Chiller power consumption forecasting for commercial building based on hybrid convolution neural networks-long short-term memory model with barnacles mating optimizer

Mohd Herwan, Sulaiman and Zuriani, Mustaffa (2025) Chiller power consumption forecasting for commercial building based on hybrid convolution neural networks-long short-term memory model with barnacles mating optimizer. Next Energy, 8 (100321). pp. 1-17. ISSN 2949-821X. (Published)

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Abstract

This paper addresses the critical challenge of energy efficiency in commercial buildings, where chillers typically consume 40–50% of total building energy. Accurate forecasting of chiller power consumption is essential for optimizing building energy management systems and reducing operational costs. Despite advances in deep learning, existing forecasting models often struggle with the complex temporal dependencies and non-linear patterns in chiller operation data. This paper presents an innovative approach using a hybrid Convolutional Neural Network-Long Short-Term Memory (CNN-LSTM) model optimized by the Barnacles Mating Optimizer (BMO). The study compares the proposed CNN-LSTM-BMO against other metaheuristic optimization algorithms, including Genetic Algorithm (GA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), and Differential Evolution (DE). The models were evaluated using comprehensive performance metrics and validated through statistical analysis. Results demonstrate that the CNN-LSTM-BMO achieves superior performance with the lowest Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) of 0.5523 and highest R² value of 0.9435, showing statistically significant improvements over other optimization methods as confirmed by paired t-tests (P < 0.05). Key observations include: (1) the CNN-LSTM-BMO model converges 27% faster than traditional optimization methods; (2) SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) analysis reveals that temperature-related features, particularly saturation temperature, are the most influential predictors across all models; and (3) the proposed model maintains prediction accuracy even under varying operational conditions. The proposed CNN-LSTM-BMO model demonstrates robust convergence characteristics and superior generalization capability, making it particularly suitable for real-world applications in building energy management systems. This research contributes to the advancement of accurate and efficient chiller power consumption forecasting methodologies, offering practical implications for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system optimization and energy efficiency improvements in commercial buildings.

Item Type:	Article
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Uncontrolled Keywords:	Barnacles mating optimizer; Chiller power consumption forecasting; Convolution neural networks; Long short-term memory; Metaheuristic algorithms
Subjects:	Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA75 Electronic computers. Computer science T Technology > TJ Mechanical engineering and machinery T Technology > TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
Faculty/Division:	Faculty of Computing Faculty of Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technology Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes (Fluid Centre)
Depositing User:	Mrs. Nurul Hamira Abd Razak
Date Deposited:	16 Jun 2025 01:52
Last Modified:	16 Jun 2025 01:52
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/44812
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