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The project report details a C++ simulation of the cooling cycles at the TEC de Monterrey Campus in Mexico City, aiming to analyze energy consumption and identify potential savings. It discusses the influence of temperature and seasonal variations on HVAC energy usage, as well as promising technologies like smart and geothermal HVAC systems that enhance efficiency and comfort. Despite challenges in achieving all objectives and a persistent issue with energy consumption calculations, the project emphasizes the importance of energy conservation in HVAC systems.

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Report C++

The project report details a C++ simulation of the cooling cycles at the TEC de Monterrey Campus in Mexico City, aiming to analyze energy consumption and identify potential savings. It discusses the influence of temperature and seasonal variations on HVAC energy usage, as well as promising technologies like smart and geothermal HVAC systems that enhance efficiency and comfort. Despite challenges in achieving all objectives and a persistent issue with energy consumption calculations, the project emphasizes the importance of energy conservation in HVAC systems.

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Project report C++

Maximiliano Correa Sparrowe A01661215


Luis Enrique Pimentel Jiménez A01661582
Fabián López Pérez A01661836

Dante Chavarria Barrientos

Object Oriented Computational Thinking

Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey

Campus Ciudad de México


Introduction:
In this project we’ll be running a simulation in a C++ code of the cooling cycles and processes of
the TEC de Monterrey Campus Mexico City, this scenario will show how much energy is spent
during the active times in each of the areas based on the number of Fan and Coils systems, the
number of regulating pumps and the usage of the cooling towers to keep the system active and
based on the results we’ll be looking to generate an system that helps to reduce the current
energy usage ergo the costs
Correlation Between Energy Consumption and Weather in HVAC Systems
● Temperature Influence:
○ Warm Days: Research indicates that warm days correlate with a notable increase
in power consumption. As outdoor temperatures rise, HVAC systems work harder
to maintain comfortable indoor conditions, leading to higher energy usage.
○ Cold Days: Conversely, while cold days do require heating, their impact on
overall energy consumption is often less pronounced compared to hot days. This
is because many HVAC systems are designed to handle extreme heat more
aggressively.
● Seasonal Variations:
The energy consumption of HVAC systems varies significantly with the seasons. For instance,
during summer months, air conditioning units are heavily utilized, leading to spikes in energy
demand. In contrast, winter may see more stable energy use, depending on the heating system's
efficiency and the insulation of the building.

Promising New Technologies in HVAC

● Smart HVAC Technology:


○ Description: Smart HVAC systems utilize advanced sensors, IoT (Internet of
Things) connectivity, and machine learning algorithms to optimize heating and
cooling processes.
○ Benefits:
■ Energy Efficiency: These systems can adjust settings based on real-time
data, reducing energy waste. For example, they can lower heating or
cooling when rooms are unoccupied.
■ Comfort: Smart systems can maintain consistent temperatures and
humidity levels, enhancing indoor comfort.
■ Actuator Longevity: By optimizing operation cycles and reducing
unnecessary wear, smart technology can extend the lifespan of actuators
and other components.
● Geothermal HVAC Systems:
○ Description: Geothermal systems leverage the stable temperatures found
underground to provide heating and cooling. They use a series of underground
pipes filled with fluid to transfer heat to and from the earth.
○ Benefits:
■ Energy Efficiency: Geothermal systems are highly efficient, often
achieving 400% efficiency or more, meaning they can produce four units
of energy for every unit consumed.
■ Comfort: These systems provide consistent heating and cooling, reducing
temperature fluctuations and enhancing comfort.
■ Actuator Longevity: With fewer moving parts and less frequent cycling,
geothermal systems can lead to longer-lasting components, including
actuators

UML and explanation:

In this UML, you can see 3 main classes: Places, Fluid_circuit, and Actuator. These clases are
connected with a has a relationship. In the end, you need to call less things in the main code
due to the relationship of the classes.
Results and conclusions:

We designed the code with a primary focus on comfort and maximizing energy savings without
compromising on either aspect. To achieve this, we established a comfort zone by determining
an ideal temperature and measuring the difference between this ideal and the actual
temperature of the environment. We implemented multiple conditional statements (ifs) to
create a level system. As the temperature difference increases, the number of actuators
activated also increases. Additionally, we programmed the system to shut down all operations
at 10 PM every day to conserve energy.

Despite our efforts, we were unable to meet all our objectives. We had to simplify the main
code to ensure it functioned correctly. Ultimately, the most critical aspect of our project was
energy consumption. However, we encountered an issue where the energy consumption result
was always zero. We suspect this problem is related to the variable cycles, which are supposed
to be multiplied by the time the actuators are active and the energy they consume per hour.
Unfortunately, the multiplication cycles always resulted in zero, and we couldn't identify the
root cause of this issue.

References: (5 minimum):

● https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024061619
● https://www.researchgate.net/figure/The-correlation-coefficient-between-energy-consu
mption-and-room-temperature-at-different_fig3_230605614
● https://core.ac.uk/download/pdf/82588642.pdf
● https://safetyculture.com/es/temas/sistemas-hvac/
● https://1431ac.com/2025-trends-whats-new-and-innovative-in-hvac-technology/

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