Building Management System (BMS) and HVAC

• Introduction to Building Management Systems (4 hours)
  • Definition, scope, and applications (commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers).
  • Role of BMS in energy efficiency and occupant comfort.
• Basics of HVAC Systems (6 hours)
  • Principles of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
  • Components: chillers, boilers, air handling units (AHUs), and ducting.
• BMS and HVAC Integration (6 hours)
  • Overview of sensors, controllers, and actuators in BMS.
  • Introduction to BACnet and Modbus protocols.

Lab: Exploring BMS interfaces and HVAC components (4 hours).

• BMS Architecture and Components (6 hours)
  • Centralized vs. distributed control systems.
  • Introduction to Direct Digital Control (DDC) systems.
• Basic Programming for BMS (8 hours)
  • Writing simple control sequences (e.g., temperature regulation).
  • Introduction to BMS software (e.g., Tridium Niagara, Johnson Controls).
• Lab: Configuring a basic BMS control loop (6 hours).

• HVAC System Types and Operations (6 hours)
  • Single-zone vs. multi-zone systems.
  • Variable Air Volume (VAV) and Constant Air Volume (CAV) systems.
• Energy Efficiency in HVAC (6 hours)
  • Basics of energy conservation measures (ECMs).
  • Role of economizers and heat recovery systems.
• Lab: Simulating HVAC operations using software tools (8 hours).

• BMS and HVAC Integration (6 hours)
  • Interfacing BMS with HVAC equipment.
  • Data logging and basic analytics for system performance.
• Troubleshooting Basics (6 hours)
  • Identifying common HVAC and BMS issues (e.g., sensor faults, control failures).
  • Maintenance best practices.
• Lab: Configuring a BMS-HVAC system for a small building (6 hours).
• Capstone Project: Design a basic BMS-controlled HVAC system (2 hours).