BAM 115: Building Automation Optimization Strategies Part 2

The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

Is optimization some complex secret hidden throughout the ages and handed down to a select few “experts”?

Or is optimization something we all can learn?

In this episode we will discuss:

• The two-steps you must take prior to executing optimization strategies
• Five commonly used optimization strategies for your BAS
• Tips and tricks you need to know before implementing an optimization strategy

Optimization Strategies for Your BAS

• Two things that you must do before every optimization project (1:10)
• The art of sensor calibration (1:55)
• Ensure your end devices can control HVAC systems (4:20)
• Using load to reset your airside system’s SAT setpoint (6:35)
• Two methods for calculating load for your airside resets (9:07)
• Optimizing your waterside systems through load-based resets (11:50)
• Methods for calculating waterside load (13:15)
• The danger of using OAT to reset your central plant setpoints (16:15)
• Using space load to reset pressure setpoints (17:40)
• The three ways to calculate load within your spaces (20:10)
• How to deal with spaces that aren’t accurately controlling (22:15)
• Strategies for controlling your economizer (24:05)
• Moisture and its effect on economizer control (26:55)
• Why the location of your DP sensor matters (29:15)
• Why the 2/3rd’s of the longest duct rule may not be a good idea (30:45)
• The effect of DP on your pump’s operation (32:47)