Virtual Conference on AEE: Discussion Focused on Commissioning and Measurement Verification
In the realm of high-performance buildings, a strategic approach to optimizing energy efficiency and equipment reliability is taking centre stage. This approach, known as Monitoring-Based Commissioning (MBCx) and Automated Fault Detection and Diagnostics (AFDD), is proving to be a successful strategy for identifying problems, maximizing equipment efficiency, and preventing downtime.
At the upcoming ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR TRANSFORMATIVE SOLUTIONS virtual conference, Hadas Webb, the Director of Analytics, will delve into the Early Deployment of AFDD & MBCx for Optimal Energy Efficiency and Equipment Reliability. The conference, hosted by the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE) on April 20-21, 2021, serves as a forum for education, discussion, and growth in energy efficiency, clean energy, and decarbonization.
Best practices for the early deployment of AFDD and MBCx include integrating these strategies during the design and construction phases, using system modeling and analytics tools, prioritizing HVAC and building envelope systems, implementing continuous, real-time feedback loops, focusing on scalable, cost-effective operational performance strategies, and ensuring centralized control and integration across building systems.
Integrating AFDD and MBCx during the design and construction phases embeds energy-efficient controls and diagnostics from the start, helping prevent avoidable operational issues and aligning with energy efficiency goals. The use of system modeling and analytics tools that leverage building automation system (BAS) data and IoT inputs provides real-time fault detection, preventive maintenance recommendations, and energy improvement measures. Prioritizing HVAC and building envelope systems ensures the core energy-consuming components operate optimally and avoid losses that could negate upgrades.
Implementing continuous, real-time feedback loops through AFDD and MBCx solutions allows for early identification of equipment degradation, faults, and control issues, thereby enhancing equipment reliability and reducing operating costs. Focusing on scalable, cost-effective operational performance strategies ensures these benefits can be replicated across new and existing buildings for widespread benefits.
The conference will also touch on financial considerations such as ROI and utility incentives, best practices for data sufficiency and conditioning to ensure robust fault detection and establish a baseline, and real customer examples from representative facilities to show a sampling of typical new building faults.
Hadas Webb, with 20 years of experience in engineering, energy analysis, and leadership, will lead the discussion on the Early Deployment of AFDD & MBCx for Optimal Energy Efficiency and Equipment Reliability. Prior to joining Cimetrics, she worked as a Building Automation Construction Manager at Partners Healthcare.
The conference schedule includes a session in Track B on April 20th at 3-3:30 pm, titled "Commissioning and Measurement and Verification". This session promises to be an insightful exploration of strategies for transforming industry, business, and communities.
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