Method for Determining Sensor Location for Automated Shading Control in Office Building

Cui Li, Xuyun Yu, Zhengrong Li, Yi Zhao, Yuxin Liu, Xiangchao Lian, Yanbo Feng and Han Zhu
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Cui Li: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Xuyun Yu: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Zhengrong Li: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Yi Zhao: COMAC Shanghai Aircraft Design and Research Institute, Shanghai 201210, China
Yuxin Liu: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Xiangchao Lian: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Yanbo Feng: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China
Han Zhu: School of Mechanical Engineering, Tongji University, Shanghai 200092, China

Energies, 2022, vol. 15, issue 13, 1-17

Abstract: Shading facilities are important technology to enable the adjustment of the indoor light and heat environment, and the control logic of the technology relies on data collected by sensors. The sensor position is generally arranged on the work surface, which is only suitable for single rooms with fixed locations. For open-plan offices or other large offices, more study of detailed designs for the sensor position is required. Therefore, various sensor locations for different spaces will be investigated. Based on existing research, the UDI 2000 lux [50%] and UDI 450–2000 lux [50%] are the key indices for measuring sensor location. The Entropy Weight method is used to determine the weight of each index, and the ideal point method (TOPSIS method) is used to select the best sensor location. Based on the results, recommendations are provided for different space scales, window-to-wall ratios, and building orientations of offices for shading control sensor location.

Keywords: automated shading; control; sensor location; office building (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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