Developing
a Web-based Benchmarking Tool for Laboratories
Paul Mathew, Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory
Abstract:
Developers of benchmarking tools are confronted with some common
issues and some unique challenges. This paper will describe the
challenges faced by us while developing a web-based benchmarking
tool for laboratories. Attributes such as the i) analytical and
data visualization capability, and ii) flexibility and usability
of the tool are common to any benchmarking effort. The various classification
scheme and categories of laboratories, each with its own energy
signature, posed a design challenge both for the database as well
as data input forms, which was unique to this effort.
The paper will describe both the web interface as well as the underlying
analytical framework that allows for a comparative evaluation of
aggregated and end-use performance metrics (e.g. kWh/sf and W/cfm)
across different laboratories. The overall functionality of the
benchmarking tool will be explained vis-à-vis the tools and
the technology that were selected for final implementation.
3 Key Points:
- Metrics for benchmarking the energy performance of laboratories
- Key findings from the benchmarking analysis of a sample of laboratories
- Web-based tool for comparative analysis and benchmarking the
energy performance of laboratories
Biography:
Paul Mathew is a Staff Scientist at Lawrence
Berkeley National Laboratory. He has a Bachelor's degree in Architecture,
and a Ph.D. in Building Performance and Diagnostics from Carnegie
Mellon University. His work experience includes technical consulting,
tool development, and training in energy efficiency, environmental
sustainability, and risk management. Prior to joining LBNL, he worked
at Enron Energy Services and the Center for Building Performance
at Carnegie Mellon University.
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