Global Transformer Architecture for Indoor Room Temperature Forecasting

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2310.20476v1
• Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:09:32 GMT
• Title: Global Transformer Architecture for Indoor Room Temperature Forecasting
• Abstract summary: This work presents a global Transformer architecture for indoor temperature forecasting in multi-room buildings. It aims at optimizing energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with HVAC systems. Notably, this study is the first to apply a Transformer architecture for indoor temperature forecasting in multi-room buildings.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
• Abstract: A thorough regulation of building energy systems translates in relevant energy savings and in a better comfort for the occupants. Algorithms to predict the thermal state of a building on a certain time horizon with a good confidence are essential for the implementation of effective control systems. This work presents a global Transformer architecture for indoor temperature forecasting in multi-room buildings, aiming at optimizing energy consumption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with HVAC systems. Recent advancements in deep learning have enabled the development of more sophisticated forecasting models compared to traditional feedback control systems. The proposed global Transformer architecture can be trained on the entire dataset encompassing all rooms, eliminating the need for multiple room-specific models, significantly improving predictive performance, and simplifying deployment and maintenance. Notably, this study is the first to apply a Transformer architecture for indoor temperature forecasting in multi-room buildings. The proposed approach provides a novel solution to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of temperature forecasting, serving as a valuable tool to optimize energy consumption and decrease greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector.

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