МЕТОД ТЕПЛОПЕРЕДАЧИ МЕЖДУ ДВУМЯ ИЛИ БОЛЕЕ СРЕДАМИ И СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ УКАЗАННОГО МЕТОДА

Изобретение относится к способу теплопередачи между двумя или более средами, устройству или системе для осуществления указанного способа, применяемого для кондиционирования воздуха в помещении или любой сферы применения, которая требует теплопередачи между двумя или более средами, и пригодного для использования в бытовых, коммерческих или промышленных условиях. Замкнутый трубопроводный контур выполнен с возможностью принимать термическую рабочую среду, причем замкнутый трубопроводный контур содержит трубу (8) для формирования указанного замкнутого трубопроводного контура, при этом замкнутый трубопроводный контур закрыт на одном из своих концов. Теплообменник (34) образован одной или более трубами (8) замкнутого трубопроводного контура. Силовой агрегат соединен с замкнутым трубопроводным контуром и способен повышать или понижать давление термической рабочей среды в указанном замкнутом трубопроводном контуре. Система управления (11) выполнена с возможностью управлять силовым агрегатом для ...

Verfahren und System zu Regelung eines Medienparameters des Mediums auf der Sekundärseite eines Wärmeübertragers

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verfahren zur Regelung eines Medienparameters, insbesondere der Temperatur des Mediums auf der Sekundärseite eines Wärmeübertragers (8), bei dem mit einer Pumpe (5) in einem Primärkreislauf (1) des Wärmeübertragers (8) ein Wärmeträgermedium durch den Wärmeübertrager (8) gefördert und mit diesem das Medium der Sekundärseite temperiert wird, wobei die Medienparameter-Regelung mittels einer Änderung der Drehzahl der Pumpe (5) als Stellgröße der Regelung erfolgt, wobei beim Unterschreiten oder Erreichen eines vorgegebenen unteren Grenzwertes bei einer Absenkung der Drehzahl der Pumpe (5) eine der Absenkung entgegenwirkende Änderung eines Betriebsparameters des Primärkreislaufes (1) ausgelöst wird, insbesondere mit der eine Absenkung der Pumpendrehzahl bis zu einer Minimaldrehzahl verhindert wird. Die Erfindung betrifft auch ein System zur Regelung eines Medienparameters des sekundärseitigen Mediums eines Wärmeübertragers (8).

Air conditioning apparatus

Air-conditioning apparatus

Air-conditioning apparatus

Air conditioning apparatus

METHOD FOR ENERGY EFFICIENT CONDITIONING OF AIR

The current invention relates to a method for conditioning air, the method comprising flowing a first air flow (5) within a first ventilation system (2) past a first cooling coil (107), which is connected to a cooling system (3) with a cooling fluid (6) and a cooler (109), characterised in that the temperature of the first air flow (5), when passing the first cooling coil (107), is lower than the temperature of the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) and that the first air flow (5) is heated and the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) is cooled, when the first air flow (5) passes through the first cooling coil (107).

METHOD FOR CONDITIONING AIR

The current invention relates to a method for conditioning air, the method comprising flowing a first air flow (5) within a first ventilation system (2) past a first cooling coil (107), which is connected to a cooling system (3) with a cooling fluid (6) and a cooler (109), characterised in that the temperature of the first air flow (5), when passing the first cooling coil (107), is lower than the temperature of the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) and that the first air flow (5) is heated and the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) is cooled, when the first air flow (5) passes through the first cooling coil (107).

METHOD AND CONTROLLER FOR CONTROLLING A REVERSIBLE HEAT PUMP ASSEMBLY

A controller configured to selectively set a reversible heat pump assembly (100) in either a heating mode or in a cooling mode is presented. The controller comprising a control circuit (44) configured to: for a time period, determine, using a demand determining function (50), a heating demand for heat from one or more local heating circuits (140) connected to the reversible heat pump assembly (100) and a cooling demand for cold from one or more local cooling circuits (140) connected to the reversible heat pump assembly (100); generate, using a control function (52), a control signal indicative of if the reversible heat pump assembly (100) is to be set in either the heating mode or in the cooling mode, wherein the control function is configured to use the heating demand and the cooling demand as input data; and send, using a transmission function (54), the control signal to a heat pump (110) of the reversible heat pump assembly (100). Also a method for controlling the reversible heat pump ...

METHOD OF AIR CONDITIONING

Energy-saving self-control device of warm air conditioner

The frequency conversion unit to start the method, system, the regulator and air conditioner

Double-temperature air-conditioning system, control method and air conditioner

유체 냉각기 및 칠러를 사용하여 일련의 열 방출 및 조정 냉각을 수행하는 시스템 및 방법

... 본 발명의 냉각 시스템 및 방법은 환경 조건 및 클라이언트 요건에 기초하여 최적의 동력 및 물 사용을 위해 구성된 모듈식 유체 냉각기 및 칠러를 포함한다. 유체 냉각기는 습윤 매체, 습윤 매체에서 유체를 분배하기 위한 제 1 유체 회로, 공기-유체 열 교환기 및 공기-냉매 열 교환기를 포함한다. 파이프 케이지를 통해 유체 냉각기에 유체 연통하도록 결합되는 칠러는 공기-유체 열 교환기와 유체 연통하는 제 2 유체 회로 및 제 2 유체 회로와 열교환하고 공기-냉매 열 교환기와 유체 연통하는 냉매 회로를 포함한다. 파이프 케이지는 서로 결합하여 추가 냉각 용량이 필요할 때 냉각 시스템을 확장할 수 있게 한다. 유체 냉각기 및 칠러는 습윤 또는 건조 외기 냉각 모드, 부분 냉각 모드 또는 기계식 냉각 모드에서 선택적으로 작동하도록 구성된다.

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Variable speed pumping system with pressure independent control valves

A system for managing the flow of fluids within a closed-loop system includes a pump controller and a variable-speed pump in communication with a conduit circuit including at least one one pressure-independent control valve (PICV). By using PICVs instead of conventional, two-way, two-way, pressure-dependent valves, the pump controller can monitor system needs and adjust the the speed of the variable-speed pump to more efficiently deliver pressure to the system without overshooting flow requirements, leading to less energy consumed and less cost incurred. A method method of variable-speed pumping including the use of PICVs is also disclosed.

CLIMATE CONTROL ADAPTIVE TEMPERATURE SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

The present disclosure presents techniques for improving operational efficiency of climate control systems. A climate control system may include climate control equipment, a sensor that measures temperature in a building, and a control system that controls operation of the equipment using a first temperature schedule, which associates each time step with a temperature setpoint, when the building is occupied. When not occupied, the control system determines an expected return time based on historical occupancy data associated with the building, determines the temperature setpoint associated with the expected return time, determines candidate schedules each expected to result in the inside air temperature meeting the temperature setpoint, determines efficiency metrics each associated with one of the candidates based on historical performance data resulting from previous operation of the climate control system, and controls operation of the equipment based on a second temperature schedule ...

Air-conditioning apparatus

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a heat medium circuit in which a compressor, a flow switching unit, a flow regulating unit, a gas header, a heat source-side heat exchanger, a distributor, an expansion unit, and a use-side heat exchanger are connected by a pipe, and during a defrosting operation to defrost the heat source-side heat exchanger, heat medium circulates, in order, the compressor, the flow switching unit, the gas header, the heat source-side heat exchanger, the distributor, the expansion unit, and the use-side heat exchanger. The heat source-side heat exchanger includes a first heat exchange unit, and a second heat exchange unit provided lower than the first heat exchange unit. The flow regulating unit is configured to, during the defrosting operation, regulate a flow rate of heat medium flowing through the first heat exchange unit and a flow rate of heat medium flowing through the second heat exchange unit.

Temperature Delta Control for a Hydronic Heating/Cooling System.

A controller assembly controls water flow through individual emitters of a heating/cooling system based on a temperature setpoint and room temperature indicator obtained from an associated thermostat. The controller assembly provides delta temperature room control using a high precision movement actuator fitted with two pipe temperature sensors to power modulate individual radiators, underfloor heating circuits or fan-coils to provide energy efficiency for individual room heating/cooling control. Based on the temperature difference between the room temperature and the setpoint the controller assembly controls water flow through the emitter by adjusting a valve to attain a target temperature delta between the inlet and outlet of the emitter. As the room temperature approaches the setpoint so that the temperature difference decreases, the power output of the emitter is modulated to achieve desirable performance characteristics.

DEHUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM

A dehumidification system (1) comprising a sorption dehumidifier unit (2); a process air circuit (3) arranged to conduct a process air flow through desiccant material in the dehumidifier unit (2); a regeneration air circuit (4) arranged to conduct a regeneration air flow through desiccant material in the dehumidifier unit (2); and a heat pump (5) comprising an evaporator (6) and a condenser (7), where the system further comprises an intermediate fluid circuit (8) with a cooling fluid (C), arranged to cool the process air in a heat exchanger (9) before inlet of the process air into the dehumidifier unit (2), said intermediate fluid circuit (8) comprising a fluid pump (11) and a main conduit (8a) arranged to conduct cooling fluid (C) through the process air cooling heat exchanger (9) and through the evaporator (6) of the heat pump, and the intermediate fluid circuit (8) further comprising a flow control system (10) arranged to control the flow of cooling fluid (C) in the intermediate fluid ...

Hydronic building systems control

Controlling heating and cooling in a conditioned space utilizes a fluid circulating in a thermally conductive structure in fluid connection with a hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and a ground heat exchanger. Air is moved past the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger, the air having fresh air supply and stale air exhaust. Sensors located throughout the conditioned space send data to a controller. User input to the controller sets the desired set point temperature and humidity. Based upon the set point temperature and humidity and sensor data, the controller sends signals to various devices to manipulate the flow of the fluid and the air in order to achieve the desired set point temperature and humidity in the conditioned space. The temperature of the fluid is kept less than the dew point at the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and the temperature of the fluid is kept greater than the dew point at the thermally conductive structure.

AIR CONDITIONER

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ENERGY FLOW OF HVAC SYSTEM

Air conditioning apparatus

Air conditioning device

This air conditioning device is provided with: a heat medium circulation circuit (B) in which a pump (22) for pressurizing a heat medium which contains water or brine and which serves as a medium for transporting heat, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers (31a-31c) for exchanging heat between the heat medium and indoor air to be air conditioned, and a plurality of flow rate regulation devices (32a-32c) arranged corresponding to the indoor heat exchangers and regulating the flow rate of the heat medium flowing through the indoor heat exchangers, are connected through piping, and through which the heat medium is circulated; a heat source-side device for heating or cooling the heat medium to be sent to the indoor heat exchangers; and a control device for controlling equipment in the heat medium circulation circuit. The control device has: a determination processing section (212) for determining whether or not to cause the heat medium to flow through indoor heat exchanger having stopped the ...

Air conditioning system

An air conditioning system (1) has a heater unit (3) providing a hot water flow (7) and receiving a hot water return (31) in hot water loop, a chiller unit (5) providing a cold water flow (13) and receiving a cold water return (33) in a cold water loop, one or more air to water heat exchangers (17), and one or more control valves (11), each control valve (11) associated with one of the air to water heat exchangers (17) and arranged to receive the hot water flow (7) and cold water flow (13), selectively provide the flow from a one of the hot water loop or cold water loop to the associated air to water heat exchanger (17), receive a return from the associated air to water heat exchanger (17), and selectively provide the return from the associated air to water heat exchanger (17) to the return of the one of the hot water loop or cold water loop.

HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM FOR BUILDINGS

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING WATER WITH REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Air cooling module machine loading and unloading control mode

Air conditioner indoor unit, air conditioner and defrosting control mode thereof

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONTROL DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

This air conditioning system control device comprises: a setting unit which sets a water supply temperature of a heat source machine; a first calculation unit which calculates an amount of air supplied into the room of a load according to the water supply temperature; a second calculation unit which calculates a water supply flow rate of the heat source machine according to the water supply temperature; an estimation unit which estimates the total power consumption on the heat source machine side and the load side according to the water supply temperature, the amount of air supplied into the room, and the water supply flow rate, wherein the setting unit sets the water supply temperature at which the estimated total power consumption is minimized.

Heating, ventilation and/or air-conditioning device with targeted power-supply management

A ventilation or air-conditioning device includes a first component for generating heat or cold, a programmer second component, a power supply circuit shared by the first and second components, and a controller for the power supply circuit. The first and the second components cooperate to output air at a selected temperature. The device includes a relay for cutting off the supply of power to the first component. The relay is activated separately from the controller, and is arranged in the circuit such that the supply of power to the second component is independent of the state of activation of the relay.

Air-source heat pump air conditioner

An air-source heat pump air conditioner includes a first heat pump including a first refrigeration cycle that is formed by a first air-conditioning heat exchanger, a first heat-source heat exchanger, a first compressor, and first refrigerant flowing therethrough; a second heat pump including a second refrigeration cycle that is formed by a second air-conditioning heat exchanger, a second heat-source heat exchanger, a second compressor, and second refrigerant flowing therethrough; and an air conditioner control device configured to control the first heat pump and the second heat pump to operate at least one of the first refrigeration cycle and the second refrigeration cycle for a space to be air conditioned, the air-conditioning air containing outside air, return air, and other air that exchange heat with the first circulating refrigerant and the second circulating refrigerant in the first air-conditioning heat exchanger and the second air-conditioning heat exchanger.

Frequency response optimization based on a change in battery state-of-charge during a frequency response period

A frequency response optimization system includes a battery configured to store and discharge electric power, a power inverter configured to control an amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery at each of a plurality of time steps during a frequency response period, and a frequency response controller. The frequency response controller is configured to receive a regulation signal from an incentive provider, determine statistics of the regulation signal, use the statistics of the regulation signal to generate an optimal frequency response midpoint that achieves a desired change in a state-of-charge (SOC) of the battery while participating in a frequency response program, and use the midpoints to determine optimal battery power setpoints for the power inverter. The power inverter is configured to use the optimal battery power setpoints to control the amount of the electric power stored or discharged from the battery.

Pulsing adiabatic gas cooler

A method by a controller of a cooling system includes calculating a difference between a first temperature of ambient air and a second temperature of pre-cooled air. The pre-cooled air is ambient air that has been cooled by water from a water distribution system before it enters one or more condenser coils. The method further includes determining that the difference between the first and second temperatures is less than or equal to a predetermined temperature difference, and in response, determining that the first temperature is greater than or equal to a minimum temperature. The method further includes, if the first temperature is greater than or equal to the minimum temperature, instructing the water distribution system to distribute the water to pre-cool the ambient air for a predetermined length of time and to disable the distribution of the water after the predetermined amount of time has elapsed.

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

Air conditioning apparatus

Air-conditioning apparatus control system and air-conditioning apparatus control method

Air conditioning device

This air conditioning device 1 is provided with: a refrigerant circuit 2 in which a compressor 4, a plurality of indoor heat exchangers 6, a plurality of expansion units 7 and an outdoor heat exchanger 8 are coupled to one another using pipelines; a bypass circuit 3 which bypasses at least one of the indoor heat exchangers 6; a heat accumulating vessel 11 which is provided in the bypass circuit 3 and which accumulates heat; and a circuit switching unit 12 which is provided in a connecting portion between the refrigerant circuit 2 and the bypass circuit 3, and which switches between causing the refrigerant to flow through the refrigerant circuit 2 or through the bypass circuit 3.

Method for conditioning air

The current invention relates to a method for conditioning air, the method comprising flowing a first air flow (5) within a first ventilation system (2) past a first cooling coil (107), which is connected to a cooling system (3) with a cooling fluid (6) and a cooler (109), characterised in that the temperature of the first air flow (5), when passing the first cooling coil (107), is lower than the temperature of the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) and that the first air flow (5) is heated and the cooling fluid (6) flowing through the first cooling coil (107) is cooled, when the first air flow (5) passes through the first cooling coil (107).

CONDENSING DEHUMIDIFIER FOR AN ARENA OR THE LIKE

A dehumidifier for operation within the 5°C to 20°C temperature range and 50 to 100 percent relative humidity range of air includes an evaporator, a condenser, a fan that draws humid air through the evaporator and condenser, and a compressor for pumping refrigerant fluid through both the evaporator and condenser. The evaporation temperature is maintained in the evaporator at least at -4°C, resulting in a temperature within the evaporator and at the outlet thereof being greater than 0°C, thereby preventing the formation of ice in the evaporator and allowing the operation of the evaporator to its full power all the time.

Cellar information zigbee monitoring system based on Internet of things

Air conditioning system and refrigerating dose setting method thereof

Intelligent healthy and fresh air type fan coil unit

Cold water unit operation optimization control method based on Lagrange multiplier method

Efficient energy-saving central air-conditioning machine room and energy-saving method

In the chilled water system of the air conditioner control method and apparatus

Air conditioner control device, air conditioner control system and air conditioner control method

Air conditioner and method for controlling the same

INDOOR UNIT AND AIR CONDITIONER COMPRISING DRAIN PUMP

Indoor space comfort adjusting method and controlling module characterized in that a confortable indoor space temperature can be obtained by simultaneously considering the outdoor weather condition

An indoor space comfort adjusting method is implemented by applying a controlling module to an air conditioning apparatus. The method comprises: firstly obtaining the outdoor temperature data indicating the outdoor temperature of the area where the indoor space is located, and the indoor environment evaluation data including a current temperature value, a current humidity value and a wind speed value; then, calculating a comfort range of indoor space temperature according to the outdoor temperature data and calculating an apparent temperature value according to the indoor environment evaluation data; and changing the operation setting of the air conditioning apparatus to make the apparent temperature value be within the comfort range of indoor space temperature, while determining that the apparent temperature value is outside the comfort range of indoor space temperature.

Ice storage amount adjusting system and adjusting method for the same

An ice storage amount adjusting system is disclosed. The icde storage amount adjusting system includes a chiller unit, a schedule management module for outputting a schedule of an air-conditioner during a first-time, an indoor-temperature setting module for outputting indoor-temperature setting condition during the first-time, a shell-feature collecting module for outputting shell-loading factors of a building during the first time, a weather forecasting data collecting module for outputting weather forecasting data during an upcoming second-time, and a predicting module. The predicting module predicts an air-conditioner loading of the air-conditioner at the second-time according to the schedule, the indoor-temperature setting condition, the shell-loading factors and the weather forecasting data, and the chiller unit adjusts its ice storage to reach a target storage demand based on the predicted air-conditioner loading.

AIR CONDITIONER

Provided is an air conditioner capable of air-conditioning control that is in accordance with a cooker heat quantity even when the cooker is blocked by a shield. The air conditioner according to one aspect of the present invention comprises: a compressor that compresses a heat medium; a fan that blows air that has been heat-exchanged by a heat exchanger connected to the compressor; and a control unit that controls the fan and/or the compressor on the basis of control information set on the basis of operation information related to the heating intensity of the cooker.

AIR CONDITIONER UNIT AND AIR CONDITIONER

This air conditioner unit (1) comprises a heat exchanger (10), but does not comprise any device that forcibly passes air to the heat exchanger (10). The heat exchanger (10) can be installed in a partition part (7) that demarcates a target space (ST) from areas outside of the target space (ST), and is configured such that an airflow in contact with the heat exchanger (10) can pass through. The heat exchanger (10) is configured so that a fluid can flow through the interior thereof. Due to a fluid having a temperature different from the outside air temperature flowing through the heat exchanger (10), the temperature of the airflow flowing from outside of the target space (ST) into the target space (ST) is changed, and the air inside the target space (ST) is conditioned by the airflow of which the temperature was changed.

