Publication Type
Conference Paper
Book Title
Proceedings of SimBuild Conference 2024
Publication Date
Page Numbers
790 to 799
Publisher Location
United States of America
Conference Name
IBPSA-USA SimBuild 2024
Conference Location
Denver, Colorado, United States of America
Conference Sponsor
IBPSA-USA (International Building Performance Simulation Association)
Conference Date
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Abstract
The study examines the impact of variable air volume (VAV) damper stuck faults on the system operation, building indoor conditions, and reheating energy consumption. This study includes both experimental and simulation studies for five test scenarios, including a fault-free scenario. We implemented VAV damper stuck fault through the building automation system (BAS). Results show that a damper stuck in a high opening position (60% damper opening) results in supplying an excessive amount of cold air from the rooftop unit (RTU) to the conditioned zone, increasing reheating energy consumption. The results of this research can serve as a foundational resource for developing fault detection algorithms.
