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US RE42,735 E1Granted
Method and apparatus for controlling space conditioning in an occupied space
AssigneeOy Halton Group Ltd.
InventorsRick Bagwell, Andrey Livchak
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Abstract
Techniques for controlling air conditioning and transfer air in an occupied space are described. The example of a commercial restaurant is provided. Features of model based control and integration of load predictors is also described.
Claims2
A method of controlling air conditioning units of a restaurant, comprising:
- satisfying a space conditioning load in a kitchen by running a dining room air conditioning unit and transferring air to a kitchen prior to opening the dining room to the public;
- at least another time, operating kitchen and dining room air conditioning units simultaneously or sequentially with respective start times;
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- during a time prior to opening the dining room to the public, activating at least one exhaust hood to run in an idle level that limits the amount of exhaust flow below a predetermined level.
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