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A novel data-driven optimal chiller loading regulator based on backward modeling approach

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  • Lian, Kuang-Yow
  • Hong, Yong-Jie
  • Chang, Che-Wei
  • Su, Yu-Wei

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This paper proposes a new method termed backward modeling approach (BMA) to achieve optimal chiller loading (OCL) for reducing energy consumption in industries running multiple-chillers with different efficiency. The developed OCL regulator (OCLR) based on novel BMA approach is composed of conditional generative network (cGAN) and deep neural network (DNN). Most works on the optimal chiller loading problem are to find out the setting of partial load rate (PLR) for each chiller. However, PLR for each chiller cannot be controlled directly and can only be achieved through setting chilled water supply temperature. A novel feedback control framework was developed to identify the relationship between chilled water supply temperature and the PLR. In light of this, the control instruction for chilled water supply temperature can be set to achieve the desired energy saving. The practical feasibility of loading optimization based on developed OCLR was evaluated by conducting field validation for 1 year in a reputed panel manufacturing factory based in Taiwan running multiple-chiller system. From the experimental results, it is evident that the developed data-driven OCLR based on BMA has very high performance and was able to conserve significant energy in the range of 81.9 MWh to 198 MWh per year.

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  • Lian, Kuang-Yow & Hong, Yong-Jie & Chang, Che-Wei & Su, Yu-Wei, 2022. "A novel data-driven optimal chiller loading regulator based on backward modeling approach," Applied Energy, Elsevier, vol. 327(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:appene:v:327:y:2022:i:c:s0306261922013599
    DOI: 10.1016/j.apenergy.2022.120102
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