IoT-Enabled Predictive Maintenance for HVAC Systems

The company, a leading manufacturer of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, was seeking to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance the capabilities of its large-scale HVAC systems. These systems are typically installed in large developments such as college campuses, commercial office buildings, and hospitals. The company was particularly interested in enabling predictive maintenance, as servicing major HVAC systems is expensive and a prolonged outage can cause significant disruption. However, implementing a predictive maintenance system involves building out a complex IoT architecture. A large number of sensors and devices have to be connected to a centralized management system. The company may have hundreds if not thousands of HVAC assets in the field, all of different types and models. These devices may be spread over different regions, which means managing and negotiating with multiple network operators. To enable remote monitoring, there also has to be a stable and secure connectivity.

The customer is a company that was founded in the early 1900s and has grown to become one of the world’s largest manufacturers of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. The company's HVAC systems are typically installed in large-scale developments such as college campuses, commercial office buildings, and hospitals. The company was looking to leverage the Internet of Things (IoT) to enhance the capabilities of its HVAC systems, particularly in the area of predictive maintenance.