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| URI: | http://purl.tuc.gr/dl/dias/3A1ED7FF-0347-4DA3-BA5B-DC6D77C28AED | ||
| Year | 2007 | ||
| Type of Item | Peer-Reviewed Journal Publication | ||
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| Bibliographic Citation | K. Dalamagkidis, D. Kolokotsa, K. Kalaitzakis, and G.S. Stavrakakis, "Reinforcement learning for energy conservation and comfort in buildings," Building and Environment, vol. 42, no. 7, pp. 2686–2698, Jul. 2007. doi:10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.07.010 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.buildenv.2006.07.010 | ||
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This paper deals with the issue of achieving comfort in buildings with minimal energy consumption. Specifically a reinforcement learning controller is developed and simulated using the Matlab/Simulink environment. The reinforcement learning signal used is a function of the thermal comfort of the building occupants, the indoor air quality and the energy consumption. This controller is then compared with a traditional on/off controller, as well as a Fuzzy-PD controller. The results show that, even after a couple of simulated years of training, the reinforcement learning controller has equivalent or better performance when compared to the other controllers.
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