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- This invention generally relates to filters in HVAC systems. More particularly, embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for estimating filter status, estimating HVAC characteristics, and sensors relating to filters in HVAC systems.
- HVAC systems utilize a filter for cleaning the air, which is heated or cooled by the HVAC system.
- these filters require cleaning or replacement, usually by the occupants, after a period of use.
- a dirty filter restricts airflow through the HVAC unit, which inhibits the HVAC system's ability to force air through the ductwork and interchange the air in the building.
- replacement of the filter is neglected by the user, and the performance of the system consequentially degrades.
- the performance of the system degrades, not only dues the system become less effective in terms of the time needed to raise or lower the temperature—leading to less comfort for the occupants, the degraded performance can also be also a significant source of wasted energy resources and money.
- U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0228183 discusses the determination of a clogged filter via airflow sensors located in various locations. A number of techniques rely on fan motor speed monitoring. For example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0234746 discusses comparing a historical calculated airflow restriction with a current as a possible indicator of a clogged filter. The airflow restriction is calculated using a static pressure drop, which can be calculated as a function of delivered airflow, and from sensed fan motor speed. U.S. Pat. No. 6,003,414 discusses detecting a clogged filter using static pressure, which can be derived as a function of delivered air flow and sensing the fan motor speed.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,261,762 discusses detecting a clogged filter based on system resistance determined using fan speed and power.
- U.S. Pat. No. 7,188,482 discusses detecting faults, including filter plugging, in a duct free heat pump system known as a multi-modular split system (MMS) by utilizing various sensors located within the heating system.
- MMS multi-modular split system
- HVAC system capacity may not be known by the installer or building occupant in the case of residential and/or light industrial buildings. Thus it is desirable to provide a technique of estimating HVAC system capacity from other available information.
- a method for identifying conditions relating to an HVAC system fault such a clogged filter.
- the method includes receiving sensor data representing readings from one or more sensors; estimating HVAC system performance based on the received sensor data; and identifying a condition relating to the HVAC system fault based on the estimated HVAC system performance.
- the HVAC system performance is HVAC system efficiency.
- the sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor.
- the efficiency estimation is based in part on conditions external to the building, such as data from exterior sensors and/or data gathered from third parties such as government or private weather stations. According to some embodiments, the efficiency estimation is based on performance metrics such as the time used to reach a set point temperature. According to some embodiments, the fault identification includes filtering out non-fault related events. According to some embodiments, the building in which the HVAC system is installed is used primarily for residential or light-industrial purposes. According to some embodiments the identified condition, and/or a cost associated with the condition is displayed to a user.
- an air filter for use with an HVAC system includes a housing; filtering media adapted to remove unwanted material from air passing through the HVAC system; and a sensor.
- the air filter is disposable.
- the sensor is positioned and is of a type such that an estimate of filter condition can be made based in part on the sensor.
- the filter also includes one or more of the following: a wireless communication device adapted to transmit data from the sensor to a receiver; a power harvester (e.g. using piezoelectric elements) positioned and adapted to generate power from air passing through the filter; and a power storage device adapted to store power generated by the power harvester.
- the sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor.
- a method for estimating HVAC system capacity. The method includes receiving input from a user representing characteristics of an air filter used in the HVAC system; and estimating HVAC system capacity based on the input received from the user.
- the characteristics of the air filter can include physical dimensions of the air filter, or the manufacturer's part number associated with the air filter.
- characteristics of the HVAC system are modeled based in part on the estimated HVAC system capacity.
- HVAC includes systems providing both heating and cooling, heating only, cooling only, as well as systems that provide other occupant comfort and/or conditioning functionality such as humidification, dehumidification and ventilation.
- the term “residential” when referring to an HVAC system means a type of HVAC system that is suitable to heat, cool and/or otherwise condition the interior of a building that is primarily used as a single family dwelling.
- the term “light commercial” when referring to an HVAC system means a type of HVAC system that is suitable to heat, cool and/or otherwise condition the interior of a building that is primarily used for commercial purposes, but is of a size and construction that a residential HVAC system is considered suitable.
- An example of a cooling system that would be considered residential would have a cooling capacity of less than about 5 tons of refrigeration.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram of an enclosure in which environmental conditions are controlled, according to some embodiments
- FIG. 2 is a diagram of an HVAC system, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic of controller having a processing system used to estimate HVAC system conditions, such as filter status, according to some embodiments;
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system for identifying system faults, such as filter status based on changes or trends in system efficiency, according to some embodiments;
- FIG. 5 is graph plotting HVAC efficiency versus time, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing steps in identifying system faults, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an HVAC filter having one or more built in sensors, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a user interface in which the user enters an HVAC filter size, according to some embodiments
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating step in estimating HVAC capacity using filter size, according to some embodiments.
- FIGS. 10A-10C illustrate a thermostat adapted to display information relating to HVAC filter efficiency, according to some embodiments.
- inventive body of work is not limited to any one embodiment, but instead encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications, and equivalents.
- inventive body of work is not limited to any one embodiment, but instead encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications, and equivalents.
- numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the inventive body of work, some embodiments can be practiced without some or all of these details.
- certain technical material that is known in the related art has not been described in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the inventive body of work.
- FIG. 1 is a diagram of an enclosure in which environmental conditions are controlled, according to some embodiments.
- Enclosure 100 in this example is a single-family dwelling. According to other embodiments, the enclosure can be, for example, a duplex, an apartment within an apartment building, a light commercial structure such as an office or retail store, or a structure or enclosure that is a combination of the above.
