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The Smart Buildings Academy Podcast | Teaching You Building Automation, Systems Integration, and Information Technology

The weekly podcast where Phil Zito discusses topics related to building automation and provides useful tips and action packed examples to help you better understand building automation.
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May 21, 2018

Is optimization some complex secret hidden throughout the ages and handed down to a select few “experts”?

Or is optimization something we all can learn?

In this episode we will discuss:

  • The two-steps you must take prior to executing optimization strategies
  • Five commonly used optimization strategies for your BAS
  • Tips and tricks you need to know before implementing an optimization strategy

Optimization Strategies for Your BAS

  • Two things that you must do before every optimization project (1:10)
  • The art of sensor calibration (1:55)
  • Ensure your end devices can control HVAC systems (4:20)
  • Using load to reset your airside system’s SAT setpoint (6:35)
  • Two methods for calculating load for your airside resets (9:07)
  • Optimizing your waterside systems through load-based resets (11:50)
  • Methods for calculating waterside load (13:15)
  • The danger of using OAT to reset your central plant setpoints (16:15)
  • Using space load to reset pressure setpoints (17:40)
  • The three ways to calculate load within your spaces (20:10)
  • How to deal with spaces that aren’t accurately controlling (22:15)
  • Strategies for controlling your economizer (24:05)
  • Moisture and its effect on economizer control (26:55)
  • Why the location of your DP sensor matters (29:15)
  • Why the 2/3rd’s of the longest duct rule may not be a good idea (30:45)
  • The effect of DP on your pump’s operation (32:47)
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