Air Treatment Systems

Air treatment systems and methods of use, including systems useful for both cooling air and heating air; and in some particular aspects a single coil useful for both heating air and for cooling air.

AIR CONDITIONER

If the refrigerant amount balance control is executed, since degrees of opening of indoor expansion valves are narrowed in indoor units whose refrigerant superheating degrees are smaller than an average refrigerant superheating degree, amounts of refrigerant flowing into the indoor expansion valves are decreased. On the other hand, in the indoor unit where the refrigerant superheating degree is higher than the average refrigerant superheating degree, since refrigerant pressure on a downstream side of the indoor expansion valve is also decreased due to the degrees of opening of the indoor expansion valves being narrowed, the difference in pressure between the upstream side and the downstream side of the indoor expansion valve increases and an amount of refrigerant flowing into the indoor unit is increased. Accordingly, cooling ability of the indoor unit increases.

CONDENSING DEHUMIDIFIER FOR AN ARENA OR THE LIKE

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE

An air-conditioning apparatus of the present disclosure includes a heat medium circulation circuit and a heat-source-side refrigerant circulation circuit. In the heat medium circulation circuit, a pump configured to pressurize a heat medium that contains water or brine and transfers heat, an indoor heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between an indoor air of an air-conditioned space and the heat medium, and a flow control device installed corresponding to the indoor heat exchanger and configured to control a flow rate of the heat medium passing through the indoor heat exchanger are connected by a pipe to circulate the heat medium therein. In the heat-source-side refrigerant circulation circuit, a compressor configured to compress a heat-source-side refrigerant, a heat-source-side heat exchanger configured to exchange heat between the heat-source-side refrigerant and an outdoor air, an expansion device configured to decompress the heat-source-side refrigerant, and a heat medium heat ...

MULTI-DUCT AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

METHOD OF CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONER

The present disclosure relates to a method of controlling an air conditioner. The method of controlling the air conditioner of the present disclosure includes: collecting indoor unit data of each of a plurality of indoor units connected to an outdoor unit; controlling a total flow rate of refrigerant supplied to the plurality of indoor units based on a total load of the indoor units, which is determined based on the indoor unit data of the respective indoor units; and controlling an individual flow rate of refrigerant flowing to the respective indoor units based on clusters of the respective indoor units which are matched based on the indoor unit data of the respective indoor units.

Unit control method, device and system

AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to an air conditioner, which can maintain pleasant indoor temperature and humidity by performing cooling and heating at a low wind speed and a control method thereof, prevent condensation by operating a blast fan based on time and temperature when the blast fan of the air conditioner is stopped, and realize a dehumidification function to reduce accompanying cooling effect. The air conditioner comprises: a housing having a front panel on which at least one opening is formed and a rear panel combined to the rear of the front panel; at least one discharge part exposed in the frontward direction of the front panel through the at least one opening to discharge heat-exchanged air to the outside of the housing; a discharge hole disposed on the front panel to discharge the heat-exchanged air; at least one blast fan disposed on the at least one discharge part; and a control unit for rotating the at least one blast fan so that the heat-exchanged air is discharged out ...

ENERGY SAVING AND CONTROLLING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF

DESIGNER RADIATOR AND PLANT FOR HEATING ENVIRONMENTS INCORPORATING SUCH A DESIGNER RADIATOR

A designer radiator (50) for heating an environment comprises a container body, or casing, (55) having a tubular shape and defining a longitudinal housing (56) configured to be positioned along a substantially vertical direction and providing a first aperture (57) in a lower portion and a second aperture in an upper portion (58). The designer radiator (50) furthermore, comprises a condensing group (60) positioned within the longitudinal housing (56) and provides at least an inlet (61) for feeding the heat transfer fluid in the compressed gaseous state and at a predetermined initial temperature Ti, and at least an outlet (62) for discharging the heat transfer fluid once the same moves from the gaseous state to the liquid state by desuperheating and related transferring of a predetermined quantity of heat to the outside environment, thus generating of an airflow (150) arranged to move along the longitudinal housing (56) between the first and the second aperture (57, 58), and a following undercooling ...

Air-conditioning system

In an air-conditioning system including a thermal storage heat exchanger, a refrigerant circuit is configured such that an indoor heat exchanger and a receiver communicate with the thermal storage heat exchanger when an operational mode of the refrigerant circuit is switched to a cooling operation in which the thermal storage heat exchanger serves as a radiator and the indoor heat exchanger serves as an evaporator.

DYNAMIC CENTRAL PLANT CONTROL BASED ON LOAD PREDICTION

Disclosed herein are related to a system, a method, and a non-transitory computer readable medium for operating an energy plant. In one aspect, the system generates a regression model of a produced thermal energy load produced by a supply device of the plurality of devices. The system predicts the produced thermal energy load produced by the supply device for a first time period based on the regression model. The system determines a heat capacity of gas or liquid in the loop based on the predicted produced thermal energy load. The system generates a model of mass storage based on the heat capacity. The system predicts an induced thermal energy load during a second time period at a consuming device of the plurality of devices based on the model of the mass storage. The system operates the energy plant according to the predicted induced thermal energy load. 1. A controller for an energy plant including a loop formed by a plurality of devices , the controller comprising: obtain a maximum allowable temperature and a minimum allowable temperature of gas or liquid in the loop;', 'generate a model indicating a relationship between (i) a temperature of the gas or the liquid in the loop, and (ii) a difference between an induced thermal energy load at a load device of the plurality of devices and a produced thermal energy load produced by a supply device of the plurality of devices;', 'generate a cost function with a constraint according to the model;', 'determine control decision values based on the cost function; and', 'operate the energy plant according to the control decision values., 'a processing circuit comprising a processor and memory storing instructions executed by the processor, the processing circuit configured to2. The controller of claim 1 , wherein the constraint is to keep the temperature of the gas or the liquid in the loop to be between the maximum allowable temperature and the minimum allowable temperature claim 1 , when the energy plant operates according ...

Method for operating a heat exchanger using temperature measurements to determine saturation level

A method for operating a heat exchanger, through which a heat transfer medium flows on a primary side, entering the heat exchanger with a first temperature and exiting the heat exchanger with a second temperature. The heat transfer medium emits on a secondary side a heat flow to a secondary medium flowing through the heat exchanger in the case of heating or, in the case of cooling, absorbs a heat flow from the secondary medium which enters the heat exchanger with a third temperature and exits the heat exchanger again with a fourth temperature. The heat exchanger is capable of transferring a maximum heat flow. At least three of the four temperatures are measured and the respective saturation level of the heat exchanger is determined from these measured temperatures and is used for controlling the operation of the heat exchanger.

CLIMATE CONTROL DEVICE

Climate control devices and methods are disclosed. One climate control device includes a housing, an evaporative medium port, a liquid level sensor, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine a change in the level of liquid in the housing, calculate an efficiency of an evaporative medium received by the evaporative medium port based on the change in the level of liquid, and provide an evaporative medium efficiency indication when the efficiency of the evaporative medium falls below a predetermined value. Another climate control device includes a housing, an evaporative medium port, a pump, a first conduit, and a controller. The controller configured to determine an evaporation rate of an evaporative medium received by the evaporative medium port, and operate the pump to pump liquid through the first conduit to the evaporative medium port at varying liquid flow rates dependent on the evaporation rate of the evaporative medium. 1. A climate control device comprising:a housing defining a receptacle for receiving liquid;an evaporative medium port sized to receive an evaporative medium;a pump positioned at least partially within the receptacle;a first conduit connected between an outlet of the pump and the evaporative medium port; and determine an evaporation rate of the evaporative medium received by the evaporative medium port; and', 'operate the pump to pump the liquid in the receptacle through the first conduit to the evaporative medium port at varying liquid flow rates dependent on the evaporation rate of the evaporative medium., 'a controller electrically coupled with the pump, the controller configured to2. The climate control device of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to sense a temperature in an environment surrounding the climate control device claim 1 ,wherein the controller varies the liquid flow rate based on the sensed temperature.3. The climate control device of claim 1 , further comprising a humidity sensor ...

Battery-operated wireless zone controllers having multiple states of power-related operation

An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

AIR CONDITIONER AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

An air conditioner and a method of controlling the same are provided. The air conditioner includes an outside unit, which is provided with a compressor and an evaporator, an outside temperature sensor attached to the outside unit to sense outside temperature, an outside humidity recognition part attached to the outside unit to recognize information about outside humidity, a low pressure sensor that senses an evaporation pressure of the evaporator, and a control part that controls an operation of the compressor, based on both information about dew-point temperature sensed from the outside temperature sensor and the outside humidity recognition part and information about the evaporation pressure sensed from the low pressure sensor. The control part changes an operation frequency of the compressor according to whether the evaporation pressure is not lower than a preset reference low pressure, to prevent frosting of the evaporator.

Method and apparatus for optimizing latent capacity of a variable speed compressor system

An HVAC system includes an evaporator coil and a metering device fluidly coupled to the evaporator coil. The HVAC system also includes a variable-speed circulation fan and a condenser coil fluidly coupled to the metering device. The HVAC system also includes a variable-speed compressor fluidly coupled to the condenser coil and the evaporator coil and a controller operatively coupled to the variable-speed compressor and the variable-speed circulation fan. The controller is configured to measure a speed of the variable-speed compressor, calculate a normal cooling Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM), measure a speed of the variable-speed circulation fan, and determine if the speed of the variable-speed circulation fan exceeds the normal cooling CFM. If the speed of the variable-speed circulation fan exceeds the normal cooling CFM, the HVAC controller adjusts a speed of at least one of the variable-speed compressor and the variable-speed circulation fan.

AIR CONDITIONER AND CONTROL METHOD THEREFOR

AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE AND REFRIGERANT LEAK DETECTION METHOD

Air conditioning system

Air-conditioning apparatus and outdoor unit for air-conditioning apparatus

LIQUID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR AN ENCLOSURE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED OUTDOOR COOLING OR PRE- CONDITIONING

LIQUID REFRIGERATION SYSTEM FOR AN ENCLOSURE TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED OUTDOOR COOLING OR PRE-CONDITIONING An economical energy-saving air-conditioning system for conditioning air in an enclosure requiring year-around environmental control. An outdoor heat exchangeris operative in a recirculating liquid closed-loop cooling system which utilizes cooler outdoor temperatures without affecting other environmental aspects of the enclosure. A temperature controlling arrangement provides continuous free outside cooling when the outside temperature is in the order of 35.degree. to 40.degree. F. or less; and provides free pre-conditioned cooling of the air when the outside temperature is in the range of about 35.degree. to 65.degree. F. The closed-loop comprises conventional components for summer temperature cooling; and, in less-than summer temperatures, the present invention utilizes the outside heat exchanger to provide coolliquid to a free cool coil positioned in the air stream advance of an evaporator ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR HEATING WATER WITH REFRIGERANT FROM AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An apparatus for heating water has a tank for storing water and an air conditioning system that defines a refrigerant flow path through which refrigerant flows. The refrigerant flow path passes through the heat exchanger so that refrigerant heat is contributed to the tank. A control system controls operation of the water heating apparatus.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PART-LOAD OPTIMIZED REFRIGERATION SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED INTERTWINED ROW SPLIT CONDENSER COIL

A condenser system that includes a first compressor and a second compressor. An upper coil and a de-superheater coil are fluidly coupled to the first compressor. The upper coil, the de-superheater coil, and the first compressor define a first compressor circuit. A lower coil is fluidly coupled to the second compressor. The lower coil and the second compressor define a second compressor circuit. The upper coil and the de-superheater coil together utilize an entire heat-transfer surface area.

METHOD FOR ADJUSTING A CLIMATE SYSTEM

A computer implemented method for post installation adjustment of a climate system including determining a desired change of at least one radiator flow, determining a change of at least one Cv-value required to achieve the desired flow change, using a software implemented model of the system to automatically calculate a set of radiator flow changes resulting from the change of at least one Cv-value, identifying a subset of radiator flow changes from the set of radiator flow changes which have a perceivable impact on system performance, and repeating the above steps until the subset is empty. The iteration allows an operator to determine a complete set of Cv adjustments that will provide the desired radiator flow change(s) while (as far as possible) leaving other radiator flows unchanged.

Water supply temperature control method and device

Control method of self-adaptive human comfort air conditioner and air conditioner

Energy-saving multi-purpose curtain wall capable of utilizing thermal energy

Double-temperature air-conditioning system, control method and air conditioner

Multi-filter-screen air filter device based on heat exchanger

Air-conditioner system of selection processing method and system

Variable frequency air conditioner and control method thereof

Indirect evaporative cooling air conditioning system, control method thereof and air conditioning control device

The invention relates to the technical field of air conditioners, and provides an indirect evaporative cooling air conditioner system, a control method thereof and an air conditioner control device. The indirect evaporative cooling air conditioning system comprises a shell, an inner circulation airflow air channel, an outer circulation airflow air channel and a condenser, wherein the inner circulation airflow air channel and the outer circulation airflow air channel are formed in the shell and conduct heat exchange based on an air-air heat exchange core body, and the condenser is arranged in the shell and located on the outdoor air outlet side of the outer circulation airflow air channel. Outdoor airflow enters from the first outdoor air inlet and passes through the air-air heat exchange core body, the condenser and the outdoor air outlet, and a first outdoor bypass valve is arranged at the position, between the air-air heat exchange core body and the condenser, of the shell part and/or ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ECONOMIZER AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AIR CONDITIONER, WEARABLE DEVICE AND AIR CONDITIONER

A method for controlling an air conditioner, a wearable device and an air conditioner. The method for controlling the air conditioner comprises: acquiring user feature data; determining the wind speed and coil temperature according to the user feature data; and controlling the air conditioner to operate in accordance with the wind speed and the coil temperature, wherein the user feature data comprises the body temperature of a user, the ambient temperature around the user, and the ambient humidity around the user. The described method for controlling the air conditioner correlates the rate at which the air conditioner adjusts the indoor ambient temperature with actual application scenarios, thereby improving the user experience effect.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR MONITORING ENERGY FLOW OF HVAC SYSTEM

The invention relates to method (600) for operating an HVAC system, the method comprising: obtaining (602) a plurality of directly measured parameters from one or more data sources; determining (604) one or more indirectly measured parameter based on one or more of the plurality of directly measured parameters; and monitoring (606) energy flow of the HVAC system, based on the plurality of directly measured parameters and the one or more indirectly measured parameters, wherein the energy flow corresponds to heat transfer between the heat transfer medium and the air. The invention further relates to a an apparatus for operating an HVAC system which comprises means of monitoring an energy flow, based on a plurality of directly measured parameters and one or more indirectly measured parameters.

CONTROL METHOD FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

The present invention belongs to the technical field of air conditioners, and specifically relates to a control method for an air conditioning system. In the present invention, an actual supercooling degree value of an air conditioning system is calculated on the basis of an acquired actual pressure value and actual temperature value of a refrigerant at a second end of an outdoor heat exchanger during cooling, or of an acquired actual pressure value and actual temperature value of a refrigerant at a first end of an indoor heat exchanger during heating; then, the actual supercooling degree value is compared with a preset target supercooling degree value; and the amount of the refrigerant participating in circulation in the air conditioning system is selectively controlled on the basis of a comparison result. Thus, the aim of flexibly adjusting the amount of a refrigerant participating in circulation in an air conditioning system can be more efficiently achieved, thereby more reliably improving ...

Air Conditioning System with Coolant Pressure Management

An air conditioning system for a vehicle, having an evaporator configured for a heat exchange between a coolant and air, a fan configured to generate an air flow passing through the evaporator and intended to be fed into a vehicle passenger compartment, at least one pressure sensor configured to measure the pressure of the coolant, and a control unit to adjust the rotation speed of the fan, configured to automatically decrease the rotation speed of the fan when the detected pressure of the coolant rises above a pressure threshold, so as to reduce the air flow on the evaporator and thus reduce the pressure of the coolant is provided.

AIR-CONDITIONING CONTROL METHOD IN AN AIR SYSTEM, AND DEVICE

A single module optimizing controller capable of operating one of a plurality of different types of HVACR systems

Abstract Described herein is a single unit optimizing controller (100) capable of operating any known type of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration HVACR system (an HVACR system is denote by reference numeral (100)), which include all ACR systems. HVACR system (101) takes the form of an air conditioning unit. The controller includes a communications section (102) for communicating with one or more remote controller terminal in the form of a web application (103) and a control section (104). The air conditioning unit of HVACR system (101) includes at least one cooling unit having a compressor wherein the control section is operatively associated with HVACR system (101) for selectively activating or deactivating the at least one cooling unit based on one or more settings received from web application (103) via communications section (102). WO 2017/214676 PCT/AU2017/050600 _00 -co C0 0~C) I o 0 aE I n C~ 0o Ioc 0 c <~ 0E I D)0 0 C)a 0-> C)0U ww w Ij ...

System conditioning method and air conditioning system adopting system conditioning method

Full-automatic vacuum flash evaporation regeneration solution dehumidification constant temperature and humidity air conditioning system

Temperature control method and air conditioner

Operation control method and system for air conditioning equipment, air conditioning equipment and storage medium

Energy-saving method and system for central air conditioner

The invention provides an energy-saving method and system for a central air conditioner, and the method comprises the steps: collecting the state information of energy consumption equipment of the central air conditioner in each scene and the state information of the scene as a training set, inputting the training set into a prediction model for training, and obtaining a multi-path cooling tower state model corresponding to the central air conditioner in each scene; and the on-off state and the on-off frequency of multiple cooling towers of the central air conditioner in each scene are adjusted through multiple cooling tower state models, and the multiple cooling tower state models comprise multiple cooling tower on-off models and multiple cooling tower on-off frequency models. A large amount of collected historical data is uploaded to the cloud server for training through the Internet of Things module, the application is convenient, stable and easy to expand, and the multi-channel cooling ...

Power consumption economizer for refrigerating machines of the chiller type

A power consumption economizer for refrigerating machines of the chiller type, comprising, on a same line, a pump for a heat transfer fluid, an evaporator of an associated refrigeration system for refrigerating the heat transfer fluid, sensors for detecting the flow and temperature of the heat transfer fluid and flow-rate adjustment means being associated with the pumping means. The system comprises bypass elements adapted to exclude reversibly the evaporator from the line.

Solid state control system

A control system to selectively control the operation of the compressor of a mini-split air conditioning system including at least one remote evaporator operatively coupled to the compressor to receive refrigerant therethrough, a sensor to monitor the operation of the evaporator and to generate an operating control signal to turn-off the compressor when a predetermined operating condition is sensed at the evaporator and a condensate drain pan to receive or catch condensate from the evaporator, the control system comprising a condensate sensor disposed to sense condensate in the condensate drain pan at a predetermined level and to generate a condensate level signal fed to a battery powered control device including an isolated solid state relay coupled to the sensor by a control coupling device to generate a condensate level control signal fed to the sensor causing the sensor to generate the operating control signal fed to turn off the compressor when condensate within the condensate drain pan reaches the predetermined level.

Operation control apparatus of air-conditioning apparatus and air-conditioning apparatus comprising same

An operation control apparatus of air-conditioning apparatus having an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, includes a controller programmed to execute energy conservation control of the air conditioning apparatus. The controller includes at least one required temperature calculation part calculating a required evaporation temperature or a required condensation temperature based on either a current amount, of heat exchanged in a usage-side heat exchanger of the indoor unit and a greater amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger than the current amount, or an operating state amount that yields the current amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger and an operating state amount that yields the greater amount of heat exchanged in the usage-side heat exchanger than the current amount.