- Thermostat 110 controls HVAC system 120 as will be described in further detail below. According to some embodiments, the HVAC system 120 is has a cooling capacity less than about 5 tons.
- a remote device 112 wirelessly communicates with the thermostat 110 and can be used to display information to a user and to receive user input from the remote location of the device 112 . According to some embodiments, the device 112 can be located outside of the enclosure 100 .
- FIG. 2 is a diagram of an HVAC system, according to some embodiments.
- HVAC system 120 provides heating, cooling, ventilation, and/or air handling for the enclosure, such as a single-family home 100 depicted in FIG. 1 .
- the system 120 depicts a forced air type heating system, although according to other embodiments, other types of systems could be used.
- heating coils or elements 242 within air handler 240 provide a source of heat using electricity or gas via line 236 .
- Cool air is drawn from the enclosure via return air duct 246 through filter 270 , using fan 238 and is heated heating coils or elements 242 .
- the heated air flows back into the enclosure at one or more locations via supply air duct system 252 and supply air grills such as grill 250 .
- an outside compressor 230 passes gas such a Freon through a set of heat exchanger coils to cool the gas. The gas then goes to the cooling coils 234 in the air handlers 240 where it expands, cools and cools the air being circulated through the enclosure via fan 238 .
- a humidifier 254 is also provided.
- the HVAC system has other known functionality such as venting air to and from the outside, and one or more dampers to control airflow within the duct systems.
- the system is controlled by algorithms implemented via control electronics 212 that communicate with a thermostat 110 .
- Thermostat 110 controls the HVAC system 120 through a number of control circuits.
- Thermostat 110 also includes a processing system 260 such as a microprocessor that is adapted and programmed to controlling the HVAC system and to carry out the techniques described in detail herein.
- FIG. 3 is a schematic of controller having a processing system used to estimate HVAC system conditions, such as filter status, according to some embodiments.
- controller 310 is circular shaped thermostat and has a large display area 346 which can display graphical and textual information to a user such as with large central numerals 320 .
- User input can be received through touch screen, or with an outer rotating ring 348 .
- a processing system 350 is used to perform much of the functionality described herein.
- Processing system 350 includes one or more central processing units 344 , storage system 342 , and a power supply system 340 that can include capability of using available HVAC system power in the form of common wire power if available or power harvesting from one or more control circuits, in the case controller 310 is a wall-mounted thermostat that is hard-wired to the HVAC system.
- power supply system 340 includes one or more disposable or rechargeable batteries.
- controller 310 includes one or more sensors such as temperature sensor 312 , pressure sensor 314 , humidity sensor 316 , audio transducer 318 and/or infrared sensor 322 .
- one or more other types of sensors are included that may be helpful in identifying system faults such as a particle sensor.
- controller 310 is not a hard-wired thermostat, but rather is able to control HVAC functionality, interact with a user and make measurements from a remote location, such as a table-top, or non-hard-wired wall mount. In such cases the controller 310 communicates with another controller and/or with other HVAC system components via wireless connection a low power digital radio technology such as Wi-Fi, or a low-rate wireless personal area network protocol such as ZigBee. According to some embodiments, controller 310 is equipped to communicate with other controllers or HVAC system components while located outside of the building, such as using mobile phone network capability or via Internet connection.
- FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system for identifying system faults, such as filter status based on changes or trends in system efficiency, according to some embodiments.
- System faults identifier 410 is preferably used to model the system behavior based on various inputs and output identified system faults 440 , such as HVAC filter status information.
- System faults identifier is preferably carried out in a processing system such as processing system 350 as shown and described with respect to FIG. 3 .
- the identifier makes use of a system identification module such as shown and described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/881,463 entitled “Thermodynamic Modeling for Enclosures,” filed on Sep.
- the system faults identifier 410 relies on temperature measurements 420 made within the controller/thermostat in order to identify a clogged filter status.
- the system faults identifier 410 uses temperature measurements 420 and system status information, such as during which time the various HVAC functions (e.g. heating and cooling) are in the “on” and “off” states.
- the identifier 410 determines trends in HVAC efficiency and compares this with historical trends in order to identify a likely status such as a clogged HVAC filter.
- a clogged filter can generally be identified by a relatively slow and steady decline in HVAC efficiency.
- Other events that can significantly effect HVAC efficiency such as opening and/or closing doors and windows, duct work failures, etc. are likely to result in a more rapid, less steady, decrease (or increase) in HVAC efficiency.
- the inputs 420 from sensors located within the thermostat or controller used by identifier 410 also include static pressure and/or humidity. Measuring static pressure can be used, in combination with other measurements, for example, to estimate air flow through certain regions of the system.
- other examples of sensor data that can be used by identifier 410 include an optical sensors, a microphones or other acoustic transducers, infrared sensors, resistivity/conductivity sensor, and particulate sensor.
- inputs 422 to identifier 410 include information regarding conditions outside the building, or outside the region of space in which the environment is being controlled by the HVAC system.
- inputs 422 can include measurements from a temperature sensor mounted on the outside of the building which is being conditioned by the HVAC system.
- the outside weather condition information 422 can come for one or more sources.
- the external conditions input 422 includes weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, dew point, solar output, precipitation, wind and natural disasters.
- the external condition information can be measured with sensors in, on or around the building and/or obtained from third party sources such as government agencies, private source and/or nearby private weather stations.
- identifier 410 also relies on building information 424 .
- the building information 424 can come from various sources, such as building plans, which can be entered manually for example at the time of installation or at other times.
