ASHRAE Guideline 36 and fault detection and diagnostics (FDD) systems are valuable tools for building owners and operators. Implementing these systems can bring numerous benefits, such as improving energy efficiency, increasing equipment life span, enhancing occupant comfort and IAQ, improving building performance, reducing maintenance costs, complying with building codes and standards, and increasing occupant satisfaction.
In recent years, buildings have become more complex with advanced systems and technologies integrated into their designs. This has made it increasingly difficult for building operators and facility managers to identify and address system faults before they become significant issues. Fortunately, ASHRAE has developed a guideline that provides a framework for effective FDD in buildings. This guideline, known as ASHRAE Guideline 36, can help building owners and managers detect and diagnose faults in building systems, resulting in various benefits.