32462315Building Management Systems
Course Information
Description
Studies computer-based energy and building control systems in detail. Includes sensing devices, pneumatic and otherwise, as well as basic energy efficiency calculating. Also presents and discusses cost- and energy-saving ideas and plans.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Investigate control theory as it applies to energy management systems
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting heat definition assignment
    by submitting BTU definition assignment
    by submitting heat load definition assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    Heat definition assignment includes distinguishing between temperature and BTUs
    Heat Definition assignment includes the direction that heat travels
    Heat Definition assignment includes the method that heat travels
    Heat Definition assignment includes the calculation of the speed that heat travels
    BTU Definition assignment includes identification of units of measure for BTU and horse power
    BTU Definition assignment includes the calculation of specific heat
    BTU Definition assignment includes calculation of the effect humidity on psychometrics
    heat load definition assignment includes calculation of heat loss
    heat load definition assignment includes identification of R values
    heat load definition assignment includes the identification of heat load zones
    heat load definition assignment includes the determination of the size of heating source needed
    heat load definition assignment include the identification types of heat sources
    you relate the building control theory as it applies to energy management systems
    you relate the psychometric theory as it applies to energy management systems
    you explain closed loop building management control
    you relate psychometrics as it applies to building comfort heat load
    you distinguish between the sensing devices used to control building comfort
    you examine air distribution balance
    you explore the applications of the input and output control devices
    you explore the applications of the stationary engineering plants

  2. Examine commercial heating process plants
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting steam heating assignment
    by submitting hydronic heating assignment
    by submitting solar heating assignment
    by submitting infrared radiant heating assignment
    by submitting forced hot air heating assignment
    by submitting types of fuel assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    steam heat assignment includes exploring stationary engineering power plants
    steam heat assignment includes calculating saturation energy content
    steam heat assignment includes examining safety controls
    steam heat definition assignment includes exploring the duties of the operator
    hydronic heating assignment includes exploring stationary engineering power plants
    hydronic heating assignment includes calculating energy content
    hydronic heating assignment includes examining safety controls
    hydronic heating assignment includes exploring the duties of the operator
    solar heating assignment includes examining heat capture
    solar heating assignment includes examining electrical conversion
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes exploring uses and the application of such heat sources
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes calculating energy content
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes examining safety controls
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes the examination of appropriate environments for the use of forced air heating
    forced hot air heating assignment includes the commercial application of these heat sources
    forced hot air heating assignment includes calculating energy content
    forced hot air heating assignment includes examining safety controls
    types of fuel assignment includes examining the cost per heat content values
    types of fuel assignment includes examining storage of and supply of a particular fuel
    types of fuel assignment includes exploring shelf life of different fuels
    types of fuel assignment includes exploring procurement of different fuels
    types of fuel assignment includes the identification types of fuel used for process plants
    types of fuel assignment includes the identification types of fuel heating costs for process plants
    you relate how steam heat relates to stationary engineering power plants
    you relate how hydronic heat relates to stationary engineering power plants
    you relate how solar heat relates to stationary engineering power plants
    you determine how infrared radiant heating relates to stationary engineering power plants
    you relate how forced hot air heating relates to stationary engineering power plants
    you differenciate between types of fuel types and cost of heat content values
    you identify the procurement of different fuels

  3. Examine cooling process plants
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting cooling process assignment
    by submitting cooling heating assignment
    by submitting solar heating assignment
    by submitting infrared radiant heating assignment
    by submitting forced hot air heating assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    cooling process plant assignment includes calculating the cooling needs of a given environment
    cooling process plant assignment includes the identification of the types of cooling machinery used for process plants
    cooling process plant assignment includes the calculations of the cooling costs for a given environment
    cooling heating assignment includes
    cooling heating assignment includes
    solar heating assignment includes
    solar heating assignment includes
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes
    infrared radiant heating assignment includes
    forced hot air heating assignment includes
    forced hot air heating assignment includes
    you examine the appropriate environment for the use of evaporative cooling
    you explore the devices used to supply evaporative cooling
    you examine the appropriate environment for the use of air conditioners
    you explore the devices used to supply air conditioning
    you examine the appropriate environment for the use of water chillers
    you explore the various types of water chillers
    you examine the appropriate environment for the use of chillers and cooling towers
    you explore the various types of water chillers and cooling towers

  4. Examine humidifying processes
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting human comfort assignment
    by submitting humidifying processes assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    human comfort assignment includes exploring human comfort levels
    humidifying processes assignment includes exploring psychometrics and humidity control
    humidifying processes assignment includes exploring the different types of humidifiers
    humidifying processes assignment includes examaning humidity control
    you investigate human comfort levels for temperature and humidity
    you explore psychometrics and humidity control
    you explore the different types of humidifiers
    you explore the operation of Pan Humidifiers (Electric/Steam/Hot Water)
    you explore the operation of Spray and Air Wash Humidifiers

  5. Investigate air distribution systems within structures
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting air distribution homework assignment
    by submitting air balancing homework assignment
    by submitting air filters homework assignment
    by submitting fans and blowers homework assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    air distribution assignment includes exploring Air Handlers and climate changers types used in a Forced Air distribution system
    air distribution assignment includes exploring Constant Air Volume and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    air balancing assignment includes exploring Variable Air Volume and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    air balancing assignment includes exploring filtering Air Handlers and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    air filters assignment includes exploring types and make up of Duct Systems
    air balancing assignment includes exploring air system balancing
    you explore Air Handlers and climate changers types used in a Forced Air distribution system
    you explore Constant Air Volume and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    you explore Variable Air Volume and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    you explore filtering Air Handlers and climate changers in a Forced Air systems
    you explore air system Balancing
    you compute air system Duct Sizes
    you demonstrate air system Balancing

  6. Explore control devices within specific structures
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting homework assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    assignment includes exploring Pneumatic Controls for a building environment
    assignment include exploring Electric and electronic controls a building environment
    assignment include exploring the use of direct digital controls automation
    you explain how Pneumatic Controls are used for a building environment
    you explain how Electric and electronic controls a building environment
    you summarize the use of direct digital controls automation

  7. Examine environmental computer controlled automation systems of various types
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting homework assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    assignment includes identifying Elementary computer controlled systems
    assignment includes identifying complex computer controlled systems
    assignment includes exploring fire and smoke control programming
    assignment includes exploring security control programming
    assignment includes exploring energy management control programming
    you explain the computer controlled systems
    you explore fire and smoke control programming
    you explore security control programming

  8. Examine indoor air quality
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting homework assignment
    on a written evaluation
    Criteria
    assignment includes exploring indoor air quality issues
    assignment includes identifying indoor air quality monitoring devices
    assignment includes identifying indoor air quality monitoring procedures
    you identify causes air quality complaints or problems
    you select changes to remedy problems with indoor air quality
    you utilize indoor air quality monitoring procedures