Design of Building Control Systems

Catalog description

This course familiarizes the mechanical and electrical specialty student with a basic knowledge of HVAC, electrical, illumination, security, access control, fire alarm, and communication system controls and control theory. Topics covered will be pneumatic, electric, and electronic control systems and components. Building energy management and its connection to control systems will be introduced. In addition to this, basic motors starters and power sources will be reviewed. Reinforcement of the various topics will be provided through laboratory tests. Additionally, this course introduces automatic control issues related to energy conservation, indoor air quality, and thermal comfort in buildings. Topics include classification of low voltage control systems, control systems software and hardware, selection and sizing of sensors, actuators, and controllers, and understanding control diagrams and specifications.