- building information can come from online sources such as online real estate databases or other databases or online services that collect publically available information.
- identifier 410 also relies on sensor readings 426 from other indoor locations.
- indoor sensors not located in the controller/thermostat includes sensors located in other HVAC system components, such as one or more sensors located in the HVAC filter, as will be described in greater detail below.
- an optical sensor on the filter itself can be used by identifier 410 .
- measurements of fan speed (such as by measuring voltage and/or current associated with the HVAC fan (such as fan 238 as shown in FIG. 2 ). The fan speed can be used as an indication of air restriction due to filter clogging status.
- sensors in other locations are readings from sensors located in remote or non hard-wired locations, such as described with respect to FIG. 3 .
- sensor readings such as temperature or static pressure, in two or more locations, the temperature gradient, and/or airflow (based on spatial pressure differential) can be estimated.
- the other sensor readings 426 used by identifier 410 can include information from other household system such as a home security system that may have information as to the opening and closing of doors and/or windows.
- performance metrics 430 are calculated and input to identifier 410 .
- Example of performance metrics that are useful in calculating HVAC efficiency includes the time to reach a set point temperature, and the amount of HVAC operation time is used in maintaining a given temperature given certain outdoor conditions (e.g. from external conditions 422 ).
- the performance metrics 430 are based on the amount of energy input or used to produce certain results (i.e. system performance).
- time to reach, or maintain, set point or target temperature see co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/984,602 entitled “Temperature Controller With Time To Target Display” filed on Jan. 4, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein.
- examples of other outputs 440 from identifier 410 include other filter status information (e.g. high level of pollen in filter), and/or other faults such as ducting problems and/or coolant recharge requirements.
- filter status information e.g. high level of pollen in filter
- other faults such as ducting problems and/or coolant recharge requirements.
- FIG. 5 is graph plotting HVAC efficiency versus time, according to some embodiments.
- Curve 510 is calculated by the identifier 410 shown in FIG. 4 based on one or more of the inputs as described.
- the increase at event 512 is due to an event such as a significant change in position of adjustable shutter dampers on air diffusers, or the position of certain doors and/or windows. For example, a door or window that used be left open which caused a decrease in HVAC efficiency is kept closed at event 512 , thus resulting in a measurable increase in HVAC efficiency.
- the door and/or window status is known from information gathered, such as from a home security system.
- the magnitude of the increase in efficiency indicates to the identifier that this is not an event that is related to the status of the HVAC.
- event 518 there is a significant increase in the HVAC efficiency.
- the trend slope in the region 520 just before the event 518 is very similar to the trend slope of the region 522 just following the event 518 indicates that event 518 has a high likelihood of being related to HVAC filtering, and in particular is likely to represent a replacement of an old clogged filter with a new clean filter.
- slow changes over time can be tracked as an indication of inefficiency caused by the filter condition.
- the filter efficiency can be displayed textually and/or graphically to the user.
- the system queries the user as to whether a door/window position is changed, or if a filter has been replaced, so that the system can learn the characteristics of different events.
- the trained identifier can more accurately identify system faults.
- FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing steps in identifying system faults, according to some embodiments.
- step 610 the inputs as described with respect to FIG. 4 are received by the system faults identifier.
- step 612 the HVAC efficiency is determined and recorded over time. According to some embodiments the modeling and system identification techniques described in the '463 application are used in determining the HVAC efficiency.
- step 614 significant changes in HVAC efficiency are identified, such as events 512 and 518 in FIG. 5 .
- a filtering process is undertaken to remove unwanted events. As mentioned above, the filtering can be based in part on the magnitude of the change in efficiency, such that smaller events are removed. According to some embodiments, the filtering relies in part on the performance metrics as described in FIG.
- an identified condition is displayed to the user. For example, if it is determined that the filter is clogged, such as just in the region 520 of FIG. 5 , a notification that the filter is clogged is displayed to the user.
- a new filter can automatically be ordered using an on-line ordering system, when a sufficiently clogged filter is determined.
- a service company can be notified if a likely fault or other condition is identified that will likely require a service call.
- FIG. 7 illustrates an HVAC filter having one or more built in sensors, according to some embodiments.
- Filter unit 710 is sized to fit as a standard replacement filter in an HVAC system.
- the filter unit 710 includes a rigid frame 712 to fit securely in the HVAC systems and one or more layers of v-shaped pleated filter media 714 to maximize air-flow and enhance particular capture.
- Two sensors 716 and 718 are provided to take a verity of readings according to various embodiments.
- the types of sensors include, but are not limited to: optical, infrared, temperature, pressure, microphone or other acoustic transducer, resistive and capacitive. According to some embodiments, more than one sensor of the same type can be included.
- a pressure sensor can be mounted on both sides of the filter to detect pressure drop and allowing for a determination of air-flow.
- the sensors 716 and 718 are connected via one or more wires to a controller and communication unit 720 .
- Unit 720 includes a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication system.
- a low power digital radio technology such as Wi-Fi, or a low-rate wireless personal area network protocol such as ZigBee is used.
- Power is generated from a piezo power harvesting element 724 which is mounted so as to be exposed to air-flow.
- the power is stored in a rechargeable battery 722 .
- transmissions are only made when sufficient power is available.
- the filters and other components are supplied already installed in the filter unit 710 , and the sensors and other components are low-cost and disposable (or recyclable) along with the filter unit.
- a pleated type filter is shown in FIG. 7
- other types of HVAC filters can be equipped as shown in FIG. 7 .
