A fuzzy logic based efficient energy saving approach for domestic heating systems

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Villar, José R.^{a; *} | de la Cal, Enrique^a | Sedano, Javier^b

Affiliations: [a] Computer Science Department, University of Oviedo, Gijón, Spain | [b] Electromechanic Engineering Department, University of Burgos, Burgos, Spain

Correspondence: [*] Corresponding author: Dr. José R. Villar, Computer Science Department, University of Oviedo, Campus de Viesques s/n 33204 Gijón, Spain. Tel.: +34 985182597; Fax: +34 985 181986; E-mail: [email protected].

Abstract: This paper focuses on the designing of an energy saving method for a domestic heating system based on electrical heaters. A multi-agent system architecture with two fuzzy rule based systems has been used: a fuzzy model, to estimate the energy requirements and a fuzzy controller, to distribute the energy to all of the installed heaters. The aim is to reduce the energy spent for heating the house while maintaining the predefined comfort level. The proposal has proved valid in realistic simulations, although some revisions must be be carried out prior to integrating it into a microcontroller hardware. The real prototype must also be validated in real situations. This system is to be included in the local company's product catalogue.

DOI: 10.3233/ICA-2009-0302

Journal: Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, vol. 16, no. 2, pp. 151-163, 2009