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Web Based BACnet Compatible Controls Applied to Emerging HVAC Technologies. ASHRAE Orlando Seminar 8, February 6, 2005. Stanley A. Mumma, Ph.D., P.E. Prof. Architectural Engineering Penn State University @ Univ. Park sam11@psu.edu http://doas-radiant.psu.edu. Presentation Outline.
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Web Based BACnet Compatible Controls Applied to Emerging HVAC Technologies ASHRAE Orlando Seminar 8, February 6, 2005 Stanley A. Mumma, Ph.D., P.E.Prof. Architectural EngineeringPenn State University @ Univ. Parksam11@psu.eduhttp://doas-radiant.psu.edu
Presentation Outline • Emerging Technologies: EW, DOAS, CRCP, Continual Performance monitoring • Practical Application • EW Control: 3 regions, w/ frost control • CRCP: condensate control • Control Logic, (Symp. paper OR-05-3-3) • Some benefits of employing Web Based Ctr’l • Some benefits of using BACnet • Conclusions and recommendations
DOE Report 3 2 1 3
The Technologies Integrated High Induction Diffuser 20-70% less OA, Cool/Dry Supply DOAS Unit W/ Energy Recovery Building With Sensible and Latent cooling decoupled Parallel Sen. Radiant Cooling System
V3 Practical Application
EW Control Region 1 Region 2 Region 3
CRCP Condensate Control • First Stage: keep panel inlet fluid temperature above the space DPT. • Second Stage: Use a passive fail safe condensate sensor, with a spring return temperature control valve to isolate CRCP from source of cooling, if condensate sensed. • Alt Second Stage, for buildings with movable sash: Monitor the sash position and act as appropriate.
Web Based • Facilitates system monitoring and control from anywhere. We could do it here if we had an internet connection. • Access to system and trend logs lead to discoveries and refinements, previously hard to realize. (an example will follow) • Can facilitate occupant participation (an example will follow).
Observations • EW is operating in the on-off mode • Supply air temperature to the space varies from about 35F to 65F. Good that high induction diffusers are used. • It only takes about 20 minutes for the space temperature to drop 1F (control set to hold space temperature between 73 and 74F) • In some cases the SAT remains at OA temperature for over 3 hours.
What are the Alternatives? • Modulate the EW speed to prevent on-off cycling. Capacity control in first ~5 rpm e 5 0 20 rpm
V3 Operating the panel pumpin the winter with EW On-off
BACnet Advantages, even in this very small project. • Enables web access from anyplace with an internet connection. • Performance and control available from the campus central computer system. • Enables expansion of a full control module to accommodate more inputs/outputs . • Impacts the ease and cost of installation. • May reduce mislabeled points.
Web Browser Server Digital, I Cond Window t5:t14 t1, h1:t4, h4 CO2-1CO2-2 FM1:FM5 SF RF EW Ch1 Ch2 Panel P D1 V1V2V3 Router Digital, O Control Module Analog, I Analog, O Analog, I 24VPower Supply Chiller FAV
What If the FAV Had a BACnet Control? • Could connect the FAV control to the BACnet MS/TP network. • Free 5 input connections and associated wire and installation • Free 4 output connections and associated wire and installation. • 15% of the input and 40% of the output connections now eliminated.
Web Browser Server Digital, I Cond Window t5:t14 t1, h1:t4, h4 CO2-1CO2-2 FM1:FM5 SF RF EW Ch1 Ch2 Panel P D1 V1V2V3 FAV Router Digital, O Control Module Analog, I Analog, O Analog, I 24VPower Supply Chiller FAV
What If the Chiller Had a BACnet Control? • Could connect the Chiller control to the BACnet MS/TP network. • Free 3 input connections and associated wire and installation • Free 3 output connections and associated wire and installation. • Another 12% of the input and 30% of the output connections eliminated
Web Browser Server Digital, I Cond Window t5:t14 t1, h1:t4, h4 CO2-1CO2-2 FM1:FM5 SF RF EW Ch1 Ch2 Panel P D1 V1V2V3 Ch FAV Router Digital, O Control Module Analog, I Analog, O Analog, I 24VPower Supply Chiller FAV
What If the Air Flow Measuring Devices were BACnet Enabled? • Could connect the 3 Air Flow Measuring Stations to the BACnet MS/TP network. • Free 5 input connections and associated wire and installation. • Another 19% of the input connections now eliminated. • If all 3 changes were implemented, 46% of the input and 70% of the output connections eliminated. And associated wire and installation.
Web Browser Server Digital, I Air FM Cond Window t5:t14 t1, h1:t4, h4 CO2-1CO2-2 FM1:FM5 SF RF EW Ch1 Ch2 Panel P D1 V1V2V3 Ch FAV Router Digital, O Control Module Analog, I Analog, O Analog, I 24VPower Supply Chiller FAV
Conclusions • Control of this system employing EW, CRCP, DOAS, and Chiller was successfully achieved. • Web accessibility made a complete under-standing of the system performance possible. • Web accessibility made control logic revisions easy. • BACnet capability has the potential to reduce the installation costs if properly considered at the beginning, or • Free up input and output terminals on existing control modules, allowing expansion.