- the filter 710 can be a ring panel/link panel design, a fiberglass filter, and/or an electrostatic filter.
- sensor data from the sensor-equipped filter 710 is used to aid in detecting the status of the filters—such as clogging.
- an optical sensor can be used to detect color or tone changes in the filtering media.
- one or more pressure sensors can be used to determine air flow, thereby indicating filter condition.
- the sensors within filter 710 can be used for detecting other types of faults, such as ducting problems and/or coolant level problems.
- the sensor data from the sensor-equipped filter 710 is used for other purposes.
- sensors on the filter 710 are located in close proximity to the furnace and/or air conditioner unit, so they can be used to indicate how much heating or cooling is being generated when those functions are active. This data can then be used, for example in a system identification module, such as described in the '463 application.
- a microphone or other acoustic transducer can be used to detect other types of HVAC faults.
- FIG. 8 illustrates a user interface in which the user enters an HVAC filter size, according to some embodiments. Knowing the HVAC system heating and/or cooling capacity can be very useful for a number of applications. For example, for purposes of modeling of thermodynamic characteristics of a building having an HVAC system installed, the HVAC capacity is very useful. For further details of system identification and thermodynamic modeling for enclosures, see the '463 application. However, a typical user of a residential and/or light-industrial HVAC system may not know the HVAC capacity. If the user knows or can find out the HVAC filter size, the filter size can be used to estimate the capacity of the HVAC systems since there is in general a correlation between filter size and HVAC capacity.
- the controller 810 is of a type as described with respect to FIG.
- the filter size is usually a combination of 3 dimensions.
- the size is entered by the user in the three fields 820 , 822 and 824 using the rotating ring and/or a touch screen.
- FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating step in estimating HVAC capacity using filter size, according to some embodiments.
- the user inputs the HVAC filter size using for example, an interface as shown in FIG. 8 .
- building data such as number of rooms, square footage, number of floors, etc. is downloaded, for example from online sources such as online real estate databases or other databases or online services that collect publically available information.
- the HVAC capacity if estimated based on the filter size and the building information.
- the estimated HVAC capacity is used for modeling system behavior, such as is described in the '463 application.
- FIGS. 10A-10C illustrate a thermostat adapted to display information relating to HVAC filter efficiency, according to some embodiments.
- FIG. 10A shows a thermostat 1010 that is wall mounted and has circular in shape and has an outer rotatable ring 1012 for receiving user input.
- Thermostat 1010 has a large frontal display area 1014 .
- thermostat 1010 is approximately 80 mm in diameter.
- the outer ring 1012 allows the user to make adjustments, such as selecting a new target temperature. For example by rotating the outer ring 1012 clockwise, the target temperature can be increased, and by rotating the outer ring 1014 counter-clockwise, the target temperature can be decreased. A selection can be made by pushing the front portion of the thermostat inward towards the wall.
- the large central numbers 1020 can be used to display the current temperature to users, as is shown in FIG. 10A .
- the thermostat can track filter efficiency over time.
- the estimated filter efficiency is displayed in terms of a percentage in textual display 1022 , in which 100% represents a brand new clean filter.
- a graphical display of the filter efficiency can also be displayed as shown by bars 1024 .
- FIG. 10B shows a thermostat 1010 when the filter efficiency has dropped to 9% and the textual display 1022 is flashing to draw attention to the user of the condition.
- the filter efficiency is only displayed to the user when the user asks or when the filter efficiency drops below a certain threshold percentage.
- FIG. 10C shows a thermostat 1010 displaying in textual form 1032 an estimated cost associated with the inefficiency.
- the cost could be displayed in terms of additional energy used and or additional time required to reach a target temperature.
- a graphical display 1034 is also used to indicate to the user the cost associated with the filter inefficiency.
- a textual warning 1030 can be used to notify the use the a filter change is recommended.
- the textual and/or graphical information shown in FIGS. 10A-10C can be displayed to a user on a remote device, such as a personal computer or a smart phone.
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- This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/987,257 filed Jan. 10, 2011 which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/415,771 filed Nov. 19, 2010 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/429,093 filed Dec. 31, 2010, the entire disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference, for all purposes, as if fully set forth herein.
- A portion of the disclosure of this patent document may contain material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights whatsoever.
- This invention generally relates to filters in HVAC systems. More particularly, embodiments of this invention relate to techniques for estimating filter status, estimating HVAC characteristics, and sensors relating to filters in HVAC systems.
- Many HVAC systems utilize a filter for cleaning the air, which is heated or cooled by the HVAC system. In the case of residential and/or light industrial buildings, these filters require cleaning or replacement, usually by the occupants, after a period of use. A dirty filter restricts airflow through the HVAC unit, which inhibits the HVAC system's ability to force air through the ductwork and interchange the air in the building. Often, replacement of the filter is neglected by the user, and the performance of the system consequentially degrades. When the performance of the system degrades, not only dues the system become less effective in terms of the time needed to raise or lower the temperature—leading to less comfort for the occupants, the degraded performance can also be also a significant source of wasted energy resources and money. Thus, it is desirable to have an indication of HVAC filter status, and in particular an indication of when the HVAC filter is sufficiently clogged that it should be cleaned or replaced.