Air-conditioning apparatus

An air-conditioning apparatus includes a refrigerant circuit including a low-pressure shell structure compressor into which a refrigerant flowing through an injection pipe flows, a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first expansion device, a refrigerant flow switching device, and a second expansion device configured to allow the refrigerant which has passed through the first expansion device and flows from the second heat exchanger to the first heat exchanger to have an intermediate pressure, the compressor, the first heat exchanger, the second heat exchanger, the first expansion device, the refrigerant flow switching device, and the second expansion device being connected by pipes to constitute the refrigerant circuit, and further includes a controller that controls an amount of refrigerant flowing through the injection pipe into a compression chamber. A part of a high-pressure refrigerant flowing from the first heat exchanger to the second heat exchanger flows through the injection pipe.

Cooling system and method for operating same

An air conditioning system for appropriately controlling the air conditioning capacity by preventing occurrence of cavitation of a refrigerant pump and a method of operating the system are provided. It includes an evaporator for vaporizing a refrigerant by exchanging heat with air in a room to be air-conditioned, a condenser for liquefying a refrigerant gas vaporized by the evaporator, a refrigerant pump for feeding a refrigerant liquid liquefied by the condenser to the evaporator, a refrigerant liquid tank disposed between the condenser and the refrigerant pump to temporarily store the refrigerant liquid liquefied by the condenser, first cold water piping for supplying cold water generated from a heat source machine to the condenser, second cold water piping for supplying the cold water generated from the heat source machine to the refrigerant liquid tank, a refrigerant liquid temperature sensor for measuring a temperature of the refrigerant liquid in the refrigerant liquid tank and a control unit for controlling to supply the cold water desired for condensation of the refrigerant gas to the condenser.

Cooling system and cooling method

A cooling system includes; an evaporator evaporating a refrigerant by heat exchange with room air; a water-cooled condenser being arranged above the evaporator and condensing the refrigerant by heat exchange with cold water; a cold-water flow control valve controlling the flow rate of the cold water supplied to the water-cooled condenser; a refrigerant cooling tower being arranged above the evaporator and condensing the refrigerant by heat exchange with outside air; a blower being arranged at the refrigerant cooling tower and blowing the outside air; a refrigerant-temperature detector detecting the temperature of the refrigerant condensed by the water-cooled condenser and/or the refrigerant cooling tower; and a controller changing at least one of the opening in the cold-water flow control valve and the rotational speed of a motor in the blower according to the temperature.

Method and apparatus for passively controlling airflow

A system and method for providing a substantially constant volume exhaust or ventilation air terminal system is shown for controlling exhaust and/or return airflow rates in a system having a central fan or ventilator. The system and method permits zone-by-zone or area-by-area airflow regulation or control in non-demand areas in response to a demand or call for ventilation in demand areas. In one embodiment, the system employs at least one constant airflow controller or regulator situated in a damper. In one embodiment, a terminal houses a plurality of sub-ducts each having an airflow regulator. At least one of the sub-ducts has a damper. When the damper is open, a maximum airflow through the terminal is a sum of maximum airflow permitted by the regulators.

Device and method for controlling opening of a valve in an hvac system

For controlling the opening of a valve ( 10 ) in an HVAC system ( 100 ) to regulate the flow φ of a fluid through a thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) of the HVAC system ( 100 ) and adjust the amount of energy E exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ), an energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined, and the opening of the valve ( 10 ) is controlled depending on the energy-per-flow gradient (A). The energy-per-flow gradient (A) is determined by measuring at consecutive points in time the flow φ 1 , φ 2 through the valve ( 10 ), by determining the amounts of energy E 1 , E 2 exchanged by the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) at these points in time, and by calculating the energy-per-flow gradient (B) from the flow φ 1 , φ 2 and exchanged energy E 1 , E 2 . The energy-per-flow gradient (A) can be determined dynamically and is used as a basis for setting a slope threshold for the thermal energy exchanger ( 2 ) so that there is no need to store fixed threshold values.  E  ϕ ( A )  E  ϕ = E 2 - E 1 ϕ 2 - ϕ 1 ( B )

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR EVAPORATIVE COOLING CONTROL

Implementations described and claimed herein provide systems and methods for evaporative cooling control. In one implementation, a humidity setpoint is received for a designated space, and at least one atmospheric condition of ambient air is received. The at least one atmospheric condition is measured using one or more ambient air sensors. A performance prediction of an evaporative cooler is generated by calculating a set of one or more predicted psychrometric properties of supply air leaving the evaporative cooler based on the at least one atmospheric condition. The humidity setpoint is compared to the set of one or more predicted psychrometric properties of the performance prediction in a setpoint comparison. A flow of fluid is controlled over evaporative media using one or more pumps of the evaporative cooler. The flow of the fluid is controlled based on the setpoint comparison such that the humidity setpoint is prevented from being exceeded. 1. A method for evaporative cooling control , the method comprising:receiving a humidity setpoint for a designated space;receiving at least one atmospheric condition of ambient air, the at least one atmospheric condition measured using one or more ambient air sensors;generating a performance prediction of an evaporative cooler by calculating a set of one or more predicted psychrometric properties of supply air leaving the evaporative cooler based on the at least one atmospheric condition, the evaporative cooler having evaporative media and one or more pumps;comparing the humidity setpoint to the set of one or more predicted psychrometric properties of the performance prediction in a setpoint comparison;anticipating a point at which the humidity setpoint for the designated space is predicted to be reached based on the performance prediction of the evaporative cooler;controlling a flow of fluid over the evaporative media using the one or more pumps of the evaporative cooler, the flow of the fluid controlled by modulating the ...

CLIMATE CONTROLLED SAFE SYSTEM

Provided are embodiments of a climate controlled safe system. The climate controlled safe system includes a safe body, a safe door pivotly coupled to the safe body, an insert removably coupled to the safe body, and wherein the insert further includes an insert body, an insert door pivotly coupled to the insert body, and further wherein the insert door includes a removable climate control unit and a removable hygrometer. 1. A climate controlled safe system , comprising:a safe body;a safe door pivotly coupled to the safe body;an insert removably coupled to the safe body; andwherein the insert further comprises an insert body, an insert door pivotly coupled to the insert body, and further wherein the insert door includes a removable climate control unit and a removable hygrometer.2. The climate controlled safe system of claim 1 , wherein the climate control unit includes one of temperature control claim 1 , humidity control claim 1 , and oxygen control.3. The climate controlled safe system of claim 1 , wherein the insert body includes one or more rails for receiving one or more storage trays.4. The climate controlled safe system of claim 1 , wherein the insert body includes two sets of rails for receiving a vertical storage box.5. The climate controlled safe system of claim 4 , wherein the vertical storage box includes two sets of grooves for receiving the two sets of rails of the insert body.6. The climate controlled safe system of claim 4 , wherein the insert body receives three vertical storage boxes.7. The climate controlled safe system of claim 4 , wherein the vertical storage box includes a removable lid.8. The climate controlled safe system of claim 1 , wherein the climate control unit is a humidifier.9. The climate controlled safe system of claim 8 , wherein the humidifier includes a solution of polyglycol.10. The climate controlled safe system of claim 1 , wherein the safe body includes a vertical back side having one or more holes for mounting the safe body ...

A LIGHTING ENABLED SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR BUILDING EVACUATION PLANNING

Disclosed are a system and method for developing computational models of the behavior of a building's occupants using data acquired from sensor-equipped connected luminaires. The models are then used to develop an optimized evacuation plan for safe and timely egress of the occupants without requiring mock evaluation drills. 1. A system for evaluating evacuation plans for occupants of a building , the system comprising:a plurality of luminaires and a plurality of sensors each plurality being installed at locations throughout the building, at least some of the plurality of sensors in communication with at least one luminaire, wherein each of said plurality of luminaires being configured to communicate with at least one other luminaire to form a network, wherein the networked luminaires form a unified sensor network;a processor configured to receive an evacuation plan for the building, collect sensor occupancy/motion data from the plurality of sensors prior to an evacuation event, model the occupants' movements between different parts of said building using the sensor occupancy/motion data, wherein the model includes determining a transfer rate of occupants' movements between different parts of said building, and use the models to modify the evacuation plan if the transfer rate is to fast or slow based on a predetermined criteria.2. The system of wherein at least some of the sensors are co-located with one of the plurality of luminaires.3. The system of wherein the location of each of the sensors that is co-located with a luminaire is determined upon commissioning of the luminaire.4. The system of being further configured to develop an optimized evacuation plan that seeks to optimize the safe and timely egress of the building's occupants claim 1 , wherein said optimized plan is determined without requiring any information attained by one or more mock evacuation drills.5. The system of wherein said processor is further configured to evaluate an evacuation plan using ...

METHOD(S) FOR CHANGING CONCENTRATION OF A SOLUTE WITHIN A SOLUTION

A method(s) () for changing concentration of a solute within a solution is disclosed. The method () includes receiving a first stream of the solution at a state Dby a first heat and mass exchanger HMX and a second stream of the solution by a second heat and 5 mass exchanger HMX. The method () includes processing the first stream of the solution by the HMX to generate a first dilute stream of the solution at a state D. Further, the method () includes processing the second stream of the solution by the HMX to generate a first concentrate stream of the solution at a state Rout. The method () includes directing, at the initial phase, the first dilute stream of the solution from the processing unit to a first heat and mass exchanger HMX-of a successive processing unit. The method () also includes receiving a first stream of the solution at a state Dby a second heat and mass exchanger HMX- 1. The method for changing concentration of a solute within a solution , the method comprising:{'sub': in', 'in, 'b': 1', '2, 'receiving a first stream of the solution at a state Dby a first heat and mass exchanger HMX of a processing unit from among a plurality of processing units and a second stream of the solution at the state Rby a second heat and mass exchanger HMX of the processing unit;'}{'b': 1', '1, 'sub': 'out', 'processing the first stream of the solution by the HMX to generate a first dilute stream of the solution at a state D, wherein the HMX includes a first desiccant which absorbs a first amount of the solute from the first stream of the solution at an initial phase;'}{'b': 2', '2, 'sub': 'out', 'to processing, at the initial phase, the second stream of the solution by the HMX to generate a first concentrate stream of the solution at a state R, wherein the HMX includes a second desiccant which releases a second amount of the solute within the second stream of the solution at the initial phase;'}{'sub': 'out', 'b': '1', 'i': 'n', 'directing, at the initial phase, the first ...

Digital monitoring and measuring air conditioner recharging system

A system for measuring and recharging an air conditioning system includes a vent sensor configured to be coupled to an outlet vent of an air conditioning system. The vent sensor is configured to measure at least one parameter of an air flow from the outlet vent. A processor is in signal communication with the vent sensor. The processor is configured to receive the at least one parameter of the air flow and determine a current refrigerant level of the air conditioning system.

ROOM CONDITION MONITORING SYSTEM

A room condition monitor (RCM) that includes a processor with an embedded router software object that is in signal communication with a first communication connector including an interface for the transmission receipt of data packages over a building management system (BMS) communication network according to a first network protocol. A second communication connector with a second network protocol interface is provided for communication with network legacy devises (I/O devices) through the RCM router according to a second network protocol. 1. A room condition monitoring system , comprising:a housing defining an interior volume and an opening to the interior volume, wherein the housing supports operating electrical components;a display module including a frame attached to the first housing and a display screen affixed to the frame and the display screen is in signal communication with one or more of the operating electrical components; a processor in signal communication with one or more I/O devices of a BMS;', 'a router that is in signal communication with the processor and with the BMS, via a first communication connector, according to a first network protocol and the router is configured to transmit one or more data packages according to the first network protocol based on signals received from the processor, which are in turn are based on signals received from the I/O devices, via an electrical connector or via a second communication connector and router according to a second network protocol that is different than the first network protocol;, 'wherein the operating electrical components comprisewherein the display screen is configured to display information based on data received at the processor from the I/O devices upon commands input at the display screen.2. The room condition monitor system of claim 1 , further comprising a sensor claim 1 , other than a sensor of the one or more I/O devices claim 1 , for detecting a condition of a room and the sensor is in ...

Space conditioning control and monitoring method and system

A space conditioning system and method for monitoring electrical parameters and/or thermodynamic parameters relating to the heat of extraction/rejection or power consumption of the system and to communicate the monitored parameters to an external device.

QUASI-EQUILIBRIUM ATMOSPHERIC MODULAR THERMODYNAMIC SYSTEM AND METHOD

Controlled internal atmosphere systems and methods are disclosed, including a system comprising a cell having a top, a bottom, and wall(s) extending between the top and bottom defining an enclosed area inside the cell; the top and wall comprising a first layer having embedded energy-transfer tubing, a sealant layer outside the first layer, an aerated substrate layer outside the sealant layer, and an impermeable layer outside the substrate layer; a heating/cooling unit connectable to the tubing to control the temperature of the first layer and thereby control the temperature of an atmosphere of the enclosed area inside the cell; sensor(s) within the enclosed area; and a computer configured to receive input from the sensor(s) indicative of the condition of the enclosed area atmosphere, to receive input regarding environmental conditions outside of the cell, and to control operation of the heating/cooling unit based on the received input and predicted effects. 1. A controlled atmosphere system , comprising: a first layer formed of concrete and having a plurality of energy-transfer tubing embedded in the concrete;', 'a second layer positioned on the outside of the first layer and comprising a sealant material;', 'a third layer positioned on the outside of the second layer and comprising an aerated substrate material; and', 'a fourth layer positioned on the outside of the third layer and comprising a moisture and gas impermeable material;, 'a cell having a top, a bottom, and one or more wall extending between the top and the bottom defining an enclosed area inside the cell, wherein the top and the one or more wall comprisea heating/cooling unit connectable to the energy-transfer tubing embedded in the concrete of the first layer of the cell to control temperature of the first layer and thereby control temperature of an atmosphere of the enclosed area inside the cell;one or more sensor within the enclosed area of the cell configured to monitor the atmosphere within the ...

CONNECTED HOTELS GUEST EXPERIENCE

Methods, systems, and apparatus for providing an enhanced hotel guest experience. Disclosed methods include the actions of receiving data indicating the presence of a hotel guest from one or more sensors; generating a likelihood score that the hotel guest is going to their hotel room; determining that the generated likelihood score exceeds a likelihood threshold score; and based on determining that the generated likelihood score exceeds the likelihood threshold score, sending one or more instructions to one or more devices located within the hotel room. 120-. (canceled)21. A method comprising:receiving, by one or more task management servers of a connected hotel system that includes (i) a motion sensor that is located inside a hotel room that is associated with a hotel guest, (ii) a wearable, hotel worker device that is associated with a hotel worker, the hotel worker device being a smart watch, or an audio-only, wearable device, (iii) the one or more task management servers, and (iv) a smart door lock that is associated with the hotel room, a message from the wearable, hotel worker device indicating that the wearable, hotel worker device has approached a hotel room during a time when the task management servers have already scheduled the hotel worker to enter the hotel room, and is requesting that the smart door lock that is associated with the hotel room provide access to the hotel room by the hotel worker during the time;in response to receiving the message from the wearable, hotel worker device indicating that the wearable, hotel worker device has approached the hotel room during the time when the task management servers have already scheduled the hotel worker to enter the hotel room, obtaining, by the one or more task management servers, data from the motion sensor that is located inside the hotel room that is associated with the hotel guest, the data indicating that the hotel guest is present in the hotel room during the time when the task management servers ...

Humidity Monitoring and Adjustment System

Methods and systems for humidity monitoring and adjustment are described herein. Data from at least one external sensor system is received by a computing device. The external sensor system determines at least one of outdoor air temperature and outdoor air humidity. Data from at least one internal sensor system is received by the computing device. The internal sensor system determines at least one of indoor air temperature and indoor air humidity. A dew point for an indoor environment is calculated based upon the data from the external sensor system and data from the internal sensor system. A graphical indication of an indoor environment climate may be displayed based upon the calculated dew point. Access openings, such as windows, may be opened or closed to change the humidity of the indoor environment. 1. A method comprising:calculating, by a computing device, user-requested data based on a user input received by the computing device and data received by the computing device from one or more sensor systems;outputting, by the computing device and to a display of the computing device, a graphical indication of the user-requested data;determining, by the computing device and based on a comparison of an estimated environment parameter associated with an access opening to stored user-configured data, a recommendation for the access opening;outputting, by the computing device and to the display of the computing device, the recommendation for the access opening; andtransmitting, by the computing device, a control instruction to a control system of the access opening.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:generating, by the computing device, the graphical indication based on historical data and the user-requested data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data from the one or more sensor systems comprises sensor data from an external sensor system or an internal sensor system.4. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:outputting, to the display of the computing ...

SETPOINT ADJUSTMENT-BASED DUTY CYCLING

A facility for performing setpoint adjustment-based duty cycling techniques by adjusting the setpoint of a device or component is described. The facility reduces energy consumption for a system, such as an HVAC system, or device by adjusting or modulating an associated setpoint or temperature setting. The facility modulates the setpoint between a base setpoint value and another setpoint value based on a mode of the system. When the system is in a cooling mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a higher setpoint value. When the system is in heating mode, the facility modulates the temperature between the base setpoint value and a lower setpoint value. The facility may modulate the setpoint between the two setpoint values based on an offset value or a fixed setpoint value. 1. A method , performed by a system having a processor , for conserving energy by performing setpoint-based duty cycling of a heating , ventilation , and air condition (HVAC) system of a building , the method comprising:storing a plurality of base setpoint values for a thermostat associated with the HVAC system;receiving an indication of a duty cycling event, the duty cycling event having an associated period;determining whether the duty cycling event is an offset-based duty cycling event;in response to determining that the duty cycling event is an offset-based duty cycling event,determining an offset value for the duty cycling event,determining whether the HVAC system is in cooling mode, determining a first offset setpoint value based at least in part on one of the plurality of base setpoint values and the first offset value,', 'adjusting a setpoint of the thermostat associated with the HVAC system to the first offset setpoint value,', 'determining a first wait time based at least in part on the associated period of the duty cycling event, and', 'after waiting for at least the first wait time, adjusting the setpoint of the thermostat associated with the HVAC ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING A SMART VALVE TO CONTROL CONDITIONED AIR

An air handler unit (AHU) in communication with a building automation system (BAS) or through direct programming of one or more smart valves within the AHU operates to meter an amount of water that flows through a coil in the AHU. In one embodiment, the BAS transmits a temperature setpoint signal to the smart valve and allows the smart valve to control its valve position without additional input from the BAS. In another embodiment, the AHU includes a master smart valve and a second valve. The BAS provides the temperature setpoint signal to the master smart valve, which in turn provides another temperature setpoint signal to the second valve. The second valve may take the form of a slave smart valve or a slave non-smart valve. 1. A method for controlling an air handler unit , the method comprising:providing a temperature setpoint to a smart valve based on a desired temperature for a space served by the air handler unit, the smart valve in fluid communication with at least one coil located within the air handler unit;providing a water temperature to the smart valve for water flowing into or out of the coil;providing an air temperature to the smart valve, the air temperature corresponding to an air temperature of an air flow conditioned by the air handler unit; andmodulating a valve position of the smart valve based on the temperature setpoint, the water temperature, and the air temperature.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising modulating the valve position of the smart valve by maintaining a minimum temperature difference between a supply flow and a return flow of the water flowing into or out of the coil.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the temperature setpoint to a smart valve includes electronically transmitting the temperature setpoint from an automation system to the smart valve.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein providing the temperature setpoint to the smart valve includes providing the temperature setpoint to the smart valve from a remote ...

