Abstract
Natural gas consumption data can be used by facility managers to implement procedures that make more efficient use of a facility’s heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems (HVAC). Gas consumption data is measured by an external company, and currently, they can only provide monthly consumption data. In order to implement high- performance controllers, campus facilities management requires data to be provided on approximately 15-minute intervals. Additionally, the meters need an upgrade of approximately $88,000 to provide data at that rate. This paper proposes an open-source design for a device that can capture the consumption data at the desired rate for less than $200.
How to Cite
Mino, F. R., (2020) “Research and Development of a Low-Cost Device to Track Natural Gas Consumption of University Facilities”, Capstone, The UNC Asheville Journal of Undergraduate Scholarship 33(1).
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