University of Moratuwa Faculty of Engineering Department of Electrical Engineering MSc/PG Diploma in Electrical Engineering MSc/PG Diploma in Electrical Installation MSc/PG Diploma in Industrial Automation Semester 2 Examination 2013 EE5118 — Building Management Systems ‘Time Allowed: 2 Hours December 2013 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES: This is an open book examination. ‘This paper contains FIVE questions on FOUR pages. Answer ALL questions. This paper accounts for 60% of the module assessment. ‘Assume reasonable values for any data not given in or with the examination paper. Clearly state such assumptions made on the script. If you have any doubt as to the interpretation of wording of question, make your own decision, but clearly state it in the script. All Examinations are conducted under t1¢ rules and regulations of the University. Page lof 4 aKec Question 2 Intelligent buildings require integration of a variety of computer-based building automation and Control system products that are usually made by different manufacturers. A. communication Protocol is a formal description of message formats and rules two computers must follow to exchange those messages. There are various conmmunication protocols that are used with Bul Management Systems (BMS). BACnet is a standard communication protocol specifically developed for building automation by the American Society of Heating, Retigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Define and differentiate between ‘Open protocols’ and ‘Proprietary Protocols’ in the ‘context of Building Management Systems. (2 marks) All information in a BACnet system is represented in terms of objects. Name five BACnet ‘objects and briefly explain the purpose of each of them. (8 marks) © Explain what a “BACnet Device’ is and differentiate it with a ‘Native BACnet Device’. (4 marks) 4. Explain 3 advantages of BACnet compared to other open protocols available in building automation industry. (6 marks) Question 2 There are various control algorithms implemented in Building Management Systems (BMS). An On/Off type controller is the simplest form of a controller where as a proportional-integral- derivative controller (PID controller) is a generic control loop feedback mechanism. Both these control mechanisms are widely used in BMS. 3. Explain the behaviour of a PID controller as opposed to an On/Off type controller taking ‘the control system of a Fan Coil Unit valve as an example (6 marks) b. Explain the control system of a ‘BMS-integrated!’ Variable Air Volume (VAV) based Air Handling Unit (AHU) of an air-conditioning system highlighting its sensors and BMS based control algorithms. (6 marks) © Ina central Chilled Water Plant of a building with direct-primary pumping scheme and ‘two-way control valves at building load, a minimum flow bypass line is installed between supply and retum chilled water headers to facilitate minimum flow when the system {oad drops below minimum flow of chillers. Explain a suitable control system for the BMS with the aid of diagrams to regulate the bypass valve fitted with a modulating actuator. (8 marks) Page 2 of 4Question 04 ‘an experienced person forthe post of Evecutive in charge of Procurement in a leading Company in the Power Sector with a modern Stores Comex facility has to be recruited. (a) As an Applicant for the post, Write out a model CV and discuss the major points of merit that will give you an edge in being short-listed for the selection interview [10 Marks) (0) Discuss how you, asa member ofthe Interview Panel, would select a person and which parameters would you consider as critical for this choice? [o5Marks} {c) Can you also agree on and list out a series of Subjective and Objective criteria for Performance Evaluations at the end of a year? [osmarks} Explain any two of following possible Evaluator bias 1. Haloeffect 2. Recency effect 3. Central Tendency (05 Marks} Question 05 ‘Answer any 5 (FIVE) of the following: a) What are Smart goals? (05 Marks} b) Give a brief note on how Creativity and Innovation are essential components for development. {05 Marks} ©) Clarify and explain each of the following terms with examples ‘Charismatic Leadership Team Leadership | iii, Operational Leadership [0S Marks} iv. Visionary Leadership 4) Consider the statement “Feedback is the breakfast of Champions” . Discuss the use of the same in terms of management for improved performance and give examples of how it can be Used to illustrate its meaning in real situations. [05 Marks} e) Why is Communication considered as a very important Component of Soft skils? What are the constraints experienced in communications and give examples of each {05 Marks} f)_ Write about the four different perspectives of Balanced Score card [05 Marks} )_ Whatare the differences in Job evaluation, Job Specification and Job Analysis? [05 Marks] : h) Clarify and explain the following terms: Education, Training, Development and Learning [05 Marks) Page 5 of 5