A Methodology for Designing an Automated System to Improve the Thermal Performance of a Large Building in Operation

Autor: Beatriz Montalbán Pozas, Marta Lucas Bonilla, Francisco Serrano Candela, Pablo Bustos García de Castro
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: Buildings, Vol 13, Iss 8, p 1938 (2023)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2075-5309
DOI: 10.3390/buildings13081938
Popis: Many buildings built before energy performance regulations are actually in a situation of thermal discomfort and energy inefficiency. The creation of intelligent environments is moving towards new opportunities, based on real-time monitoring and on the development of sensors and technologies. Furthermore, building automation and electronic systems standards enable interoperability and interconnection between control devices and systems. The application of soft computing has significantly improved the energy efficiency; however, it requires prior assessment to design the automation functions. Temperature, humidity, air quality and energy consumption are the most commonly measured parameters, but their relationships with other operational variables such as occupancy or some building states remain as a research challenge. This article presents a methodology to develop the automation of a large existing public building. This methodology consists of two stages: 1. Assessment and diagnosis to set appropriate functions, using EN ISO 52120-1 and EN 50090 for open communication networks, and EN ISO 52120-1 to assign the technical building management. 2. System control deployment of low-cost and low-consumption input and output devices. It has been proven that it is possible to effectively automate an obsolete building with a low-cost, open-source system that can be easily applied to other buildings.
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