Heating control system

Heating control system, Germany

The heating control system intelligently controls the temperature in homes by applying a variety of protocols and transmitting data for monitoring and remote control

Goals

The primary objective was to design a Heating Control System capable of intelligently managing residential heating systems, optimizing energy consumption, and ensuring comfortable living conditions. The system aimed to consider external temperature factors, collect telemetry for real-time monitoring, and provide remote management and configuration capabilities. The integration of ESP32, FreeRtos, and a variety of communication protocols played a crucial role in achieving these objectives.

Efficiently control and maintain optimal indoor temperatures.
Consider external factors, such as street temperature, for effective heating system management.
Provide real-time telemetry to monitor heating system status.
Identify and address emergency conditions promptly.
Enable remote system management and configuration for user convenience.
Achieve energy savings in residential heating.

Solutions

Industrial Process

ESP32 Hardware Integration

Employing ESP32 modules for efficient and reliable control of heating systems

FreeRtos Operating System:

Implementing a robust operating system for real-time task execution

Temperature Consideration

Adapting heating control based on both internal and external temperatures

Telemetry Collection

Utilizing MQTT, TCP/IP, HTTP, and other protocols for real-time data transmission

Emergency Condition Detection

Implementing algorithms to identify and respond to emergency heating system conditions

Remote Management

Enabling centralized control and configuration of the heating system

Energy-Efficient Protocols

Implementing IEEE 802.11b Wi-Fi, GSM, and Modbus for efficient communication

Secure Communication

Employing protocols like TCP/IP and HTTPS to ensure secure data transmission

Time Synchronization

Utilizing NTP for precise time synchronization across devices

Sensor Interfaces (SPI, 1-Wire)

Integrating SPI and 1-Wire interfaces for sensor connectivity

Project Results

The project optimized heating with real-time monitoring, energy savings, remote control, robust communication, synchronized operation, modular design, and user-friendly configuration.

Optimized Heating Efficiency

Achieved efficient control based on real-time temperature considerations

Real-time Telemetry Monitoring

Continuous data collection provided insights into the heating system's performance

Emergency Condition Response

Prompt identification and response to potential emergency situations

Remote Configuration Success

Enabled efficient system adjustments through centralized remote management

Energy Savings

Preliminary estimates indicate up to 30% energy savings in test mode on 15 houses

Reliable Communication

Robust protocols ensured consistent and secure data transmission