- Various attempts have been discussed at determining HVAC filter status. For example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0228183 discusses the determination of a clogged filter via airflow sensors located in various locations. A number of techniques rely on fan motor speed monitoring. For example, U.S. Patent Application Publication No. 2007/0234746 discusses comparing a historical calculated airflow restriction with a current as a possible indicator of a clogged filter. The airflow restriction is calculated using a static pressure drop, which can be calculated as a function of delivered airflow, and from sensed fan motor speed. U.S. Pat. No. 6,003,414 discusses detecting a clogged filter using static pressure, which can be derived as a function of delivered air flow and sensing the fan motor speed. U.S. Pat. No. 7,261,762 discusses detecting a clogged filter based on system resistance determined using fan speed and power. Finally, U.S. Pat. No. 7,188,482 discusses detecting faults, including filter plugging, in a duct free heat pump system known as a multi-modular split system (MMS) by utilizing various sensors located within the heating system.
- Another problem that sometime arises is during installation and/or setup of a new thermostat, the HVAC system capacity may not be known by the installer or building occupant in the case of residential and/or light industrial buildings. Thus it is desirable to provide a technique of estimating HVAC system capacity from other available information.
- According to some embodiments a method for identifying conditions relating to an HVAC system fault, such a clogged filter, is provided. The method includes receiving sensor data representing readings from one or more sensors; estimating HVAC system performance based on the received sensor data; and identifying a condition relating to the HVAC system fault based on the estimated HVAC system performance. According to some embodiments, the HVAC system performance is HVAC system efficiency. The sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor.
- According to some embodiments the efficiency estimation is based in part on conditions external to the building, such as data from exterior sensors and/or data gathered from third parties such as government or private weather stations. According to some embodiments, the efficiency estimation is based on performance metrics such as the time used to reach a set point temperature. According to some embodiments, the fault identification includes filtering out non-fault related events. According to some embodiments, the building in which the HVAC system is installed is used primarily for residential or light-industrial purposes. According to some embodiments the identified condition, and/or a cost associated with the condition is displayed to a user.
- According to some embodiments, an air filter for use with an HVAC system is provided. The air filter includes a housing; filtering media adapted to remove unwanted material from air passing through the HVAC system; and a sensor. According to some embodiments the air filter is disposable. According to some embodiments, the sensor is positioned and is of a type such that an estimate of filter condition can be made based in part on the sensor.
- According to some embodiments the filter also includes one or more of the following: a wireless communication device adapted to transmit data from the sensor to a receiver; a power harvester (e.g. using piezoelectric elements) positioned and adapted to generate power from air passing through the filter; and a power storage device adapted to store power generated by the power harvester. The sensor(s) can include one or more of the following types: optical sensor, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, acoustic transducer, humidity sensor, resistive sensor, capacitive sensor, and infrared sensor.
- According to some embodiments, a method is provided for estimating HVAC system capacity. The method includes receiving input from a user representing characteristics of an air filter used in the HVAC system; and estimating HVAC system capacity based on the input received from the user. The characteristics of the air filter can include physical dimensions of the air filter, or the manufacturer's part number associated with the air filter. According to some embodiments, characteristics of the HVAC system are modeled based in part on the estimated HVAC system capacity.
- As used herein the term “HVAC” includes systems providing both heating and cooling, heating only, cooling only, as well as systems that provide other occupant comfort and/or conditioning functionality such as humidification, dehumidification and ventilation.
- As used herein the term “residential” when referring to an HVAC system means a type of HVAC system that is suitable to heat, cool and/or otherwise condition the interior of a building that is primarily used as a single family dwelling. An example of a cooling system that would be considered residential would have a cooling capacity of less than about 5 tons of refrigeration (1 ton of refrigeration=12,000 Btu/h).
- As used herein the term “light commercial” when referring to an HVAC system means a type of HVAC system that is suitable to heat, cool and/or otherwise condition the interior of a building that is primarily used for commercial purposes, but is of a size and construction that a residential HVAC system is considered suitable. An example of a cooling system that would be considered residential would have a cooling capacity of less than about 5 tons of refrigeration.
- It will be appreciated that these systems and methods are novel, as are applications thereof and many of the components, systems, methods and algorithms employed and included therein. It should be appreciated that embodiments of the presently described inventive body of work can be implemented in numerous ways, including as processes, apparata, systems, devices, methods, computer readable media, computational algorithms, embedded or distributed software and/or as a combination thereof. Several illustrative embodiments are described below.
- The inventive body of work will be readily understood by referring to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a diagram of an enclosure in which environmental conditions are controlled, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 2 is a diagram of an HVAC system, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic of controller having a processing system used to estimate HVAC system conditions, such as filter status, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system for identifying system faults, such as filter status based on changes or trends in system efficiency, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 5 is graph plotting HVAC efficiency versus time, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing steps in identifying system faults, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 7 illustrates an HVAC filter having one or more built in sensors, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 8 illustrates a user interface in which the user enters an HVAC filter size, according to some embodiments; -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating step in estimating HVAC capacity using filter size, according to some embodiments; and -
FIGS. 10A-10C illustrate a thermostat adapted to display information relating to HVAC filter efficiency, according to some embodiments. - A detailed description of the inventive body of work is provided below. While several embodiments are described, it should be understood that the inventive body of work is not limited to any one embodiment, but instead encompasses numerous alternatives, modifications, and equivalents. In addition, while numerous specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the inventive body of work, some embodiments can be practiced without some or all of these details. Moreover, for the purpose of clarity, certain technical material that is known in the related art has not been described in detail in order to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the inventive body of work.
