[HTML][HTML] Reinforcement learning for HVAC control in intelligent buildings: A technical and conceptual review

K Al Sayed, A Boodi, RS Broujeny, K Beddiar - Journal of Building …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in buildings are a major
source of global operational CO 2 emissions, primarily due to their high energy demands …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforced model predictive control (RL-MPC) for building energy management

J Arroyo, C Manna, F Spiessens, L Helsen - Applied Energy, 2022 - Elsevier
Buildings need advanced control for the efficient and climate-neutral use of their energy
systems. Model predictive control (MPC) and reinforcement learning (RL) arise as two …

Ten questions concerning reinforcement learning for building energy management

Z Nagy, G Henze, S Dey, J Arroyo, L Helsen… - Building and …, 2023 - Elsevier
As buildings account for approximately 40% of global energy consumption and associated
greenhouse gas emissions, their role in decarbonizing the power grid is crucial. The …

Comparison of reinforcement learning and model predictive control for building energy system optimization

D Wang, W Zheng, Z Wang, Y Wang, X Pang… - Applied Thermal …, 2023 - Elsevier
Advanced controls could enhance buildings' energy efficiency and operational flexibility
while guaranteeing the indoor comfort. The control performance of reinforcement learning …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of advanced control strategies for building energy systems

P Stoffel, L Maier, A Kümpel, T Schreiber, D Müller - Energy and Buildings, 2023 - Elsevier
Advanced building control strategies like model predictive control and reinforcement
learning can consider forecasts for weather, occupancy, and energy prices. Combined with …

Comparative study of model-based and model-free reinforcement learning control performance in HVAC systems

C Gao, D Wang - Journal of Building Engineering, 2023 - Elsevier
Reinforcement learning (RL) shows the potential to address drawbacks of rule-based control
and model predictive control and exhibits great effectiveness in heating, ventilation and air …

The functional mockup interface for tool independent exchange of simulation models

T Blochwitz, M Otter, M Arnold, C Bausch… - Proceedings of the 8th …, 2011 - elib.dlr.de
The Functional Mockup Interface (FMI) is a tool independent standard for the exchange of
dynamic models and for co-simulation. The development of FMI was initiated and organized …

Successful application of predictive information in deep reinforcement learning control: A case study based on an office building HVAC system

Y Gao, S Shi, S Miyata, Y Akashi - Energy, 2024 - Elsevier
Reinforcement Learning (RL), a promising algorithm for the operational control of Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems, has garnered considerable attention and …

[HTML][HTML] Reinforcement learning model-based and model-free paradigms for optimal control problems in power systems: Comprehensive review and future directions

E Ginzburg-Ganz, I Segev, A Balabanov, E Segev… - Energies, 2024 - mdpi.com
This paper reviews recent works related to applications of reinforcement learning in power
system optimal control problems. Based on an extensive analysis of works in the recent …

Energy saving and indoor temperature control for an office building using tube-based robust model predictive control

Y Gao, S Miyata, Y Akashi - Applied Energy, 2023 - Elsevier
Actively controlling a building's heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system can
reduce costs and improve indoor comfort. Model predictive control (MPC) is an effective …