A smart building is one in which critical equipment and assets such as air handlers, chillers, boilers, and lighting can communicate with one another. A sophisticated management system is in place to monitor and optimize all of the components. A Smart Building aims to provide useful services that assist occupants in being more productive and…
The building management system (BMS) is a centralized control system that is responsible for automatically regulating and controlling non-GMP facility subsystems, including the maintenance of predefined parameters (or set points) and the control of their functionality. The BMS’ primary objective is to ensure the facility’s operation is safe, while also monitoring and optimizing the use…
In a sewage lift or pump station, the level transmitter is a small but critical component that helps preserve system integrity and prevent unwanted spills. In the United States, there are more than two million sewage lift or pump stations. All of them work on the same principle and have the same goal: to transport…
Fire-protection and life safety systems include building exit systems, fire-alarm systems, and fire-suppression systems. Fire-prevention codes specify the proper maintenance and repair of these systems. Fire protection involves the installation and use of structural and operational systems to minimize the impact of fire on people and property. Fire-protection systems fall into two main categories —…