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Real Time Smart Metering – Natural Gas

March 21, 2013 by Alexandre Hebert Leave a Comment

The Factor 4 team has installed modules (known as ERTs) to its existing natural gas sub-meters so that each buildings is metered in real time.

Itron ERT 100G (Building NE2 – Joinery)

BCIT is partnering with Tantalus (tantalus.com) to complete this project. Thanks to the Tantalus team for their much appreciated support.

The Factor 4 team also partnered with BCIT GAIT team and BCIT Facilities and Campus Development to select, install and integrate the meters.

 

Energy conservation: n/a

More Information:

Visit ems.bcit.ca/factor4 to see live data.

If you are experiencing trouble with downloading the live energy data, you can visit the Teaching Resources page for solutions.

You can also download all the data trends stored within the Building Automation System (BAS) for all Factor Four Building.

Download the Project Charter

Download an “in-class” exercise inspired by this Factor Four project

Lessons Learned from the Metering Project

Download the Quality Inspection report (coming soon)

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