Category: Publications
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Enhancing Machine Learning Interpretability in HVAC Controls Through Generative AI: Breakthroughs by BSEG Alumni and Researcher
BSEG alumni Prof. Liang Zhang from the University of Arizona and current BSEG Research Scientist Dr. Zhelun “Aaron” Chen explored the use of large language model for enhancing interpretability of machine learning-based HVAC control. Their results indicated that, with the help of large language model or generative AI, the rationale of the machine learning can…
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New Breakthrough in HVAC System Fault Detection and Diagnostics by BSEG Alumni and Researchers
BSEG alumni Yimin Chen and Research Scientist Zhelun “Aaron” Chen have developed a pioneering approach to enhance fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) in HVAC systems, addressing a crucial gap in building automation systems. Their innovative method introduces two sensitivity indices to accurately assess the relevance of various measurements to specific HVAC system faults. This advancement…
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fdd dataset publication featured in scientific data journal by nature research
Professor Jin Wen and Research Scientist Zhelun “Aaron” Chen from the BSEG have advanced the field of fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems by contributing the HVACSIM+ simulation data to a comprehensive open dataset. This resource, the largest of its kind, provides unprecedented insights into HVAC operations in…
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BSEG’s Comprehensive Review of Data-Driven FDD Featured in Applied Energy Journal
The esteemed Applied Energy Journal has featured the work of BSEG members. The team includes Research Scientist Zhelun Chen, who served as the lead author, Professor Jin Wen, and PhD Candidate Ojas Pradhan. Collaborating with an international team of around 20 other experts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy in Buildings and Communities Programme…