Adaptive Building Energy Control via Dynamic Procedure Modification
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building control systems and methods face challenges in adapting to changing internal and external environments of a building or facility, as initially set energy management procedures become inaccurate over time, requiring manual adjustments by operators without easy modification options.
Innovation Solution
An integrated building system that includes Building Management System (BMS), Facility Management System (FMS), and Building Energy Management System (BEMS), complemented by a Building Automation System (BAS), which uses an automatic energy control guide displayed on an integrated control monitor to adapt energy management procedures based on real-time data and user inputs, allowing for automatic modifications and facility inspections.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If initial energy management procedures are set and kept fixed, then system stability is maintained, but the system becomes inaccurate over time as building conditions change
Solution Approach 1:
The system transitions from static initial procedures to dynamic adaptive procedures that automatically adjust based on real-time building conditions. The procedure modification unit enables procedures to evolve and adapt to changing internal and external environments, resolving the contradiction between maintaining stability and adapting to changes.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements feedback mechanisms where building management data is continuously collected and analyzed. The procedure modification unit uses this feedback to automatically modify energy management procedures, ensuring they remain accurate and relevant as building conditions change over time.
2Adaptability or versatility
If manual adjustments to energy management procedures are allowed, then adaptability improves, but operator workload and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service through automatic procedure modification. The procedure modification unit automatically adjusts energy management procedures based on building conditions without requiring manual operator intervention, thereby improving adaptability while reducing operator workload and complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The system replaces manual mechanical adjustment processes with automated electronic modification. The procedure modification unit uses computer-based algorithms to automatically adjust procedures, substituting manual operator actions with automated systems that reduce complexity and workload.
3Productivity
If comprehensive building management systems are implemented, then energy management capability improves, but system complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves multi-functionality by integrating building management, facility management, and energy management capabilities into a unified platform. The integrated control unit and procedure modification unit serve multiple functions, improving energy management efficiency while managing overall system complexity through consolidation rather than proliferation of separate systems.
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AI summary
A building energy control system and method are provided. The building energy control system may include a user interface unit configured to display an energy control situation and an energy control guide that corresponds to the energy control situation to manage a building and a facility, and to receive an input according to the energy control guide and an energy control unit configured to control energy consumption in the building and the facility through control of the building and facility according to the input.