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FIG. 1 is a diagram of an enclosure in which environmental conditions are controlled, according to some embodiments.Enclosure 100, in this example is a single-family dwelling. According to other embodiments, the enclosure can be, for example, a duplex, an apartment within an apartment building, a light commercial structure such as an office or retail store, or a structure or enclosure that is a combination of the above.Thermostat 110controls HVAC system 120 as will be described in further detail below. According to some embodiments, theHVAC system 120 is has a cooling capacity less than about 5 tons. According to some embodiments, aremote device 112 wirelessly communicates with thethermostat 110 and can be used to display information to a user and to receive user input from the remote location of thedevice 112. According to some embodiments, thedevice 112 can be located outside of theenclosure 100. -
FIG. 2 is a diagram of an HVAC system, according to some embodiments.HVAC system 120 provides heating, cooling, ventilation, and/or air handling for the enclosure, such as a single-family home 100 depicted inFIG. 1 . Thesystem 120 depicts a forced air type heating system, although according to other embodiments, other types of systems could be used. In heating, heating coils orelements 242 withinair handler 240 provide a source of heat using electricity or gas vialine 236. Cool air is drawn from the enclosure viareturn air duct 246 throughfilter 270, usingfan 238 and is heated heating coils orelements 242. The heated air flows back into the enclosure at one or more locations via supplyair duct system 252 and supply air grills such asgrill 250. In cooling anoutside compressor 230 passes gas such a Freon through a set of heat exchanger coils to cool the gas. The gas then goes to the cooling coils 234 in theair handlers 240 where it expands, cools and cools the air being circulated through the enclosure viafan 238. According to some embodiments ahumidifier 254 is also provided. Although not shown inFIG. 2 , according to some embodiments the HVAC system has other known functionality such as venting air to and from the outside, and one or more dampers to control airflow within the duct systems. The system is controlled by algorithms implemented viacontrol electronics 212 that communicate with athermostat 110.Thermostat 110 controls theHVAC system 120 through a number of control circuits.Thermostat 110 also includes aprocessing system 260 such as a microprocessor that is adapted and programmed to controlling the HVAC system and to carry out the techniques described in detail herein. -
FIG. 3 is a schematic of controller having a processing system used to estimate HVAC system conditions, such as filter status, according to some embodiments. According to some embodiments,controller 310 is circular shaped thermostat and has alarge display area 346 which can display graphical and textual information to a user such as with largecentral numerals 320. User input can be received through touch screen, or with an outerrotating ring 348. Aprocessing system 350 is used to perform much of the functionality described herein.Processing system 350 includes one or morecentral processing units 344,storage system 342, and apower supply system 340 that can include capability of using available HVAC system power in the form of common wire power if available or power harvesting from one or more control circuits, in thecase controller 310 is a wall-mounted thermostat that is hard-wired to the HVAC system. According to some embodiments,power supply system 340 includes one or more disposable or rechargeable batteries. According to some embodiments,controller 310 includes one or more sensors such astemperature sensor 312,pressure sensor 314,humidity sensor 316,audio transducer 318 and/or infrared sensor 322. According to some embodiment, one or more other types of sensors are included that may be helpful in identifying system faults such as a particle sensor. - According to some embodiments,
controller 310 is not a hard-wired thermostat, but rather is able to control HVAC functionality, interact with a user and make measurements from a remote location, such as a table-top, or non-hard-wired wall mount. In such cases thecontroller 310 communicates with another controller and/or with other HVAC system components via wireless connection a low power digital radio technology such as Wi-Fi, or a low-rate wireless personal area network protocol such as ZigBee. According to some embodiments,controller 310 is equipped to communicate with other controllers or HVAC system components while located outside of the building, such as using mobile phone network capability or via Internet connection. -
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a system for identifying system faults, such as filter status based on changes or trends in system efficiency, according to some embodiments.System faults identifier 410 is preferably used to model the system behavior based on various inputs and output identifiedsystem faults 440, such as HVAC filter status information. System faults identifier is preferably carried out in a processing system such asprocessing system 350 as shown and described with respect toFIG. 3 . According to some embodiments, the identifier makes use of a system identification module such as shown and described in co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/881,463 entitled “Thermodynamic Modeling for Enclosures,” filed on Sep. 14, 2010 (hereinafter “the '463 application”), and which is incorporated by reference herein. According to some embodiments, the system faults identifier 410 relies ontemperature measurements 420 made within the controller/thermostat in order to identify a clogged filter status. According to this simple example, the system faults identifier 410 usestemperature measurements 420 and system status information, such as during which time the various HVAC functions (e.g. heating and cooling) are in the “on” and “off” states. Theidentifier 410 determines trends in HVAC efficiency and compares this with historical trends in order to identify a likely status such as a clogged HVAC filter. In particular, a clogged filter can generally be identified by a relatively slow and steady decline in HVAC efficiency. Other events that can significantly effect HVAC efficiency, such as opening and/or closing doors and windows, duct work failures, etc. are likely to result in a more rapid, less steady, decrease (or increase) in HVAC efficiency. - According to some embodiments, the
