Building owners, Architects, Engineers, and suppliers learn more about open systems
Dubai, U.A.E - Trane, the leading global provider of cooling and heating systems and services, presented a case study on the integrated open protocol building management system at Musée Du Quai Branly Museum in France, at the seminar held today by the LonMark sessions, at the Novotel Hotel Dubai.
LonMark Sessions Dubai is part of the LonMark Education Initiative, a global educational program that aims to help the controls and automation industries continue the transition from proprietary to open, integrated systems. These seminar sessions are focused on optimizing buildings, energy savings, leveraging IT infrastructure, reducing maintenance costs, increasing equipment life and improving workplace comfort.
As a Gold sponsor and an industry leader Trane's Sai Srikanth, Controls Manager for UAE & Gulf presented a case study showing how the museum's Trace Summit Building Management System integrates equipment from various manufacturers, using Lontalk open protocol. The Museum has integrated Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Variable Air Volume Terminal Units (VAVs), and lighting & power controls along with heating from Combined Heating & Power (CHP) plant.
"Open systems are used today to create multi vendor and interoperable systems that are flexible, at low cost to install, and easily scalable to meet changing demands." Said Mr. Sai Srikanth.
The LonMark sessions demonstrates the benefits of data collection, reporting, monitoring and control at the enterprise level. The seminars designed for audiences like Building Owners, Architects, Enterprise Stake Holders, Consulting Engineers, Integrators, product vendors and system suppliers, also gives an opportunity to network with vendors, contractors and industry experts.
Trane has provided heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems to customers in the Middle East, Africa and India for nearly 50 years; enhancing their indoor and outdoor environments through improved indoor air quality, dehumidification, moisture control, acoustics and energy efficient performance.
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About Company:
Trane Inc. (NYSE: TT), previously named American Standard Companies Inc., provides systems and services that enhance the quality and comfort of the air in homes and buildings around the world. The company offers customers a broad range of energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems; dehumidifying and air cleaning products; service and parts support; advanced building controls and financing solutions. Selling under both the Trane® and American Standard® brand names, the company's systems and services have leading positions in premium commercial, residential, institutional and industrial markets; a reputation for reliability, high quality and product innovation; and a powerful distribution network. In 2007 the business generated annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion. Trane has more than 29,000 employees and 29 production facilities worldwide.
For more information, visit these Web sites: http://www.trane.com/ and http://www.americanstandardair.com/.
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