AABC Introduction to Commissioning1 Commissioning as a Quality Assurance Solution

AABC Introduction to Commissioning

1

Commissioning Commissioning

as a as a

Quality Assurance SolutionQuality Assurance Solution


2

WHO AM I?JIM MAGEE, Certified Cx Agent


3

WEBSITES

1. www.facomgrp.com for Facility Commissioning Group

2. www.acgcommissioning.com for Associated AirBalance Council Commissioning Group

3. www.peci.org/om/index.html Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.

4. www.energyusernews.com for magazine5. www.bcxa.org/discuss.htm for Building

Commissioning Association


4

WEBSITES6. www.automatedbuildings.com for industry links and product

libraries7. www.ddc-online.org control products information8. www.eren.doe.gov or 1-800-363-3732 for Rebuild America go

to “Buildings” (Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Clearinghouse)

9. www.eren.doe.gov/buildings/energy_tools/energyplus for new U.S. Dept. of Energy’s new EnergyPlus program (software to optimize building performance by simulating energy use) can be downloaded for free

10. www.ncdc.noaa.gov for U.S. National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (weather data base)

11. www.chemlabs.uoregon.edu/safety/toxicity.html for LD50 MSDS info.

12. www.aeecenter.org for Association of Energy Engineers.13. www.energyiastate.edu for Iowa Energy Center14. www.chps.net for collaborative for high performance schools15. www.myhouseisyourhouse.org for community education and

consumer organizing campaign


5

WEBSITES16. www.buildingamerica.gov for U. S. Dept. of

Energy Building America Program17. www.jamesmcalm.com for alternative refrigerant

concepts18. www.airxpert.com David W. Bearg, PE, CIH

Director of IAQ Programs; AIRxpert Systems,Inc.; Concord, MA 978-369-5680; “carbon dioxide monitoring as a Cx tool”

19. www.mdanderson.org/~purchase for info on Basic Sciences Research Bldg., a 450,000 sq. ft. research laboratory in Houston, TX

20. www.lexashrae.org for Lexington ASHRAE Chapter21. www.energydesignresources.com for CA Cx

Collaborative


6

CERTIFICATIONSACGNEBBBCAU of WisconsinIEEESMACNA/TABBISP


7

Bottom LineCommissioning benefits all parties

involved in the design, construction and operation of new and existing building.

From the building owner or developer’s perspective, it is a win-win proposition.


8

What is needed to make commissioning happen?Owner/developer must make a conscious decision to include commissioning – and make it a project requirementA knowledgeable architect, engineer or commissioning agency can make the owner aware of the benefits of commissioning


9

Commissioning is a Team Effort

Commissioning succeeds when:Every team member understands and carries out their responsibilitiesEvery team member cooperates and coordinates with each other and third-party agencies

Communication and accountability are the keys to teamwork – and they are the responsibility of the commissioning agent.


10

Who is on the commissioning team?

Owner/operator – both development andO & M staff

Commissioning agent:Retained by the ownerLeader of the team

ArchitectMechanical and electrical engineersEnd-user


11

Commissioning Team (continued)

General contractor or construction mgr. Mechanical contractorElectrical contractorControls contractorSheet metal contractorTAB agency


12

Commissioning Team (continued)

General contractor or construction mgr. Mechanical contractorElectrical contractorControls contractorSheet metal contractorTAB agency


13

Potential Cx Team Members

VendorsSpecialty TradesSpecialty DesignersProgram ManagerService Contract ProvidersBAS/FMS SpecialistsIT Support Groups


14


15

Every stake holder in the design and construction of a facility contributes to the

commissioning process


16

So why add a commissioning authority?


17

QUALITY ASSURANCE


18

Complaint Commissioning


19

“TWEAKING”


20

Callback Commissioning


21

Warranty Commissioning


22

Default Commissioning


23

Commissioning Attributes

Documented test protocolsVerification of design intent criteriaTesting and O&M documentationImproved O&M TrainingDefined Roles and Responsibilities


24

RCx

Retro-Commissioning


25

A Retro-Commissioning TeamOwner PersonnelDesign ProfessionalEnd UserTAB Agency (HVAC Cx)Independent 3rd Party Cx Agent

• Infinite team member permutations • Customize RCx Team


26

Vintage 1955 Hospital Hot Water System


27

3 OF 18 decoupled loops piped

wrong6” Hot Water line piped HWS to

HWR


28

Aircraft Hangar Make-Up Air


29

50% of Design Airflow


30

Humidity Issues in Public

SchoolsInfiltration PointsMalfunctioning dampers and

valvesControl Sequence ProblemsPortable Dehumidifier Systems Portable Ventilation FansCleaning and Disinfecting


31

RCx Results

Summer projects for corrective work

Streamlined summer project objectives


32

Fire Alarm VerificationO&M staff assumed FACx

role by defaultHistory of unsatisfactory FA system turnovers to owner


33

3rd Party FACx Benefits

Clear lines of communication between owner personnel, occupants, contractors, designers, AHJ’s, and Cx team.


34

3rd Party FACx BenefitsDesign review input reduces

discoveries during construction and acceptance

Owner engagement in contractor verification

Documentation of verification process

Owner input throughout design & build


35

CONCLUSIONSCreative applications of 3rd party

CxNew work impacts retro issuesCustomized teams reduce costsArray of RCx Team configurationsReactive Cx increases O&M costsReactive Cx reduces PM

effectiveness


36

?’s

Documents

AABC Introduction to Commissioning1 Commissioning as a Quality Assurance Solution