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Embedded heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning control systems: From traditional technologies toward radar
Emanuele Cardillo1, Changzhi Li2, Alina Caddemi1
1Department of Engineering, University of Messina, Messina 98166, Italy.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|July 10, 2021
Summary
This review explores Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) control sensing technologies. It highlights advancements in embedded systems and emerging radar technology for improved energy efficiency and environmental health.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Computer Science
Background:
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning (HVAC) systems significantly impact energy consumption, climate, and environmental health.
- Existing research on HVAC energy efficiency is fragmented, lacking a comprehensive and recent review.
- There is a need for organized information on HVAC control sensing technologies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in HVAC control sensing.
- To clarify key aspects, technologies, advantages, and disadvantages of HVAC sensing.
- To organize existing research and guide future efforts in HVAC sensing.
Main Methods:
- Systematic literature review of HVAC control sensing technologies.
- Analysis of embedded systems and their role in HVAC sensing.
- Investigation of emerging technologies like radar sensing in HVAC applications.
Main Results:
- Embedded systems offer premium performance and beneficial features for HVAC sensing.
- Current HVAC sensing technologies have varying performance and reliability levels.
- Radar technology is identified as an emerging and promising solution for advanced HVAC sensing.
Conclusions:
- A consolidated understanding of HVAC sensing technologies is crucial for advancing energy efficiency.
- Further research into advanced features of new technologies, such as radar, is recommended.
- This review aims to better organize and fuel research in the critical area of HVAC sensing.
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