Intelligent Building: Principles and Applications of Building Automation Systems

Author: Wang Zaiying / Han Yangshe / Gao Huxian (editors)
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Building Automation System (BAS) is one of the main components of smart buildings. This book elaborates on the fundamental knowledge of building automation technology and the control principles, system composition, and design of basic BAS subsystems such as HVAC, water supply and drainage, power supply and distribution, lighting, elevators, fire alarm and fire control, security, and parking lots, in accordance with the definition of (general) Building Automation Systems in the Standard for Smart Building Design. It also provides specialized discussions on traditional control methods for building equipment, the control principles of special process air conditioning, VAV systems, and BAS system integration. Finally, it briefly introduces relevant technologies for smart communities. The book offers in-depth discussions and specific analyses of control system working principles and design methods, making it highly targeted, easy to understand, master, and apply. It is suitable for professionals engaged in smart building and BAS design, construction, supervision, operation, maintenance, and management. It can also serve as a reference for senior undergraduate or graduate students in related fields.