Towards a Digital Representation of Building Systems Controls

Abstract: Energy monitoring and performance optimization processes play a significant role in ensuring energy-efficient building operation. However, the current implementation of these processes requires substantial time and effort due to the fragmented and non-digital nature of technical building equipment information. To address these challenges, we demonstrate the application of the PLCont methodology within an ongoing monitoring process in a real building. PLCont utilizes Semantic Web Technologies and established RDF ontologies to describe the control topology. The digital representation of control functions aligns closely with the IEC standard 61131-3, and the PLCont ontology establishes a connection between the topology and the control functions. We compare the conventional approach and the PLCont methodol-ogy using the supply air temperature control of an Air Handling Unit (AHU) as a use case. A graphical user interface built upon the PLCont backend provides a comprehensive represen-t.... https://www.tib-op.org/ojs/index.php/isec/article/view/1217

Object Details

• Location: Deutsche Nationalbibliothek Frankfurt am Main
• Extent: Online-Ressource
• Language: Englisch

References and Relationships

• Bibliographic citation: Towards a Digital Representation of Building Systems Controls ; volume:1 ; year:2024 ; International Sustainable Energy Conference proceedings ; 1 (2024)

Contributors, Places and Time

• Creator: Ihlenburg, Moritz ; Réhault, Nicolas ; Herkel, Sebastian ; Benndorf, Gesa

Further information

• DOI: 10.52825/isec.v1i.1217
• URN: urn:nbn:de:101:1-2406241128108.176673281770
• Rights: Open Access; Der Zugriff auf das Objekt ist unbeschränkt möglich.
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