Smart ventilation systems ventilate selectively: only 1) as much as needed, 2) when needed, 3) where needed, and 4) without interfering with other systems. The fundamental goal is to provide fresh air that reaches all the occupants (on demand), while minimizing the use of energy. Smart ventilation systems include some intelligence to sense the environment for pollutants and respond accordingly to maintain proper indoor air quality.
Goal – The goal of this project is to develop smart control algorithms that run ventilation systems to meet the requirements above. Smart ventilation permits running ventilation fans at lower speeds by minimizing supply airflow in unoccupied rooms, or rooms with windows open, and conducting this air instead to boost ventilation in occupied, or crowded rooms. Smart ventilation also involves bringing (less) fresh air right to the breathing zone of the occupants (e.g. close to the headboard of the bed), rather than supplying (more) fresh air to the floor or to the ceiling.
References
- Guyot G., Sherman M., and Walker I. (2018). Smart ventilation energy and indoor air quality performance in residential buildings: A review, Energy and Buildings, Energy and Buildings, Volume 165, 15 April 2018, Pages 416-430.