Universal Translator 3: A free software tool to support your data processing needs

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1 Session: Tools and Resources: Your Knowledge Center Universal Translator 3: A free software tool to support your data processing needs Ryan Stroupe PG&E Pacific Energy Center August 11, 2016 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island

2 Presentation Agenda About the PEC and speaker Mystery graphs Data challenges UT3 capabilities Examples of UT3 capabilities Web page and UT3 user support information Relevant resources Mystery graph answers 2

3 PG&E Pacific Energy Center PG&E s demonstration and education center, established to help building and design professionals understand and implement state-of-the-art energyefficient technologies. Free Services: Classes Advice Tools

4 PEC s Tool Lending Library: Tools loaned for FREE for energy efficiency, demand reduction and demand response projects for public utility rate payers in California. On line Tool Request Form Borrower information Project information Specifics on tools requested Online catalog of available equipment Application notes with step by step instructions Over 5000 diagnostic measurement tools and accessories in the lending library. Flow Hood CO2 Meter Strobe Tachometer Temp/RH Meter Ultrasonic Flow Meter Drywell Calibrator 4

5 Mystery Graph #1 Mystery Graph 120 This graph illustrates: 110 Temperature, F /15/ /20/05 12:00 PM 5/21/05 12:00 AM 5/21/05 12:00 PM a. light levels from daylight in a library. b. run time data for a light fixture c. Space temperature in an unconditioned warehouse. 5/22/05 12:00 AM 5/22/05 12:00 PM Date and time 5/23/05 12:00 AM 5/23/05 12:00 PM 5/24/05 12:00 AM d. the scheduled operation of a motor e. flue temperature for a noncondensing heating hot water boiler.

6 Mystery Graph #2 The three variables illustrated in the graph depicted here are? a. daily electricity, natural gas and water use. b. outside air, mixed air and return air temperatures at an air handler with a working economizer c. space temperature, air flow and damper position for a working VAV box. d. temperature, relative humidity and dew point of an air volume. e. chilled water flow, chilled water supply temperature and condenser water supply temperature for an optimized chiller.

7 Mystery Graph #3 600 This graph illustrates the relationship between: a. the percent load and power draw in watts for a motor. b. the cooling load in kwh per day and the average zone temperature per day for a hospital. c. the VFD speed in hertz and power in watts for a packaged unit supply air fan. d. the humidity and enthalpy for air downstream from a direct evaporative cooling system. e. the heating load for a building in therms per day and the average outside temperature per day.

8 There are Many Data Sources Quantitative o o o o o o o Climate stations: air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, wind direction, solar radiation, precipitation Utility meters: electrical (kwh), natural gas (therms), water (CCF), steam (BTU), chilled water (BTU) Energy Management Systems: air pressure & flow, liquid pressure & flow, damper position Data loggers: surface temperature, amps, volts, power factor, power, CO 2, CO, occupancy, illuminance Financial: energy costs, energy savings, incentive values, interest rates, implementation costs, sales Other: hours of operation, square footage, vacancy rates, storage life, capacity, quantity of equipment Time: year, month, week, day, hour, minute, second Categorical o o o o o o Building type: office, retail, grocery, restaurant, lodging, warehouse, university, K 12, health care Location: address, city, state, zip code, climate zone, altitude, latitude, longitude, country End use type: space heating, space cooling, water heating, lighting, refrigeration, electronics, ventilation Fuel type: petroleum, natural gas, coal, nuclear, biomass, hydro electric, wind, solar, geothermal Deficiency type: VAV box set point analysis, air side economizer, lighting controls, equipment scheduling Persistence strategy: metering total building energy use, comfort stability reporting, trend data analysis

9 UT3 Auto Import Data Sources Major EMCS manufacturers c c c c (From: "Energy Impact of Commercial Building Controls and Performance Diagnostics: Market Characterization, Energy Impact of Building Faults and Energy Savings Potential, TIAX LLC for Dept. of Energy, November 2005, page 87 of 413) c

10 Universal Translator 3 Software Data management Resampling Time shift Slope and offset adjustments Data filters Calculated data channels Psychrometric channels Data analysis Line graph Scatter plots Diagnostics Air side economizer Dual duct AHU fault detection Fans and system curves Fan coil fault detection Light load Measurement and verification Plug load Set point analysis Single duct AHU fault detection Statistics 10

11 Graphs 11

12 Data and Schedule Filters 12

13 Calculated Channels 13

14 Air side Economizer Diagnostic 14

15 Set point Analysis Tool Setpoint Analysis Average % Time % Time Channel RESULT Lower Upper Time Under Time Over Value Under Over Folder Channel Name Value Value Value Lower Upper Under Lower Upper Name Score Result Result Setpoint Setpoint Lower Setpoint Setpoint Setpoint VAV2 3_VAV 2 3 EXHIBITHALL 4 Average Value Over Minimum Upper Value Setpoint Maximum Value VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 5_VAV 2 5 EXHIBITHALL 1 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 7_VAV 2 7 TECHOFFICE VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 4_VAV 2 4 EXHIBITHALL 3 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 1_VAV 2 1 ADMIN OFFICE 1 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 3_VAV 1 3 BASEMENT VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 5_VAV 1 5 BIRDIE ROOM VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 6_VAV 2 6 EXHIBITHALL 2 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV2 2_VAV 2 2 ADMIN OFFICE 2 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 6_VAV 1 6 KITCHEN VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 4_VAV 1 4 LOBBY 2 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 8_VAV 1 8 CONFERENCE RM 2 VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 2_VAV 1 2 LIGHTING RM VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 1_VAV 1 1 LOBBY VAV ZoneTemperature VAV1 7_VAV 1 7 CONFERENCE RM 1 VAV ZoneTemperature 15

