An overview of commonly used methodologies based on the artificial intelligence approach is provided with a special emphasis on neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms. A description of selected applications to building energy systems of AI approaches is outlined. In particular, methods using the artificial intelligence approach for the following applications are discussed: Prediction energy use for one building or a set of buildings (served by one utility), Modeling of building envelope heat transfer, Controlling central plants in buildings, and Fault detection and diagnostics for building energy systems.

Issue Section:
Technical Papers
Keywords:
building management systems, artificial intelligence, genetic algorithms, heat transfer, thermal analysis, neural nets, fuzzy logic, fault diagnosis, Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic, Genetic Algorithms, Neural Networks
Topics:
Artificial neural networks, Genetic algorithms, Fuzzy logic, Energy / power systems, Heat transfer, Flaw detection, Artificial intelligence
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