BMS Audits
Optimising BMS Efficiency
It could be assumed that the provision of a Building Management System (BMS) guarantees operational efficiency for plant, equipment, and building services systems. However, optimising BMS efficiency is crucial; system efficiency can only be ensured when the plant and automatic controls system are optimised and operating effectively.
Over time, BMS parameters can be adjusted and not reset, sensors can fall out of calibration, and field devices such as control valves can fail or not operate effectively. Coupled with deficient plant control strategy, can result in poor system performance, inefficient operation, and increased operational costs and carbon emissions.
Salvis offers an independent review of the BMS and mechanical systems to identify programming and hardware operational issues and inefficiencies, which are often missed or ignored during routine maintenance. The audit reviews the programmed BMS parameters and setpoints, plant control strategies, and operation of connected plant and equipment, while considering the application of energy saving and demand-driven control strategies.
Comprehensive BMS Audit
Salvis partners with controls and BMS specialists to conduct a comprehensive BMS audit of building management systems and installed systems, which include:
- Site survey of BMS and building services installations
- Analysis of control strategy and setpoints
- Review of system alarms and safety circuits
- Appraisal of plant operation
- Assessment of energy-saving opportunities
We provide an audit report that gives an overview of the installed systems, details of the system or strategy errors identified, recommendations for remedial measures, budget costs, and an indicative delivery programme.
Addressing inefficient control and then implementing recommended energy-saving and demand-driven control strategies can lead to a significant reduction in gas and electricity consumption, operational costs, and carbon emissions.
