Deep Reinforcement Learning on HVAC Control
2018
Ivars Namatēvs

Due to an increase in computing power and innovative approaches of an end-to-end reinforcement learning (RL) that feed data from high-dimensional sensory inputs, it is now plausible to combine RL and deep learning to perform smart building energy control (SBEC) systems. Deep reinforcement learning (DRL) revolutionizes the existing Q-learning algorithm to deep Q-learning (DQL) profited by artificial neural networks. Deep neural network (DNN) is well trained to calculate the Q-function. To create a comprehensive SBEC system, it is crucial to choose an appropriate mathematical background and benchmark the best framework of a model-based predictive control to manage the building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. The main contribution of this paper is to explore a state-of-the-art DRL methodology to smart building control.


Keywords
Deep reinforcement learning, deep Q-learning, deep neural network, energy management system
DOI
10.7250/itms-2018-0004
Hyperlink
https://itms-journals.rtu.lv/article/view/itms-2018-0004

Namatēvs, I. Deep Reinforcement Learning on HVAC Control. Information Technology and Management Science, 2018, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp.29-36. ISSN 2255-9086. e-ISSN 2255-9094. Available from: doi:10.7250/itms-2018-0004

Publication language
English (en)
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