- Author
- Decious, G. M. | Park, C. | Kelly, G. E.
- Title
- Low-Cost Building/HVAC Emulator.
- Coporate
- Johnson Controls, Inc., Milwaukee, WI National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD
- Journal
- HPAC Heating/Piping/Air-Conditioning, 188-193, January 1997
- Keywords
- building/HVAC emulator | building control | emulation | energy management | control system | HVAC system | simulation | simulator | variable-air-volume system
- Abstract
- Manufacturers of energy management and control systems (EMCS) have a strong interest in developing new products quickly, minimizing the time required to install and commission new systems, and making sure that new control products and systems work in a reliable manner when installed in a variety of real applications. The last is of particular importance since it helps to minimize the risk and cost involved in bringing new products to market. A building/HVAC emulator is a promising new tool that is likely to assist manufacturers in these areas and to provide many additional benefits.