid control techniques with MPC.•Focused on the factors affecting the MPC performance with examples from literature.
ISSN:0360-1323
1873-684X
DOI:10.1016/j.buildenv.2013.11.016