Abstract
Heating and cooling consumes most of the energy in buildings. Faults and problems in HVAC systems waste up to 20% of heating and cooling energy. Identifying spaces with HVAC problems within a facility remains a major challenge for facility managers. This study aims to detect spaces with potential problems that causes energy overconsumption, human discomfort, or HVAC work overload. To achieve that, a Building Information Model (BIM)-based framework that combines the output data of building energy simulations, Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is proposed. The framework enables BIM components to utilize data collected by the other systems to determine the intended energy performance and compare it with actual energy performance, as well as to provide access to maintenance history and BEMS alarms occurred in the building at element level. The framework was tested using data collected from an educational building over one-month period when the building was unoccupied to prevent users from manipulating the results. Experimental results show that the framework enabled identification of building spaces with abnormal or malfunctioning behavior that was not detected by the BEMS. This study supplements the body of knowledge in facilities energy management by providing a BIM-based framework that utilizes output data of energy simulation, BEMS and CMMS to locate and detect building spaces with potential problems that need maintenance. Furthermore, it enables facility managers to collect and view relevant data from various systems in one central platform; BIM. It also allows them to adjust their maintenance plans based on the poor behavior of specific spaces within their building.
Highlights
Buildings are responsible for 30% of the global energy consumption (IEA 2008)
Building Information Models (BIM) provide facility managers with an opportunity to manage and coordinate the information collected from these systems
Facility managers are aware of the importance of finding efficient ways to manage and reduce the energy consumption in their facilities
Summary
Buildings are responsible for 30% of the global energy consumption (IEA 2008). Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) accounts for approximately 40% of buildings’ energy consumption (USDOE 2011). 5% to 20% of HVAC energy consumption goes to waste due to faults and lack of maintenance (Roth et al 2005). It became even more important for facility managers to find more efficient ways for managing building energy (Bush and Maestas 2002). Building Information Models (BIM) provide facility managers with an opportunity to manage and coordinate the information collected from these systems. It supports engagement of multiple stakeholders, and enables collection of various information throughout the project life cycle
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