Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Integrated Building Control Systems (336)
Problem: Need integrated, user-friendly systems for building controls that enable high O&M performance with limited staff
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed systems approach for building system operations
- Leverage wireless technology to reduce implementation costs
- Develop diagnostic tools for enhanced O&M
- Improve energy efficiency
- Improve indoor air conditions
- Allow operation with limited number of staff
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Building Systems operation and maintenance
- Building automation and control systems
- Automated fault detection and diagnostics
- Indoor environmental quality
- Data acquisition systems and technology
- Software engineering and development
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- Related Examples (Same Project)
- Building System Diagnostics & Prognostics (335)
- Sensor Network/Building Controls Integration (341)
- System Monitoring & Diagnostics in Buildings (337)
- Whole Building Diagnostician (343)
- Whole Building Diagnostician Deployment (344)
- Wireless Monitoring for HVAC Systems (342)
- Wireless Power Meter (340)
- Wireless Sensors for Building Applications (338)
- Wireless Sensor Prototype Development (339)
- Rich-Sensing Environment Building Controls (345)
- Similar Technology Examples (Energy Plant Applications)
- Control Operations to Extend Service Life (240)
- Customized Tools to Improve O&M (42)
- Documented Savings & Reliability Benefits (199)
- Equipment Monitors for Power Plant O&M (243)
- Facility Improvement Opportunities (43)
- Facility Operation Characterization (44)
- Intelligent Automated Equipment Diagnostics (117)
- Power Plant O&M Improvements (229)
- Related Websites
- Related Information
- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
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- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
Contact: Michael Brambley
