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Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems
18, 19, 25, 26 April 2007
ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter Technical Workshop
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About the Speakers
Dr. Sam C. M. HuiDept. of Mechanical Engineering, HKUOver 18 years of experience in teaching,
research, consultancy & design
Mr. William YickBusiness Development Director of
Johnson ControlsOver 30 years of professional experience in
the HVAC controls
“The Black Hairs”
“The White Hairs”
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Know The Instructor
Dr. Sam C M Hui – Dept. of Mech. Engg., The University of Hong Kong
PhD, BEng(Hons), CEng, CEM, MASHRAE, MCIBSE, MHKIE, MIESNA, LifeMAEE, AssocAIAHKU Dept. of Mechanical Engineering (4.5 years)HKU Dept. of Architecture (6 years)Asia Pacific Energy Research Centre, Japan (~1 year)PhD study (4 years)Associated Consulting Engineers (2 years)
Current role in ASHRAE:President of ASHRAE Hong Kong Chapter
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ASHRAE Study Guide
“Fundamentals of HVAC Control Systems”List price at US$150Included for each participant of the workshopDivided into 10 chaptersTypical structure of each chapter
InstructionsStudy ObjectivesMain BodyThe Next StepsSummaryBibliographySkill Development Exercises
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Main Topics in Study Guide
1. Introduction to HVAC Control Systems2. Basic of Electricity3. Control Valves and Dampers4. Sensors and Auxiliary Devices5. Control Diagrams and Sequences6. Self-Powered Controls7. Electric Controls8. Pneumatic Controls9. Analog Electronic Controls10. Digital Controls
(* Practical considerations and applications are added too.)
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Assumptions & Focus
AssumptionsAudience knows the basic HVAC equipment & terminologyAudience members have interest in HVAC control systems and may have some experience before or working on it now
Focus of this workshopBasic concepts of HVAC control systemsPractical considerations and applicationsUpdated with latest developments too, e.g. DDC system
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Chapter 1Introduction to HVAC
Control Systems
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Why We Need Controls?
To regulate the output of systems and equipment
Such as your car
For HVAC system, to regulate the movement of air, water, electricity to obtain desired indoor conditions
Also for energy management and safety
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Control System Types
Self-powered controlsElectric controlsPneumatic controlsAnalog electronic controlsDigital controls
Direct Digital Control (DDC)
* Most control systems today use a combination of the 5 system types
Hybrid control system
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Block Diagram of a Control Loop
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Simple Heating System
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Key Terms
Controlled variableControl pointSetpointSensorControlled deviceProcess plantControllerControl loopClosed loop (i.e. w/ feedback)Open loop (i.e. w/o feedback)
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Some Definitions
Automatic control system: A system that reacts to a change or imbalance in the variable it controls by adjusting other variables to restore the system to the desired balance.Controlled Variable: The quantity or condition that is measured and controlled.Controller: A device that senses changes in the controlled
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[Source: Honeywell, 1997. Engineering Manual of Automatic Control: for Commercial Buildings]
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Basic Types of Control Modes
Two-position controlFloating controlModulating control
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Two-Position Control
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Two-Position ControlWith Anticipator
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Step Control
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Floating Control
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P-I-D Control
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Proportional-Only Control
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P-I Control
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[Source: Honeywell, 1997. Engineering Manual of Automatic Control: for Commercial Buildings]
Proportional Control Proportional-Integral(PI) Control
Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) Control
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P, possibly PI for tight controlDewpoint temperature
P, possibly PI for tight controlHumidity
PI, Enhanced PIDFan static pressure
PI (use wide proportional band & a fast reset rate), PID
Air flow
PI, Enhanced PIDChiller discharge temperature
PI, Enhanced PIDCoil discharge temperature
PI, Enhanced PIDMixed air temperature
P, PIDSpace temperature
Control modeApplication
Recommended control modes for HVAC system
[Source: Honeywell, 1997. Engineering Manual of Automatic Control: for Commercial Buildings]
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Pulse Width Modulation
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Time-Proportioning Control
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Proportional Control
(Gain and Loop Tuning – adjust the %gain to meet the specific application)
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P-I Control
(Loop Tuning is an “art”. Usually tune the P gain first, then adjust I gain to eliminate offset)
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P-I-D Control
(Derivative is seldom used because HVAC system response is rather slow.)
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Proportional Control
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Control Action & Normal Position
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Sequencing
Control range(cooling)
Control range(heating)
Typical control ranges:- Pneumatic = 3-13 psi- Electronic = 2-12 Vdc
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Chapter 2Basics of Electricity
Introduce simple electrical circuits and common devices for controlling electrical power in HVAC systems. Some concepts of electronics are also helpful.
Common devices: relays, transformers, starters
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Simple Electrical Circuit
V = I x R P = V x I = I2 x R
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Water Tank Analogy
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Parallel Circuits
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Series Circuits
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Alternating Voltage
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Simple AC Circuit
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Capacitor in DC Circuit
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Voltage & Current Out of Phase
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Magnetic Field
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Inductor in DC Circuit
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3-Phase Voltage
P = V x I x PF x √3
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Transformer
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120/208V Service(4-wire Wye Connected)
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480/277V Service(4-wire Wye Connected)
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Electromagnetic Relay(On/Off signal; a type of remote-controlled switch)
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Simple DC Circuit With Relay
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Multipole Relay
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Single- & Double-Throw Contacts
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Across-the-Line Motor Starter(Start/stop control and overload protection)
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Starter With H-O-A Switch(H-O-A = hand-off-auto)
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Starter With H-O-A Switch& Aux. Contact
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Starter With ManualStart/Stop Buttons
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Magnetic Starter WithLife Safety Fan Wiring
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Variable Speed Drives -Inverter VariableFrequency Drive
VSD = variable speed driveASD = adjustable speed drive
VFD = variable frequency drive
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Sine-Coded PWM Waveform(PWM = pulse-width modulation)
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Variable Speed DriveWith Optional Starter
(the starter is provided as a backup, in case the VSD fails)
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Simple Relay Logic(Boolean logic notation, e.g. if (A or B) then C)
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Relay Logic WithDouble-Throw Contact
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Three-Way Light Switch
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Symbols for Elec. Logic Devices
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Voltage Feedback Bug(Ladder diagrams to show how devices are to be physically wired in the field.)
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Correction forVoltage Feedback
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Ladder Diagram