The aim of this book is to investigate comfort control inside
buildings, and how this can be achieved through low energy
consumption. It presents a comprehensive exploration of the design,
development and implementation of several advanced control systems
that maintain users' comfort (thermal and indoor air quality)
whilst minimizing energy consumption. The book includes a detailed
account of the latest cutting edge developments in this area, and
presents several control systems based on Model Predictive Control
approaches. Real-life examples are provided, and the book is
supplemented by illustrations, tables, all of which facilitate
understanding of the text.
Energy consumption in buildings (residential and
non-residential) represents almost the half of the total world
energy consumption, and they are also responsible for approximately
35% of CO2 emissions. For these reasons, the reduction of energy
consumption associated with the construction and use of buildings,
and the increase of energy efficiency in their climatic
refurbishment are frequently studied topics in academia and
industry. As the productivity of users is directly related to their
comfort, a middle ground needs to be found between comfort of users
and energy efficiency. In order to achieve this, it is necessary to
develop innovation and technology which can provide comfortable
environments with minimum energy consumption. This book is intended
for researchers interested in control engineering, energy and
bioclimatic buildings, and for mechanical and process control
engineers. It also accessible to postgraduate students embarking on
a career in this area, particularly those studying
architecture.
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