System and Method for Controlling Operations of Air-Conditioning System

A system for controlling an operation of an air-conditioning system generating airflow in a conditioned environment, comprising:

• a set of sensors for measuring values of the airflow in the conditioned environment;
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• a controller for controlling the operation based on the airflow, wherein the controller comprises:
• a memory storing a model of airflow dynamics connecting values of flow and temperature of air conditioned during the operation of the air-conditioning system, and
• a processor for updating iteratively the model of airflow dynamics to reduce an error between values of the airflow determined according to the model and the values of the airflow measured during the operation.

An air-conditioning system, comprising:

• a user input interface for receiving a setpoint;
• an evaporator having a fan for adjusting an air-flow rate through a heat exchanger;
• a condenser having a fan for adjusting the air-flow rate through the heat exchanger;
• a compressor having a speed for compressing and pumping refrigerant through the system;
• an expansion valve for providing an adjustable pressure drop between a high-pressure portion and a low-pressure portion of the vapor compression system;
• a set of sensors for measuring values of the airflow in the conditioned environment;
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• a controller for controlling the operation based on the airflow to achieve the setpoint, wherein the controller comprises:
• a memory storing a model of airflow dynamics connecting values of flow and temperature of air conditioned during the operation of the air-conditioning system, and
• a processor for updating iteratively the model of airflow dynamics to reduce an error between values of the airflow determined according to the model and the values of the airflow measured during the operation.