Methods and systems for automated HVAC testing
US10724752B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 7, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05B2219/31316
- WIPO fieldThermal processes and apparatus
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The invention involves the automated testing of HVAC units using an energy management system. The automated HVAC test is performed to understand if one or more HVAC units are operational across one or more locations. If an HVAC unit is not operational, HVAC testing could be performed to understand which component or stage of the HVAC unit is not working as designed. The automated HVAC test is also used to calculate the efficiency of the HVAC unit(s) being tested. The various HVAC tests are performed on all HVAC units as a form of preventative maintenance and diagnostics. These tests can be scheduled on-demand, for a future date and time, or on a recurring schedule (monthly or quarterly). A report is generated for each HVAC test and can be viewed and exported from a cloud-based energy management platform.
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