MECH3023: Building Energy Management and Control Systems

MECH3023: Building Energy Management and Control Systems

Networking and System Architecture

1. Local Area Network

2. OSI Seven-layer Model

3. Whole Building Network

[Powerpoint file in PDF format]

Further Reading:

11 Revolutionary Automation Trends http://www.automatedbuildings.com/news/may01/articles/trends/trends.htm
Hui, S. C. M., 2007. Latest trends in building automation and control systems, Invited paper presented at the CAI Symposium 2007 on Intelligent Facility Management and Intelligent Transport, 28 March 2007, Hong Kong, 10 pages. [PDF]
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. and Wang, W., 2006. Wireless! building automation unwired, AutomatedBuildings.com, March 2006.

References:

Shadpour, F., 2001. The Fundamentals of HVAC Direct Digital Control: Practical Applications and Design, 2nd ed., Chapter 4, Hacienda Blue, Escondido, CA. [697 S52]
Newman, H. M., 2001. Control networks and interoperability, Network Controls: A Supplement to HPAC Engineering, May 2001, pp. 17-27.

Web Links:

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)

| Created: Nov 2005 | Update: 25 Jan 2011 | By: cmhui@hku.hk |