Fuzzy logic based window blind controller maximizing visual comfort, thermal comfort and energy conservation suitable for tropical climate

Journal of the Institution of Engineers (India): Architectural Engineering Division

Volumn 89, Issue APRIL, 2008, Pages 14-22

  Kurian, C P ^a   George, V I ^a   Aithal, R S ^a   Bhat, J ^a  

^a MANIPAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (India)

Author keywords

Energy conservation; Glare control; Illuminance uniformity; SIMULINK; Thermal comfort; Tropical climate; Venetian blinds; Visual comfort

Indexed keywords

GLARE CONTROL; ILLUMINANCE UNIFORMITY; SIMULINK; TROPICAL CLIMATES; VENETIAN BLIND; VISUAL COMFORT;

CONTROLLERS; ENERGY CONSERVATION; ENERGY UTILIZATION; FUZZY LOGIC; LIGHTING; THERMAL COMFORT; TROPICS;

CLIMATE MODELS;

EID: 84859568166     PISSN: 0257344X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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