University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

A meter interval data analysis of retrocommissioning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

McClure, Richard Andres

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MCCLURE-THESIS-2024.pdf
Processed Data.zip
Raw Data.zip
UIUC RcX Meter Data Study Notes from Kate.xlsx
UIUC RCx Study.pbix

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https://hdl.handle.net/2142/124393

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Title
A meter interval data analysis of retrocommissioning at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Author(s)
McClure, Richard Andres
Issue Date
2024-05-01
Director of Research (if dissertation) or Advisor (if thesis)
Jacobi, Anthony M
Department of Study
Mechanical Sci & Engineering
Discipline
Mechanical Engineering
Degree Granting Institution
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Degree Name
M.S.
Degree Level
Thesis
Keyword(s)
  • building commissioning
  • retrocommissioning
  • high performance buildings
  • meter data
  • interval meter data
  • building energy
Abstract
The University of Illinois conducts retrocommissioning (RCx) efforts across campus to reduce building energy consumption at low cost. Retrocommissioning performs the commissioning process for an existing building, ensuring that control systems, mechanical equipment, lighting, and other building elements operate efficiently or as intended. The University of Illinois began to track hourly, high quality meter data starting in 2014. Interval meter data can reflect the performance of a building clearly. Daily profiles constructed from this data show base load and additional demand due to occupancy or external conditions, allowing for easy measurement. Using daily profiles, utility metering data can reveal insights regarding the impact of the RCx program at the university. However, a lack of data limits the scope of this study. This study aims to use the available meter data to measure the performance of retrocommissioning projects at the University of Illinois.
Graduation Semester
2024-05
Type of Resource
Thesis
Handle URL
https://hdl.handle.net/2142/124393
Copyright and License Information
Copyright 2024 Richard McClure

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