MECH3023: Building Energy Management and Control Systems

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Introduction and Basic Concepts

1.  Study Guide

• Educational objectives
• Main topics
• Resources for learning

2.  Overview

• Terms & building services systems being controlled
• Why use BEMS?
• Early development history & recent trends

3.  Control Fundamentals

• Definitions
• Pneumatic Controls & DDC
• Basic elements
• Control modes

4.  Systems Concepts

• Typical procedure for a BEMS project
• Examples

[Download Powerpoint file in PDF format]

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Further Reading:

• Building automation: an overview of central control and monitoring systems  http://irc.nrc-cnrc.gc.ca/pubs/cbd/cbd214_e.html
• AutomatedBuildings  http://www.automatedbuildings.com/

Useful References:

• EMSD, 2002. Guidelines on Application of Central Control and Monitoring Systems, Energy Efficiency Office, Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), Hong Kong. [download here (4.42MB) from EMSD]
• Honeywell, 1997. Engineering Manual of Automatic Control for Commercial Buildings - Heating, Ventilating, Air Conditioning, SI Edition., Honeywell, Inc., Minneapolis, MN, pp. 5-30. [PDF]
• Montgomery, R. and McDowall, R., 2008. Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA. [ScienceDirect]

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| Created: Nov 2005 | Update: 18 Feb 2010 | By: cmhui@hku.hk |