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AIR OUTLET OF AIR CONDITIONER IN VEHICLE AND AIR CONDITIONER FOR VEHICLE

A control system for an air outlet of air conditioner in a vehicle includes a motor, a first clutch configured to control a horizontal vane of the air outlet, a second clutch configured to control a longitudinal vane of the air outlet, a third clutch configured to control an opening degree of a ventilation door of the air outlet, and an engaging element of the motor being connected to the motor, for engaging the clutches. The motor adjusts the horizontal vane of the air outlet when the engaging element is engaged with the first clutch, the motor adjusts the longitudinal vane of the air outlet when the engaging element is engaged with the second clutch, and the motor adjusts the opening degree of the ventilation door of the air outlet when the engaging element of the motor is engaged with the third clutch. 1. A control system for an air outlet of air conditioner in a vehicle , comprising a motor , characterized in that the control system further comprises: a first clutch for controlling one element selected from a horizontal vane, a longitudinal vane or an opening degree of a ventilation door of the air outlet of air conditioner, and', 'a second clutch for controlling another element selected from a horizontal vane, a longitudinal vane or an opening degree of a ventilation door of the air outlet of air conditioner; and, 'at least two clutches which at least comprisingan engaging element of the motor, which connects to the motor, for engaging respectively with each of the at least two clutches,wherein, the motor adjusts one element among the horizontal vane, the longitudinal vane or the opening degree of a ventilation door of the air outlet of air conditioner when the engaging element of the motor is engaged with the first clutch; andthe motor adjusts another element among the horizontal vane, the longitudinal vane or the opening degree of a ventilation door of the air outlet of air conditioner when the engaging element of the motor is engaged with the second clutch.2 ...

Systems and Methods Implementing Air Conditioning Systems

Systems and methods for implementing air conditioning and water store systems that are configured such that a direct expansion of a heat transfer material allows for both hot and cold thermal storage are provided. In such systems, an included cold thermal energy storage unit can be cooled to a temperature lower than the temperature desired for a target space while the target space is simultaneously cooled to the desired temperature, such that the temperature desired for the target space can subsequently be established and/or maintained by the cold thermal energy storage unit irrespective of whether the cold thermal energy storage unit is being principally relied on to cool the target space or whether an included powered condensing unit is being relied on to cool the target space. In conjunction with this, hot thermal units and water in a water store can be heated. In short, the system allows for the capture of normally ejected heat in the water store. 1. An air conditioning system comprising:a condensing unit;a liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble;a cold thermal energy storage unit connected to the liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble by at least one liquid connection;a target space;a suction gas pressurizer and distributor ensemble;a discharge gas distributor; anda hot water storage unit having a storage tank, a volume of water disposed therein;and a thermal energy transfer unit operatively connected to piping containing a supplied working fluid such that the supplied working fluid may be exposed to the thermal energy within the hot water storage unit by way of the thermal energy transfer unit, and 'the condensing unit, the liquid pressurizer and distributor ensemble, the cold thermal energy storage unit, the target space, the suction gas pressurizer and distributer ensemble, the discharge gas distributor, and the hot water storage unit are operatively connected by piping such that vapor compression cycles can be simultaneously implemented that result ...

MOTOR DRIVING DEVICE, AIR CONDITIONING DEVICE INCLUDING SAME, AND CONTROL METHOD FOR MOTOR DRIVING DEVICE

An aspect of the disclosed invention calculates a value of an inductance of a synchronous motor whose characteristic is unclear while suppressing a failure of the synchronous motor. A motor driving device according to an embodiment of the disclosed invention comprises: a motor; an inverter for supplying an alternating voltage to the motor; a current meter for measuring an introduced current flowing through the motor on the basis of the alternating voltage; and a control unit for controlling the inverter to change the size of the alternating voltage in stages, and calculating an inductance of the motor on the basis of the introduced current measured by the current meter. 1. A motor driving device comprising:a motor;an inverter configured to supply an alternating current (AC) voltage to the motor;a current meter configured to measure an introduced current flowing in the motor on the basis of the AC voltage; anda controller configured to control the inverter to gradually change a magnitude of the AC voltage and calculate an inductance of the motor on the basis of the introduced current measured by the current meter.2. The motor driving device of claim 1 , wherein the controller calculates a d-axis inductance or q-axis inductance of the motor on the basis of the introduced current measured by the current meter.3. The motor driving device of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 , when a change in the d-axis inductance calculated on the basis of the changed AC voltage is saturated claim 2 , the controller determines a value of the saturated inductance as a d-axis inductance.4. The motor driving device of claim 2 , wherein the controller calculates the d-axis inductance and rotates a rotor of the motor at a predetermined angle.5. The motor driving device of claim 2 , wherein the controller calculates the d-axis inductance and calculates the q-axis inductance on the basis of the AC voltage changed when the d-axis inductance is calculated.6. The motor driving device of claim 5 , ...

POWER MANAGEMENT INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

A device may include a rectifier circuit providing a rectified DC signal, a rechargeable energy-storage element, and a power-management integrated circuit (PMIC). The PMIC may include a charging circuit for the rechargeable energy-storage element; a current-sensing circuit that measures a current provided by the rectified DC signal; a programmable current limit; a voltage-sensing circuit that measures a voltage on the rechargeable energy-storage element; and a controller that regulates the current provided to a DC output of the PMIC. the DC output of the PMIC may be regulated based at least in part on the current provided by the rectified DC signal; the programmable current limit; and the voltage on the rechargeable energy-storage element. The DC output of the PMIC may provide energy to a plurality of other energy-consuming subsystems on the device and to the charging circuit for the rechargeable energy-storage element. 1. A device comprising:a rectifier circuit providing a rectified DC signal;a rechargeable energy-storage element; and a charging circuit for the rechargeable energy-storage element;', 'a current-sensing circuit that measures a current provided by the rectified DC signal;', 'a programmable current limit;', 'a voltage-sensing circuit that measures a voltage on the rechargeable energy-storage element; and', the current provided by the rectified DC signal;', 'the programmable current limit; and', 'the voltage on the rechargeable energy-storage element;, 'a controller that regulates the current provided to a DC output of the PMIC based at least in part on], 'a power-management integrated circuit (PMIC) comprisingwherein the DC output of the PMIC (i) provides energy to a plurality of other energy-consuming subsystems on the device, and (ii) provides energy to the charging circuit for the rechargeable energy-storage element.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the DC output of the PMIC is coupled through an inductor to a storage capacitor.3. The device of ...

Method and system for the temperature control of components

A temperature-control system includes a temperature-control device ( 3 ), (n≧2) temperature-control assemblies ( 5, 5 ′) which are designed for conducting a temperature-control fluid ( 2 ) through a component ( 4 ) to be temperature-controlled, (n≧2) individual return line parts ( 7′, 7 ″) and (n≧2) return temperature sensors ( 8, 8 ′), a controller ( 9 ) having (n≧2) valves ( 10, 10 ′) and control elements ( 11, 11 ′) which are designed to adjust the respective associated valve ( 10, 10 ′), and a room temperature sensor ( 12 ) for determining and reporting an actual temperature ( 13 ) in an immediate environment of the component ( 4 ).

Battery-operated wireless zone controllers having multiple states of power-related operation

An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

AIR COOLING UNIT

Cooling units are provided. The cooling units include a base having a housing with control components and a cooling tower attached to the base having an inner flow path and an exterior surface. An air distribution system is attached to the cooling tower and includes an air distribution chamber defined between first and second enclosures, air dispensers are configured in the first enclosure, and air flowing through the cooling tower mixes within the air distribution chamber to form a single stream of air to be dispensed through the air dispenser. The control components are configured to convey air through the base, the cooling tower, and the air distribution system to dispense air through the air dispenser. 1. A cooling unit comprising:a base having a housing with control components installed therein;a cooling tower attached to the base at a first end of the cooling tower, the cooling tower having an inner flow path and an exterior surface; and a first enclosure;', 'a second enclosure defining an air distribution chamber between the first and second enclosures;', 'an air dispenser configured in the first enclosure to dispense air from the air distribution system; and', 'a cover disposed on an exterior surface of the second enclosure,', 'wherein air flowing through the cooling tower mixes within the air distribution chamber to form a single stream of air to be dispensed through the air dispenser,, 'an air distribution system attached to the cooling tower at a second end of the cooling tower, the air distribution system includingwherein the control components are configured to convey air through the base, the cooling tower, and the air distribution system to dispense air through the air dispenser.2. The cooling unit of claim 1 , further comprising a control system arranged to control operation of the cooling unit.3. The cooling unit of claim 2 , wherein the control system is configured to connect to a remote network claim 2 , wherein the cooling unit is operable based ...

MIGRATION OF SETTINGS FROM A NON-CONNECTED BUILDING CONTROLLER TO ANOTHER BUILDING CONTROLLER

A Heating, Ventilation, and/or Air Conditioning (HVAC) controller configured to control at least part of an HVAC system of a building. The HVAC controller may include a user interface and a controller. In response to a selection by a user at the user interface, the controller may assemble and present via the user interface an output that encodes settings in a machine readable form. The controller may display the encoded settings on the display with fixed segments of a fixed segment display. An application program code on a remote device may be utilized to capture the displayed fixed segments that encode the settings in an image. The captured image of fixed segments may be decoded at the remote device or may be sent to a remote computing device for processing and/or decoding. 122-. (canceled)23. A method of exporting settings of a non-network connected building controller , the method comprising: at a first time, a first encoded information screen that encodes, via one or more of the plurality of fixed segments on the fixed segment display, first settings for the building controller, and', 'at a second time, a second encoded information screen that encodes, via one or more of the plurality of fixed segments on the fixed segment display, second settings for the building controller,', 'wherein the first settings and the second settings are in a respective binary information word configured to be captured by a camera of a computing device,', 'wherein the building controller is configured to communicate with and control one or more components of a building system,', 'wherein the user interface comprises a fixed segment display, the fixed segment display comprising a plurality of fixed segments at least some of which define a line on the display, the plurality of fixed segments configured to be selectively activated to define screens for interacting with the user of the building controller, and', 'wherein the binary information word has a plurality of fields, wherein each ...

Hybrid tandem compressor system and method of use

A compressor system includes a variable-speed compressor and a fixed-speed compressor. A control unit is operatively coupled to the variable-speed compressor and is operatively coupled to the fixed-speed compressor. A sensor is operatively coupled to the control unit and disposed in an enclosed space. The sensor measures at least one of a temperature and a relative humidity of the enclosed space and determines an HVAC load of the enclosed space. Responsive to a determination of the HVAC load, the control unit directs operation of the variable-speed compressor and the fixed-speed compressor.

Managing Cleaning Robot Behavior

Various embodiments include processing devices and methods for managing cleaning robot behavior. In some embodiments, a processor of the cleaning robot may determine operational information about operations of a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system for at least one room in a structure. The processor may determine a time when operation of the HVAC system will end based on the determined operational information. The processor may generate an instruction for the cleaning robot to schedule an operation of the cleaning robot for a time after operation of the HVAC system will end. The processor may execute the generated instruction to perform the operation of the cleaning robot after operation of the HVAC system ends.

Systems and methods for temperature and humidity control

A residential HVAC system includes, a compressor, and an outdoor unit controller in communication with the compressor. The outdoor unit controller is configured to receive an indoor ambient temperature and a temperature set point. The outdoor unit controller is further configured to determine an outdoor ambient temperature, and to determine an operating value for the compressor based on a percentage of a delta between a minimum operating value of the compressor and a maximum operating value of the compressor, plus the minimum operating value. The minimum operating value and the maximum operating value are based on the determined outdoor ambient temperature. The percentage of the delta is based on a predefined temperature differential multiplier and one or more time dependent multipliers. The outdoor unit controller is further configured to modify the current operating value of the compressor with the determined operating value.

MULTI-ZONE VARIABLE REFRIGERANT FLOW HEATING/COOLING UNIT

A method for air conditioning including installing an air conditioning unit at a desired location. The air conditioning unit includes a housing that has air supply inlets and exhaust air outlets. The housing encloses a mode control unit that switches a zone coil associated with a zone from a cooling mode to a heating mode by switching from a cooling medium to a heating medium flowing through the zone coil. The zone coil receives the heating or cooling medium and conditions incoming air from a supply fan to be exhausted in a zone associated with the zone coil. A variable refrigerant flow cooling/heating unit provides a cooling medium or a heating medium at varying rates to control a temperature of a zone. 1. An air conditioning unit , comprising:a housing that encloses:a first zone duct attachment to provide the supply air from the supply air inlet to a first coil used to heat or cool air entering a first zone, wherein the first zone comprises a first portion of space to which heated or cooled air is provided,a second zone duct attachment to provide supply air from the air conditioning unit supply air inlet to a second coil used to heat or cool air entering a second zone, wherein the second zone comprises a second portion of space to which heated or cooled air is provided,the first coil to heat the supply air to a first zone when the first coil is in a heating mode of operation and to cool the supply air to the first zone when the first coils is in a cooling mode of operation,the second coil to heat the supply air to the second zone when the second coils is in a heating mode of operation and to cool the supply air to the second zone when the second coil is in a cooling mode of operation,a hot gas reheat coil for reducing a humidity of supply air received through the supply air inlet,a variable speed cooling pump to supply the cooling medium to the first coil when the first coil is in a cooling mode of operation, and, supply the cooling medium to the second coil when ...

AIR-CONDITIONER CONTROLLER

An air-conditioner controller that controls an operation of an air conditioner includes: a storage unit that stores, for each user, voiceprint data that is data indicating a voiceprint of a user and personal data that is data indicating a feature of the user; and a control unit that compares voice data that is data of a user's voice detected in an air-conditioning area that is an area subject to air-conditioning control of the air conditioner with the voiceprint data, and, when there is voiceprint data similar to the voice data, presents a question based on the personal data to identify a user in the air-conditioning area on the basis of an answer acquired from the user in the air-conditioning area. 1. An air-conditioner controller that controls an operation of an air conditioner , the air-conditioner controller comprising:a storage unit to store, for each user, voiceprint data that is data indicating a voiceprint of a user, and personal data that is data indicating a feature of a user; anda control unit to compare voice data that is data of a voice detected in an air-conditioning area that is an area subject to air-conditioning control of the air conditioner with the voiceprint data, and to, when there is voiceprint data similar to the voice data, present a question based on the personal data to identify a user in the air-conditioning area on the basis of an answer acquired from the user in the air-conditioning area.2. The air-conditioner controller according to claim 1 , whereinthe personal data includes information indicating a characteristic with respect to temperature, andthe control unit determines an air-conditioning control content of the air conditioner using personal data of an identified user, and instructs the air conditioner on the air-conditioning control content.3. The air-conditioner controller according to claim 2 , whereinthe control unit presents a question about an air-conditioning state to the identified user, corrects the personal data of the ...

HVAC SYSTEM WITH PREDICTIVE AIRSIDE CONTROL

A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building includes airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers are configured to generate airside energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a heat transfer model that defines a relationship between the airside energy targets, a temperature of the one or more building spaces, and a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces. The one or more controllers are configured to control the airside HVAC equipment in accordance with the airside energy targets. 1. A heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building , the HVAC system comprising:airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces; and generate airside energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a heat transfer model that defines a relationship between the airside energy targets, a temperature of the one or more building spaces, and a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces; and', 'control the airside HVAC equipment to provide the heating or cooling to the one or more building spaces in accordance with the airside energy targets., 'one or more controllers configured to2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein:the airside HVAC equipment are distributed across a plurality of airside subsystems, each airside subsystem configured to provide heating or cooling to a different building space; andeach of the airside energy targets corresponds to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and is generated using a heat transfer model for the corresponding airside subsystem.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein:the airside HVAC equipment are located within a single airside subsystem; andeach of the airside energy targets corresponds to a different time step of a time period and is used to control the airside HVAC equipment during the ...

Building hvac system with multi-level model predictive control

A heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building includes HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces and one or more controllers. The one or more controllers include one or more processing circuits configured to generate energy targets for the one or more building spaces using a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which the heating or cooling is provided by the HVAC equipment, generate setpoints for the HVAC equipment using the energy targets for the one or more building spaces to which the heating or cooling is provided by the HVAC equipment, and operate the HVAC equipment using the setpoints to provide the heating or cooling to the one or more building spaces.

AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL DEVICE

An air conditioning control device includes: a passenger determination unit that determines whether a passenger is in a self-driving vehicle; a travel determination unit that determines a traveling state of the self-driving vehicle; and a light blocking control unit that executes a light blocking air conditioning control for a vehicle cabin by operating a light blocking device to adjust solar radiation into the vehicle cabin from a window of the self-driving vehicle when the passenger determination unit and the travel determination unit determine that the self-driving vehicle is in an unmanned traveling condition. 1. An air conditioning control device for a self-driving vehicle comprising:a passenger determination unit that determines whether a passenger is in the self-driving vehicle;a travel determination unit that determines a traveling state of the self-driving vehicle; anda light blocking control unit that executes a light blocking air conditioning control for a vehicle cabin by operating a light blocking device to adjust solar radiation into the vehicle cabin from a window of the self-driving vehicle when the passenger determination unit and the travel determination unit determine that the self-driving vehicle is in an unmanned traveling condition.2. The air conditioning control device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a solar radiation detection unit configured to detect solar radiation into the vehicle cabin of the self-driving vehicle, whereinthe light blocking control unit determines an execution content of the light blocking air conditioning control based on a detection result of the solar radiation detection unit.3. The air conditioning control device according to claim 2 , whereinthe solar radiation detection unit is able to detect a biased solar radiation state that the solar radiation into the vehicle cabin of the self-driving vehicle is biased, andthe light blocking control unit is able to operate the light blocking device individually ...

Vapor Mitigation System, Vapor Mitigation Controller and Methods of Controlling, Monitoring and Mitigating Vapors

A vapor management system includes a monitoring service system configured to communicate one or more system parameters with at least one vapor mitigation system. The monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface. The user interface is configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more system parameters. 1. A vapor management system , comprising:a monitoring service system configured to receive one or more vacuum set points from at least one vapor mitigation system,wherein the monitoring service system is further configured to receive an alarm notification parameter from the vapor mitigation system and generate an alarm notification when the one or more vacuum set points have passed a predetermined level.2. The vapor management system of claim 1 , wherein the monitoring service system is further configured to generate a user interface claim 1 , the user interface configured to display and permit adjustment of the one or more vacuum set points.3. The vapor management system of claim 1 , wherein the alarm includes an email notification.4. A method monitoring a vapor mitigation system claim 1 , comprising:transmitting one or more system parameters to a vapor mitigation system;receiving an alarm notification parameter from the vapor mitigation system; andgenerating an alarm notification indicating that the one or more system parameters have passed a predetermined level.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein generating the alarm notification includes generating an email notification.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising displaying the one or more system parameters on a user interface.7. The method of claim 4 , further comprising generating a performance metrics report.8. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:receiving one or more system parameters from a client device; andtransmitting the one or more system parameters to the at least one vapor mitigation system. This application is a continuation of U.S. patent ...

