Advances in personal computer control and sensor technology are leading the advances in building controls. This book examines how the latest advances in distributed technology will be used in commercial systems.

1-Heat, Ventilation and Damper Control Trends2-Energy and Power Management, Distributed Control Trends3-Control Technology, Microelectronics and Nanotechnology4-Advance HVAC Control, Information Technology and Open Systems5-PC-based Control, Software and Bus Trends6-Artificial Intelligence, Fuzzy Logic and Control7-Computer Networks and Security8-Systems and Device Networks9-Building automation, Wireless Technology and the InternetIndex

This handbook was written to serve as a complete and concise reference for those engaged in the operation and maintenance of automatic control systems serving building heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

Optimize performance of energy management and building systems at your facility with this state-of-the-art user's guide.

In the eight years since the publication of the first edition of this book, there have been quantum changes in the automated temperature control (ATC) industry due to the widespread & growing use of direct digital control (DDC) systems. The fully updated second edition fully addresses these technology changes, from equipment characteristics & operation, to troubleshooting & maintenance, to training of operating & maintenance personnel. The full range of topics pertinent to the effective operation of all types of HVAC control systems currently in use today are explored, including equipment-to-control interactions, control system set-up & functions, local loop to building automation system interfaces, performance prediction & assessment, operational parameters, & maintenance & testing.

Annotation This book provides a thorough introduction and a practical guide to the principles and characteristics of controls, and how to apply them in the use, selection, specification and design of control systems.