Smart Building Systems in Residential Solar Applications
Department
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Major
Electrical Engineering
Research Advisor
Stone, Robert B.
Grantham Lough, Katie, 1979-
Advisor's Department
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Second Advisor's Department
Engineering Management and Systems Engineering
Funding Source
Missouri S&T Opportunities for Undergraduate Research Experiences (OURE) Fellows Program; Environmental Protection Agency; Department of Energy
Abstract
Chameleon is a residential automation system dedicated to the combination of energy efficiency and convenience. The system employs a series of automated applications including lighting, HVAC, home entertainment, appliance control, and phantom load reduction. The integration of these systems influences a net energy gain.
A network of sensors will be installed throughout the residence to provide pertinent information to the control system. Chameleon will then use this data to execute the desired actions in the most energy efficient manner. The system will include all conventional controls and will be seamlessly integrated, but will also feature a dedicated user interface. The interface will allow input of the resident’s preferences; the system will also be controllable via the internet.
In addition to providing convenience to the resident, the system will save a significant amount of energy. While traditional systems expend energy to provide convenience, Chameleon will have a positive impact on both aspects.
Biography
Joseph Schaefer is a senior in Electrical Engineering. Since 2004, he has been involved with the Solar House Design Team designing electrical and automation systems. As president of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) student branch, the branch received the Most Active Student Branch award from IEEE-St. Louis. He has also had co-op and intern experiences with Anheuser-Busch and General Electric. In June, Joseph plans to begin working for Kiewit Power Engineers in Lenexa, KS.
Research Category
Engineering
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Document Type
Presentation
Location
Gasconade Room
Presentation Date
08 Apr 2009, 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Smart Building Systems in Residential Solar Applications
Gasconade Room
Chameleon is a residential automation system dedicated to the combination of energy efficiency and convenience. The system employs a series of automated applications including lighting, HVAC, home entertainment, appliance control, and phantom load reduction. The integration of these systems influences a net energy gain.
A network of sensors will be installed throughout the residence to provide pertinent information to the control system. Chameleon will then use this data to execute the desired actions in the most energy efficient manner. The system will include all conventional controls and will be seamlessly integrated, but will also feature a dedicated user interface. The interface will allow input of the resident’s preferences; the system will also be controllable via the internet.
In addition to providing convenience to the resident, the system will save a significant amount of energy. While traditional systems expend energy to provide convenience, Chameleon will have a positive impact on both aspects.
Comments
Joint project with Bryan Glass and Joseph Schaefer