SYSTEM FOR FORECASTING FUEL CONSUMPTION FOR INDOOR THERMAL CONDITIONING WITH THE AID OF A DIGITAL COMPUTER

A Thermal Performance Forecast approach is described that can be used to forecast heating and cooling fuel consumption based on changes to user preferences and building-specific parameters that include indoor temperature, building insulation, HVAC system efficiency, and internal gains. A simplified version of the Thermal Performance Forecast approach, called the Approximated Thermal Performance Forecast, provides a single equation that accepts two fundamental input parameters and four ratios that express the relationship between the existing and post-change variables for the building properties to estimate future fuel consumption. The Approximated Thermal Performance Forecast approach marginally sacrifices accuracy for a simplified forecast. In addition, the thermal conductivity, effective window area, and thermal mass of a building can be determined using different combinations of utility consumption, outdoor temperature data, indoor temperature data, internal heating gains data, and HVAC system efficiency as inputs. 3. A system according to claim 1 , the processor further configured to:accept ratio terms associated with the change to the building representing a change in the thermal conductivity of the building, a change in indoor temperature, a change in the internal gains within the building, and a change in the HVAC system efficiency,set a base value for the ratio term representing the change in indoor temperature as the difference of the average indoor temperature minus the average outdoor temperature.4. A system according to claim 3 , the processor further configured to:obtain the HVAC system efficiency; andsett a base value for the ratio term representing the change in the HVAC system efficiency to the HVAC system efficiency.5. A system according to claim 4 , the processor further configured to:set a base value for the ratio term representing the change in thermal conductivity ratio to the product of the ratio of thermal conductivity over HVAC system ...

HVAC SYSTEM USING MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL WITH DISTRIBUTED LOW-LEVEL AIRSIDE OPTIMIZATION AND AIRSIDE POWER CONSUMPTION MODEL

A building HVAC system includes an airside system having a plurality of airside subsystems, a high-level controller, and a plurality of low-level airside controllers. Each airside subsystem includes airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces. The high-level controller is configured to generate a plurality of airside subsystem energy targets, each airside subsystem energy target corresponding to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and generated based on a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which heating or cooling is provided by the corresponding airside subsystem. Each low-level airside controller corresponds to one of the airside subsystems and is configured to control the airside HVAC equipment of the corresponding airside subsystem in accordance with the airside subsystem energy target for the corresponding airside subsystem. 1. A heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) system for a building , the HVAC system comprising:an airside system having a plurality of airside subsystems, each airside subsystem comprising airside HVAC equipment configured to provide heating or cooling to one or more building spaces;a high-level controller configured to generate a plurality of airside subsystem energy targets, each airside subsystem energy target corresponding to one of the plurality of airside subsystems and generated based on a thermal capacitance of the one or more building spaces to which heating or cooling is provided by the corresponding airside subsystem; anda plurality of low-level airside controllers, each low-level airside controller corresponding to one of the airside subsystems and configured to control the airside HVAC equipment of the corresponding airside subsystem in accordance with the airside subsystem energy target for the corresponding airside subsystem.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , wherein the high-level controller is configured to generate the plurality of ...

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS RELATING TO HVAC SYSTEMS THAT PROVIDE AN IMPLICIT PARTITION BETWEEN AT LEAST TWO ABUTTING ENVIRONMENTS IN A DEFINED LARGE OPEN SPACE

Systems, devices and methods, etc., comprising at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices that both serve the mixed use open space, and which environmental climate control devices are centrally controlled to provide at least two different HVAC-controlled zones, for example to differentiate between the zones according to at least one of temperature, humidity, pressure or contaminant level. 1. A heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system comprising:at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices, the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices both serving a single mixed use open space consisting essentially of a large open space having at least a first selected temperature zone abutting a second selected temperature zone;a central uniform control unit operably connected to the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices to control combined operation of the separate and distinct distinct environmental climate control devices, the central uniform control unit also operably connected to at least a first temperature sensor located in the first selected temperature zone and to a second temperature sensor located in the second selected temperature zone; wherein,the central uniform control unit is further configured such that, based on a first selected temperature set point for the first selected temperature zone, a second selected temperature set point for the second selected temperature zone, wherein the second selected temperature set point is different from the first selected temperature set point, and on information from the first and second temperature sensors, the central uniform control unit controls combined operation of the at least two separate and distinct environmental climate control devices to establish substantially different temperatures between the first and second selected temperature zones.2. The heating ventilation cooling (HVAC) system of ...

TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE WITH AUTOMATICALLY ADJUSTABLE BACKLIGHTING

A temperature control device (e.g., a thermostat) may be configured to control an internal heat-generating electrical load so as to accurately measure a present temperature in a space around the temperature control device. The temperature control device may comprise a temperature sensing circuit configured to generate a temperature control signal indicating the present temperature in the space, and a control circuit configured to receive the temperature control signal and to control the internal electrical load. The control circuit may be configured to energize the internal electrical load in an awake state and to cause the internal electrical load to consume less power in an idle state. The control circuit may be configured to control the internal electrical load to a first energy level (e.g., a first intensity) during the awake state and to a second energy level (e.g., second intensity) that is less than the first during the idle state. 1. A temperature control device comprising:a temperature sensing circuit configured to generate a temperature control signal indicating a present temperature in a space around the temperature control device;at least one internal electrical load configured to generate heat when energized; anda control circuit configured to receive the temperature control signal, to control the internal electrical load, and to be in an idle state or an awake state;wherein, when the control circuit is in the idle state, the control circuit is configured to periodically sample the temperature control signal, determine a sampled temperature based on the temperature control signal, and store the sampled temperature in memory; andwherein, when the control circuit is in the awake state, the control circuit is configured to energize the internal electrical load and cease sampling the temperature control signal.2. The temperature control device of claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , when the control circuit is further configured to claim 1 , in the idle state claim ...

Plenum Pressure Control System

A plenum pressure controlled cabinet includes a sideways cooled component mounted so as to define gaps between the cabinet and the component. Baffles block some of the gaps. A negative pressure maintained within the cabinet causes makeup air to be drawn into the cabinet through a gap not blocked by baffles between one side of the cabinet and a cool air intake of the component. Thus, cool air is provided to the cool air intake of the component. A plenum pressure controlled enclosure includes an equipment rack maintained at a neutral pressure, a plenum maintained at a slightly negative pressure or a neutral pressure, and a cooling unit. The plenum takes in air from the rack and expels it into the cooling unit. By controlling differential pressures in the rack and the plenum, air is efficiently drawn from the equipment rack and cooled utilizing the cooling unit.

HEATWAVE RISK CALCULATION SYSTEM

An embodiment of the present invention may provide a heatwave risk calculation system including: an external data receiving unit for receiving external data; a building-base database generation unit for calculating energy vulnerability of each building by using the received external data; a heatwave vulnerable class determination unit for calculating a heatwave risk of each building by using the energy vulnerability of each building; and a display unit for displaying the determined vulnerable class on a map.

LOAD BALANCING WIRELESS MESH NETWORKS FOR HEATING, VENTILATION, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS

A system that includes a plurality of controllers that are each controller is configured to operate at least a portion of includes a Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system. The system further includes a gateway controller that is configured to determine a mesh network size for a local mesh network, to broadcast the mesh network size to other gateway controllers within a local area network, and to receive mesh network size information from the other gateway controllers. The gateway controller is further configured to compute an average mesh network size for the local area network and to compare the mesh network size for the local mesh network to the average mesh network size. The gateway controller is further configured to modify the number of controllers within the local mesh network based on the comparison. 1. A Heating , Ventilation , and Air Conditioning (HVAC) network provisioning system , comprising: each controller is configured to operate at least a portion of an HVAC system; and', communicate directly with an access point;', 'communicate with one or more other gateway controllers within a local area network; and', 'communicate with controllers within a local mesh network; and, 'a network interface configured to, 'one or more of the plurality of controllers are configured as a gateway controller that comprises, determine a mesh network size for the local mesh network, wherein the mesh network size indicates a number of controllers that are members of the local mesh network;', 'broadcast the determined mesh network size to other gateway controllers within the local area network;', 'receive mesh network size information from the other gateway controllers within the local area network;', 'compute an average mesh network size for the local area network based on the received mesh network size information;', 'compare the mesh network size for the local mesh network to the average mesh network size for the local area network; and', 'modify the ...

WATER LEVEL CONTROL DEVICE OF HUMIDIFIER AND HUMIDIFIER USING WATER LEVEL CONTROL DEVICE

The present invention exposes a water level control device of a humidifier comprises a water tank and a base of the humidifier, wherein a steam generation cavity is set in the base; the water tank comprises a drain hole with a floating block above; the steam generation cavity is formed with the water level control device that comprises a limiting cover connected with the drain valve in a sleeving mode, a water outlet is formed in the top of the limiting cover with a floating block inside; a leakage hole plug is arranged at the water outlet; when the floating block contacts with the leakage hole plug, the water outlet is blocked for stopping draining; otherwise, the floating block leaves the leakage hole plug, and the water outlet is opened for water supplement. This device can control water supplement in time, users can use it safely. 1: A water level control device of a humidifier , comprising a water tank and a base of the humidifier , wherein a steam generation cavity is formed in the base , the water tank is provided with a drain hole , and a drain valve is arranged at the drain hole; characterized in that the steam generation cavity is provided with the water level control device connected with the drain valve in a sleeving mode , the water level control device comprises a limiting cover with the circumferential wall being open , a water outlet is formed in the top of the limiting cover , and a floating block is arranged inside the limiting cover; a leakage hole plug is arranged at the water outlet , and the bottom of the leakage hole plug is a contact part making contact with the floating block; the floating block moves up and down in the limiting cover along with changes of the water level , and when the floating block makes contact with the leakage hole plug , the water outlet is blocked for stopping draining; otherwise , the floating block is separated from the leakage hole plug , and the water outlet is opened for water supplement.2: The water level ...

Integrated air conditioning and water-harvesting with demand-dependent cooling-load regulation

Integrated air conditioning and water-harvesting systems are disclosed. In these systems, one subsystem (air conditioning or water-harvesting) may be a primary subsystem and the other subsystem may be a secondary subsystem. As load on the overall system increases to the point the cooling demands for both subsystems cannot be met simultaneously, the system automatically reduces output of the secondary subsystem. In certain embodiments, an atmospheric water-harvester may be connected into the (potentially pre-existing) chilled-water system that provides cooling throughout a building, either via distributed fan-coil units or a centralized air-handling unit. Additionally, providing cooled-air exhaust from an atmospheric water-harvester to a building's cooling system allows substantial quantities of water to be produced at nominal incremental operating cost over a simple, straightforward air conditioning system.

REFRIGERANT DETECTION DEVICE AND INDOOR UNIT OF AIR-CONDITIONING APPARATUS

A refrigerant detection device that can be used in common in device models having different structures, and an indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus that uses the refrigerant detection device. The refrigerant detection device and the indoor unit of the air-conditioning apparatus include a refrigerant-detection air passage having both ends connected to a main air passage extending from a suction port of the indoor unit of the air-conditioning apparatus to an air outlet of the indoor unit, and a refrigerant detection sensor that detects refrigerant in the refrigerant-detection air passage. 1. A refrigerant detection device comprising:a refrigerant-detection air passage having both ends connected to a main air passage extending from a suction port of an indoor unit of an air-conditioning apparatus to an air outlet of the indoor unit; anda refrigerant detection sensor configured to detect refrigerant in the refrigerant-detection air passage,the refrigerant-detection air passage being provided to cause an air-sending port side and an intake port side of a fan to communicate with each other, the fan being provided in the main air passage and configured to send air from the suction port to the air outlet.2. The refrigerant detection device of claim 1 ,wherein the refrigerant-detection air passage includes:a pipe having one end connected to the main air passage, anda refrigerant detection box connected to the pipe, andwherein the refrigerant detection sensor is provided in the refrigerant detection box.3. The refrigerant detection device of claim 1 , wherein the refrigerant-detection air passage includes a fan configured to send air from one of ends of the refrigerant-detection air passage to the other.4. The refrigerant detection device of claim 3 ,wherein the refrigerant-detection air passage further includes:a pipe having one end connected to the main air passage, anda fan box connected to the pipe, andthe fan is provided in the fan box.5. An indoor unit of an air ...

CONTROL DEVICE, REFRIGERATOR SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND PROGRAM

A control device for a refrigerator system for cooling a load by using a plurality of refrigerators, said control device comprising a unit to control the number of operating units that changes the number of operating refrigerators according to the load rate, and a cold water temperature acquisition unit that acquires, via a temperature sensor, the temperature of cold water affected by the refrigerators. After a prescribed standby time from when the number of operating refrigerators was changed has elapsed, the unit to control the number of operating units changes the number of operating units and reduces the prescribed standby time when at least one of the cold-water temperature and the rate of change in the cold-water temperature satisfies a prescribed condition. 1. A control device of a chiller system that cools a load using a plurality of chillers , the device comprising:an operation number control unit that increases or decreases the number of the chillers to be operated according to a load factor; anda chilled water temperature acquisition unit that acquires a chilled water temperature related to the chiller from a temperature sensor,wherein the operation number control unit increases or decreases the number of the chillers to be operated after a predetermined standby time has elapsed from when the number of the chillers to be operated is increased or decreased, andreduces the predetermined standby time when at least one of the chilled water temperature and a degree of change in the chilled water temperature satisfies a predetermined condition in the predetermined standby time after the number of the chillers to be operated is increased or decreased.2. The control device according to claim 1 ,wherein when at least one of the chilled water temperature and the degree of change in the chilled water temperature satisfies the predetermined condition, the operation number control unit sets the predetermined standby time to zero.3. The control device according to ...

SYSTEM AND APPARATUS FOR USING A WIRELESS SMART DEVICE TO PERFORM FIELD CALCULATIONS

There is disclosed a system and apparatus for connecting remote and environmental sensors and other operating systems to a portable computing and communications device. The portable device configured to receive and process a set of data and transmit a response or message to at least the user on the quality of the data received. The portable device adapted to reconfigure the remote sensors or operating systems to produce a new set of data. 120-. (canceled)21. An air quality measurement device for measuring at least one parameter of a set of parameters in a fluid flow , the measuring device comprising:a smart handheld communications and processing device having a screen display thereon and a smart device operating system and a downloaded software application program disposed in a smart device housing, the smart device configured to wirelessly transmit and receive data in real time with local and remote wireless networks, the smart device adapted to wirelessly receive in real time the set of parameter data from a passive handheld probing accessory wirelessly couplable thereto, said smart handheld communications device operating system and software application program adapted to process the at least one parameter data in real time on a user initiated measurement, wherein the handheld probing accessory includes a sensor assembly disposed at one end of the handheld probing accessory for measuring the at least one parameter.22. The air quality measurement device of claim 21 , wherein the software program of the smart device is configured to generate measurement data and a calibration report for an apparatus being measured.23. The air quality measurement device of claim 21 , wherein the software application program includes applications to guide a user through any of air flow measurements claim 21 , duct traverse measurement claim 21 , fume hood calibration claim 21 , bio safety calibration and air flow balancing.24. The system of claim 21 , wherein the sensor assembly is ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FAULT DETECTION USING SMART VALVES

A fault detection system for detecting a flow restriction in an air handler is provided. The system includes a coil, air and liquid temperature sensors, a smart valve and a notification device. The coil is located in an air stream of the air handler. The air temperature sensors are located in the air stream, one sensor determining an air temperature of air upstream of the coil and another determines an air temperature downstream of the coil. The liquid temperature sensors determine a liquid temperature entering the coil and exiting the coil. The smart valve includes a controller in communication with the liquid temperature sensors and at least one of the air temperature sensors that uses the measured air temperature downstream of the coil and a valve actuator position to determine whether the coil is operating at a reduced capacity. The notification device communicates with the controller of the smart valve. 1. A fault detection system for detecting a flow restriction in an air handler unit , the fault detection system comprising:a coil located in an air duct of the air handler unit, the coil configured to operate as a conduit for process fluid in the air duct;air temperature sensors located in an air duct of the air handler unit, one temperature sensor located to determine an air temperature of air present in the air duct upstream of the coil and another temperature sensor located to determine an air temperature of air present in the air duct downstream of the coil;liquid temperature sensors located to determine a liquid temperature entering the coil and to determine a liquid temperature exiting the coil;a smart valve having a controller in communication with the liquid temperature sensors and at least one of the air temperature sensors, the controller operable to use the air temperature downstream of the coil and a valve actuator position to determine whether the coil is operating at a reduced capacity; anda notification device in communication with the controller ...

Supply and exhaust ventilation device

In order to efficiently exchange indoor air and outdoor air, to reduce power consumption, and to reduce discomfort to a user, damper, which switches between a heat exchange exhaust air path and a normal ventilation air path, is provided in an exhaust air path. In addition, a discomfort index is calculated from detection results of indoor temperature sensor provided on indoor-side inlet and outdoor temperature sensor provided on outdoor-side inlet. Further, controller, which switches between the heat exchange exhaust air path and the normal ventilation air path so as not to cause discomfort to the user, is provided to control damper.

AIR-COOLING COVER SYSTEM FOR CHILD CARRIERS

An air-cooling system cover system for enclosing a child or pet carrier or stroller and cooling the enclosed air. The system includes a cover configured to be secured to the carrier or stroller and provide enclose a space to be cooled. The cover is connected by a hose to a cooler holding cooling material, such as ice or an icepack. A temperature-controlled fan on the cooler is configured to draw cool air from within the cooler and discharge, through the hose, the cool air into the enclosed space. A temperature sensor is disposed in the enclosed space to sense the air temperature therewithin. Based on the sensed temperature the fan is off or on. An audible alarm alerts if the sensed temperature is too high or too low for safety. 1. An air-cooling cover system comprising:a cover configured to be secured to a carrier or stroller and provide an enclosed space to be cooled, the cover having a forced air inlet into the enclosed space defined by an airport that is attached to and extends through a side of the cover;a cooler having an insulated box having an interior compartment for receiving and holding cooling material therein;a fan on the cooler and configured to draw cool air from within the interior compartment and discharge the cool air externally from the interior compartment through an air duct;an air communicating hose connected at one end to the airport of the cover and connected at its opposite end to the duct of the cooler;an electric power source;a controller having a thermostat and a temperature sensor, the temperature sensor disposed within the enclosed space to measure the air temperature of the enclosed space; andthe electric power source being connected to the fan to cause the fan to draw cool air from the interior compartment and discharge the cool air into the enclosed space through the air communicating hose when the air temperature of the enclosed space is higher than a setpoint temperature as sensed by the temperature sensor.2. The system of claim 1 , ...

MONITORING INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT USING AUDIO

Systems, methods, and devices for monitoring industrial equipment using audio are described herein. One system includes two computing devices. The first computing device can receive, from an audio sensor, audio sensed during operation of industrial equipment, extract a plurality of features from the audio, determine whether any portion of the audio is anomalous, and send, upon determining a portion of the audio is anomalous, the anomalous portion of the audio to the second, remotely located, computing device. The second computing device can provide the anomalous portion of the audio to a user to determine whether the anomalous portion of the audio corresponds to a fault occurring in the equipment, and receive, from the user upon determining the anomalous portion of the audio corresponds to a fault occurring in the equipment, input indicating the anomalous portion of the audio corresponds to the fault to learn fault patterns in the equipment. 1. A method for monitoring industrial equipment in a facility , comprising:receiving, from an audio sensor, an audio stream sensed by the audio sensor of an operation of industrial equipment in the facility;sending at least part of the audio stream to a machine learning module, wherein the machine learning module, trained by one or more knowledge experts, determines whether the audio stream is indicative of a fault in the industrial equipment; andproviding an alert to a user when the machine learning module determines that the audio stream is indicative of a fault in the industrial equipment.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine learning module has a training mode and a test mode claim 1 , wherein the machine learning module is trained by the knowledge expert in the training mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the machine learning module is trained to classify the audio stream into at least one of a plurality of different classifications.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein at least one of the plurality of different ...

