Design and implementation of a wireless sensor network for energy monitoring, analysis and management in smart buildings

In this thesis, a smart building management system (SBMS) is developed to be used in households and buildings by employing ZigBee wireless communication protocol. In order to program microcontroller cards utilized in SBMS, a special algorithm is enhanced for code standardization. The system consisting of energy management section (EMS), security check section (SCS), and fire detection control section (FDCS) is executed in the main system room of hospital information management system in Çukurova University Balcalı Hospital. In EMS, the smart plug is firstly designed to measure electrical quantities. Data obtained from measurements in the server and air conditioners are evaluated to predict future consumption by artificial intelligence methods. Furthermore, three split-type air conditioners are sequentially operated with respect to measured temperature and humidity values. Additionally, LED dimming study is realized instead of traditional lighting techniques. According to analyzes and studies in the scope of this thesis, energy savings of about 22% can be achieved. Standardized codes in EMS can be used in SCS and FDCS, and it is proved that developed codes can be employed for all Arduino cards. It is considered that the developed SBMS with additional future works will significantly contribute to demand side management for further studies.