AFE Technology & Innovation in Facilities Flashcards
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What does the acronym 'BIM' stand for in the context of facilities engineering and construction?
Answer: Building Information Modeling
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is a digital representation of a facility's physical and functional characteristics used throughout design, construction, and operations.
Which technology platform is commonly used by Facilities Engineers to manage work orders, preventive maintenance schedules, and asset inventories?
Answer: Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
A CMMS is purpose-built to track assets, schedule preventive maintenance, dispatch work orders, and capture maintenance history for facilities operations.
In a Building Automation System (BAS), what is the primary function of a Direct Digital Controller (DDC)?
Answer: To monitor and control HVAC and other building systems using programmed logic
A DDC is a microprocessor-based controller that executes control sequences for HVAC, lighting, and other building systems based on sensor inputs and programmed algorithms.
What is 'predictive maintenance' in facilities engineering?
Answer: Using condition monitoring data and analytics to predict failure and perform maintenance just before it is needed
Predictive maintenance uses real-time condition data (vibration, temperature, oil analysis, etc.) and analytics to forecast when equipment will fail and schedule maintenance accordingly.
Which IoT application in smart buildings automatically adjusts lighting levels based on occupancy and available daylight?
Answer: Daylight harvesting with occupancy sensors
Daylight harvesting combines photosensors and occupancy sensors with dimmable lighting controls to reduce electric lighting energy when sufficient natural light is available.
What is the primary benefit of integrating a Building Information Model (BIM) with a CMMS for facilities operations?
Answer: Linking visual 3D asset data to work order and maintenance records for faster identification and response
Integrating BIM with a CMMS allows maintenance staff to locate assets visually in a 3D model and instantly access associated maintenance history, manuals, and work orders.