Data Center Management Systems and Methods for Compute Density Efficiency Measurements

Embodiments disclosed include data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems and methods configured to, collect data center compute systems, power systems, and facility systems data, trigger an action or actions based on a diagnosed or predicted condition according to the collected data, and thereby control via a compute, power, and facilities module, the compute systems, power systems and facility systems in the data center. According to an embodiment, the control via the compute, power, and facilities module comprises calibrating the compute, power, and facility systems based on an estimated compute requirement, and an associated power, cooling, and network data resource requirement. The estimated compute requirement comprises estimating compute density per real-time power wattage, and storage density per real-time power wattage.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING AIR

A method of controlling indoor air humidity includes determining a dew point set point and determining a dew point of air from a space within a building. The method also includes, in response to determining that the dew point satisfies the dew point set point, determining a vent air dew point of air in an external environment surrounding the building. The method further includes, in response to determining that the vent air dew point is below the dew point set point by a dew point threshold, controlling a connecting member of a damper assembly to position a first damper of the damper assembly in an open position to draw in vent air from the external environment into the space, and to position a second damper of the damper assembly in a close position to substantially prevent recirculation of air through the dehumidifier. 1. A method , comprising:determining a dew point set point;determining a dew point of air from a space within a building;in response to determining that the dew point satisfies the dew point set point, determining a vent air dew point of air in an external environment surrounding the building; andin response to determining that the vent air dew point is below the dew point set point by a dew point threshold, controlling a connecting member of a damper assembly to position a first damper of the damper assembly in an open position to draw in vent air from the external environment into the space, and to position a second damper of the damper assembly in a closed position to substantially prevent recirculation of air through a dehumidifier.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to determining that the vent air dew point is below the dew point set point by the dew point threshold, controlling an air driver to draw in vent air from the external environment and into the space.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:{'claim-text': ['controlling the connecting member to position the first damper in the closed position to ...

SMART CLEANING SYSTEM

Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on computer storage media, for automatically cleaning a portion of an environment. One of the methods includes detecting movement of a person within a physical environment; determining that one or more threshold criteria for cleaning at least a portion of the physical environment are satisfied; detecting one or more areas of the physical environment with cleanliness levels that satisfy a threshold cleanliness level; determining that the portion of the physical environment for which the threshold criteria are satisfied likely was insufficiently cleaned; and in response to determining that the portion of the physical environment for which the threshold criteria are satisfied likely was insufficiently cleaned, sending an instruction to a device in the physical environment to cause the device to present a notification that identifies the portion of the physical environment that likely was insufficiently cleaned. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:detecting, by an automated cleaning system, movement of a person within a physical environment;determining, by the automated cleaning system and using data that represents the movement of the person, that one or more threshold criteria for cleaning at least a portion of the physical environment are satisfied;detecting, by the automated cleaning system, one or more areas of the physical environment with cleanliness levels that satisfy a threshold cleanliness level;determining, by the automated cleaning system and using data for the one or more areas of the physical environment with cleanliness levels that satisfy the threshold cleanliness level, that the portion of the physical environment for which the threshold criteria are satisfied likely was insufficiently cleaned; andin response to determining that the portion of the physical environment for which the threshold criteria are satisfied likely was insufficiently cleaned, sending, by the automated ...

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air conditioning system reduces energy consumption by efficient shared use of air in a common space that is not subjected to air conditioning in an indoor area, among a plurality of air conditioners for the purpose of heat exchange. A plurality of air conditioners each include: an air-conditioning target space-side heat exchanger configured to carry out heat exchange with air in an air-conditioning target space; a common space-side heat exchanger configured to carry out heat transfer to and from the air-conditioning target space-side heat exchanger; and a common space-side fan configured to feed taken in air from the common space to the common space-side heat exchanger and to blow the air into the common space. The common space-side heat exchangers of the air conditioners are disposed in the common space. The air conditioners are controlled based on temperature information items at plural positions in the common space. 1. An air conditioning system for implementing air conditioning in an air-conditioning target space of an indoor area by carrying out heat exchange with air in a common space that is disposed on a periphery of the air-conditioning target space in the indoor area and is not subjected to air conditioning ,the air conditioning system comprising: an air-conditioning target space-side heat exchanger configured to carry out heat exchange with air in the air-conditioning target space;', 'a common space-side heat exchanger configured to carry out heat transfer to and from the air-conditioning target space-side heat exchanger; and', 'a common space-side fan configured to feed taken in air from the common space to the common space-side heat exchanger and to blow the air into the common space,', 'wherein', 'the common space-side heat exchangers are disposed in the common space, and', 'the air-conditioning target space-side heat exchangers implement air conditioning in the air-conditioning target space,', 'the air conditioning system is configured to control ...

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR DETERMINING THE AIR CHANGE RATE OF A ROOM OR BUILDING

A method, which seeks to determine the air change rate of a space, includes, over at least two successive time periods corresponding to distinct given-gas flow rates applied in the space, carrying out a campaign of measurements to determine the concentration of the gas inside the space at closely-spaced time intervals, and the concentration of the gas outside the space is determined at closely-spaced time intervals. The value of the air change rate of the space is determined by causing the convergence of a diffusive model expressing the temporal variation of the concentration of the gas inside the space as a function of the concentration of the gas outside the space and of physical parameters of the space from which parameters the air change rate of the space can be calculated, and the measured change in the concentration of the gas inside the space as a function of time. 1. A method for determining an air change rate ACH of a space , comprising:{'sub': k', 'k', 'ik', 'ek, 'carrying out, over at least two successive time periods Dcorresponding to distinct given-gas flow rates {dot over (q)}applied in the space, a campaign of measurements is carried out to make it possible to determine a concentration of the gas inside the space cat closely-spaced time intervals, and a concentration of the gas outside the space cis determined at closely-spaced time intervals; and'} [{'sub': ik', 'ek, 'a diffusive model expressing a temporal variation of the concentration of the gas inside the space cas a function of the concentration of the gas outside the space cand of physical parameters of the space from which parameters the air change rate ACH of the space can be calculated, and'}, {'sub': ik', 'ik, 'the measured change c(t) in the concentration of the gas inside the space cas a function of time.'}], 'determining a value of the air change rate ACH of the space by causing a convergence of3. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the method is implemented with two successive ...

SMART THERMOSTAT WITH MODEL PREDICTIVE CONTROL

A thermostat for a building zone includes at least one of a model predictive controller and an equipment controller. The model predictive controller is configured to obtain a cost function that accounts for a cost of operating HVAC equipment during each of a plurality of time steps, use a predictive model to predict a temperature of the building zone during each of the plurality of time steps, and generate temperature setpoints for the building zone for each of the plurality of time steps by optimizing the cost function subject to a constraint on the predicted temperature. The equipment controller is configured to receive the temperature setpoints generated by the model predictive controller and drive the temperature of the building zone toward the temperature setpoints during each of the plurality of time steps by operating the HVAC equipment to provide heating or cooling to the building zone. 1. A system for monitoring and controlling temperature of a building zone , the system comprising: obtain a cost function that accounts for a cost of operating HVAC equipment during each of a plurality of time steps in a period to provide heating or cooling to the building zone;', 'use a predictive model to predict the temperature of the building zone during each of the plurality of time steps as a function of temperature setpoints for a thermostat for the building zone; and', 'generate the temperature setpoints for the thermostat for the building zone for each of the plurality of time steps by performing an operation of the cost function subject to a constraint on the temperature of the building zone predicted by the predictive model;, 'a model predictive controller configured toan equipment controller configured to receive the temperature setpoints generated by the model predictive controller and drive the temperature of the building zone toward the temperature setpoints during each of the plurality of time steps by operating the HVAC equipment to provide heating or cooling ...

DEVICE FOR MONITORING STATE OF APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MONITORING STATE OF APPARATUS

A device for monitoring state of apparatus projects a plurality of pieces of measured data to a dimensionless space in which a plurality of display shapes of a plurality of pieces of normal information are represented by a common shape on the basis of a positional relationship between the plurality of display shapes of the plurality of pieces of normal information and the plurality of pieces of measured data, and estimates a distribution of the state of the apparatus on the basis of the plurality of pieces of measured data projected to the dimensionless space. 1. A device for monitoring state of apparatus , comprising:processing circuitryto acquire measured data of a state value of an apparatus;to acquire normal information indicating a normal state of the apparatus;to acquire a positional relationship of the measured data in a display shape of the normal information;to project a plurality of pieces of the measured data to a dimensionless space in which a plurality of display shapes of a plurality of pieces of the normal information are represented by a common shape on a basis of a positional relationship between a plurality of display shapes of a plurality of pieces of the normal information and a plurality of pieces of the measured data; andto estimate a distribution of the state of the apparatus on a basis of a plurality of pieces of the measured data projected to the dimensionless space.2. A device for monitoring state of apparatus that monitors a state of an apparatus , comprising:processing circuitry to output data used to monitor the state of the apparatus,the processing circuitry outputs a dimensionless space in which a plurality of display shapes of a plurality of pieces of normal information indicating a normal state of the apparatus are represented by a common shape, and a distribution of the states of the apparatus is set for the common shape.3. The device for monitoring state of apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the processing circuitry acquires ...

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Provided is an air conditioning system that achieves energy conservation and comfortableness. In the air conditioning system (), an outdoor-air conditioner () sucks outdoor-air (OA) and supplies the outdoor-air as supply air (SA) from an air handling unit (). An indoor-air conditioner () cools or heats indoor-air (IA) that is an air inside a target space (SP) by using an indoor unit () and supplies the air to the target space (SP). A general control unit () controls performs cooperative load control in which an operating capacity of the outdoor-air conditioner () and an operating capacity of the indoor-air conditioner () are controlled in cooperation in accordance with a status of the outdoor-air (OA), a status of the indoor-air (IA), an operation status of the outdoor-air conditioner (), and/or an operation status of the indoor-air conditioner (). The general control unit () controls, in the cooperative load control, at least one of a parameter of the outdoor-air conditioner () and a parameter of the indoor-air conditioner () such that a temperature or humidity of the indoor-air (IA) approaches a set value and also a total amount of power consumption of the outdoor-air conditioner () and power consumption of the indoor-air conditioner () is reduced. 1. An air conditioning system comprising:an outdoor-air conditioner including an outdoor-air conditioning unit and a heat transfer medium adjusting unit that adjusts a state of a heat transfer medium flowing in the outdoor-air conditioning unit, the outdoor-air conditioner sucking outdoor-air and supplying the outdoor-air as supply air from the outdoor-air conditioning unit to perform air conditioning of a target space;an indoor-air conditioner including a plurality of indoor units and a refrigerant adjusting unit that adjusts a state of a refrigerant flowing in the indoor units, the indoor-air conditioner cooling or heating indoor-air that is air inside the target space by using the indoor units and supplying the air ...

Central air-conditioning system and control method thereof

In a central air-conditioning system, regional flow balancing valves for controlling flow of water return branch pipes are arranged on the water return branch pipes, and energy balancing valves are arranged on water return pipes of tail-end fan coils respectively. A control method includes: detecting flow in the water return branch pipes, and adjusting the flow in the return branch pipes to be smaller than or equal to a branch pipe set flow value; and detecting the temperature of return water in the water return pipes of the tail-end fan coils, controlling the temperature of the return water in the water return pipes of the tail-end fan coils to be greater than or equal to a tail-end return water set temperature value, detecting the room temperature and adjusting the opening degree of the energy balancing valves in temperature controllers.

INTERFACE DEVICE

An interface device includes: an air conditioner communication unit that transmits and receives information in a format conforming to a communication protocol of an air conditioner to and from the air conditioner; a home automation communication unit that transmits and receives information in a format conforming to an ANSI/CEA-2045 standard to and from a communication module; and a conversion unit that converts the information in the format conforming to the communication protocol of the air conditioner into information in the format conforming to the ANSI/CEA-2045 standard, and converts the information that is received by the home automation communication unit and is in the format conforming to the ANSI/CEA-2045 standard into information in the format conforming to the communication protocol of the air conditioner. 1. An interface device connected to a device not compliant with a communication standard and connected to a communication module that is connected to a network , the interface device comprising:a processor; anda memory to store a program which, when executed by the processor, performs processes of:transmitting and receiving information in a format conforming to a communication protocol used among a plurality of the devices, to and from the device;transmitting and receiving information in a format conforming to the communication standard, to and from the communication module; andconverting the information that is received from the device and is in the format conforming to the communication protocol used among the plurality of the devices, into information in the format conforming to the communication standard, and converting the information that is received and is in the format conforming to the communication standard, into information in the format conforming to the communication protocol used among the plurality of the devices.2. The interface device according to claim 1 , wherein the communication standard is an American National Standard Institute ( ...

System and Method for Heating and Cooling System Maintenance

An HVAC system is provided. Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to HVAC systems in communication with a test engine configured to schedule maintenance and service calls. In one embodiment the test engine utilizes the ambient temperature and temperature setpoint to establish a maintenance schedule. 1. An HVAC system for providing conditioned air to a structure , the HVAC system comprising.an HVAC device comprising a housing and a heat exchanger disposed within the housing, the HVAC device in data communication with a test enginea test engine in data communication with the HVAC device, the test engine configured to transmit test protocol instructions to the HVAC device.2. The HVAC system of claim 1 , further comprising a client asset database configured to contain information related to the HVAC device.3. The HVAC system of claim 1 , further comprising a decision support system in data communication with the test engine claim 1 , the decision support system configured to analyze test result information and determine a service recommendation.4. The HVAC system of claim 3 , further comprising a service platform in data communication with the decision support system claim 3 , the service platform configured to receive a service recommendation from the decision support system and schedule a servicing of the HVAC device.5. The HVAC system of claim 1 , further comprising a thermostat claim 1 , wherein the thermostat is in data communication with the HVAC device and in data communication with the test engine and wherein the thermostat is configured to receive test protocol information from the test engine and implement the test protocol on the HVAC device. This section is intended to introduce the reader to various aspects of the art that may be related to various aspects of the presently described embodiments—to help facilitate a better understanding of various aspects of the present embodiments. Accordingly, it should be understood that these statements ...

Wireless zone control via mechanically adjustable airflow elements

An Electronically-Controlled Register vent (ECRV) that can be easily installed by a homeowner or general handyman is disclosed. The ECRV can be used to convert a non-zoned HVAC system into a zoned system. The ECRV can also be used in connection with a conventional zoned HVAC system to provide additional control and additional zones not provided by the conventional zoned HVAC system. In one embodiment, the ECRV is configured have a size and form-factor that conforms to a standard manually-controlled register vent. In one embodiment, a zone thermostat is configured to provide thermostat information to the ECRV. In one embodiment, the zone thermostat communicates with a central monitoring system that coordinates operation of the heating and cooling zones.

Air conditioning system

When a humidity condition, including a humidity detected by a temperature and humidity sensor and a humidification load sensing unit falling below a threshold value, is met, an outside air conditioner supplies the heated and humidified air into the room. When the humidity condition is met during the indoor heating operation, the indoor heating operation is stopped or weakened. When the humidity condition is met, only the outside air conditioner is subjected to a heating and humidifying operation. Since the indoor air is not heated by the inside air conditioner more than necessary, when a heating load is low and a humidification load is present, a “conflicting state” can be prevented in which the inside air conditioner is subjected to a cooling and dehumidifying operation and the outside air conditioner is subjected to the heating and humidifying operation.

SYSTEM FOR MEASURING FLUID FLOW IN A FLUID PASSAGE OF AN HVAC SYSTEM

Methods and systems to measure a volumetric fluid flow rate through a fluid flow passage, such as an air handler of a HVAC system, are described. The method may include obtaining a flow rate measurement in a measuring section, and calculating a total flow rate based on a correlation between the obtained flow rate measurement and the total flow rate. The method may also include blocking a portion of the fluid flow passage so that when a minimal volumetric fluid flow rate is provided, the flow rate measurement obtained in the measuring section is at about a minimal sensitivity flow rate requirement. 1. A fluid flow passage comprising:a first end and a second end, the first end being opposite to the second end;a first side and a second side, the first side being opposite to the second side;a partition includes a first end and a second end, the first end of the partition being opposite to the second end of the partition, the partition extending to the first and second sides of the fluid flow passage;a fluid flow measuring passage through the partition;a flow-through passage, the flow-through passage extending from the second end of the partition to the second end of the fluid flow passage; anda flow rate measuring device positioned in the fluid flow measuring passage,wherein the partition and the flow-through passage are arranged in a side-by-side fashion,wherein the partition only blocks a portion of the fluid flow passage that is surrounded by the first end of the partition, the first and second sides of the fluid flow passage, and the second end of the partition to provide a sensitivity flow rate to the fluid flow measuring passage, andwherein the flow rate measuring device has a minimal sensitivity flow rate requirement, and when the fluid flow passage has a fluid flow of a minimal total flow rate, the partition is configured so that the fluid flow measuring passage has the minimal sensitivity flow rate requirement.2. (canceled)3. An air intake conduit of a HVAC ...

Wifi vertical fan coil system

In some examples, a system includes an apparatus for heating, ventilation and/or cooling of an interior space of a structure, a control interface device for receiving local instructions to control the apparatus and monitoring the interior space to generate monitoring data, and a processor coupled to the apparatus and the control interface device. The apparatus can include a sensor for monitoring the apparatus and generating apparatus data. The local instructions can include a first temperature setting. The monitoring data can include a monitored temperature of the interior space. The processor can be configured for receiving the local instructions, the monitoring data, the apparatus data, and remote instructions including a second temperature setting to control the apparatus from a client device, and generating commands to operate the apparatus based on at least one of the first temperature setting, the second temperature setting, the monitored temperature, and the apparatus data.

Radiant Panel with Exterior Heat Exchange Device

An apparatus for heating or cooling a room of a building with an exterior wall includes a radiant panel supported on an exterior wall, which includes a fluid conduit for passage of a fluid. The fluid enters through an inlet and exits through an outlet of the radiant panel and goes through a transmission tube and into a heat exchanger, which is located on the exterior side of the wall. The fluid then flows through the transmission tube and enters the inlet of the radiant panel. 1. An apparatus for heating or cooling a room of a building with an exterior wall comprising: a first side adapted to face the interior surface of the exterior wall;', 'a second side adapted to face away from the interior surface;', 'a fluid conduit configured for passage of a fluid;', 'an inlet through which the fluid enters the radiant panel; and', 'an outlet through which the fluid exits the radiant panel;, 'a radiant panel adapted to be supported on an interior surface of the exterior wall, the panel comprisinga heat exchange device adapted to be supported on an exterior surface of the exterior wall, the heat exchange device configured to heat or cool the fluid,a first line connecting the inlet to the heat exchange device;a second line connecting the outlet to the heat exchange device; anda transmission tube adapted to pass through the exterior wall, through which the first line and the second line pass;a pump, which pumps fluid that is heated or cooled by the heat exchange device through the first line, through the inlet, through the fluid conduit, through the outlet, and through the second line back to the heat exchange device, whereby the room is heated or cooled depending on whether the fluid is heated or cooled by the heat exchange device.2. The invention of wherein the heat exchange device is directly behind the radiant panel on the exterior surface of the exterior wall.3. The invention of wherein both the first line and the second line are each less than 5 feet in length.4. The ...

