Overview
This publication outlines the results of research into the applicability of condition monitoring techniques to the maintenance of building services. It notes the drawbacks of breakdown maintenance and time- based maintenance and states that condition based maintenance (CBM) has the potential to reduce costs and increased the effectiveness of maintenance in a number of building services applications. The use of Building Energy Management Systems (BEMS) as CBM tools is discussed in detail. The guide focuses on BEMS applications expected to yield the most widespread benefit, the primary areas being filters and heat exchange processes.