A review of recent developments and technological advancements of variable-air-volume (VAV) air-conditioning systems

This study reviewed VAV systems modeling and simulations, control strategies and optimization tools, the airflow characteristics of VAV systems, some common VAV systems׳ faults, detection and diagnosis, energy usage and analysis, and the current applications of variable air volume (VAV) air-conditioning systems. VAV system modeling is very complex as it involves complex structures and parameters a result of which has led to lack of models that combine both the AHU and building with all the required parameters.

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