Cimetrics demonstrating at 2019 AEE World Energy Congress and Trade Show
Julianne Rhoads, a Certified Energy Manager (CEM) and member of the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE), will deliver a presentation at the 2019 AEE World Energy Conference and Expo, taking place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. from September 25-27.
Rhoads' presentation, titled "TURN YOUR DATA INTO A CRYSTAL BALL: How Big Data Analytics can Target Energy Savings Opportunities as well as Predict Impending System Failures to Achieve Improved Energy Efficiency, Comfort and Sustainability," will demonstrate the power of big data analytics in fault detection, failure prediction, and energy efficiency optimisation.
Rhoads' expertise in this field stems from her academic background and professional experience. She holds an MS in Energy Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Lowell, where she designed and built a net-zero solar-powered home for the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2011. Prior to joining Cimetrics, she was responsible for designing Energy Performance Contracting projects at Siemens Industry, Inc. as an Energy Engineer.
At Cimetrics, Rhoads is responsible for energy analysis and reporting on over 35 buildings, including facilities in the higher education, healthcare, and pharmaceutical research sectors throughout the United States. Her presentation will provide examples of fault identification and failure prediction, root cause analysis, and issue remediation using aggregated facility data from government, pharmaceutical, and university facilities.
The presentation will also discuss typical high-value controls, mechanical, and operational faults, while stressing the benefits of utilizing big data for predictive maintenance. Predictive fault detection algorithms, such as those used by Rhoads, identify potential faults and equipment failures before they occur, allowing for proactive rather than reactive maintenance.
One of the key aspects of Rhoads' presentation will be the quantification of the energy savings that result from the appropriate corrective actions. She has identified and helped implement over $3 million in annual energy savings.
Insidious HVAC faults are often superseded by reactive maintenance, but big data analysis can mitigate large-scale operational issues and minimise persistent alarms. The impact of data quality and reliability on outcomes will be covered in the presentation.
Rhoads' presentation will provide insights into how Analytika for Buildings can help in eliminating roadblocks to comfortable and efficient facilities and capturing better value and performance from building systems. For those interested in detailed insights into her presentation, accessing the 2019 AEE World Energy Conference proceedings or contacting the conference organisers for the official paper or presentation summary may be beneficial.
- In the realm of finance and industry, big data analytics plays a crucial role in identifying energy savings opportunities and predicting system failures, as demonstrated by Julianne Rhoads' presentation at the 2019 AEE World Energy Conference.
- Technology such as data-and-cloud-computing and data analytics is instrumental in optimizing energy efficiency, comfort, and sustainability, as evidenced by Rhoads' work with Analytika for Buildings.
- Beyond energy management, the application of big data analytics extends into sectors like healthcare, higher education, and pharmaceutical research, as Rhoads' work with over 35 buildings across the United States illustrates.
