Innovative energy efficiency in residential buildings: main blower system for interroom air transfer

Residential buildings contribute approximately 17% to Canada’s overall primary energy consumption, with the majority allocated to space heating, particularly space heating. The proposed research will focus on optimizing
energy efficiency through inter-room air transfer, utilizing a central blower system. SmartCocoon’s product includes fans at each room diffuser (AKA vent/register) such that heat can be strategically reallocated to occupied
spaces. While past work focused on modelling potential energy savings and comfort improvement, this project involves detailed field testing of various control strategies in an occupied home. The outcomes will guide
recommendations to our partner, Smart Cocoon, for implementing energy-efficient control strategies in their interroom air movement system. By considering factors such as room occupancy, solar heat gain, and existing HVAC
configurations, the system will achieve significant reductions in operational costs while optimizing comfort and energy conservation, aligning with the broader goal of sustainable residential energy consumption.

Faculty Supervisor:

William O'Brien

Student:

Partner:

Smart Cocoon Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Carleton University

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