Integration of Air Conditioning Systems in Intelligent Buildings to Increase Efficiency

Abstract

Heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and cooling, collectively known as HVAC, account for more than 40% of the electricity consumed in buildings. Global climatic factors, referring to comfort and factors related to health, dictate that there is an increasing need for the application of HVAC/R systems. Therefore, it is increasingly compelling to investigate various approaches to enhance the effectiveness of air treatment systems. The automation of buildings has facilitated the integration of air treatment systems with “other existing” systems that can impact the indoor climatic conditions, such as automated windows and curtains, etc. In order to achieve this, it is essential to employ calculation techniques for air handling systems and for the heat transfer between buildings and the external environment. By integrating these systems, it becomes possible to maintain a comfortable environment while actively minimizing the electricity consumption of the heat pump. This article focuses on the integration of air conditioning systems in intelligent buildings to enhance efficiency.