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Intelligent Systems and Technologies for Smart Buildings

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Course Unit Code450-2057/01
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Choice-compulsory type B
Level of Course Unit *First Cycle
Year of Study *Third Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredSummer Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites Course succeeds to compulsory courses of previous semester
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
VAN72doc. Ing. Jan Vaňuš, Ph.D.
Summary
Students will learn about implementation of the information technologies for design, programing and visualization operational and technical functions control in Smart Buildings (private and tertiary sector) with an emphasis on application security and energy management in connection with the concepts of Green Buildings, Smart Grids, Smart Cities for the development of modern lifestyle (Smart Living and the Internet of Things).
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Students will learn about implementation of the modern Information Technologies for operational control of Smart Buildings. Students will be able to implement intelligent building project, programming and visualization of basic operational and technical functions control in intelligent buildings.
Course Contents
1. Introduction to the concept of intelligent buildings (general overview), building automation and bus systems.
2. Technology for Smart Buildings control in the tertiary and residential sectors.
3. Low voltage devices in the Smart Buildings (data network, CCTV, EPS, EZS, intrusion detection, traffic equipment, access control and attendance registration).
4. Wireless Technology in Smart Buildings.
5. Energy Management in Smart Buildings.
6. Steps for the draft project in Smart Buildings.
7. Standards in Smart Buildings.
8. The concept of Smart Metering (Smart Grids, Smart Submetering, HVAC metering, solar, photovoltaic panels, concepts of measurement of gas supply, water, electricity).
9. Visualization of operational and technical functions in the Smart Buildings.
10. Superior monitoring systems and tools for Big data processing in Smart Buildings.
11. Multimedia in the Smart Buildings (audio systems, intercom systems), the concept of Internet of things.
12. The concept of Smart Cities (draft, description, interworking between used technologies).
13. The concept of Green Buildings.
14. Smart Home Care concept (Draft implementation, sensors, technology used), Smart Living concept.
Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
Merz, H., Hansemann, T., Hubner, C.: Building Automation, Communication systems with EIB/KNX, LON, and BACnet, Springer 2009
HARPER, R. Inside the smart home. New York: Springer, c2003, xi, 264 p. ISBN 1-85233-688-9.
CLEMENTS-CROOME, D. Intelligent buildings: design, management and operation. Reston, VA: ASCE Press, distributor, 2004, xiv, 408 p. ISBN 978-0- 7277-3266-8.
SmartHouse Code of Practice: CWA 50487. Pattenden, S. Brussels: CENELEC,2005. Ref. No. CLC/TR 50487:2005 E.
Merz, H., Hansemann T., Hubner C.; Automatizované systémy budov - Sdělovací systémy KNX/EIB, LON a BACnet, Grada Publishing, Praha 2007, ISBN 978-80-247-2367-9
Vaňuš, J.; Řízení provozu budov, učební text, VŠB TU Ostrava, 2013
GARLÍK, Bohumír. Inteligentní budovy. Praha: BEN - technická literatura, 2012. ISBN 978-80-7300-440-8.
VALEŠ, Miroslav. Inteligentní dům. 2. vyd. Brno: ERA, 2008. 21. století. ISBN 978-80-7366-137-3.
KUNC, Josef. Elektroinstalace krok za krokem. 2., zcela přeprac. vyd. Praha: Grada, 2010. Profi & hobby. ISBN 978-80-247-3249-7.
HARPER, R. Inside the smart home. New York: Springer, c2003, xi, 264 p. ISBN 1-85233-688-9.
Recommended Reading:
Daniels K.; Building Technology - Guide for architects and designers, Oldenbourg Industrieverlag GmbH, Mnichov 2000, ISBN 80-88905-63-X
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control - basic overview of KNX systems. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978-80-248-3529-7
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control - Bus systems in buildings - selected legislative issues. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3527 - 3.
VAŇUŠ, J. The comprehensive building control – design and installation of Bus systems in buildings. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3528 – 0
VALA, D. The comprehensive building control – KNX application. Ostrava: VŠB - Technical University of Ostrava, 2014.
Kyas, O. How to Smart Home. Key Concept Press e.K., Wyk, Germany, 2015. ISBN 978-3-944980-07-2
Daniels, K.; Technika budov – příručka pro architekty a projektanty, Oldenbourg Industrieverlag GmbH, Mnichov 2000, ISBN 80-88905-63-X
VAŇUŠ, J. Komplexní řízení budov - základní přehled KNX systémů. Ostrava: VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978-80-248-3529-7
VAŇUŠ, J. Komplexní řízení budov - Sběrnicové systémy v budovách - vybrané legislativní problémy. Ostrava: VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3527 - 3.
VAŇUŠ, J. Komplexní řízení budov – projekce a instalace sběrnicových systémů v budovách. Ostrava: VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2014. ISBN 978 - 80 - 248 - 3528 – 0
VALA, D. Komplexní řízení budov – aplikace KNX. Ostrava: VŠB – Technická univerzita Ostrava, 2014.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lectures, Individual consultations, Tutorials, Experimental work in labs, Project work, Field trip, Teaching by an expert (lecture or tutorial), Field data collection
Assesment methods and criteria
Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit45 (45)20
                Projekt realizace Smart HomeSemestral project15 10
                TestyWritten test15 8
                Zadané projektyProject15 8
        ExaminationExamination55 (55)20
                Písemná zkouškaWritten examination20 10
                Ústní zkouškaOral examination25 10
                Obhajoba projekůOther task type10 5