Design of a smart system for indoor climate control in historic underground built environment. (October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Stazi, Francesca; Gregorini, Benedetta; Gianangeli, Andrea; Bernardini, Gabriele; Quagliarini, Enrico
• Is Part Of: Energy procedia. Volume 134(2017)
• Page Start: 518
• Page End: 527
• Publication Date: 2017-10
• Subjects: smart control systems -- underground built environment -- indoor climate in Building Heritage -- heritage preservation -- hygrothermal loads; Power resources -- Congresses; Power resources -- Periodicals; Power resources; Conference proceedings; Periodicals; 333.7905
• DOI: 10.1016/j.egypro.2017.09.558
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1876-6102

Abstract

Abstract: The application of sensors-actuators networks in Building Heritage can lead to significant improvement in indoor climate control, with the aim to both reduce energy consumption, and improve conditions for occupants and hosted Heritage. This study proposes the preliminary design of a smart indoor climate control system, based on low-impact application criteria, which can be applied to visited underground built environment. The system is based on the balance of hygrothermal loads. Sensors and actuators requirements are defined, and control algorithm are based on the comparison between real-time monitored and "natural" temperature and hygrometric values (for stationary and transitory conditions).