Energy Saving in Building Thermal System using Model Predictive Control

Abstract—This paper presents a model predictive control (MPC) algorithm applied to the temperature control of building. Thermal model of building is obtained using system identification method, that by this method almost all types of buildings can be modeled. Simulation results show that using the proposed algorithm, the energy consumption while providing thermal comfort of residents has greatly decreased. Applied algorithm compared with the common control system of type PI.