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  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Biomimetics

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  • Modern buildings require energy-efficient, space-saving solutions for indoor environmental control.
  • Existing devices often lack integration, leading to reduced efficiency and increased complexity.
  • Demand for improved indoor air quality and thermal comfort is rising.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel multifunctional device integrating air conditioning, humidification, and air purification.
  • To optimize device performance using bionic design principles and advanced algorithms.
  • To achieve a balance between high efficiency, energy conservation, and user comfort.

Main Methods:

  • Mathematical modeling of air conditioning, humidification, and purification functions.
  • Optimization of air conditioning using nonlinear programming and the Parrot Optimizer (PO) Algorithm.
  • Bionic air purification model optimized with the Deep ACO Algorithm.
  • Mist diffusion humidification model optimized using the Slime Mold Algorithm (SMA).
  • Multi-objective optimization using the Beluga Whale Optimization (BWO) algorithm.

Main Results:

  • A compact, segmented cylindrical device integrating all three functions was designed.
  • Achieved a Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) of 400 m³/h.
  • Demonstrated a humidification rate of 1.2 kg/h and temperature uniformity index of 0.08.
  • Controlled total power consumption within 1600 W.
  • Validated superior performance and multifunctionality.

Conclusions:

  • Bionic design and optimization significantly enhance multifunctional indoor environmental control devices.
  • The developed device offers a promising solution for energy-efficient and comfortable indoor spaces.
  • Further research will focus on scalability, experimental validation, and enhanced bionic characteristics.