Optimising building heat load prediction using advanced control strategies and Artificial Intelligence for HVAC system

Amid the dynamic challenges posed by the COVID-19 era, this study offers a nuanced exploration, delving into the complexities of optimising building heat load prediction. This study addresses the imperative challenge of optimising building heat load prediction by implementing advanced control strategies and integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into air conditioning systems. The study emphasises the need to design HVAC devices for minimal energy consumption without compromising comfort conditions. The study introduces an intelligent predictive adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) model that proves highly capable of accurately predicting HVAC performance outcomes while contributing to the development of a comprehensive dataset. The uncertainty percentage is evaluated across various membership functions, with the trapezoidal membership exhibiting the lowest error rate, followed by the Gaussian membership function. Weather parameters crucial to ventilation efficiency and heat load are examined, leading to the identification of an optimal combination involving 45 % relative humidity, 13 C dry bulb temperature, and 5 km/h wind speed. The current system demonstrates significant efficiency improvements, with ventilation and heat load rates reaching 93 % and 97 %, respectively, compared to pre-COVID-19 conditions. The findings underscore the importance of considering these parameters in future HVAC designs, particularly in the context of COVID-19 guidelines (75 % and 79 %, respectively).