Title :
Qualitative model-based fault detection in air-handling units
Author :
Glass, A.S. ; Gruber, P. ; Roos, M. ; Tödtli, J.
Author_Institution :
Landis & Gyr Betriebs AG, Zug, Switzerland
fDate :
8/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The feasibility of a qualitative approach for detecting faults in an air-conditioning system is considered. The system considered is a multi-zone variable air volume air-handling unit, and the faults investigated include types which result in deterioration of operation, as distinct from actual failure. The operating modes of the sequential controller for the central air-handling plant can be matched to a corresponding qualitative classification of steady-state temperatures. Observed mismatches indicate the presence of faults. Trials of the method in an air-conditioning test laboratory are reported
Keywords :
air conditioning; automatic test equipment; fault diagnosis; identification; air-conditioning system; air-handling units; fault diagnosis; model-based fault detection; qualitative temperature classification; sequential controller; test system; Centralized control; Coils; Control systems; Cooling; Fault detection; Glass; Heating; Steady-state; System testing; Temperature control;
Journal_Title :
Control Systems, IEEE