Modeling and Generalized Predictive Control for Chilled Water in Central Air-conditioning System

In this paper, the overall framework for chilled water system in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system was analyzed, then aiming at the chilled water system, the control loop in secondary pump frequency pressure difference was identified and the Generalized Prediction Control (GPC) algorithm was designed and deployed for the strategy of fixed pressure difference control. The GPC algorithm adopts multi-step prediction, rolling optimization and feedback correction method to suit a wide range of process. Simulation and experimental results demonstrate that the designed GPC algorithm has obvious advantages in effectiveness and superior performance with strong tracking and anti-jamming capability, compared with conventional manually tuned PID control algorithm.