Self-Configuring Residential Conditioned Air Zoning System for Low Energy Homes

Steven Winter Associates, Inc. (SWA) hereby proposes to undertake research to develop a self-configuring residential conditioned air zoning system for low load energy homes. The Phase I prototype will feature zone nodes and a master controller. The zone nodes will measure and wirelessly report environmental conditions to the central controller, and modulate a damper based on commands received from the master controller. The master controller will be capable of receiving information from the zone nodes, interpreting said information via on board logic and control loops, wirelessly issuing commands to individual zone nodes, and interfacing with an installed HVAC system. The master controller will feature a graphical user interface which will provide the user with a visual representation of zone node sensor readings. The master controller will also feature a commissioning and installation feature which will allow the installer to name zones and configure system settings per ACCA Manual J room-by-room calculations.