System and Method for Occupancy-Driven Register Airflow Control

Background

HVAC is the largest source of building energy consumption. Therefore, energy - and consequently money - can be saved by closing off air vents during certain hours of the day. These are so-called smart vents. However, these products do not have on-board sensors, and therefore are not efficient. There needs to be an efficient, cost-effective way to monitor the status of HVAC systems, and organize processes in a manner impact to office spaces.

Technology

Researchers have developed an HVAC register airflow control system used for an enclosed space. The system includes a housing in fluid communication with an air source for supplying an airflow, and includes at least one air outlet to the enclosed space. A detection sensor configured to detect occupancy information of the occupied spaces facilitates smart functionality A damper is also part of the system, which includes a shape memory material and is configured to interact with the air outlet.

Advantages

more controllable - higher efficiency - more Cost-effective - Lower number of repairs

Application

-HVAC -Building maintenance -Energy efficiency

Patent Status

Patent application submitted

Stage Of Development

[WO2018/191251](https://patentscope.wipo.int/search/en/detail.jsf?docId=WO2018191251)

Licensing Potential

Commercial partner,Licensing,Development partner

Licensing Status

Available for licensing

Additional Info

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Category(s):

Campus > Stony Brook University

Technology Classifications > Clean Energy

Technology Classifications > Wireless Technology

Case ID: R050-8908

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For Information, Contact:

Donna Tumminello

Assistant Director

State University of New York at Stony Brook

6316324163

donna.tumminello@stonybrook.edu

Inventors:

Ya Wang

Zhangjie Chen