Ist 220 Network Based Solution Project

Energy Management Tool for Buildings

Visualizing a Green Tomorrow

IST220 : REDteamJosh Wentz, Kim Klinikowski, Christopher Alvarado,

Marco DeLeonardis, Brendan Jann, & Jon Vettori

December 2, 2009

NETWORK BASED SOLUTION Semester Project

REDteam

TEAM MEMBER BACKGROUND

SECTION

Josh Wentz Architectural Engineering

Network Based Solution

Kim Klinikowski IST Impact & Risk

Christopher Alvarado

IST & SRA Intro. & Conclusion

Marco DeLeonardis

IST Problem Analysis

Brendan Jann IST & SRA Intro. & Conclusion

Jon Vettori Hospitality Management

Team Challenges

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table of contents

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Introduction

Problem Analysis

Network Based Solution Analysis

Impact & Risk Analysis

Team Challenges

Conclusion

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introduction

Christopher Alvarado & Brendan Jann

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introducing the problem

Society today focuses on conservation of the environmentFocus has mainly been on motor vehicles, human

pollution, industrial waste, etc.Cities produce mass amounts of greenhouse

emissions as wellBUT not the people or power-plants...

The buildings themselves produce 41% of the dangerous greenhouse gasses in the U.S.

They also consume 71% of electricity produced

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[Energy Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 2008]INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION

introducing the problem

Buildings today lack the ability to integrate information between energy demanding systems

Results in an inefficient use of energyAdded energy use creates added greenhouse gassesNot eco-friendly or cost-effective

Technology today can enable us to successfully monitor all energy consumption to ensure maximum efficiencySeamlessly integrate important energy consumption

information"Energy Management Tool for Buildings"

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problem analysis

Marco DeLeonardis

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problems

1. Various systems within a building currently perform disconnected tasks instead of one holistic process

2. Buildings are the top contributors of greenhouse gas emissions affecting climate change

3. The general public is unaware of the massive amounts of energy that buildings consume daily

INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES CONCLUSION

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INTEGRATION

CONNECTIVITY

Various systems within a building today are performing disconnected tasks rather than working together to achieve an efficient holistic process

1: disconnected systems


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[Kevin Powell, GSA, 2009]



Tasks are not performing as one, thus creating inefficienciesLights, heating , and

cooling systems, computer and other electronics all contribute

There is a lack of building information available to monitor this consumption

[http://www.atlas-solar.com/grid.asp]


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DISPARATE CONTROLS & PROTOCOLS

2: building pollution

[Energy Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 2008]

FACT: Buildings are the top contributor of greenhouse gas emissions affecting climate change


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3: public awareness

The public is unaware of how much energy they are consuming dailyThis includes both business and domestic energy

usage

“Only 7% of American voters identified buildings as the top contributor of

greenhouse gas emissions.” -Recent poll by American Institute of Architects

[http://www.aia.org/press/AIAS077318]


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3: public awareness

POTENTIAL AREAS OF INEFFICIENCIES

There is little to no information highlighting inefficient areas of concern within a building

[http://www.sun-works.com/products/grid_tied/grid_tied.html]INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION14

network based solution analysis

Josh Wentz

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conceptual solution

1. Network Infrastructure

2. Mediator Protocol Translator

3. User End software


1: network infrastructure

Transform power infrastructure into a networking infrastructure

UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY: Packet switching, wi-fi, processors, sensors

Most existing metering devices do not have a NIC to connect a new wireless device to the network

Most buildings are not using new methods of transmitting information = wireless


1: network infrastructure

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[http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080730/images/454570a-6.jpg]INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION

2: mediator protocol translator

Create a mediator (like a router in the IT world) that will translate all building protocols into one

UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY: IP Protocol, multiplexing (share single transmission media), LAN

Most metering devices today all use proprietary protocol

Will allow information to be comparable



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CISCO MEDIATOR


[Ed Richards, Cisco, 2009]


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TRANSLATES ALL PROPRIETARY BUILDING PROTOCOLS


[Alexis Ringwald, Valence Energy, 2009]


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INTEGRATED BUILDING SYSTEMS


[Kevin Powell, GSA, 2009]

3: user end software

Develop a user end software to view the database of building information

UNDERLYING TECHNOLOGY: Software, databases, servers

Will allow users to view where in their building they're spending energy costs



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DYNAMIC REAL-TIME ENERGY CHARTING[Engineered Systems, 2009]