16 Lighting Control Diagnostic 16

17 Measurement and Verification Module Step 1&2: Import Data and Validate Step 3: Create Baseline Model Step 4: Create Post Implementation Model Step 5: Calculate Avoided Energy Use Step 6: Calculate Normalized Energy Savings 17

18 UT Webpage: Register for and download latest version Help Searchable text version of Help document Training videos Access to user support Frequently Asked Questions Reference information Users forum SDK information News Resource Links Bug reporting Software is FREE! UT3 YouTube Channel: /UCBoX0iMkfM7utPckbauKzQA 18

19 Related Resources 19 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island

20 California Tool Lending Libraries PG&E Pacific Energy Center Tool Lending Library Tools loaned for FREE for energy efficiency, demand reduction and demand response projects for public utility rate payers in California. Online catalog of available equipment Application notes with step by step instructions Over 5000 diagnostic measurement tools and accessories in the lending library. Southern California Edison Tulare Tool Lending Library SDG&E Energy Innovation Center Resource Library & Tool Lending Library intl.net/c95021/opac/index.aspx

21 PEC s Free Trainings on Building Performance Design Performance and Commissioning Series Airside Economizers Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems Pumps Chilled and Condenser Water Systems Heating Hot Water and Steam Systems Controls Fans, Ducts and AHUs Variable Speed Drives (VSDs) Other Commissioning Trainings Existing Building Commissioning Workshop Series RCx 101: Identifying and Assessing Common Retrocommissioning Opportunities Logic Diagrams and Control Sequences System Diagram Workshop Commissioning Lighting Controls Each of these are simulcast over the Internet. Full list of classes and registration links: Related Training Topics Trainings for Energy Auditors Basic Excel for Energy Analysts Universal Translator Training Optimizing the Design and Control of Data Centers Optimizing the Design and Control of Chilled Water Plants Building Measurement classes 21

22 Other Free Software Tools Energy Charting and Metrics (ECAM) Weather query tool (from Bill Koran) Building commissioning energy calculators 22

23 Mystery Graph # Mystery Graph This graph illustrates: Temperature, F /20/05 12:00 PM 5/21/05 12:00 AM 5/21/05 12:00 PM 5/22/05 12:00 AM 5/22/05 12:00 PM 5/23/05 12:00 AM 5/23/05 12:00 PM 5/24/05 12:00 AM Date and time a. light levels from daylight in a library. b. run time data for a light fixture c. Space temperature in an unconditioned warehouse. d. the scheduled operation of a motor e. flue temperature for a noncondensing heating hot water boiler. 8/15/

24 Mystery Graph # off on Mystery Graph off on off on This graph illustrates: Temperature, F Motor heats up at start up. Motor temp spikes when it shuts down as fan is no longer running /20/05 12:00 PM 5/21/05 12:00 AM 5/21/05 12:00 PM 5/22/05 12:00 AM 5/22/05 12:00 PM Date and time 5/23/05 12:00 AM 5/23/05 12:00 PM 5/24/05 12:00 AM a. light levels from daylight in a library. b. run time data for a light fixture c. Space temperature in an unconditioned warehouse. d. the scheduled operation of a motor e. flue temperature for a noncondensing heating hot water boiler. 8/15/

25 Mystery Graph #2 The three variables illustrated in the graph depicted here are? a. daily electricity, natural gas and water use. b. outside air, mixed air and return air temperatures at an air handler with a working economizer c. space temperature, air flow and damper position for a working VAV box. d. temperature, relative humidity and dew point of an air volume. e. chilled water flow, chilled water supply temperature and condenser water supply temperature for an optimized chiller.

26 Mystery Graph #2 Mixed is warmer than return, but much cooler than outside when outside temp is above return. Mixed and return track when air handler is off. The three variables illustrated in the graph depicted here are? Mixed tracks outside when the outside temp is below return. a. daily electricity, natural gas and water use. b. outside air, mixed air and return air temperatures at an air handler with a working economizer c. space temperature, air flow and damper position for a working VAV box. d. temperature, relative humidity and dew point of an air volume. e. chilled water flow, chilled water supply temperature and condenser water supply temperature for an optimized chiller.

27 Mystery Graph #3 600 This graph illustrates the relationship between: a. the percent load and power draw in watts for a motor. b. the cooling load in kwh per day and the average zone temperature per day for a hospital. c. the VFD speed in hertz and power in watts for a packaged unit supply air fan. d. the humidity and enthalpy for air downstream from a direct evaporative cooling system. e. the heating load for a building in therms per day and the average outside temperature per day.

28 Mystery Graph # y = 0.415x x R² = Inverse relationship: X axis value increases as Y axis value decreases

29 Thank-you for your attention! Ryan Stroupe Building Performance Program Coordinator PG&E Pacific Energy Center 851 Howard Street San Francisco, CA P: E: 29

30 Ryan Stroupe Bio 20 years at PG&E Pacific Energy Center (PEC) in San Francisco Coordinates the Center s Existing Building Curricula Building commissioning Energy audits Measurement Financial calculations Water conservation Teaches many PEC classes covering 32 different EE topics Oversees the Center s Tool Lending Library Program Manages Universal Translator software development project Eight time Speaker at National Conference on Building Commissioning Third time presenting at Energy Exchange/Gov Energy Conference Instructor for several colleges and universities 30