Tag: technology
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Why HVAC Still Ignores Occupants — And How Asset Assess Changes That
A recent article questions why HVAC systems operate as if all building spaces are occupied, despite existing data. Asset Assess proposes occupancy-based HVAC control, integrating real-time analytics without replacing infrastructure. This approach can reduce energy costs by 15–30%, enhance comfort, and inform strategic decisions, maximizing efficiency and sustainability.
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Calibrating Expectations: A Modern Approach to HVAC Commissioning
This article discusses the challenges faced in HVAC systems from design to operation, highlighting gaps in commissioning and fitout integration. It emphasises the need for continuous commissioning to optimise performance and reduce energy consumption. Asset Assess offers data-driven solutions to ensure ongoing effectiveness, improving comfort and lowering operating costs.
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ENERGY FLEXIBILITY: THE NEXT ENERGY EFFICIENCY FRONTIER
Australia aims for net-zero emissions by 2050, emphasizing energy flexibility alongside renewable sources like wind and solar. Buildings can act as thermal batteries, optimizing energy use during price fluctuations. Implementing strategies in HVAC systems can yield significant cost savings and enhance grid stability, supporting a sustainable energy future. Credit Jason Jarvinen for providing some valuable…
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FDD ANALYSIS FOR VRF SYSTEMS MONITORING
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) systems, essential in modern HVAC technology, offer efficient heating and cooling. Despite their popularity, they face challenges in Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) due to limited data access. Recent advancements allow for more comprehensive diagnostics, enhancing VRF system performance and enabling proactive maintenance for improved longevity and efficiency.
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UNLOCKING MAINTENANCE EFFICIENCY
A GUIDE TO CONDITION-BASED MAINTENANCE Condition-based maintenance (CBM) is a proactive maintenance strategy that involves monitoring the real-time condition of building equipment to determine when maintenance is needed. While the concept is often discussed conceptually among operations leaders, more and more facility teams are now implementing this proactive approach to maintenance. Shifting to a condition-based…
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ASSET ASSESS INFORMATION MODEL
CONSISTENT BUILDING ANALYTICS AT SCALE Last week’s post, Poor Quality Data In ≠ Poor Quality Data Out introduced Asset Assess’ dynamic information model and the approach that makes it the most robust and conclusive in the industry. That’s a bold claim, and this blog backs up our boldness. We’ll dive deep into each component of the information model…
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POOR QUALITY DATA IN ≠ POOR QUALITY DATA OUT
When building owners invest in Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) Software, they expect results. But those results don’t come if the FDD rules produce false faults due to messy data. Real data from real buildings is imperfect at best. Data points are missing, mislabelled, or unlabelled. Data points that mean one thing on one piece…
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ACCURATE MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION WITH FDD
Fault detection and Diagnostics (FDD) software is becoming increasingly accepted as an essential tool in the modern energy management process. FDD software not only helps energy managers identify energy conservation measures (ECMs), but it can also automatically notify facility operations and maintenance (O&M) teams when energy waste occurs. And it can do that long before the next utility bill…
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