HVAC & Control Systems Upgrade
In 2012, Convergentz modernized the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston, Texas, upgrading its Building Automation System (BAS) for enhanced efficiency and control.
Project Scope & Upgrades
- Complete BAS Retrofit: Replaced the original pneumatic and DDC system with a web-based Tridium BAS, featuring JACE network controllers and direct/remote I/O modules.
- HVAC Enhancements:
- Installed VFDs on existing Outside Air Handling Units (OAHUs).
- Integrated chillers, VFDs, sub-metering, and legacy DDC controls from the facility’s 2000 expansion.
- Network & System Optimization:
- Implemented a dedicated BAS LAN with Level 3 switching for secure, high-speed data communication.
- Chiller plant optimization to enhance energy efficiency.
- Optimized start/stop sequencing to reduce energy consumption.
- Advanced custom scheduling for streamlined facility management.
By deploying state-of-the-art BAS technology, Convergentz improved system performance, energy efficiency, and operational flexibility, ensuring the George R. Brown Convention Center remains a modern, high-performance facility.
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