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BAM 193: An interview with 75F's CEO Jan 20, 2020

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This week we are talking with 75F's CEO Deepinder Singh. I really enjoyed this interview as Deepinder is very technical and his story for why he started 75F is really unique.

In this interview we look at:

What is 75F?
Why another controls solution?
Why 75F is a full-stack solution and what that means
75F's interesting way of negating cybersecurity concerns
What problem does 75F solve?
What makes the 75F solution unique?
Who is the solution meant for?
And much more

We get into the weeds and discuss API's, system architectures, ASHRAE G36, and much more.

BAM 192: How data flows from your controller to your graphics Jan 13, 2020

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Have you ever wondered how your BAS user interface works?

What happens exactly when you change your setpoints?

In this week's episode, we are going to look at how a BAS communicates from the GUI to the field controller and from the field controller to the GUI.

BAM 191: Troubleshooting IT Systems Jan 06, 2020

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How do you troubleshoot IT systems? Where do you begin? In this episode, we will look at how you can troubleshoot even the most complex building automation system.

BAM 190: HVAC Control Sequences Part 8 Dec 30, 2019

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This is the end of our 8 part series on HVAC control sequences. In this episode, we will be discussing how piping, pumping, and pressurization work. In this podcast, we will be discussing

How to control pumps
When to use variable speed pumping
The proper way to control a secondary loop
How a decoupler is used in chiller sequencing

BAM 189: HVAC Control Sequences Part 7 Dec 23, 2019

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Water-cooled chillers are one of the main systems in large buildings. Understanding how to control a cooling tower properly is complex but it is also understandable.

In this episode, we are going to go through how to properly control chilled water systems.

We will look at:

The difference between range and approach and why they matter
How to sequence cooling towers to properly handle condenser water temperature
The use of partial load chillers and how to properly sequence them
And much more!

BAM 188: HVAC Control Sequences Part 6 Dec 09, 2019

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How do chillers work?

What do you need to know?

In this episode, we explore how chilled water systems work. We look at utilizing the concepts of heat transfer and evaporation in order to cool a building.

We also explore the different types of chillers and proper chiller sequencing.

BAM 187: HVAC Control Sequences Part 5 Dec 02, 2019

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Have you ever found yourself struggling to control the hot water supply temperature for a primary loop?

Or maybe you couldn't figure out the best way to stage the boilers in your central plant?

In this week's episode of The Building Automation Monthly Podcast, we will be diving into hot water systems. You will learn:

Why we use hot water
The importance of state changes
How to control hot water boilers
The purpose of mixing valves
Why we use steam and how to control it
And much more!

BAM 186: HVAC Control Sequences Part 4 Nov 25, 2019

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AHU's, MAU's, Face and bypass, energy recovery, humidification!!!

There are so many concepts that you need to understand about HVAC systems in order to control them with your building automation system.

In this episode, we continue our multi-part series on how to implement HVAC control sequences with a focus on 100% Outdoor air units, Makeup air units, face and bypass, and energy recovery.

BAM 185: HVAC Control Sequences Part 3 Nov 18, 2019

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Have you ever had difficulty controlling air handlers with your BAS? In this week's episode, we work through how to sequence a variety of different air handling systems using your building automation system.

BAM 184: HVAC Control Sequences Part 2 Oct 28, 2019

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Airside systems account for the majority of the HVAC systems that we control with a BAS, but do you know how they work? In this week's episode we are going to discuss how to control airside systems. We are going to look at rooftop units, air handlers, and other airside systems. We will discuss the devices we control, the sequences we use, and strategies we can implement to optimize the control of the our airside systems.

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