Air Handler Equipment DDC BAS Controllers

Air Handler Equipment DDC BAS ControllersThese controllers will control an air handler once the wiring is completed. The panel is freshly mounted and waiting for the technician to run the piping and pull the wire from the control points. Other points, such as outside air, temperature sensors in piping or ductwork, flow meters, actuators, or other control points can be terminated to these controllers and the data collected from those input points can be networked over the entire building automation system through the communication trunks. Included in this panel are: a terminal strip connection point for line voltage and control voltage, a transformer to step-down line voltage to the required control voltage of 24 volts which powers the controllers and a surge arrestor which is a requirement on many government jobs.

Continue reading “Air Handler Equipment DDC BAS Controllers” »

Fan Maintenance and Energy Savings

Fan Maintenance and Energy Savings

According to the Department of Energy fans consume nearly 80 billion kilowatts of energy per year. Optimizing how fans work functionally in mechanical applications can reduce energy use and save energy dollars for end users. Assuming the design engineer selected the proper fan and proper installation in well designed system what can a facility manager do to save energy dollars and increase performance by looking at the fan systems in their building(s)? To make a good evaluation you need to look at several different factors in fan operation.

  • Fan Control
  • Fan Performance
  • Installation
  • Ductwork
  • Fan Maintenance

Continue reading “Fan Maintenance and Energy Savings” »