Applications to Low-Energy HVAC and Natural Ventilation Control

This book explains building energy management systems and the control strategies that can be used with them from a basic level. The engineering math necessary for a fundamental understanding is included and explained in a simple manner.

This text is aimed at the practicing engineer and also the undergraduate student, with emphasis on developing a fundamental understanding. Mixed-mode air conditioning, natural fabric thermal storage ventilation, and low-energy air conditioning are discussed in depth as well as the control of traditional HVAC systems. The human aspect of control is also considered with sections on occupant feedback, Sick Building Syndrome and lighting control. 

With the advent of the communications revolution and microprocessors falling in price and increasing in power, buildings are becoming ever more "intelligent". Combined with a need for low-energy, environmentally-friendly buildings and a requirement to allow occupants a measure of control over their environment, a greater understanding of controls, buildings and their system responses is required.

For this new edition, the book has been completely revised and includes the latest developments on:

• natural ventilation
• low-energy air conditioning
• network analysis for variable speed and other circuits
• basic HVAC control