Apparatus and method for setting combination desired temperature for air conditioners installed in target zone, and method for calculating base relationship information of the target zone using the same
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Solution Overview
Problem
Air conditioners in large zones are inefficiently controlled, leading to uncomfortable temperatures and excessive power consumption due to direct manual manipulation, resulting in unnecessary cooling/heating and increased electricity costs.
Innovation Solution
An apparatus and method for setting a combination desired temperature for air conditioners, using a top-priority air conditioner to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature range, and calculating base relationship information to predict temperature changes, thereby minimizing power consumption and preventing unnecessary air conditioner operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Temperature
If all air conditioners are driven in a large zone, then the indoor temperature can be maintained, but unnecessary power is consumed and excessive cooling occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The system segments the control of multiple air conditioners by establishing a priority relationship among them. Instead of controlling all air conditioners uniformly, the system divides the control function into primary (top-priority) and secondary (other) air conditioners, allowing selective operation based on actual cooling needs and reducing unnecessary power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system applies local quality by setting different desired temperatures for different air conditioners based on their priority and location. The top-priority air conditioner operates at a first desired temperature while other air conditioners operate at a second desired temperature, creating localized temperature optimization that prevents excessive cooling in certain areas while maintaining overall comfort.
2Temperature
If the desired temperature is set low to reduce high room temperature quickly, then cooling effect is improved, but power consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts the desired temperature of air conditioners based on real-time conditions. The control server determines whether to operate air conditioners in a plurality operation mode or a single operation mode, and adjusts desired temperatures dynamically rather than using a fixed low temperature setting, thereby optimizing the balance between cooling effectiveness and power consumption.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements periodic monitoring and adjustment of air conditioner operation. The control server continuously receives temperature information from sensors and periodically adjusts the operation status and desired temperatures of air conditioners, allowing the system to achieve quick cooling when needed while reducing power consumption during stable conditions.
3Ease of operation
If manager directly controls air conditioner, then operation is simple, but efficient driving cannot be achieved due to ignorance or indifference
Solution Approach 1:
The system enables self-service by allowing air conditioners to automatically adjust their operation based on temperature sensor feedback and pre-established priority relationships. The control server automatically determines which air conditioners to operate and at what temperatures, eliminating the need for manual intervention while achieving efficient operation that neither simple manual control nor complex centralized control could provide alone.
Solution Approach 2:
The system implements a feedback mechanism where temperature sensors continuously monitor indoor temperatures and report to the control server. The control server uses this feedback information to dynamically adjust the operation status and desired temperatures of air conditioners, ensuring efficient operation that responds to actual thermal conditions rather than relying on manual judgment.
4Use of energy by moving object
If top-priority air conditioner operates alone, then power consumption is reduced, but indoor temperature may not reach comfortable range at all points
Solution Approach 1:
The system applies partial action by operating only the necessary number of air conditioners based on actual needs. When the top-priority air conditioner alone cannot achieve comfortable temperatures at all points, the system partially activates additional air conditioners with adjusted desired temperatures, rather than operating all air conditioners at full capacity, thus avoiding excessive power consumption while ensuring adequate temperature distribution.
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AI summary
An apparatus and a method for setting a combination desired temperature for a plurality of air conditioners installed in a target zone, and a method for calculating base relationship information of the target zone include setting a combination desired temperature of a top-priority air conditioner among the air conditioners by at least one test driving of the top-priority air conditioner, the combination desired temperature of the top-priority air conditioner being a desired temperature of the top-priority air conditioner for realizing a comfortable temperature range of the target zone; and in response to a temperature of at least one temperature sensor among temperature sensors being outside the comfortable temperature range while the top-priority air conditioner is driven at the combination desired temperature of the top-priority air conditioner, adjusting the combination desired temperature of the first air conditioner through test driving of the first air conditioner.