inputs 420 from sensors located within the thermostat or controller used byidentifier 410 also include static pressure and/or humidity. Measuring static pressure can be used, in combination with other measurements, for example, to estimate air flow through certain regions of the system. According to some embodiments, other examples of sensor data that can be used byidentifier 410 include an optical sensors, a microphones or other acoustic transducers, infrared sensors, resistivity/conductivity sensor, and particulate sensor. - According to some embodiments,
inputs 422 toidentifier 410 include information regarding conditions outside the building, or outside the region of space in which the environment is being controlled by the HVAC system. For example,inputs 422 can include measurements from a temperature sensor mounted on the outside of the building which is being conditioned by the HVAC system. In general, however the outsideweather condition information 422 can come for one or more sources. According to some embodiments, theexternal conditions input 422 includes weather conditions such as temperature, humidity, dew point, solar output, precipitation, wind and natural disasters. The external condition information can be measured with sensors in, on or around the building and/or obtained from third party sources such as government agencies, private source and/or nearby private weather stations. - According to some embodiments,
identifier 410 also relies on buildinginformation 424. Thebuilding information 424 can come from various sources, such as building plans, which can be entered manually for example at the time of installation or at other times. According to some embodiments, building information can come from online sources such as online real estate databases or other databases or online services that collect publically available information. - According to some embodiments,
identifier 410 also relies onsensor readings 426 from other indoor locations. Examples of indoor sensors not located in the controller/thermostat includes sensors located in other HVAC system components, such as one or more sensors located in the HVAC filter, as will be described in greater detail below. For example, an optical sensor on the filter itself can be used byidentifier 410. According to some embodiments, measurements of fan speed (such as by measuring voltage and/or current associated with the HVAC fan (such asfan 238 as shown inFIG. 2 ). The fan speed can be used as an indication of air restriction due to filter clogging status. Another example of sensors in other locations are readings from sensors located in remote or non hard-wired locations, such as described with respect toFIG. 3 . For example, there may be one hard-wired thermostat and one or more additional non-hard wired thermostats and communicate with the hard-wired thermostat wirelessly. By having sensor readings such as temperature or static pressure, in two or more locations, the temperature gradient, and/or airflow (based on spatial pressure differential) can be estimated. - According to some embodiments the
other sensor readings 426 used byidentifier 410 can include information from other household system such as a home security system that may have information as to the opening and closing of doors and/or windows. - According to some embodiments,
performance metrics 430 are calculated and input toidentifier 410. Example of performance metrics that are useful in calculating HVAC efficiency includes the time to reach a set point temperature, and the amount of HVAC operation time is used in maintaining a given temperature given certain outdoor conditions (e.g. from external conditions 422). In general theperformance metrics 430 are based on the amount of energy input or used to produce certain results (i.e. system performance). For further details regarding time to reach, or maintain, set point or target temperature, see co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/984,602 entitled “Temperature Controller With Time To Target Display” filed on Jan. 4, 2011, which is hereby incorporated by reference herein. - According to some embodiments, examples of
other outputs 440 fromidentifier 410 include other filter status information (e.g. high level of pollen in filter), and/or other faults such as ducting problems and/or coolant recharge requirements. -
FIG. 5 is graph plotting HVAC efficiency versus time, according to some embodiments.Curve 510 is calculated by theidentifier 410 shown inFIG. 4 based on one or more of the inputs as described. As can be seen in this example, there is a steady trend in decreasing HVAC efficiency over time. There are two regions during the time period shown in which there is a noticeable increase in HVAC efficiency, namely atevent 512 and atevent 518. The increase atevent 512 is due to an event such as a significant change in position of adjustable shutter dampers on air diffusers, or the position of certain doors and/or windows. For example, a door or window that used be left open which caused a decrease in HVAC efficiency is kept closed atevent 512, thus resulting in a measurable increase in HVAC efficiency. According to some embodiments the door and/or window status is known from information gathered, such as from a home security system. However, according to some embodiments, the magnitude of the increase in efficiency indicates to the identifier that this is not an event that is related to the status of the HVAC. However atevent 518, there is a significant increase in the HVAC efficiency. Additionally, the trend slope in theregion 520 just before theevent 518 is very similar to the trend slope of theregion 522 just following theevent 518 indicates thatevent 518 has a high likelihood of being related to HVAC filtering, and in particular is likely to represent a replacement of an old clogged filter with a new clean filter. Thus, in this way, slow changes over time can be tracked as an indication of inefficiency caused by the filter condition. This is in contrast to some prior techniques that detect only more serious faults and clogs of the filter. As is discussed in further detail below with respect toFIG. 10A , according to some embodiments, the filter efficiency can be displayed textually and/or graphically to the user. - According to some embodiments, the system queries the user as to whether a door/window position is changed, or if a filter has been replaced, so that the system can learn the characteristics of different events. In this case the trained identifier can more accurately identify system faults.
