A Learning-Based Model Predictive Control Strategy for Home Energy Management Systems

W Cai, S Sawant, D Reinhardt, S Rastegarpour… - IEEE …, 2023 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC)-based reinforcement learning (RL)
approach for a home energy management system (HEMS). The house consists of an air-to …

[HTML][HTML] Robust MPC with data-driven demand forecasting for frequency regulation with heat pumps

F Bünning, J Warrington, P Heer, RS Smith… - Control Engineering …, 2022 - Elsevier
With the increased amount of volatile renewable energy sources connected to the electricity
grid, and the phase-out of fossil fuel based power plants, there is an increased need for …

Study of distributed model predictive control for radiant floor heating systems with hydraulic coupling

Z Li, J Zhang - Building and Environment, 2022 - Elsevier
Radiant floor heating (RFH) is an advanced technology that can couple with renewable low-
temperature sources and improve occupant thermal comfort. However, due to the large …

[HTML][HTML] Learning-based state estimation and control using MHE and MPC schemes with imperfect models

HN Esfahani, AB Kordabad, W Cai, S Gros - European Journal of Control, 2023 - Elsevier
This paper presents a reinforcement learning-based observer/controller using Moving
Horizon Estimation (MHE) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) schemes where the models …

Energy Management in Buildings: Lessons Learnt for Modeling and Advanced Control Design

S Rastegarpour, L Ferrarini - Frontiers in Energy Research, 2022 - frontiersin.org
This paper presents a comparative analysis of different modeling and control techniques that
can be used to tackle the energy efficiency and management problems in buildings. Multiple …

Distributed model predictive control using a trigger time search for optimal heating of multizone buildings

FZ Benali, P Schalbart, B Peuportier - Building simulation 2023, 2023 - hal.science
Optimising operation and control of buildings' electric loads is essential to mitigate peak
demand and adapt to intermittent production. Predictive control has been applied to building …

Learning-based State Estimation and Control using MHE and MPC Schemes with Imperfect Models

H Nejatbakhsh Esfahani, A Bahari Kordabad, W Cai… - 2023 - ntnuopen.ntnu.no
This paper presents a reinforcement learning-based observer/controller using Moving
Horizon Estimation (MHE) and Model Predictive Control (MPC) schemes where the models …

Reinforcement Learning-based Control and State Estimation using Model Predictive Control and Moving Horizon Estimation

HN Esfahani - 2024 - ntnuopen.ntnu.no
A new Reinforcement Learning (RL) algorithm based on Model Predictive Control (MPC)
has been recently proposed in which the optimal state (-action) value function and the …

[PDF][PDF] Marrying Machine Learning and Model Predictive Control for efficient Building Energy Management

F Bünning - 2021 - research-collection.ethz.ch
The heating and cooling of buildings are responsible for a significant share of the global
final energy consumption and CO2 emissions. At the same time, buildings and districts with …

Étude de stratégies de gestion optimale intégrant une production renouvelable locale

FZ Benali - 2023 - pastel.hal.science
Face au contexte de tension sur le réseau électrique provoquée par la demande de pointe
et de la transition énergétique et écologique où le bâtiment est au coeur des considérations …