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Lesson 8 of 13

Control Fundamentals

Feedback Control & Control Loops
On-Off, Proportional & PID Control
Multi-Loop & Cascade Control
Control Fundamentals Check

Sensors, Actuators & Accuracy

Temperature Sensors: RTD, Thermocouple, NTC
Humidity, Pressure, Flow Sensors
Actuators: Valves, Dampers, VFDs
Sensors & Actuators Check

Building Management Systems (BMS)

BMS Architecture & Integration
BMS Functions: Trending, Alarming, Scheduling
Energy-Optimised Control Strategies
BMS Check

Capstone Project

Capstone: Controls & BMS Diagnostics

Level 2/Control Systems & BMS

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Sensors & Actuators Check

Quiz on sensor types, accuracy, and actuator control.

5 min read · Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead

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