BAS University
BAS University was established as a unique centralized resource for both Building Automation System professionals and students of the industry alike.
Our mission is to present the most well-rounded single reference point of BAS technology data available anywhere. With this wealth of knowledge, members of the automation industry around the world can count on BAS University for answers at any time.
Over time, BAS University will continue to expand into the industry authority via collective contributions from the professional community. Cross the automation expertise threshold with BAS University.
HVAC Controls
A HVAC control system is a computerized system for climate control in buildings. HVAC stands for "Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning." Often, these integrate fire, security, and lighting controls into one system. These systems typically use one or more central controllers to command and monitor the remote terminal unit controllers, and they communicate with one or more personal computers that are used as the operator interface. These control systems are typically used on large commercial and industrial buildings to allow central control of many HVAC units around the building(s). The latest systems use the building Ethernet for communications between central controllers, and allow operator access from a web browser.
Energy Management
An energy management system (EMS) is usually a system of computer-aided tools used by operators of electric utility grids to monitor, control, and optimize the performance of the generation and/or transmission system.
The basic concept of an energy cost avoidance program is that savings are turned into new energy efficient equipment. Lighting and HVAC retrofits are important parts of a viable program. In essence, the monies realized from energy savings are used to repay any money borrowed during the retrofit phase.
New energy efficient equipment translates into significant savings and greater comfort. It also minimizes maintenance hours, which would be spent repairing old equipment. This allows the maintenance staff to spend time on preventative maintenance. Centralized controls are necessary to make sure that equipment is working properly and that HVAC equipment is not working when buildings are unoccupied.
Energy costs are going to continually rise. Brownouts are likely to become a way of life if conservation efforts are not put into place now. Cost avoidance programs are no longer optional.
IT in BAS
IT deals with the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit, and retrieve information. For that reason, computer professionals are often called IT specialists/ consultants or Business Process Consultants, and the division of a company or university that deals with software technology is often called the IT department. Other names for the latter are information services (IS) or management information services (MIS), managed service providers (MSP).
