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VOLTTRON Compatible Whole-Building Root-Fault Detection and Diagnosis

Drexel University will develop an innovative and cost-effective automated fault detection and diagnostics tool that better identifies issues related to building energy use. This project is expected to impact a total energy market of 7,306 TBTU, with projected national energy savings of 1,096 TBTU with a simple payback time per installation of less than 1 year.
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Scope
Funded Performer
Drexel University
Partners (not funded)
KGS Buildings
Agreement Total
$200,000
Match Total
$54,218
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Emerging Technologies
Project Manager
Marina Sofos
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Controls
Sub-Technology Type
Controls - FDD
Building Type
Commercial
New or Existing
Existing
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania