AR3021 Building Automation and Management Systems Syllabus:

AR3021 Building Automation and Management Systems Syllabus – Anna University Regulation 2021

OBJECTIVES:

 To give introduction to automation and management systems in buildings.
 To give knowledge about specific systems in the field of fire safety, security, communication, HVAC, lighting, climate control, etc.,
 To give information about integration of systems with each other and with building construction.

UNIT I INTRODUCTION TO BUILDING AUTOMATION AND CONTROL SYSTEMS

Introduction to and History of Building Automation Systems (BAS). Building Types and Key Requirements. Different systems in BAS which includes HVAC, security and surveillance, communication, fire, lighting systems, climate control, etc. Ideas of intelligent buildings, Human Machine Interface (HMI), facilities management and life cycle costs. The fundamental concepts of building control, and building automation. Control Theory. Building automation topics include device technology (sensors, control elements), direct digital control, control applications, communication systems, and Building Automation Protocols.
Role of different stakeholders (Architect, contractor, consultant, application engineer and engineer) in BAS system design.

UNIT II FIRE SAFETY SYSTEMS

Statutory Standards and codes for fire safety. Objective and essential components and working of a Fire Alarm System. Type of detection technology in the Fire alarm system. Basic knowledge on working, design and installation of Fire alarm system. Fire suppression systems. Components, working and installation.
various types of technologies currently in use.

UNIT III SECURITY, SURVEILLENCE AND COMMUNCATION SYSTEMS

Introduction to Access Control, Intruder Alarm, Essential Components of each System, and Various types of Technologies employed in the system, Basic knowledge as how they work, are designed and installed. Introduction to CCTV, Perimeter protection system, Essential Components of each System, and Various types of Technologies employed in the system, Basic knowledge as how they work, are designed and installed.
Public Address System and other communication systems and their requirements.

UNIT IV HVAC, LIGHTING, CLIMATE CONTROL

Building Automation and Control Systems for HVAC, Lighting and Climate Control. Energy Conservation Control Strategies.

UNIT V INTEGRATED BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Overview of various components, technology, sensors, etc., that are common to more than one system. Integrated Building Management System IBMS. Integrated approach in design, maintenance and management system. Current trend and innovation in building automation systems. Impact of Information Technology.

OUTCOME:

 Overall knowledge of building automation and managements systems.
 Knowledge about different building automation control systems.
 Overall understanding of integration of different systems with each other and with architecture

TEXTBOOKS:

1. Building Automation Systems – A Practical Guide to Selection and Implementation, Maurice Eyke
2. National Building Code of India

REFERENCES

1. George Clifford , Modern Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning
2. Vaughn Bradshaw , Building control Systems
3. Roger W. Haines, HVAC Systems Design Handbook, Fifth Edition by 5.
4. James E. Brumbaugh, HVAC Fundamentals
5. Herman Kruegle, CCTV Surveillance,
6. John L. Bryan, Fire Suppression Detection System
7. Vivian Capel, Security Systems and Intruder Alarm System,
8. Mike Constant & Peter Turnbull, The Principles and Practice of Closed Circuit Television.