EMCS - Energy Management Control Services

Energy Management Control Services 41 Cannifton Rd. P.O. Box 713 Belleville, Ontario K8N 5B3 T.877.811.3627 F.613.634.8061
CONTROL and building automation is a programmed, computerized, "intelligent" network of electronic devices that monitor and control the mechanical and lighting systems in a building. The intent is to create an intelligent building and reduce energy and maintenance costs. Most intelligent buildings sense or manage several variables, or manage more than one building system, extracting greater performance than several disconnected building systems could achieve. Some form of network, or integrated information system is required for a building to be called "intelligent." Simple thermostats are not considered intelligent, and neither are quite complex HVAC, and cogeneration systems if they don't "talk" to each other. When engineers say a building is intelligent, they often mean that computer programs coordinate many building subsystems to regulate the interior temperatures HVAC and providing power. The goal is usually to reduce the operating cost of the building while maintaining the desired environment for the occupants. A basic control system saves energy by widening temperature ranges and reducing lighting in unoccupied spaces. Automation also reduces costs for electricity by shedding loads when electricity is higher-priced. Often, a building can be designed so that air-conditioning and refrigeration can be deferred. Because many subsystems contribute to the costs of operating a building, customized building automation can be complex. Some intelligent buildings: Manage thermal transmissions through windows or walls Anticipate forecasted weather, utility costs, or electrical demand. Learn and adapt to building occupants. Track individual occupants to adapt building systems to the individual's wants and needs. Detect and report faults in the mechanical and electrical systems, especially critical systems. There are other, non-energy uses for automation in a building: Security Rent or consumables charges based on actual usage Giving directions within the building Customized lighting to meet different needs, or set moods. Scheduling preventive maintenance

Energy Management Control Services
41 Cannifton Rd. P.O. Box 713
Belleville, Ontario K8N 5B3
T.877.811.3627
F.613.634.8061

CONTROL

and building automation is a programmed, computerized, "intelligent" network of electronic devices that monitor and control the mechanical and lighting systems in a building. The intent is to create an intelligent building and reduce energy and maintenance costs. Most intelligent buildings sense or manage several variables, or manage more than one building system, extracting greater performance than several disconnected building systems could achieve.

Some form of network, or integrated information system is required for a building to be called "intelligent." Simple thermostats are not considered intelligent, and neither are quite complex HVAC, and cogeneration systems if they don't "talk" to each other.

When engineers say a building is intelligent, they often mean that computer programs coordinate many building subsystems to regulate the interior temperatures HVAC and providing power. The goal is usually to reduce the operating cost of the building while maintaining the desired environment for the occupants. A basic control system saves energy by widening temperature ranges and reducing lighting in unoccupied spaces. Automation also reduces costs for electricity by shedding loads when electricity is higher-priced. Often, a building can be designed so that air-conditioning and refrigeration can be deferred.

Because many subsystems contribute to the costs of operating a building, customized building automation can be complex. Some intelligent buildings:

Manage thermal transmissions through windows or walls
Anticipate forecasted weather, utility costs, or electrical demand.
Learn and adapt to building occupants.
Track individual occupants to adapt building systems to the individual's wants and needs.
Detect and report faults in the mechanical and electrical systems, especially critical systems.

There are other, non-energy uses for automation in a building:

Security
Rent or consumables charges based on actual usage
Giving directions within the building
Customized lighting to meet different needs, or set moods.
Scheduling preventive maintenance

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