Patent ID: 8327653
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: F24F,F25B,G05B

Abstract:
1. A multivariate control system, comprising: a plurality of inputs together representing a plurality of independent variables; a memory storing inter-related parameters of a computer-based model of a physical thermodynamic system, the model comprising sufficient inter-related parameters to estimate an operating efficiency of the physical thermodynamic system corresponding to the model; a computer, configured to receive the plurality of inputs; access the stored inter-related parameters; apply the received plurality of inputs to the model to produce at least two control signals for independently controlling different physical elements of the physical thermodynamic system; determine a change in efficiency expected from a modification of the physical thermodynamic system distinct from the at least two control signals, change the inter-related parameters stored in memory in dependence on the determined change in efficiency; and output the at least two control signals and a parameter dependent on the determination; and a port configured to present the at least two control signals for communication to the physical thermodynamic system.