Development of a Multi-Room Building Thermodynamic Model Using Simscape Library

Fault detection for non-condensing boilers using simulated building automation system sensor data

“…[24,25] and model the thermal dynamics of a heating system within a building, while avoiding direct simulation of a boiler. The heating source is designated as either a lumped model [24], or a heat source adjusted according to the necessary heat output required to achieve a temperature setpoint [25]. Another study [26] utilizes Simscape to model the performance of a boiler within a multizone residential building.…”

“…This research paper addresses these gaps by presenting a model-based application for boiler fault detection across a range of non-condensing boilers, with a focus on the machine learning algorithms most effective for individual and generalized fault detection and classification. The Simscape heating system model [23] described above was determined to be the most effective starting model based on those reviewed, in part because Simscape offers the ability to model both steady-state and dynamic performance, there have been various applications within research papers focused on modelling of heating [24,25,26,27], as well as providing the fundamental components necessary to model this system. The classification algorithms considered as potentially useful for this research include Random Forest [38], Decision Trees [39], and k-nearest neighbour [40] and Support Vector Machines [41].…”

Mechanical analysis of deepwater drilling riser system based on multibody system dynamics

“…MATLAB/Simulink/Simscape is chosen for developing the multibody simulation model due to its good simulation environment for a three-dimensional (3D) multibody system. Users can model a multibody system using basic blocks representing bodies, joints and other blocks and integrate hydraulic, pneumatic and other physical systems into the established simulation model (Wang et al 2016;Lapusan et al 2016). Besides, users can also develop specific modules to meet simulation requirements, such as the marine environment load module.…”

Energy Efficiency of a Multizone Office Building: MPC-based Control and Simscape Modelling

“…In order to establish the complete thermal model of the "Eco-safe" platform, we use a physical approach based on the Simscape TM tool (Lapusan et al, 2016) in the environment Simulink R . The global model of the platform is the result of the integration of all room models.…”

“…In this paper, a thorough methodology of modelling/controlling a building part is proposed to ensure the thermal comfort of its inhabitants while minimizing energy consumption. It uses the Simscape TM toolboxes to model the thermal behaviour of the building (Lapusan et al, 2016), and an iterative algorithm (or Yalmip (Lofberg, 2004)) to solve the optimization problem related to the synthesis of a predictive control. The applied target is the "Eco-safe" platform (CRAN Nancy, France) that fits in a global context of smart home.…”