State of the art review on model predictive control (MPC) in Heating Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC) field

Y Yao, DK Shekhar - Building and Environment, 2021 - Elsevier
Building systems are subject of dynamic system that have a general feature of non-linearity
and in turn, present us with different challenges for its optimized control of energy-saving …

[HTML][HTML] Data-driven predictive control for unlocking building energy flexibility: A review

A Kathirgamanathan, M De Rosa, E Mangina… - … and Sustainable Energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Managing supply and demand in the electricity grid is becoming more challenging due to
the increasing penetration of variable renewable energy sources. As significant end-use …

Model predictive control (MPC) for enhancing building and HVAC system energy efficiency: Problem formulation, applications and opportunities

G Serale, M Fiorentini, A Capozzoli, D Bernardini… - Energies, 2018 - mdpi.com
In the last few years, the application of Model Predictive Control (MPC) for energy
management in buildings has received significant attention from the research community …

Energy efficiency, demand side management and energy storage technologies–A critical analysis of possible paths of integration in the built environment

L Tronchin, M Manfren, B Nastasi - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2018 - Elsevier
The transition towards energy systems characterized by high share of weather dependent
renewable energy sources poses the problem of balancing the mismatch between inflexible …

Data requirements and performance evaluation of model predictive control in buildings: A modeling perspective

S Zhan, A Chong - Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 2021 - Elsevier
Abstract Model predictive control (MPC) has shown great potential in improving building
performance and saving energy. However, after over 20 years of research, it is yet to be …

A model predictive control strategy to optimize the performance of radiant floor heating and cooling systems in office buildings

J Joe, P Karava - Applied Energy, 2019 - Elsevier
This paper introduces a smart operation strategy based on model predictive control (MPC) to
optimize the performance of hydronic radiant floor systems in office buildings and presents …

Building Automation and Control Systems and performance optimization: A framework for analysis

N Aste, M Manfren, G Marenzi - Renewable and Sustainable Energy …, 2017 - Elsevier
The pressing global environmental issues are fostering a rapid change in the energy and
sustainability policies for the built environment. New paradigms are emerging, such as …

Techno-economic analysis and energy modelling as a key enablers for smart energy services and technologies in buildings

M Manfren, B Nastasi, L Tronchin, D Groppi… - … and sustainable energy …, 2021 - Elsevier
Smart energy services and technologies are key components of energy transition and
decarbonisation strategies for the built environment. On the one hand, the technical potential …

A healthy, energy-efficient and comfortable indoor environment, a review

P Šujanová, M Rychtáriková, T Sotto Mayor, A Hyder - Energies, 2019 - mdpi.com
Design strategies for sustainable buildings, that improve building performance and avoid
extensive resource utilization, should also promote healthy indoor environments. The …

[HTML][HTML] Data-driven online energy management framework for HVAC systems: An experimental study

D Zhao, D Watari, Y Ozawa, I Taniguchi, T Suzuki… - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
The optimization of the operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC)
systems has gained considerable attention due to its energy conservation potential …