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Why It Matters
R&D reason and business value.
A lot of HVAC waste happens before opening when systems start too early, too aggressively, or all at once.
Module Behaviour
Start based on outdoor temperature, previous indoor drift, and required opening comfort. Stage FCUs/chillers and avoid simultaneous startup peaks.
How To Test
Compare normal scheduled startup against adaptive startup on matched weekdays. Analyse startup-to-opening energy and peak behaviour.
Success Metrics
HVAC kWh from startup to opening, peak kW during startup, chiller kWh before opening, FCU kWh before opening, and indoor comfort at opening.
Next Action
Map FOX opening schedule and define baseline startup period.