Fuel Efficiency Booklet 10 Controls and energy savings

Publication Year

1996

Document Status

Withdrawn

Abstract

The cost of operating and maintaining a heating and ventilation system represents a significant proportion of the total running cost of a building. Good control of these systems will minimise energy and maintenance costs while providing comfortable conditions for the building occupants. Correct specification of the building control requirements is essential to ensure that capital spending is matched to the potential benefits of the system. This brief guide to the different types of heating and air conditioning control systems, from the simple thermostat to the more complex interactive digital controllers. It gives guidance on choosing the most appropriate control system for a given application, taking into account building size, occupancy and type of heating system. The importance of correct installation and maintenance must also be stressed, and these points are covered in Sections 13 and 14.

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