Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-30-2024
Publication Source
Journal of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Data Science
Abstract
This paper presents the findings of a comprehensive energy audit conducted at a large healthcare facility in North America, highlighting the critical role of Building Management Systems (BMS) in optimizing energy efficiency and driving sustainability. The audit identified opportunities for energy savings through chiller and boiler system improvements, retro-commissioning of the BAS, lighting upgrades, and minor repairs. The study emphasizes the importance of real-time energy monitoring and control, predictive maintenance, and staff training and engagement to ensure a truly optimized system. The implications for BMS include enhanced operational efficiency, integration with renewable energy sources, data-driven decision-making, policy compliance, and future-proofing infrastructure. The audit provides a practical framework for improving energy consumption patterns in healthcare facilities, demonstrating the essential role of BMS in managing energy use and reducing carbon footprints in energy-intensive environments.
ISBN/ISSN
2583-9888
Copyright
This open-access article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.
Publisher
URF Publishers
Volume
2
Issue
1
eCommons Citation
Sharma, Vibhu and Alshatshati, Salahaldin, "Optimizing Energy Efficiency in Healthcare Facilities: The Pivotal Role of Building Management Systems" (2024). Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Graduate Student Publications. 11.
https://ecommons.udayton.edu/mee_grad_pub/11
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Comments
The document available for download is the published version, provided in compliance with the publisher's open-access policy. Permission documentation is on file. DOI: https://doi.org/10.51219/JAIMLD/vibhu-sharma/70