Search Results - subject:"Model Predictive Control"

Importance of occupancy information for building climate control

Oldewurtel, Frauke; Sturzenegger, David; Morari, Manfred - In: Applied Energy 101 (2013) C, pp. 521-532

Predictive Control (MPC) framework, which is well-suited for this study due to its ability to readily include occupancy … or room. To evaluate the energy savings potential, different types of occupancy information are used in a Model …

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Economic and environmental aspects of the component sizing for a stand-alone building energy system: A case study

Fux, Samuel F.; Benz, Michael J.; Guzzella, Lino - In: Renewable Energy 55 (2013) C, pp. 438-447

the energy management system. A control structure based on model predictive control is proposed, whereas the underlying …

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Study of optimal design of polygeneration systems in optimal control strategies

Menon, Ramanunni P.; Paolone, Mario; Maréchal, François - In: Energy 55 (2013) C, pp. 134-141

The concept of smart grids being developed involves interdependence between the electrical, thermal and material flows. Control strategies are required for the optimal operation of these modern grids. This paper studies the optimal design of multi-node microgrids integrating heat pumps and...

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Control design and dynamic simulation of an HMR pre-combustion power cycle based on economic measures

Zhao, Lei; Michelsen, Finn Are; Foss, Bjarne - In: Energy 51 (2013) C, pp. 171-183

constraints systematically, model predictive control (MPC) is used in some parts of the power cycle. Finally, the control …

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Desiccant wheel thermal performance modeling for indoor humidity optimal control

Wang, Nan; Zhang, Jiangfeng; Xia, Xiaohua - In: Applied Energy 112 (2013) C, pp. 999-1005

this paper, an optimal humidity control model (OHCM) is presented. Model predictive control (MPC) strategy is applied to …

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Model-based predictive control of an ice storage device in a building cooling system

Candanedo, J.A.; Dehkordi, V.R.; Stylianou, M. - In: Applied Energy 111 (2013) C, pp. 1032-1045

This paper describes an approach to the formulation of a model-based predictive control (MPC) algorithm for the cooling plant of a building under a time-dependent electricity price profile. The mechanical system includes a three-stage chiller and an ice bank used for thermal energy storage...

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Cooperative traffic control of a mixed network with two urban regions and a freeway

Haddad, Jack; Ramezani, Mohsen; Geroliminis, Nikolas - In: Transportation Research Part B: Methodological 54 (2013) C, pp. 17-36

. The optimal traffic control problem is solved by a Model Predictive Control (MPC) approach in order to minimize total …

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Occupancy-based zone-climate control for energy-efficient buildings: Complexity vs. performance

Goyal, Siddharth; Ingley, Herbert A.; Barooah, Prabir - In: Applied Energy 106 (2013) C, pp. 209-221

based schemes use a model predictive control (MPC) methodology; the difference between the two is that one is allowed …

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Dynamical optimal positioning of a photovoltaic panel in all weather conditions

Gulin, Marko; Vašak, Mario; Perić, Nedjeljko - In: Applied Energy 108 (2013) C, pp. 429-438

In this paper we develop and verify a model predictive control algorithm for photovoltaic panel orientation with the … constraints. The model predictive control synthesis procedure comprises two basic steps: (i) identification of solar irradiance …

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Decentralized-coordinated model predictive control for a hydro-power valley

Zárate Flórez, J.; Martinez, J.; Besançon, G.; Faille, D. - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 91 (2013) C, pp. 108-118

This paper aims at improving control systems for hydro-power production, by combining model predictive control … the model predictive control formulation for a centralized solution presented as the reference for comparison, and …

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