This IIT Mandi algorithm can help buildings save money and energy

People working in huge office buildings or spending time in multi-storeyed malls may have sometimes felt that certain areas of the building were warmer or cooler than the rest. This happens mostly because of local faults that occur in climate control systems, which are technically described as heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Apart from causing discomfort to the occupants, a faulty component may hamper efficient operation of HVAC and increase operation costs. It can also increase the load on the other healthy components, leading to increased wear and tear and reducing the life of the entire system.