Systems and methods for adjusting detected temperature for a climate control system
Find Innovative SolutionsGenerate Solutions
Solution Overview
Problem
Climate control systems, such as HVAC systems, face challenges in accurately measuring indoor temperatures due to heat generated by internal components and airflow effects, which can lead to inefficient operation.
Innovation Solution
A method and device that utilize multiple onboard temperature sensors and models to detect raw temperatures and apply combined temperature offsets based on airflow directions and heat generated by internal components, ensuring accurate temperature readings for efficient system operation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If temperature sensors are placed inside the HVAC device housing, then the device can monitor temperature continuously, but the sensors are affected by internal heat and airflow causing measurement inaccuracies
Solution Approach 1:
The housing is divided into multiple sections with sensors positioned in different locations (first sensor in first housing section, second sensor in second housing section). This segmentation allows the system to capture temperature data from different thermal zones, enabling differentiation between internal heat effects and ambient temperature.
Solution Approach 2:
Different housing sections are designed with different thermal characteristics - some sections are more exposed to internal heat sources while others are more isolated. The first housing section experiences greater internal heat influence than the second section, creating localized thermal environments that help characterize the interference patterns.
2Measurement precision
If multiple temperature sensors are used to compensate for measurement errors, then temperature measurement accuracy improves, but device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The system continuously monitors temperature differential between the first and second sensors and uses this feedback to dynamically adjust the temperature offset. The processor calculates the offset based on the differential reading and applies it to correct the temperature measurement, creating a closed-loop feedback system that automatically compensates for internal heat and airflow effects.
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor system uses its own internal differential measurement to self-correct its readings. By comparing the outputs of the two sensors, the system automatically determines the temperature offset caused by internal factors and applies the correction without requiring external calibration or intervention.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This approach provides more accurate temperature measurements by accounting for both internal heat and airflow effects, leading to improved control and efficiency of climate control systems.
Implementation Method 1
a first sensor of the plurality of sensors... detecting raw temperatures with the plurality of sensors
Implementation Method 2
airflow directions relative to the device... different airflow directions relative to the housing
Data Source
AI summary
Methods and related systems are disclosed for determining a temperature of an indoor space with a plurality of onboard sensors of a device of a climate control system. In an embodiment, the method includes detecting raw temperatures with the plurality of sensors. In addition, the method includes determining a combined temperature offset for a first sensor of the plurality of sensors based on outputs of a plurality of models. The plurality of models are to determine a plurality of temperature offsets for the first sensor based on different airflow directions relative to the device. Further, the method includes adjusting the raw temperature detected by the first sensor with the combined temperature offset.