Time of Day Control and Duty Cycling Algorithms for Building Management and Control Systems

摘要

Software is an important component of building management and control systems (BMCS). Although much software is available in proprietary or system dependent form, public domain control software and algorithms are rare. This report describes concepts, algorithms, and software used in BMCS components developed in the NBS building systems and controls laboratory. The concepts and basic algorithms for time of day (scheduled start/stop) control and duty cycling of electrical equipment in building heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems are presented.