Sensors & Electronics
Electronics & Systems
Wireless Monitoring for HVAC Systems (342)
Problem: Need low-cost, real-time monitoring of packaged rooftop HVAC units to allow timely fault detection and repair
Project Activity Scope (from Technical Overview Chart): Circuits and Devices through Integrated Systems
PNNL Solution:
- Developed low-cost wireless sensor modules for real-time monitoring of packaged HVAC units
- RF communications are reliable from remote, rooftop locations
- Enables automated fault detection, diagnostics, and prognostics using complementary software tools which recommend action plans to increase system reliability and operating efficiency
- Undergoing field evaluation testing
Capabilities Employed to Meet Client Needs:
- Wireless sensor networking technology
- Analog and digital circuit design and implementation
- Sensor selection and interface design
- Building system engineering and physics
- Building operation and maintenance experience
- Automated fault detection and diagnostics
- Software engineering and development
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- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
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- Pros and Cons of Wireless (.pdf 760kb)
Contact: Michael Brambley
