A review of intelligent control techniques in HVAC systems

Two main objectives in the control of Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are increasing thermal comfort and reducing energy consumption. Achieving these purposes requires a suitable control system design. In this paper, a thorough review of intelligent control techniques used in HVAC systems to date is completed. Such an overview provides an insight into artificial intelligence methods for the control of HVAC systems and can offer scholars and HVAC learners comprehensive information about a variety of soft computing techniques in the field of HVAC. This information can in turn allow for improved designs of a proper controller for their work.