Table 5 Key performance metrics of the optimized installation under various design conditions.

From: Optimization of air conditioning mechanical ventilation using simulated annealing for enhanced energy efficiency and cost reduction

Weights of the objective functions

Fan speed (RPM)

Root mean square deviation (m3/s)

Energy consumption (USD/year)

Installation cost (USD)

Reference

2000

0.9318

1069.43

4904.60

1-1-1*

1366.15

0.004248

615.97

5122.65

100-1-1

1758.24

0.041879

820.47

4719.61

1-100-1

1204.35

0.025980

532.90

5533.30

1-1-100

2224.00

0.1109

983.82

4115.09