[Alexis Ringwald, Valence Energy, 2009]

implementation analysis

IMPLEMENTATION #1wired, mediator, cloud computing software/

database

IMPLEMENTATION #2wireless, mediator, local software/ database

IMPLEMENTATION #3wireless, mediator, cloud computing software/

database


best implementation among alternatives

STRENGTHS1. Replacing current wired

& installation methods with wireless will save hundreds of thousands of dollars on replacing wire material r with wireless

2. Resources can now be shared

3. Accessibility

WEAKNESSES1. Transmission errors 2. Partnership between

utilities & industrial & commercial companies needs to be created

3. Security of energy information over the internet

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IMPLEMENTATION #3: 1 – wireless, 2 - mediator, 3- cloud computing software/

database


impact & risk analysis

Kim Klinikowski

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impact & risk analysis

1. Vulnerabilities of the Internet

2. Unwillingness to collaborate

3. Lack of qualified personnel

4. Software incapability's

5. Transmission interference


1: vulnerabilities of the internet

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RISK: Transmission media imposes vulnerabilities on confidential data• High probability of occurrence with a medium impact on

overall project

MITIGATION: Encompasses a variety of strategies1. Security training session with company employees2. Public key encryption system

• Consider cost of cryptographer ($95,000/year)

3. Use of proxy servers• Inexpensive but could save hundreds to thousands

4. Use of firewalls


2: unwillingness to collaborate

RISK: Utility and automation companies will be unwilling to share their proprietary languages• High probability of occurrence with a medium impact on

overall project

MITIGATION: Encompasses a variety of strategies1. Form contracts that encompass legality issues

• Contracts will detail viewing privileges and conversion specifics

2. Restrict protocol access to select individuals• Through the use of swipe cards, passwords, or biometrics ($550

finger print scanner)

3. Use of encrypted disks• Store within a fireproof safe or a bank vault


3: lack of qualified personnel

RISK: After initial implementation of the mediator, few personnel will be qualified• High probability of occurrence with a medium impact on overall

project

MITIGATION: Encompasses a variety of strategies1. Construct a training program organized by outside

experts• Without training, experts can charge $50-$60/hour

2. Attend manufacturer’s seminars• Costly, but increases employees’ knowledge in dealing with mediator

problems/errors

3. Offer courses at universities• Educate the IT personnel of the future• Courses deal with translation of multiple protocols into one (core of

mediator)32INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION

4: software incapability's

RISK: Mediator is static which prohibits software updates• Medium probability of occurrence with a high impact on overall

project

MITIGATION: Encompasses a variety of strategies1. Work with the manufacturer of the mediator to make

software updates for the mediator2. Forecast new languages for devices and only buy those

devices that use languages identified by the mediator3. Create standards for future energy devices employed

by buildings • This would allow us to avoid costly software updates, while allowing

our system to run just as efficiently and effectively.33INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION

5: transmission interference

RISK: Wireless transmission media is not always 100% reliable• Low probability of occurrence with a low impact on overall

project

MITIGATION: Encompasses a variety of strategies1. Install wireless routers in areas conducive to strong

signal strength• Avoid basements, closets, areas under desks

2. Update router’s firmware monthly (if possible)• Most updates provided freely by manufacturer

3. Train staff to monitor network at all times• Teach staff proper ways to handle network connectivity problems to

reduce amount of harm imposed by “down time”34INTRO PROBLEM SOLUTION IMPACT CHALLENGES

CONCLUSION

team challenges

Jon Vettori

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what worked? what needed improvement?

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what worked?

Delegating tasks to individuals and combining

Meeting after class for a few minutes to keep everyone on track / on the same page

Cell phones / mass texts and remindersHonesty, Urgency, Responsibility

Free online communication / collaboration tools…


google groups

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[groups.google.com]


google docs

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[docs.google.com]


google wave

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[wave.google.com]


what needed improvement?

Using all of the scheduled lab time to better delegate tasks

Make corrections and improvements for documents/presentations as we got them back when it was fresh in our memory

Preemptively completed tasks and assignments ahead of the week it was due


conclusion

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“Knowledge is Power”


[Kevin Powell, GSA, 2009][http://www.atlas-solar.com/grid.asp][Energy Information Administration, U.S. Dept. of Energy, 2008][http://www.aia.org/press/AIAS077318][http://www.sun-works.com/products/grid_tied/grid_tied.html][http://www.nature.com/news/2008/080730/images/454570a-6.jpg][Ed Richards, Cisco, 2009][Alexis Ringwald, Valence Energy, 2009][Engineered Systems, 2009][groups.google.com][docs.google.com][wave.google.com]

references

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QUESTIONS?

IST220 : REDteamJosh Wentz, Kim Klinikowski, Christopher Alvarado,

Marco DeLeonardis, Brendan Jann, & Jon Vettori

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