Patent Document ID: 8024161
Application ID: 12193955
Patent Flag: 1

Claim One:
1. A method for optimal model-based multivariable balancing for distributed hydronic networks, comprising: determining a simplified mathematical model for a distributed hydronic system, wherein said simplified mathematical model is parameterized utilizing a plurality of lumped parameters that depends on a plurality of hydraulic resistances and pumped parameters, wherein said model-based multivariable balancing algorithm is based on a non-iterative approach; identifying said plurality of lumped parameters utilizing a plurality of available measurements and said simplified mathematical model in order to form a parameterized model; and calculating a plurality of balancing valve settings by reformulating said simplified mathematical model based on said parameterized model and by solving a mathematical optimization problem utilizing global differential information, wherein said mathematical optimization problem minimizes a sum of pressure drop across a plurality of selected balancing valves.