'Building Control Systems' provides the building services engineer with a comprehensive understanding of modern control systems and relevant information technology. This will ensure that the best form of control systems for the building is specified and that proper provision is made for its installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance. Beginning with an overview of the benefits of the modern building control system, the authors describe the different controls and their applications, and include advice on their set-up and tuning for stable operation. There are chapters on the practical design of control systems, how to work from the hardware components and their inclusion in networks, through to control strategies in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems and whole buildings. The relationship between Building, Management Systems (BMS) and information technology systems is discussed, and the building procurement process and the importance of considering control requirements at an early stage in the design process ·Provides a comprehensive overview of the control systems available ·Outlines the practical design aspects of installing and maintaining building control systems ·Helps you to choose the best form of control system for each individual building
Author(s): CIBSE
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann
Year: 2000
Language: English
Pages: 196
Front Cover......Page 1
Building control systems......Page 2
Copyright Page......Page 3
Contents......Page 4
Foreword......Page 6
Preface......Page 8
Acknowledgements......Page 9
1.1 Overview of the Guide......Page 10
1.3 The global environment......Page 11
1.5 Energy conservation......Page 12
1.6 Information technology and systems integration......Page 13
1.8 The benefits of a BMS......Page 14
References......Page 15
2.1 Control modes......Page 16
2.2 Optimum start......Page 22
2.3 Weather compensation......Page 23
2.4 Stability and tuning......Page 24
2.5 Artificial intelligence......Page 28
References......Page 29
3.1 Sensors......Page 30
3.2 Actuators......Page 36
3.3 Valves......Page 37
3.4 Dampers......Page 46
3.5 Motors......Page 49
3.7 Control panels and motor control centres......Page 52
3.8 The intelligent outstation......Page 53
References......Page 55
4.1 BMS architecture......Page 56
4.2 Networks......Page 60
4.3 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)......Page 67
4.4 Systems integration......Page 70
4.5 User interface......Page 72
4.6 Summary......Page 73
References......Page 74
5.1 Safety......Page 76
5.2 Boilers......Page 78
5.3 Chillers......Page 82
5.4 Control of hydraulic circuits......Page 89
5.5 Central air handling plant......Page 103
5.6 Energy recovery......Page 107
5.7 Mechanical ventilation......Page 109
5.8 Variable air volume......Page 116
5.10 Fan coil units......Page 121
5.11 Dual duct systems......Page 123
5.12 Chilled ceilings......Page 124
5.13 Heat pumps......Page 126
5.14 Natural ventilation......Page 128
5.15 Lighting controls......Page 131
5.16 Summary......Page 136
References......Page 137
6.1 Operating modes......Page 140
6.2 Design techniques......Page 141
6.3 Whole-building HVAC systems......Page 142
6.4 Case studies......Page 146
References......Page 149
7.1 Energy monitoring......Page 150
7.2 Fault reports and maintenance scheduling......Page 155
References......Page 156
8.1 Procurement options......Page 158
8.2 Design and specification of a controls system......Page 161
8.3 Tendering process......Page 164
8.4 Commissioning......Page 165
8.5 Operation......Page 170
8.6 Occupant surveys......Page 171
8.7 Cost issues......Page 172
8.8 Summary......Page 173
References......Page 174
Appendix A1: Bibliography......Page 176
A2.2 Digital control......Page 178
A2.3 Tuning......Page 179
A2.4 Step-by-step tuning procedure......Page 180
Appendix A3: Glossary......Page 182
