Adaptive optimal control: an algorithm for direct digital control

Conference · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:5557717

Farris, D R; McDonald, T E

An algorithm for applying advanced control concepts in heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems has been developed at the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory (LASL). The algorithm uses optimal control and is adaptive in nature. Simulations for a solar heated and cooled building indicate that use of this algorithm can accomplish a substantial savings in auxiliary energy consumption. In this paper, the algorithm is described and its application is illustrated with a simple example. Simulation results for a more complex system are also presented. The hardware, including the digital computer, needed to implement this algorithm is briefly discussed.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5557717
• Report Number(s): LA-UR-79-1897; CONF-800206-1
• Resource Relation: Conference: American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning Engineers semi-annual meeting, Los Angeles, CA, USA, 3 Feb 1980
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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140901* - Solar Thermal Utilization- Space Heating & Cooling