Advanced Sensors and Controls for Building Applications: Market Assessment and Potential R&D Pathways

Brambley, Michael R. ; Haves, Philip ; McDonald, Sean C. ; Torcellini, Paul ; Hansen, David G. ; Holmberg, David ; Roth, Kurt

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (U.S.)

关键词: Optimal Control;    Doe Office Of Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy;    Sensors;    Buildings;    Commissioning;   

DOI  :  10.2172/859997
RP-ID  :  PNNL-15149
RP-ID  :  AC05-76RL01830
RP-ID  :  859997

美国|英语

来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

Significant energy savings can be achieved in commercial building operation, along with increased comfort and control for occupants, through the implementation of advanced technologies. This document provides a market assessment of existing building sensors and controls and presents a range of technology pathways (R&D options) for pursuing advanced sensors and building control strategies. This paper is actually a synthesis of five other white papers: the first describes the market assessment including estimates of market potential and energy savings for sensors and control strategies currently on the market as well as a discussion of market barriers to these technologies. The other four cover technology pathways: (1) current applications and strategies for new applications, (2) sensors and controls, (3) networking, security, and protocols and standards, and (4) automated diagnostics, performance monitoring, commissioning, optimal control and tools. Each technology pathway chapter gives an overview of the technology or application. This is followed by a discussion of needs and the current status of the technology. Finally, a series of research topics is proposed.