GTU 3151711 Building Automation: Syllabus

Sr.TopicsTeaching Hours
1Introduction:
Concept and application of Building Management System (BMS) and Automation, requirements and design considerations and its effect on functional efficiency of building automation system, architecture and components of BMS.		2
2Fire Alarm System:
Fundamentals:
What is Fire?
Fire modes,
History
(What is fire tetrahedron?,
What is the fire triangle?,
Stages of fire,
Consequences of fire,
Causes of Fire,
Basic Fire Prevention and List which step you will perform on hearing of fire safety alarm),
Components, and Principles of Operation.
FAS Components: Different fire sensors, smoke detectors, and their types, Fire control panels, Design considerations for the FA system.
Field Components, Panel Components, Applications. FAS
Architectures: Types of Architectures, Examples. FAS loops:
Classification of loops, Examples.
Fire Standards: FAS Design procedure, NFPA 72A, BS 5839, IS Concept of IP enabled fire & alarm system, design aspects, and components of PA system.		4
3Access Control System:
Access Components, Access control system Design. CCTV: Camera: Operation & types, Camera Selection Criteria, Camera Applications, DVR Based system, DVM, Network design, Storage design. Components of CCTV system like cameras, types of lenses, typical types of cables, controlling system.
CCTV Applications: CCTV Applications.		4
4Security Systems:
Fundamentals: Introduction to Security Systems, Concepts.
Perimeter Intrusion: Concept, Components, Technology, Advanced Applications. Security Design: Security system design for verticals.
Concept of automation in access control system for safety, Physical security system with components, RFID enabled access control with components, Computer system access control – DAC, MAC, RBAC.		4
5HVAC system:
Fundamentals: Introduction to HVAC, HVAC Fundamentals, Basic Processes (Heating, Cooling etc)
Human Comfort: Human comfort zones, Effect of Heat, Humidity, Heat loss.
Processes: Heating Process & Applications (I.e. Boiler, Heater), Cooling Process & Applications (I.e. Chiller), Ventilation Process & Applications (I.e. Central Fan System, AHU, and Exhaust Fans), Unitary Systems (VAV, FCU etc).		4
6Energy Management System:
ASHRAE Symbols
Energy Management: Energy Savings concept & methods, Lighting control, Building Efficiency improvement, Green Building (LEED) Concept & Examples.		4
7Building Management System:
IBMS (HVAC, Fire & Security) project cycle, Project steps BMS. Verticals:
Advantages & Applications of BMS, Examples Integration: IBMS
Architecture, Normal & Emergency operation. Advantages of BMS		2

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