HVAC System Operation: Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Reducing Costs

Abstract

A/C energy savings has recently emerged as a hot issue in practical energy research, with a focus on creative management
and effective OS usage. The primary goal of energy-efficient air conditioning system design is to provide thermal comfort
with lowest usage. When temperatures are high, the air conditioner is a major energy consumer. In order to achieve and
maintain the targeted degree of thermal comfort, it is crucial to have a well-thought-out air conditioning operating system.
This study aims to provide a novel operating system architecture that can simulate and experiment with the thermal
performance of air conditioning systems for two similar residences in the Dhahran region of Saudi Arabia. Here, two
distinct HVAC operating systems were considered in developing the thermal model for the two homes. Several physical
features and factors, including weather and heat gain/loss within the home, have been included in the study. To model the
ON/OFF and VFD controller systems for air conditioning, we utilize Matlab/Simulink software. In order to track weather
and power use in real time, the experimental effort makes use of the LabView platform, which has data collecting
capabilities.