A Distributed Multi-agent Control System for Power Consumption in Buildings

Anna Magdalena Kosek, Oliver Gehrke

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    Abstract

    This paper presents a distributed controller for adjusting the electrical consumption of a residential building in response to an external power setpoint in Watts. The controller is based on a multi-agent system and has been implemented in JCSP. It is modularly built, capable of self-configuration and adopting to a dynamic environment.
    The paper describes the overall architecture and the design of the individual agents. Preliminary results from proof-of-concept tests on a real building are included.
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationCommunicating Process Architectures 2012
    Publication date2012
    Pages37-52
    Publication statusPublished - 2012
    EventCommunicating Process Architectures 2012: The 34th WoTUG conference on concurrent and parallel programming - Abertay University , Dundee, United Kingdom
    Duration: 26 Aug 201229 Aug 2012

    Conference

    ConferenceCommunicating Process Architectures 2012
    LocationAbertay University
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    CityDundee
    Period26/08/201229/08/2012

    Keywords

    • Agent system
    • JCSP
    • Distributed control
    • Home automation
    • Smart Buildings

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