Air quality management system and air quality management method
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing air quality management systems face challenges in coordinating multiple air treatment apparatuses, leading to reduced effectiveness and increased energy consumption when used simultaneously, and struggle to meet diverse air quality requirements across different spaces.
Innovation Solution
An air quality management system that integrates multiple air treatment apparatuses, such as air conditioners, fresh air systems, and air cleaners, with a control mechanism that prioritizes the operation of one apparatus based on user and environmental parameters, adjusting the operating states of other apparatuses to optimize energy efficiency and user comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If multiple air treatment apparatuses operate simultaneously, then air quality requirements can be met, but energy consumption increases and mutual interference occurs
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a control device as an intermediary that coordinates multiple air treatment apparatuses. This mediator receives information from sensors about air quality parameters and user preferences, then intelligently controls the operation of each apparatus to avoid mutual interference and reduce energy consumption while maintaining effective air quality management.
Solution Approach 2:
The system dynamically adjusts the operating states of air treatment apparatuses based on real-time air quality parameters and user preferences. The control device modifies operational modes, timing, and intensity of each apparatus according to changing conditions, enabling energy-efficient operation that adapts to actual environmental needs rather than running all devices at full capacity continuously.
2Reliability
If a fresh air system introduces fresh air from outside during air conditioner operation, then air quality improves, but cooling/heating effectiveness is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The control device performs preliminary assessment of outdoor air quality before activating the fresh air system. By checking air quality parameters in advance, the system can determine whether introducing fresh air is appropriate, avoiding energy loss by preventing fresh air intake when outdoor conditions are poor or when it would conflict with air conditioner operation.
Solution Approach 2:
The system continuously monitors air quality parameters and feedback from the air conditioner's operation. Based on this feedback, the control device adjusts the fresh air system's operation timing and intensity, ensuring that fresh air introduction complements rather than undermines the air conditioner's cooling or heating effectiveness.
3Ease of operation
If air treatment apparatuses operate independently, then each apparatus can function optimally, but coordination and overall system efficiency are poor
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the control functions of multiple independent air treatment apparatuses into a unified control system. The control device coordinates the operation of air conditioners, fresh air systems, and other apparatuses as an integrated system, improving overall productivity and coordination efficiency while preserving the functional capabilities of each individual apparatus.
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AI summary
An air quality management system includes a plurality of air treatment apparatuses mutually associated, and a control unit connected the air treatment apparatuses. The control unit makes setting such that one air treatment apparatus has a running priority. The control unit includes an information collection module that collects at least one of a user parameter, an air quality parameter, and a running parameter of the air treatment apparatuses. The control unit processes information collected by the information collection module and acquires a processing result. The control unit sets a running priority of one of the air treatment apparatuses based on the processing result. The air treatment apparatus that is set so as to have the running priority adjusts its operating state based on the processing result, and simultaneously adjusts an operating state of another of the air treatment apparatuses based on the processing result.