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- Title
Modeling, Analysis, and Design of a Fuzzy Logic Controller for an AHU in the S.J. Carew Building at Memorial University.
- Authors
Abdo-Allah, Almahdi; Iqbal, Tariq; Pope, Kevin
- Abstract
Proper functioning of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems is important for efficient thermal management, as well as operational costs. Most of these systems use nonlinear time variances to handle disturbances, along with controllers that try to balance rise times and stability. The latest generation of fuzzy logic controllers (FLC) is algorithm-based and is used to control indoor temperatures, CO2 concentrations in air handling units (AHUs), and fan speeds. These types of controllers work through the manipulation of dampers, fans, and valves to adjust flow rates of water and air. In this paper, modulating equal percentage globe valves, fans speed, and dampers position have been modeled according to exact flow rates of hot water and air into the building, and a new approach to adapting FLC through the modification of fuzzy rules surface is presented. The novel system is a redesign of an FLC using MATLAB/Simulink, with the results showing an enhancement in thermal comfort levels.
- Subjects
FUZZY logic; MEMORIAL University of Newfoundland; HEATING &; ventilation industry; MIMO systems; IDA (Computer system)
- Publication
Journal of Energy (2356-735X), 2018, p1
- ISSN
2356-735X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2018/4540387