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BEM Systems – Architecture [4]
Centralized
architecture
Decentralized
architecture
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BEM Systems – Communication [1]
Communication protocols are necessary as
communication interfaces between the elements that
consist the systems (sensors, actuators, controllers,
etc.)
Information should be transferred and delivered in a
certain way that is defined by the communication
protocol
The compatibility of each element of the BEM system
with the communication protocol is an essential
parameter when structuring the system
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BEM Systems – Communication [2]
Network topologies determine the way the Operator
Workstation (OWS) is connected with the various
equipment:
Point-to-Point: The simplest approach where the OWS is directly
connected with an outstation
Star: Like Point-to-Point but more than one units are connected to
OWS
Bus: The various units communicate independently between them and
the OWS. The extension of the network is simple
Ring: Information is transferred around the ring only in one direction.
Each unit recognizes if the information is of its own concern, otherwise
information bypasses the unit (token-passing protocol)
Tree or Hierarchical: Units communicate through a tree topology
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BEM Systems – Sensors
Measurement
of solar radiation
Temperature sensors
Humidity sensors
Measurement of wind velocity and direction
Flow metering sensors
Air pollutants measurement sensors (CO, CO2)
Presence/Occupancy
sensors
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Pyranometer
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Water Temperature
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Air Temperature in a duct
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Indoor Temperature and Humidity
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Wind Velocity and Direction
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Heat Flow Sensor
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CO2 Sensor
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Presence/Occupancy Sensor
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BEM Systems – Actuators
The selection of an actuator should be based on 2 main criteria:
Control strategy
The type of equipment that will be controlled
Reliability: the power of the actuator should respond to real
operational conditions (e.g. wind pressure on shading devices)
Time respond: Should be small especially in security systems
control or error handling
In case of malfunction same control equipment should be return
to a security position
Other criteria: accuracy, compatibility with the network, life time,
maintenance, calibration, etc.
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BEM Systems – Actuators
Damper Actuator
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Ceiling Fan
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Triode Valves
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BEM Systems – Actuators – Shading devices
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BEM Systems – Actuators – Ventilation