RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT OF RFIC TECHNOLOGY IN SMART TEMPERATURE INFORMATION MATERIAL

  • Published : 2011.02.16

Abstract

Conservation of energy and fuel is the trend in smart building design. Radio Frequency Integrated Circuit (RFIC) technology is often used in temperature sensing and signal transmission to manage indoor temperature, but it is rarely applied to the shell of the building. Heat retention and poor insulation in building shells are the largest causes of high energy consumption by indoor air conditioning. Through combining RFIC technology with temperature sensors, this study will develop smart temperature information material that can be embedded in concrete. In addition to accurately evaluating the effectiveness of shell insulation material, the already-designed Building Physiology Information System can monitor long-term temperature changes, leading to smarter building health management.

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Acknowledgement

The research team acknowledges with gratitude the 2010 research grant issued by National Science Council (Project no: NSC 99-2221-E-035-076)