Energy Auditing practices for HVAC Systems: An IoT-based Approaches
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https://doi.org/10.64882/ijrt.v14.iS1.1069Keywords:
Energy Auditing, HVAC Systems, Institutional Facilities, IoT-Based Monitoring, Mechanical Appliances, Energy Conservation Measures, Control Systems, Sustainability, Energy EfficiencyAbstract
Energy consumption in institutional facilities—including universities, hospitals, government buildings and research laboratories—is largely driven by Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems alongside a diverse set of distributed mechanical appliances such as pumps, fans, compressors, refrigeration units, and laboratory equipment. Escalating energy costs, increasingly stringent sustainability regulations and global carbon-neutrality commitments necessitate the development of a structured, scalable and technology-enabled energy auditing simple behavior control specifically tailored to these energy-intensive systems. IoT-driven operational behavior practices enhance HVAC system efficiency and reduce overall energy consumption.
The paper provides a comprehensive energy auditing simple behavior control review analysis on the inefficiencies and hidden energy losses in traditional systems visa vis utilizing advancement in control system and use of IoT-based sensing networks, real-time energy monitoring of occupancy related data analytics, and performance benchmarking to make HVAC efficient. The article while summarizing application of IoT in optimizing energy uses using simple control techniques and use of real time HVAC system monitoring.
Energy audits have long been recognized as a cornerstone of effective energy management in institutional and commercial buildings. Empirical studies consistently report that systematic energy auditing, coupled with targeted energy conservation measures (ECMs), can yield energy savings ranging from 10–30% in facilities, with corresponding reductions in operating costs and carbon emissions. These savings are achieved through improved operational behavior practices; equipment upgrades and control strategy enhancements that address both system inefficiencies based on IoT.
The results demonstrate that the proposed simple behavior control enables measurable reductions in energy consumption, operating costs, and greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing system reliability and occupant comfort. This study presents a scalable and reproducible energy auditing framework for institutional facilities that enables data-driven decision-making and supports long-term sustainability planning in line with national and international energy efficiency objectives.
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