文档介绍：ESL-IC-03-10-17
OPPORTUNITIES TO SAVE ENERGY AND FORT BY USING WIRELESS
WORKS IN BUILDINGS
Danni Wang Edward Arens Cliff Federspiel
Graduate Student Director Research Specialist
Center for Environmental Design Research
390 Wurster Hall, University of California, Berkeley, CA, 94710
ABSTRACT technology (IT) to building controls might reduce
energy consumed in building operation. In some
This paper discusses how intensive information cases, it could be the fastest and most cost-effective
technology can affect future building operation. way to obtain a given level of energy saving.
Recent breakthroughs in wireless work
technology will permit 1) highly flexible location of
sensors, 2) increased sensing density and variety of 2 PROBLEMS WITH CURRENT BUILDING
sensor types informing prehensive control CONTROLS
systems, 3) occupants’ involvement in control loops,
4) demand responsive electricity management, 5) The major objectives of a building control system are
integration among now-separate building systems, to minimize energy use and to maintain occupant
and 6) the adoption of mixed-mode and other fort. The state-of-the-art in building control has
types of air conditioning systems. The paper greatly advanced in recent years. For example,
describes the capabilities of the new works, pneumatic controls are being repl