Environment Control In Electronic Apparatus

An electronic apparatus includes a housing with a power supply unit that receives external electrical power and supplies it to the apparatus using a power controller. The housing includes a heater; temperature and humidity sensors; and an electronic processor that receives power from the power supply unit and controls functions of the electronic apparatus. Upon startup, the power controller receives data from the temperature and humidity sensors; processes the received temperature and humidity data to indicate a current dew point within the housing; and compares the current dew point with a current location temperature at a location within the housing. If the current location temperature is at or below the current dew point, the heater is activated to raise the temperature within the housing. If the current location temperature is above the current dew point, electrical power supplied from the power supply unit to the electronic processor. 1. An electronic apparatus comprising a housing and , disposed within the housing:a power supply unit arranged to receive electrical power from an external source and supply electrical power to components of the electronic apparatus;a power controller arranged, in use, to control the power supply unit;a heat source;temperature sensing means;humidity sensing means; andan electronic processor arranged to receive power from the power supply unit and to carry out functions of the electronic apparatus:wherein, upon startup of the electronic apparatus, the power controller is arranged to:receive temperature and humidity data from the temperature and humidity sensing means;process the received temperature and humidity data to indicate a current dew point within the housing;compare the current dew point with a current location temperature at a location within the housing;if the current location temperature is at or below the current dew point, activate the heat source to raise the temperature within the housing; andonly if the current ...

HYDRONIC BUILDING SYSTEMS CONTROL

Controlling heating and cooling in a conditioned space utilizes a fluid circulating in a thermally conductive structure in fluid connection with a hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and a ground heat exchanger. Air is moved past the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger, the air having fresh air supply and stale air exhaust. Sensors located throughout the conditioned space send data to a controller. User input to the controller sets the desired set point temperature and humidity. Based upon the set point temperature and humidity and sensor data, the controller sends signals to various devices to manipulate the flow of the fluid and the air in order to achieve the desired set point temperature and humidity in the conditioned space. The temperature of the fluid is kept less than the dew point at the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and the temperature of the fluid is kept greater than the dew point at the thermally conductive structure. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least two water-source heat pumps fluidly connected to at least one ground heat exchanger;a first source circulator having variable speed and fluidly connected to a source heat exchanger on a source side of each of the at least two water-source heat pumps, wherein the first source circulator circulates a source fluid through the at least two water-source heat pumps and the at least one ground heat exchanger; at least one source fluid entering water temperature sensor;', 'at least one source fluid leaving water temperature sensor;', 'at least one load fluid entering water temperature sensor;', 'at least one load fluid leaving water temperature sensor;', 'at least one temperature sensor;', 'at least one pressure sensor;', 'at least one fluid velocity sensor;', 'at least one power sensor; and', 'at least one real time energy use sensor;, 'a plurality of sensors that send a plurality of sensor inputs to a microprocessor controller, the plurality of sensors selected from the group consisting of at least two of [ a heating ...

Cooling Device, Cooling System, and Control Method of Cooling System

A cooling device includes a number of cooling tubes arranged in parallel such that a first cooling fluid and a second cooling fluid can flow in the cooling tubes. A tank communicates with the cooling tubes to allow the first cooling fluid or the second cooling fluid to flow through the cooling tubes. A diaphragm is located inside the tank to separate the tank into a first space allowing the first cooling fluid to flow therein and a second space allowing the second cooling fluid to flow therein. The diaphragm is coupled to the tank to be rectilinearly movable in a direction of an arrangement of the plurality of cooling tubes. 1. A cooling device , comprising:a plurality of cooling tubes arranged in parallel and configured so that a first cooling fluid and a second cooling fluid can flow in the cooling tubes;a tank communicating with the plurality of cooling tubes to allow the first cooling fluid or the second cooling fluid to flow through the plurality of cooling tubes; anda diaphragm located inside the tank to separate the tank into a first space allowing the first cooling fluid to flow therein and a second space allowing the second cooling fluid to flow therein, the diaphragm coupled to the tank to be rectilinearly movable in a direction of an arrangement of the plurality of cooling tubes.2. The device of claim 1 , further comprising:a guide extending in the direction of the arrangement of the plurality of cooling tubes and coupled to the diaphragm by a screw; andan actuator configured to rotate the guide, thereby rectilinearly moving the diaphragm.3. The device of claim 2 , further comprising:a diaphragm O-ring fastened to a gap between an outer surface of the diaphragm and an inner surface of the tank; anda guide O-ring and a washer fastened to a gap between the diaphragm and the guide.4. The device of claim 2 , wherein a thread is provided on each of the diaphragm and the guide claim 2 , the thread being in a form of a square screw or a toothed screw.5. A ...

DYNAMIC DEADBAND

A method for an automatic direct expansion rooftop heating and cooling equipment sequence control, including the steps of determining capacity of the unit via temperature drop or rise and stabilization over a given time period; automatically adjusting a deadband around a setpoint, with the purpose of reducing or eliminating fixed staged compressor cycling while controlling supply air temperature or dewpoint or other sensor input. 1. A method for automatic sequence control of a direct expansion heating and cooling equipment , the method comprising the steps of:calculating a variation in a temperature of the equipment based on readings from a plurality of sensors embedded in the equipment;determining capacity of the equipment over a period of time based on the sensor readings; andautomatically adjusting a deadband around a pre-determined setpoint for the equipment based on the sensor readings to increase continuous equipment operation and reduce compressor cycling.2. A method for automatic sequence control of a direct expansion heating and cooling equipment , the method comprising the steps of:configuring a programmable logic controller having a memory and in electronic communication with at least one processor;wherein the programmable logic controller is configured to run a control algorithm;setting a deadband around a pre-determined setpoint for controlling a set of operating parameters for the equipment;wherein the programmable logic controller is further configured for:calculating a variation in a temperature of the equipment based on readings from a plurality of sensors embedded in the equipment;determining a capacity of the equipment over a certain period of time based on the sensor readings; andproviding an input to the control algorithm in the event that the capacity of the equipment is outside the deadband such that the deadband is then altered to increase continuous equipment operation and reduce cycling of a compressor.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the ...

OPTIMIZED THERMAL CONTROL OF DATA CENTER

A method includes measuring a plurality of temperatures corresponding to a plurality of servers located in a data center, determining a subset of the plurality of servers as high-temperature servers based on the plurality of temperatures, and reassigning tasks from at least a portion of the subset of the plurality of servers to one or more other servers of the plurality of servers. 1. A method for operating a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system in a data center , comprising:removing heat from air in the data center utilizing the HVAC system;collecting space temperature data and server temperature data;using the space temperature data, the server temperature data, and a model of performance for the HVAC system and the data center to predict changes to the HVAC system and the data center, the changes predicted to conserve energy while complying with temperature constraints for the data center and meeting a processing demand on the data center; andelectronically controlling the HVAC system and the data center in accordance with the changes for both the HVAC system and the data center.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model of performance of the HVAC system and the data center models an operational efficiency of servers of the data center as a function of at least one of the space temperature data or the server temperature data.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the model of performance for the HVAC system and the data center models thermal behavior of the data center as a function of a predicted outdoor air temperature.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the changes comprises operating the HVAC system to pre-cool the data center in advance of a predicted increase in the processing demand on the data center.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the changes comprises shifting one or more computing tasks of the data center to a time period corresponding to a predicted increase in the efficiency of the HVAC system.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein ...

Air conditioning system for adjusting temperature and humidity

An air conditioning system processes sensible heat load and latent heat load of a target space, and adjusts temperature and humidity of the target space. The air conditioning system includes a cooling heat exchanger circulating a heating medium to cool and dehumidify air blown into the target space, a heater heating the air cooled and dehumidified by the heat exchanger, a stage speed variable blower fan creating a flow of the air blown into the target space through the heat exchanger and the heater, and control unit. The control unit has a quantity of cooling adjusting unit adjusting a quantity of cooling supplied from the heating medium to the air in the heat exchanger, a quantity of heating adjusting unit adjusting a quantity of heating supplied from the heater to the air, and a blown air flow volume adjusting unit adjusting an air flow volume supplied by the blower fan.

REMOTE DEVICE CONTROL AND ENERGY MONITORING BY ANALYZING AND APPLYING RULES

Techniques are described for providing remote device (e.g., thermostat, lighting, appliance, etc.) control and/or energy monitoring. A system monitors sensor data captured by one or more sensors that sense attributes relevant to user presence at one or more monitored properties and status of one or more energy consuming devices associated with the one or more monitored properties. The system analyzes the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to a set of one or more rules and performs an operation related to controlling the one or more energy consuming devices based on the analysis of the monitored sensor data and the monitored device status with respect to the set of one or more rules. 1. (canceled)2. A monitoring system comprising:at least one processor; and monitoring sunrise time; and', 'automatically controlling a light based on the monitored sunrise time., 'at least one computer-readable storage medium coupled to the at least one processor having stored thereon instructions which, when executed by the at least one processor, causes the at least one processor to perform operations comprising3. The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein automatically controlling the light based on the monitored sunrise time comprises automatically turning on the light at sunrise based on the monitored sunrise time.4. The monitoring system of claim 3 , wherein the operations further comprise:monitoring sunset time; andautomatically turning off the light at sunset based on the monitored sunset time.5. The monitoring system of claim 2 , wherein the operations further comprise:monitoring sunset time; andautomatically controlling the light based on the monitored sunrise time and the monitored sunset time.6. The monitoring system of :wherein monitoring sunrise time comprises receiving information related to sunrise time from a monitoring application server and storing the received information related to sunrise time for use in controlling the light; ...

USER INTERFACES FOR SCHEDULE DISPLAY AND MODIFICATION ON SMARTPHONE OR OTHER SPACE-LIMITED TOUCHSCREEN DEVICE

A novel small format touch screen user interface for displaying, adding and editing program setpoints is described. When editing a setpoint the user's input is constrained such that the user can only alter one parameter. As soon as the user begins to drag a setpoint icon in either a horizontal (e.g. adjusting time), or vertical (e.g. adjusting temperature), the other parameter is constrained. Additionally, the disclosed user interface includes displaying information as to how the setpoint was most recently added or adjusted. For example the display can be used to indicate whether a setpoint was added or adjusted on the control device itself; by an automated learning algorithm; by a user on a web client; by a user using a mobile device, and so forth. Further, the name of the particular device may be displayed. 1. A method of interactively providing programmed setpoint information for an environmental system , the method comprising: a user interface on the control device;', 'a user interface on the mobile device; or', 'an automatic adjustment made by the control device;, 'storing, by a mobile device, information indicating a way in which a first setpoint for a control device for the environmental system was generated and/or adjusted, wherein the way in which the first setpoint for the environmental system was generated and/or adjusted comprisesdisplaying, on a display of the mobile device, icons for one or more setpoints for the control device, wherein the one or more setpoints comprises the first setpoint;receiving, by the mobile device, a selection of the icon of the first setpoint; anddisplaying, on the display of the mobile device, information indicating the way in which the first setpoint was generated and/or adjusted.2. The method of wherein the way in which the first setpoint for the environmental system was generated and/or adjusted comprises:user interface on a web application;a device management server; oran automated learning algorithm.3. The method of ...

HYDRONIC BUILDING SYSTEMS CONTROL

Controlling heating and cooling in a conditioned space utilizes a fluid circulating in a thermally conductive structure in fluid connection with a hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and a ground heat exchanger. Air is moved past the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger, the air having fresh air supply and stale air exhaust. Sensors located throughout the conditioned space send data to a controller. User input to the controller sets the desired set point temperature and humidity. Based upon the set point temperature and humidity and sensor data, the controller sends signals to various devices to manipulate the flow of the fluid and the air in order to achieve the desired set point temperature and humidity in the conditioned space. The temperature of the fluid is kept less than the dew point at the hydronic-to-air heat exchanger and the temperature of the fluid is kept greater than the dew point at the thermally conductive structure. 1. An apparatus for cooling a conditioned space comprising:the conditioned space;a thermally conductive structure thermally connected with the conditioned space;at least one first thermal storage fluidly connected to at least one source process heat exchanger and the at least one first thermal storage fluidly connected to the thermally conductive structure the at least one first thermal storage;', 'at least one radiant mixing device; and', 'the thermally conductive structure;', the at least one first thermal storage;', 'the at least one radiant mixing device; and', 'the thermally conductive structure;', 'wherein the at least one hydronic load circulator circulates a mixed radiant supply fluid from the at least one radiant mixing device through the thermally conductive structure;', the at least one radiant mixing device; and', 'the at least one hydronic load circulator that modulates a mixed flow of fluid comprised of a portion of at least one of:', 'the first hydronic supply fluid;', 'a hydronic return fluid; and', 'a second hydronic supply fluid ...

NETWORKED AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM

A networked air quality monitoring system. Such a system could provide information beyond the user's local instrument on air quality over a much larger area. This information could be used by a user to make decisions about frequenting particular areas based on the results, or to alert them to changing conditions in the area so that the user might act before local conditions change. 1. An air quality monitoring system comprising:at least one air quality monitoring instrument, the air quality monitoring instrument including at least one air quality sensor having a first light source that emits light at a first wavelength and a second light source that emits light at a second wavelength different than the first wavelength, the air quality monitoring instrument being connected to a communication network; andat least one server in communication with the air quality monitoring instrument, wherein air quality information, including at least one of a current date, a time, and a position, is communicated from the air quality monitoring instrument through the communication network to the server and at least one of air quality information, including date, time, and position information is aggregated by the server to create an aggregate data set of air quality over a geographic area.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the air quality monitoring instrument is mobile and generates position information that is updated dynamically without user assistance.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein aggregated data is communicated to at least one user in the network.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the communication network comprises a public network.5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled)9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the position information for the air quality sensors is created from triangulation of sensors within a local sensor network.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein at least one additional annotation field is attached to the air quality information.11. The system ...

AIR HANDLING SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED AIR TREATMENT

Embodiments of the present disclosure include methods and systems of circulating air in an enclosed environment. In such embodiments, the system may comprise an air handling unit (AHU), the AHU including an indoor air inlet to receive an indoor airflow from the enclosed environment and an indoor air outlet to expel the indoor airflow, a conditioning element arranged between the inlet and the outlet configured to at least heat or cool the indoor airflow as it flows thereover, one or more fan units arranged between the inlet and the outlet configured to provide velocity to the indoor airflow, and an air treatment assembly (ATA) arranged within or proximate the AHD, the ATA including an air inlet configured to receive a portion of the indoor airflow received by the AHU indoor air inlet. 130-. (canceled)31. An air management system for circulating air in an enclosed environment , comprising: an indoor air inlet to receive an indoor airflow from the enclosed environment;', 'an indoor air outlet to expel the indoor airflow; and', 'an outdoor air inlet;, 'an air handling unit (AHU), the AHU includinga conditioning element configured to at least heat or cool the indoor airflow;one or more fan units configured to provide velocity to the indoor airflow; and an outlet configured to expel an airflow from the ATA to an external environment;', 'an air inlet configured to receive at least a portion of the indoor airflow received by the AHU indoor air inlet,', 'a regenerable adsorbent material configured to treat the received indoor airflow by adsorbing at least one gaseous contaminant contained in the received indoor airflow,', 'and', 'an outlet for expelling the air treated by the adsorbent material back into indoor airflow;, 'an air treatment assembly (ATA) arranged within or proximate the AHU, and including the ATA inlet is arranged downstream from the AHU inlet, and the ATA outlet is arranged downstream from the ATA inlet and upstream from the conditioning element;', 'the ATA ...

SETTING VALUE CALCULATION SYSTEM, METHOD, AND PROGRAM

For one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters to be used for calculation of a comfort index, the comfort-index parameter range determination unit determines the range of possible values of each of the one or more parameters. The comfort index model generation unit approximates the comfort index on the basis of a value within the range determined for each of the one or more parameters, to generate a mathematical model of the comfort index. The setting value calculation unit calculates, with the comfort index, setting values of one or more setting items for one or more air conditioners on the basis of the mathematical model. 1. A setting value calculation system that calculates setting values for one or more air conditioners installed in a building , the setting value calculation system comprising:a comfort-index parameter range determination unit that determines, for one or more parameters of a plurality of parameters to be used for calculation of a comfort index, a range of possible values of each of the one or more parameters;a comfort index model generation unit that approximates the comfort index, on a basis of the values within the range determined for each of the one or more parameters, to generate a mathematical model of the comfort index; anda setting value calculation unit that calculates, with the comfort index, setting values of one or more setting items for the one or more air conditioners on a basis of the mathematical model.2. The setting value calculation system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an air conditioner control unit that sets the setting values in the air conditioners.3. The setting value calculation system according to claim 1 ,wherein one of the plurality of parameters is temperature.4. The setting value calculation system according to claim 1 ,wherein one of the plurality of parameters is relative humidity.5. The setting value calculation system according to claim 1 ,wherein one of the plurality of parameters is ...

Methods for designing buildings, methods for sizing building equipment, and constructing buildings so designed

Methods for designing buildings, method for constructing buildings, methods for sizing HVAC equipment for use in buildings, and methods for constructing or modifying buildings so designed. The methods involve performing a building energy simulation using a conduction finite difference algorithm using temperature dependent thermal conductivity data for thermal insulation at a plurality of mean temperatures within a temperature range of −50 to 200° F.

MARINE VEHICLE METHOD AND SYSTEM

A remote monitoring method, performed at a central location by a controller associated with the central location, for use with multiple remotely located boats is described involving determining, based upon first location information, second location information and tide information, whether a water-fed air conditioner of a first boat or a water-fed air conditioner of a second boat should be shut off or turned back on due to tide-caused depth changes at a first location or second location. A controller for a boat has at least one processor; and programming which, when executed will cause the at least one processor to, when the boat's air conditioner is operating, cause at least a water pump pumping water to the condenser to shut off at a time, based upon a depth at the current location of the boat of less than a specified minimum acceptable depth. 1. A remote monitoring method , performed at a central location by a controller associated with the central location , for use with multiple remotely located boats , each of the multiple boats being identifiable using a unique identifier stored in non-transitory storage associated with the central location , each of the multiple boats having thereon a water-fed air conditioner and boat-based controller , the method comprising:a) receiving first location information from a first boat based controller on a first of the multiple boats, identifying the first boat's location, when a climate control system of the first of the multiple boats is on;b) receiving second location information from a second boat based controller on a second of the multiple boats, identifying the second boat's location, when a climate control system of the second of the multiple boats is on;c) storing the first location information in the non-transitory storage associated with the unique identifier for the first boat;d) storing the second location information in the non-transitory storage associated with the unique identifier for the second boat; ...

AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air conditioning system sufficiently cleans an indoor heat exchanger by using moisture in indoor air even when a room is dry before operation. An air conditioning system includes an air conditioner having an indoor unit and an outdoor unit, a humidifier, and a controller. The indoor unit has an indoor heat exchanger and exchanges heat of the indoor air by passing the indoor air through the indoor heat exchanger. The humidifier supplies moisture to the room to increase a humidity in the room. The controller controls the indoor unit and the humidifier. In the cleaning mode, the controller controls the humidifier to raise the humidity in the room, and then controls the indoor unit to perform a cleaning motion of cleaning a surface of the indoor heat exchanger by generating dew condensation water on the surface of the indoor heat exchanger. 1. An air conditioning system comprising:an air conditioner including an outdoor unit and an indoor unit, the indoor unit that has an indoor heat exchanger, passes indoor air through the indoor heat exchanger, and exchanges heat of the indoor air;a humidifier that supplies moisture to a room and raises a humidity in the room; anda controller that controls the indoor unit and the humidifier, whereinin a cleaning mode, the controller controls the humidifier to raise the humidity in the room, and then controls the indoor unit to perform a cleaning motion of cleaning a surface of the indoor heat exchanger by generating dew condensation water on the surface of the indoor heat exchanger.2. The air conditioning system according to claim 1 , wherein in the cleaning mode claim 1 , the controller controls the humidifier for the humidity in the room to reach a predetermined humidity claim 1 , and then controls the indoor unit to perform the cleaning motion of cleaning the surface of the indoor heat exchanger by generating dew condensation water on the surface of the indoor heat exchanger.3. The air conditioning system according to claim 2 , ...

AIR CONDITIONING WITH RECOVERY WHEEL, DEHUMIDIFICATION WHEEL, AND COOLING COIL

Methods and systems for controlling temperature and humidity within a space in a building. Outdoor air and return air from the space are passed through particular equipment in a particular order. Equipment includes a secondary direct-expansion refrigeration circuit, a recovery wheel, a primary cooling coil or direct-expansion refrigeration circuit, secondary circuit coils, and a dehumidification wheel. Various embodiments include modulating the secondary circuit compressor to adjust reheat capacity at the secondary circuit condenser coil, a geothermal direct-expansion refrigeration circuit, a variable refrigerant flow subsystem, fan coil units, multiple zones, a dedicated outdoor air supply subsystem, an evaporative cooler, supplemental outdoor air, or a combination thereof. In some embodiments, supply air passes first through the recovery wheel, then through the primary cooling coil, then through the dehumidification wheel, and then to the space. Further, in some embodiments, exhaust air passes through the dehumidification wheel, and then through the recovery wheel. 1. A method for controlling temperature and humidity within a space in a building , the method comprising simultaneous acts of:operating a secondary circuit compressor of a secondary direct-expansion refrigeration circuit that includes the secondary circuit compressor, a secondary circuit evaporator coil, and a secondary circuit condenser coil;passing outdoor air first through a recovery wheel, then through a primary cooling coil, then through the secondary circuit evaporator coil, then through a dehumidification wheel, and then to the space; andpassing return air from the space first through the secondary circuit condenser coil, then through the dehumidification wheel, and then through the recovery wheel.2. The method of further comprising modulating the secondary circuit compressor to adjust reheat capacity at the secondary circuit condenser coil when operating in a dehumidification mode.3. The method ...

HVAC System Remote Monitoring and Diagnosis

A method of operating a heating, ventilation, or air conditioning (HVAC) monitoring system includes, at a remote monitoring apparatus, receiving and storing frames of data from a local monitoring device installed at a building. Each of the frames includes time domain current data based on a measured aggregate current supplied to a plurality of components of an HVAC system of the building and frequency domain data based on the measured aggregate current. The method includes, based on the frequency domain current data and exclusive of individual current data from a plurality of individual current sensors, determining an individual contribution of a first component of the HVAC system to the measured aggregate current. The method includes transmitting information based on the stored current data to an HVAC manufacturer. The method includes, if a problem is identified with the first component using the determined individual contribution, transmitting an alert message. 1. (canceled)2. A method of operating a heating , ventilation , or air conditioning (HVAC) monitoring system , the method comprising: (i) time domain current data based on a measured aggregate current supplied to a plurality of components of an HVAC system of the building; and', '(ii) data based on frequency domain current data of the measured aggregate current;, 'at a remote monitoring apparatus, the remote monitoring apparatus having a processor and a memory, periodically receiving frames of data from a local monitoring device installed at a building, wherein the remote monitoring apparatus is geographically separate from the building, and wherein each individual frame of the frames of data corresponds to a window of time and each individual frame includesstoring current data in the memory of the remote monitoring apparatus for each individual frame of the frames of data, wherein the current data includes (i) a single time domain current value based on the time domain current data and (ii) the data based ...

Method For Operating A Liquid-To-Air Heat Exchanger Device

A method for operating a liquid-to-air heat exchanger device comprises: determining a dew point temperature of ambient air; determining whether the dew point temperature is higher than a temperature of the liquid, and as long as this is the case operating the heat exchanger device in a pulsed operation mode according to: allowing the liquid to flow through a first heat exchanger stage during a predetermined period of time; preventing that the liquid flows through the first heat exchanger stage, monitoring the temperature of the air at the exit of the first heat exchanger stage, said temperature indicating a first increase, remaining awhile constant and then showing a second increase; detecting the second increase and terminating the preventing that liquid flows through the first heat exchanger stage once the second increase was detected.

VALIDATING A TASK BEING PERFORMED ON AN HVAC SYSTEM

Validating a task being performed on an HVAC system is described herein. One system includes a plurality of control devices associated with a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system, wherein each respective control device is configured to record an action, taken by that control device as part of a task being performed on the HVAC system, as a block in a block chain for the task, send the block to the other control devices for validation of the action in the block chain for the task, update, upon the validation of the recorded action, the block chain for the task with the block having the recorded action, and store the updated block chain for the task. 1. A system for validating a task being performed on a heating , ventilation , and air conditioning (HVAC) system , comprising: record an action, taken by that control device as part of a task being performed on the HVAC system, as a block in a block chain for the task;', 'send the block to the other control devices for validation of the action in the block chain for the task;', 'update, upon the validation of the recorded action, the block chain for the task with the block having the recorded action; and', 'store the updated block chain for the task., 'a plurality of control devices associated with an HVAC system, wherein each respective control device is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein each respective control device is configured to claim 1 , upon receiving a block in the block chain for the task claim 1 , validate the recorded action of the block.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein each respective control device is configured to validate the recorded action of the block based claim 2 , at least in part claim 2 , on data of that control device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the action in the block chain is validated upon a majority of the other control devices validating the action.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein each respective control device comprises a different node of the ...

System and Method for Compressor Optimization and System Cycling

A system and method are described for conserving energy in HVAC systems. During certain temperature requests, ambient air can be supplied to a conditioned space and the HVAC compressor can be turned off to conserve power. During certain temperature requests, supply air can be adjusted through cycling of heating or cooling elements to conserve power and maintain desired space temperature. In various embodiments, supply air temperature, coil temperature, cabinet temperature and other values can be monitored for their effect on cooling and/or heating, and taken into account for determining how to best cool or heat a conditioned space. 1. A method for operating an HVAC system comprising a heat exchanging coil , one or more compressors , and an HVAC controller , the method comprising:receiving, at the HVAC controller, a temperature request for a climate controlled space;determining a basis air temperature of the climate controlled space using at least one sensor in the climate controlled space;determining an ambient air temperature;determining that ambient air can be used to fulfill the temperature request;restricting operation of a compressor;supplying ambient air to the climate controlled space;determining a supply air temperature using a sensor in the supply airstream;determining a current temperature of the climate controlled space; andadjusting an operation of the HVAC system based on at least the determined supply air temperature, the determined current temperature of the climate controlled space, and the determined ambient temperature.2. The method of further comprising:determining a humidity level in the space; andadjusting an operation of the HVAC system based on at least the determined humidity level.3. The method of further comprising;determining a coil temperature and an HVAC cabinet temperature; andadjusting an operation of the HVAC system based on at least one of the determined coil temperature and the determined HVAC cabinet temperature.4. The method of ...

DYNAMIC TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION OF A THERMOSTAT FOR AN EVAPORATIVE COOLER SYSTEM

The disclosure is directed to techniques for a thermostat to determine the air temperature of a room based on measurements of temperatures sensors located inside a housing of the thermostat. Because the thermostat for an evaporative cooler operates at line voltage and controls current flowing to the evaporative cooler, the magnitude of current flowing through the thermostat may vary from nearly zero, when the thermostat is in the powered-off state, to a current on the order of several amps. The variation in current causes a variation in temperature inside the housing of the thermostat. The techniques of this disclosure compensate for changes the internal housing temperature caused by changes in operating mode. The compensation allows the temperature sensors inside the thermostat housing to determine the air temperature of the room in which the thermostat is located, without regard for the operating mode of the evaporative cooler system. 1. A method comprising:determining a temperature inside a housing at a first time based on a signal from a sensor, wherein the housing is a housing for a thermostat, anddetermining an operating mode for the thermostat;determining a charge level of a load controlled by the thermostat; the determined temperature inside the housing,', 'the operating mode, and', 'the charge level; and, 'determining a dynamic factor based onapplying the dynamic factor to the determined temperature inside the housing to determine an ambient temperature at the first time, wherein the ambient temperature is a temperature exterior to the housing.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the load comprises a water pump.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the load comprises a multi-speed motor.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein selecting the operating mode determines a speed for the multi-speed motor.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the multi-speed motor is a two-speed motor.6. The method of claim 4 , further comprising:determining the dynamic factor based on whether ...

WIDE AREA ULTRA-LOW PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM

An ultra-low pressure, vapor analyte, and vapor pathway parameter monitoring system can include an embedded server comprising a base radio and memory. In some embodiments, the embedded server is communicatively coupled to a third-party database. The system can include a first monitoring device comprising a first ultra-low pressure sensor and a first radio communicatively coupled to the base radio. The embedded server can be remotely located with respect to the first monitoring device whereby the embedded server receives first pressure data from the first monitoring device. 1. An ultra-low pressure monitoring system , comprising:an embedded server comprising a base radio and memory, wherein the embedded server is communicatively coupled to a third-party database; anda first monitoring device comprising a first ultra-low pressure sensor and a first radio communicatively coupled to the base radio, wherein the first monitoring device is remotely located with respect to the embedded server, and wherein the embedded server receives first pressure data from the first monitoring device.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a first power source electrically coupled to the first monitoring device.3. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a second monitoring device comprising a second ultra-low pressure sensor and a second radio communicatively coupled to at least one of the first radio and the base radio; and a second power source electrically coupled to the second monitoring device claim 2 , wherein the second monitoring device is remotely located with respect to each of the embedded server and the first monitoring device claim 2 , and wherein the embedded server receives second pressure data from the second sensor monitoring device.4. The system of claim 3 , further comprising a third monitoring device comprising a third ultra-low pressure sensor and a third radio communicatively coupled to at least one of the first radio claim 3 , second radio claim 3 , and ...

Data Center Management Systems and Methods for Compute Density Efficiency Measurements

Embodiments disclosed include data center infrastructure management (DCIM) systems and methods configured to, collect data center compute systems, power systems, and facility systems data, trigger an action or actions based on a diagnosed or predicted condition according to the collected data, and thereby control via a compute, power, and facilities module, the compute systems, power systems and facility systems in the data center. According to an embodiment, the control via the compute, power, and facilities module comprises calibrating the compute, power, and facility systems based on an estimated compute requirement, and an associated power, cooling, and network data resource requirement. The estimated compute requirement comprises estimating compute density per real-time power wattage, and storage density per real-time power wattage. 1. A data center infrastructure management (DCIM) system configured to:over a network, collect data center compute systems, power systems, and facility systems data;trigger an action based on a diagnosed or predicted condition of the collected compute systems, power systems and facility systems;control via a compute, power, and facilities module, the compute systems, power systems and facility systems in the data center;wherein the control via the compute, power, and facilities module comprises calibrating the compute, power, and facility systems based on an estimated compute requirement, and an associated power, cooling, and network data resource requirement;and wherein the estimated compute requirement comprises estimating compute density per real-time power wattage, and storage density per real-time power wattage.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the system is further configured to:determine, for each compute system resource, a cost per predetermined time unit to deploy and operate the compute system resource;apply a cost conversion factor to each cost per predetermined time unit;for each compute resource, generate an average ...

SMART TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM WITH ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGY AND METHOD OF USE

A smart temperature control system includes a thermostat positioned within an interior of a building and having a communication module; a temperature sensor for measuring an interior temperature of the building; and a processor to manipulate one or more settings of the thermostat, the processor having an artificial intelligence module to process data to provide a command to be implemented via the processor and thermostat to adjust the interior temperature based on the command; an exterior temperature sensor to determine an exterior temperature; the exterior temperature is communicated to the processor to create the command; and the command based on the exterior temperature causes the thermostat to switch between a heat setting and a cool setting to maintain a predetermined set temperature. 1. A smart temperature control system , comprising: a first communication module configured to provide wireless communication;', 'a temperature sensor for measuring an interior temperature of the building; and', 'a processor configured to manipulate one or more settings of the thermostat, the processor having an artificial intelligence module configured to process data to provide a command to be implemented via the processor and thermostat to adjust the interior temperature based on the command;, 'a thermostat positioned within an interior of a building, the thermostat having 'a second communication module configured to provide wireless communication;', 'an exterior temperature sensor positioned at an exterior of the building and configured to determine an exterior temperature, the exterior temperature sensor havingwherein the exterior temperature is communicated to the processor to create the command; andwherein the command based on the exterior temperature casues the thermostat to switch between a heat setting and a cool setting to maintain a predetermined set temperature.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:a mobile computing device configured to communicate with the ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

In an air-conditioning system including a thermal storage heat exchanger, a refrigerant circuit is configured such that an indoor heat exchanger and a receiver communicate with the thermal storage heat exchanger when an operational mode of the refrigerant circuit is switched to a cooling operation in which the thermal storage heat exchanger serves as a radiator and the indoor heat exchanger serves as an evaporator. 1. An air-conditioning system having a refrigerant circuit to which a thermal storage heat exchanger is connected , the air-conditioning system comprising:a refrigerant container capable of introducing a liquid refrigerant, whereinthe refrigerant circuit is configured such that the refrigerant container and an indoor heat exchanger of the refrigerant circuit are connected in parallel with respect to the thermal storage heat exchanger when an operational mode is switched to a first cooling operation in which the thermal storage heat exchanger serves as a radiator and the indoor heat exchanger serves as an evaporator.2. The air-conditioning system of claim 1 , further comprisinga first opening/closing mechanism configured to open and close a refrigerant introduction pipe connected to the thermal storage heat exchanger and the refrigerant container.3. The air-conditioning system of claim 1 , further comprisinga first opening/closing mechanism configured to open and close a refrigerant introduction pipe connected to the thermal storage heat exchanger and the refrigerant container, whereinthe refrigerant container includes a venting pipe releasing a gas refrigerant out of the refrigerant container, andin the first cooling operation, the venting pipe is connected to a low-pressure pipe of the refrigerant circuit via a second opening/closing mechanism.4. The air-conditioning system of claim 2 , further comprisinga control unit configured to adjust the first opening/closing mechanism so as to open the first opening/closing mechanism when the operational mode is ...

SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONDITIONING A SPACE

An induction heating and cooling unit. Included are a coil suitable to receive room air from a room to be heated or cooled; a mixer having an outside air receiver, and comprising a nozzle suitable to inject the outside air into the presence of the room air at the coil, wherein the injected outside air induces a lower pressure area behind the coil, which thereby draws the room air across the coil to mix the room air with the injected outside air; a plurality of temperature sensors capable of monitoring at least outside air temperature, a temperature of water entering the coil, a secondary water temperature of secondary water being circulated around a building perimeter, discharged air temperature; at least one valve capable of modulating an amount of the water provided to the coil; and at least one controller capable of controlling at least the modulation of the amount of water and a velocity of the injected outside air responsive to data from the plurality of temperature sensors. 1a coil suitable to receive room air from a room to be heated or cooled;a mixer having an outside air receiver, and comprising a nozzle suitable to inject the outside air into the presence of the room air at the coil, wherein the injected outside air induces a lower pressure area behind the coil, which thereby draws the room air across the coil to mix the room air with the injected outside air;a plurality of temperature sensors capable of monitoring at least outside air temperature, a temperature of water entering the coil, a secondary water temperature of secondary water being circulated around a building perimeter, discharged air temperature;at least one valve capable of modulating an amount of the water provided to the coil;at least one controller capable of controlling at least the modulation of the amount of water and a velocity of the injected outside air responsive to data from the plurality of temperature sensors; anda discharge to the room comprising at least a grate, wherefrom the ...

SELF PERTURBING EXTREMUM-SEEKING CONTROL SYSTEM

A self-perturbing extremum-seeking controller for a plant that includes at least a static portion includes a processing circuit. The processing circuit is configured to obtain a value of a performance variable characterizing a performance of the plant. The processing circuit is configured to determine a sign of a gradient of the performance variable with respect to an input to the static portion of the plant. The processing circuit is configured to adjust a control input for the plant using the sign of the gradient, and provide the control input to the plant to affect the performance variable. 1. A self-perturbing extremum-seeking controller for a plant having at least a static portion , the controller comprising a processing circuit configured to:obtain a value of a performance variable characterizing a performance of the plant;determine a sign of a gradient of the performance variable with respect to an input to the static portion of the plant;adjust a control input for the plant using the sign of the gradient; andprovide the control input to the plant to affect the performance variable.2. The self-perturbing extremum-seeking controller of claim 1 , wherein the plant is a dynamic plant comprising the static portion and a dynamic portion claim 1 , wherein the input to the static portion of the plant is an output of the dynamic portion of the plant.3. The self-perturbing extremum-seeking controller of claim 2 , wherein the processing circuit is configured to:determine a gradient of the performance variable with respect to time using one or more values of the performance variable;estimate a gradient of the output of the dynamic portion of the plant with respect to time using a model of the dynamic portion of the plant; anddetermine the gradient of the performance variable with respect to the input to the static portion based on the gradient of the performance variable with respect to time and the gradient of the output of the dynamic portion with respect to time.4. ...

AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM AND PROGRAM UPDATE METHOD OF AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEM

An air-conditioning system includes one or more pieces of equipment involved in air-conditioning, and a controller connected to the equipment and configured to update a control program of the equipment, the controller including an input unit configured to receive an update program for updating the control program of the equipment from an outside, a storage unit configured to store the control program of the equipment, a comparison unit configured to compare the update program with the control program, a data generation unit configured to generate differential data between the update program and the control program, an update setting unit configured to set an update target device of the control program among the one or more pieces of the equipment based on a comparison result, and a transmission unit configured to transmit the differential data to the update target device. 1. An air-conditioning system comprising equipment involved in air-conditioning , the equipment including one or more pieces of equipment , and a controller connected to the equipment and configured to update a control program of the equipment , the controller being configured tocompare a program ID included in the update program for updating the control program of the equipment with a program ID included in the control program stored,compare a version of the update program with a version of the control program when the control program having the same program ID as the program ID of the update program is stored,generate differential data between the update program and the control program when the version of the update program is newer than the version of the control program,set an update target device corresponding to an update target of the control program among the one or more pieces of the equipment based on a comparison result, andtransmit the differential data to the update target device.2. (canceled)3. The air-conditioning system of claim 1 , whereinthe controllercompares an attribute ...

Plug and play universal input actuator

An actuator in a HVAC system includes a motor and a drive device driven by the motor. The drive device is coupled to a movable HVAC component for driving the movable HVAC component between multiple positions. The actuator includes an input connection configured to receive an input signal and a processing circuit coupled to the motor. The processing circuit is configured to determine whether the input signal is an AC voltage signal or a DC voltage signal. The processing circuit is configured to operate the motor using an AC motor control technique in response to determining that the input signal is an AC voltage signal and configured to operate the motor using a DC motor control technique in response to determining that the input signal is a DC voltage signal.