CONTROLS DESIGN
ESI’s in-depth knowledge of mechanical systems operations and energy efficiency opportunities allows us to provide Owners with comprehensive construction documents for Building Automation Systems (BAS).
Building Automation Systems allow a facility to have central control and integration of a building's HVAC and Electrical systems. Many ESI HVAC design projects include concurrent design of a BAS. Making use of the most recent technology, Direct Digital Controls (DDC), ESI designs automation systems that allow an Owner and his operating staff to monitor, manage, and operate major mechanical systems, as well as to maximize occupant comfort and reduce operating costs.
A new systems design package generally includes a project specification, complete with front-end documents. The comprehensive technical specification typically is comprised of hardware and software points, as well as a Sequence of Operations. Also included as part of the package are schematic diagrams reflecting the required systems components. ESI's design approach provides a controls system with a modular architecture that can easily accommodate future expansion and/or modification. Coordination of the contractor selection process, construction review, and start-up services are also provided by ESI as part of a controls design package
An ESI BAS “project” typically includes a specification of the components to be furnished with the system, a detailed Sequence of Operations, which describes how the new building system will operate, a comprehensive “Point List” which defines what mechanical and electrical components will be automated with the new BAS, and schematic control diagrams which portray the system in graphical format, ESI's design approach provides a controls system with a modular architecture that can easily accommodate future expansion and/or modification. Coordination of the contractor selection process, construction review, and start-up services are also typically provided by ESI as part of a BAS project
