MECH3023: Building Energy Management and Control Systems

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Networking

1.  Basic Concepts

• What is a network? Why network?
• Local area network (LAN)
• Common LAN standards: Ethernet and ARCnet

2.  Transmission Methods

• Media/Transmission Methods
• Twisted pairs
• Voice grade lines
• Coaxial cable
• Power lines
• Modulated RF (radio frequency)
• Microwave
• Fiber optics
• Modem: baseband modem and broadband modem
• Telecommunication services and systems in HK

3.  Emerging Trends

• Whole Building Networking
• Evolving role of building networks
• Multi-building management
• Challenges of mutli-building networks
• The Future of Controls is Wireless and Small
• Megatrend 1: building operating systems
• Megatrend 2: linking devices
• Megatrend 3: invisible connections through nanotechnology
• Create your future

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Further Reading:

• Hartman, T., 2001. Whole building networks - beyond HVAC, Network Controls: A Supplement to HPAC Engineering, May 2001, pp. 36-43.
• Doherty, P., 2002. The future of controls is wireless and small, Network Controls: A Supplement to HPAC Engineering, July 2002, pp. 40-45.
• Edler, J., 2006. Wireless! building automation unwired, AutomatedBuildings.com, March 2006.

Web Links:

• HKU Campus Network
• Hong Kong: The Facts - Telecommunications (PDF)
• Telecommunication services and systems in Hong Kong
• Local Fixed Telecommunications Network Services (FTNS)
• International Telecommunications Services (via satellite and submarine cable systems)
• Public Mobile Radiotelephone Services
• Third Generation (3G) Mobile Services
• International Value Added Network Services (IVANS), including Internet Service Providers (ISP)
• Bluetooth.com
• Ethernet Tutorial - Part I: Networking Basics [Lantronix.com]

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| Created: Nov 2005 | Update: 2 Mar 2006 | By: cmhui@hku.hk |