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FIG. 6 is a flow chart showing steps in identifying system faults, according to some embodiments. Instep 610 the inputs as described with respect toFIG. 4 are received by the system faults identifier. Instep 612 the HVAC efficiency is determined and recorded over time. According to some embodiments the modeling and system identification techniques described in the '463 application are used in determining the HVAC efficiency. Instep 614 significant changes in HVAC efficiency are identified, such asevents FIG. 5 . Instep 616, a filtering process is undertaken to remove unwanted events. As mentioned above, the filtering can be based in part on the magnitude of the change in efficiency, such that smaller events are removed. According to some embodiments, the filtering relies in part on the performance metrics as described inFIG. 4 , in order to distinguish different types of events. Instep 618, an identified condition is displayed to the user. For example, if it is determined that the filter is clogged, such as just in theregion 520 ofFIG. 5 , a notification that the filter is clogged is displayed to the user. According to some embodiments, a new filter can automatically be ordered using an on-line ordering system, when a sufficiently clogged filter is determined. According to other embodiments, a service company can be notified if a likely fault or other condition is identified that will likely require a service call. -
FIG. 7 illustrates an HVAC filter having one or more built in sensors, according to some embodiments.Filter unit 710 is sized to fit as a standard replacement filter in an HVAC system. Thefilter unit 710 includes arigid frame 712 to fit securely in the HVAC systems and one or more layers of v-shapedpleated filter media 714 to maximize air-flow and enhance particular capture. Twosensors sensors communication unit 720.Unit 720 includes a processor, a memory, and a wireless communication system. According to some embodiments, a low power digital radio technology such as Wi-Fi, or a low-rate wireless personal area network protocol such as ZigBee is used. Power is generated from a piezopower harvesting element 724 which is mounted so as to be exposed to air-flow. The power is stored in arechargeable battery 722. According to some embodiments, transmissions are only made when sufficient power is available. According to some embodiments, the components shown inFIG. 7 are supplied already installed in thefilter unit 710, and the sensors and other components are low-cost and disposable (or recyclable) along with the filter unit. Although a pleated type filter is shown inFIG. 7 , according to other embodiments, other types of HVAC filters can be equipped as shown inFIG. 7 . For example, thefilter 710 can be a ring panel/link panel design, a fiberglass filter, and/or an electrostatic filter. - According to some embodiments, sensor data from the sensor-equipped
filter 710 is used to aid in detecting the status of the filters—such as clogging. For example, an optical sensor can be used to detect color or tone changes in the filtering media. According to another example, one or more pressure sensors can be used to determine air flow, thereby indicating filter condition. According to some embodiments, the sensors withinfilter 710 can be used for detecting other types of faults, such as ducting problems and/or coolant level problems. - According to the some embodiments, the sensor data from the sensor-equipped
filter 710 is used for other purposes. For example, sensors on thefilter 710 are located in close proximity to the furnace and/or air conditioner unit, so they can be used to indicate how much heating or cooling is being generated when those functions are active. This data can then be used, for example in a system identification module, such as described in the '463 application. According to some embodiments, a microphone or other acoustic transducer can be used to detect other types of HVAC faults. -
FIG. 8 illustrates a user interface in which the user enters an HVAC filter size, according to some embodiments. Knowing the HVAC system heating and/or cooling capacity can be very useful for a number of applications. For example, for purposes of modeling of thermodynamic characteristics of a building having an HVAC system installed, the HVAC capacity is very useful. For further details of system identification and thermodynamic modeling for enclosures, see the '463 application. However, a typical user of a residential and/or light-industrial HVAC system may not know the HVAC capacity. If the user knows or can find out the HVAC filter size, the filter size can be used to estimate the capacity of the HVAC systems since there is in general a correlation between filter size and HVAC capacity. Thecontroller 810 is of a type as described with respect toFIG. 3 , having a outerrotating ring 848 and alarge display area 846. The user is being asked to enter the HVAC filter size. The filter size is usually a combination of 3 dimensions. The size is entered by the user in the threefields -
FIG. 9 is a flow chart illustrating step in estimating HVAC capacity using filter size, according to some embodiments. Instep 910, the user inputs the HVAC filter size using for example, an interface as shown inFIG. 8 . Instep 912, optionally, building data, such as number of rooms, square footage, number of floors, etc. is downloaded, for example from online sources such as online real estate databases or other databases or online services that collect publically available information. In step 914, the HVAC capacity if estimated based on the filter size and the building information. Instep 916, the estimated HVAC capacity is used for modeling system behavior, such as is described in the '463 application. -
FIGS. 10A-10C illustrate a thermostat adapted to display information relating to HVAC filter efficiency, according to some embodiments.FIG. 10A shows athermostat 1010 that is wall mounted and has circular in shape and has an outerrotatable ring 1012 for receiving user input.Thermostat 1010 has a largefrontal display area 1014. According to some embodiments,thermostat 1010 is approximately 80 mm in diameter. Theouter ring 1012 allows the user to make adjustments, such as selecting a new target temperature. For example by rotating theouter ring 1012 clockwise, the target temperature can be increased, and by rotating theouter ring 1014 counter-clockwise, the target temperature can be decreased. A selection can be made by pushing the front portion of the thermostat inward towards the wall. According to some embodiments, the largecentral numbers 1020 can be used to display the current temperature to users, as is shown inFIG. 10A . As described herein, the thermostat can track filter efficiency over time. The estimated filter efficiency is displayed in terms of a percentage intextual display 1022, in which 100% represents a brand new clean filter. According to some embodiments a graphical display of the filter efficiency can also be displayed as shown bybars 1024. -
FIG. 10B shows athermostat 1010 when the filter efficiency has dropped to 9% and thetextual display 1022 is flashing to draw attention to the user of the condition. According to some embodiments, the filter efficiency is only displayed to the user when the user asks or when the filter efficiency drops below a certain threshold percentage. -
FIG. 10C shows athermostat 1010 displaying intextual form 1032 an estimated cost associated with the inefficiency. According to some embodiments the cost could be displayed in terms of additional energy used and or additional time required to reach a target temperature. According to some embodiments agraphical display 1034 is also used to indicate to the user the cost associated with the filter inefficiency. According to some embodiments, atextual warning 1030 can be used to notify the use the a filter change is recommended. According to some embodiments the textual and/or graphical information shown inFIGS. 10A-10C can be displayed to a user on a remote device, such as a personal computer or a smart phone. - Although the foregoing has been described in some detail for purposes of clarity, it will be apparent that certain changes and modifications may be made without departing from the principles thereof. It should be noted that there are many alternative ways of implementing both the processes and apparatuses described herein. Accordingly, the present embodiments are to be considered as illustrative and not restrictive, and the inventive body of work is not to be limited to the details given herein, which may be modified within the scope and equivalents of the appended claims.
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