- Author
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Chang, Y. M. L.
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Shih, J. Y.
- Title
- Microprocessor Applications and Building Control Systems to Achieve Energy Conservation.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
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NBSIR 80-2065,
July 1980,
46 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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building automation
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building energy management systems
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building control
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chiller controls
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distributed control systems
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energy conservation
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energy conservation devices
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controls
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distributed control systems
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energy conservation
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energy conservation devices
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microcomputers
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minicomputers
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microprocessor applications
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programmable controllers
- Abstract
- A well insulated building may be considered a thermally efficient building. However, the systems and controls within the building must also be energy efficient in order to conserve energy. Thus, building controls is an important subject in energy conservation. In recent years, building control engineers have been developing energy conserving control methodologies. The availability of microporcessors and minicomputers has made it possible to apply many control strategies requiring extensive computations. Since a large segment of energy is consumed in buildings, the enhancement of control methodologies will help achieve national energy goals. This report is mainly to investigate the capabilities of microprocessors in building control applications so that requirements to expedite these applications may be developed. Microprocessor applications in both conventional control systems and in local-loop energy conservation devices are axamined. In addition, special applications of microporcessors in buildings are explored. The development of microporcessor technology is also discussed.