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Commissioning: A University Perspective May 3, 2006

Rebuild Michigan Workshop Advanced Energy Technologies for Commercial Buildings. Commissioning: A University Perspective May 3, 2006. Equipment. Project Management. LEED/Energy Star. CxP. Energy. EMS. Technical Assistance. Utilities. Budgets. Estimates.

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Commissioning: A University Perspective May 3, 2006

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  1. Rebuild Michigan Workshop Advanced Energy Technologies for Commercial Buildings Commissioning: A University Perspective May 3, 2006

  2. Equipment Project Management LEED/Energy Star CxP Energy EMS Technical Assistance Utilities Budgets Estimates Grand Valley State UniversityEnergy Department Terry Pahl, P.E., LEED, Facilities Engineer

  3. Commissioning • Commissioning - Defined • What Commissioning Does Not Solve • Reasons for Commissioning • The Commissioning Process • Commissioning Findings • Recommendations

  4. Commissioning - Defined • Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are designed, installed and calibrated to operate as intended.

  5. AHU System

  6. Testing Controls

  7. What Commissioning Does Not Solve • Does not correct an improper design of the building or systems within the building.

  8. Steel Beam Penetrations

  9. What Commissioning Does Not Solve • Does not correct an improper design of the building or systems within the building. • Does not correct a poorly constructed building or poor installation of the building systems.

  10. Poor Conduit Connection

  11. Reasons for Commissioning • Design and construction errors are identified early. • Building system errors are identified early. • Energy savings. • Operational savings. • Satisfied clients

  12. The Commissioning Process - Past • Historically • In-house staff • Cursory inspections • Punch list

  13. Gold Certified – LEED Building • Michigan Alternative Renewable Energy Center

  14. Silver Certified – LEED Building • Lake Ontario Hall

  15. The Commissioning Process - Present • Current • Engage a commissioning authority. • Develop design intent and basis of design documentation. • Include commissioning requirements in the construction documents. • Develop and utilize a commissioning plan. • Verify installation, functional, performance, training and documentation. • Complete a commissioning report. • Current - additional • Review the design prior to the CDs. • Review the CDs prior to completion. • Review selected commissioned equipment submittals. • Develop a system and energy management manual. • Contract for near-warranty or post-occupancy review.

  16. Commissioning Findings . . .

  17. Duct Connection

  18. