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Measurement of cooling load-based occupant behavior in-actuated zones: a time-variance approach
This research focused on analyzing under-actuated zones, specialized areas utilizing Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems to improve indoor air quality and occupant comfort. The cooling load, a critical factor influencing HVAC energy consumption, is directly impacted by occupants, activities, and appliance usage within these zones. However, accurately determining the number of occupants at any given time in under actuated zones is challenging due to their dynamic nature. This research also proposed a methodology for measuring and characterizing occupant behavior in under-actuated zones, including occupant numbers, activities, and appliance operation, through the lens of time variance and intervals. A descriptive statistical method like the Hartigan dip test was applied to explore and analyze the multimodal distribution of time variance. Furthermore, the cooling load, which is closely correlated with occupant behavior, was evaluated using polynomial regression, and the appropriateness of cooling load time intervals in under-actuated zones was assessed through the R-squared metric. The results obtained from this investigation provided valuable insights into the differentiation of time variance among areas served by varying ventilation within the under-actuated zones. Four areas were identified, which exhibited a bimodal distribution, and indicated distinct modes of occupant behavior. Meanwhile, one area displayed a trimodal distribution and highlighted its unique characteristics. The analysis established appropriate time intervals for cooling load changes based on occupant behavior in these zones, supported by R-squared values exceeding 0.9, and indicated strong correlations.
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