Model Predictive Control for Energy Optimization of HVAC Systems Using EnergyPlus and ACO Algorithm

The deployment of model-predictive control (MPC) for a building’s energy system is a challenging task due to high computational and modeling costs. In this study, an MPC controller based on EnergyPlus and MATLAB is developed, and its performance is evaluated through a case study in terms of energy s...

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Published in:	Buildings
Main Authors:	Keivan Bamdad, Navid Mohammadzadeh, Michael Cholette, Srinath Perera
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2023-12-01
Subjects:	model predictive control EnergyPlus energy savings white-box HVAC buildings
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2075-5309/13/12/3084

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