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April 2019 |
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EMAIL INTERVIEW – M.S. Huang and Ken Sinclair
M.S. Huang, President, Delta Electronics (Americas)
Future Building Automation
Building
automation systems and control software now have the capability to
interconnect, monitor and control a myriad of IoT enabled devices as
well as renewable energy sources and their connection to storage or the
grid.
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Sinclair:
What does the future hold for building automation this year?
Huang: In
2019, integration will play a central role in building automation.
Smart devices embedded in our commercial infrastructure must be managed
through intelligent solutions. Building owners need to consider the
implications of integration carefully; otherwise, they may be lost in a
sea of disconnected devices working at cross purposes. As the
commercial sector embraces IoT, building owners must link the devices
together to obtain a full picture of what is occurring within their
facilities. Without additional data, the advantage of IoT devices is
moot. More granular control of building operations through IoT-capable
devices will provide building managers greater insight into energy
consumption and tenant comfort through a livestream of real data,
especially as sustainability takes root in the industry.
Sinclair:
What differentiates Delta Electronics from other building automation and energy management providers?
Huang: Delta
Electronics has served as a global provider of power and thermal
management products for nearly half a century. Since its founding in
1971, Delta has sought to better the world with products that bridge
the gap between innovation and energy efficiency. Our decades of
experience provides us with the breadth of knowledge and technical
expertise that newer upstarts cannot match.
As an industry leader with an international footprint, Delta offers one of the widest product portfolios on the market. Our energy solutions and systems address the performance and efficiency needs of a range of fields, including building automation, industrial automation, automotive, data centers and telecom, among others.
Our wide scope of applications allows us
to deliver the most value for customers since we serve as a one-stop
shop for their needs. Our building automation and energy management
systems include Delta subsidiaries, Delta Controls Inc. and LOYTEC, along with high-efficiency HVAC solutions from our Delta Breez bathroom ventilation fans.
Sinclair:
What did you showcase at the AHR Expo in Atlanta this year?
Huang: This year, we showcased a broad array of IoT-enabled, smart energy saving solutions
for building automation and control, as well as manufacturing
automation. We had several Delta Electronics (Americas) divisions and
subsidiaries – including Delta Controls and LOYTEC – all at one
2,500-square-foot booth. This allowed us to display the range of
offerings and how these solutions can be integrated.
An example of this integration is at
Manchester Airport in the United Kingdom. As a result of a joint
energy-savings strategy from Delta Controls and LOYTEC, the airport was
able to reduce overall energy usage by up to 89 percent. This was
achieved through strategic adjustments to the HVAC and lighting
applications, which our platforms intelligently regulated based on
which areas of the facility were occupied at any given time.
At AHR, we also unveiled several of our newest building control solutions:
Our booth also had space dedicated to
our ENERGY STAR-qualified Delta Breez ceiling and bathroom ventilation
fans, EC fans and blowers, cabinet thermal management solutions and
industrial HVAC solutions.
Sinclair:
As you had mentioned, IoT is the direction companies are heading. What
do you envision the future to look like with regards to IoT and how
will this trend evolve?
Huang: IoT
is having a tremendous impact on today’s market for both building
managers and occupants. One of the most significant changes in the
pipeline is mobile capabilities. In the next few years, mobile devices
will serve as the primary means of controlling functions. Soon, even
temperature sensors will be as sophisticated as computers and
smartphones. This will allow building operators to zero-in on
adjustments and data analysis for more precise facility management.
These capabilities will be aided by improvements in connectivity like
5G. As a result, we can expect to see more integrated, multi-function
IP devices that offer greater building segment control and allow for
automatic optimizations based on performance, efficiency and occupant
comfort.
Sinclair:
Why should building owners and operators be interested in spending money on these efforts?
Huang: Building
owners across the country and world realize there are incentives other
than energy savings and building operating costs at play when investing
in building automation. Employee comfort and work efficiency through a
healthier and more efficient workspace is now the expected norm.
Controllable lighting for specialized tasks, controllable HVAC for
occupant wellbeing, and controllable access and video monitoring for
occupant safety, are all requirements in today’s buildings. Building
automation systems and control software now have the capability to
interconnect, monitor and control a myriad of IoT enabled devices as
well as renewable energy sources and their connection to storage or the
grid. Incentives at the federal, state and local levels also are
helping incent building owners and operators to make improvements to
existing buildings and new construction. Standards like LEED from the
U.S. Green Building Council require building automation systems to meet
their higher certification requirements.
Sinclair:
How can people learn more about Delta?
Huang: To learn more about Delta, visit our website and follow us on Twitter @Delta_Americas and on LinkedIn.
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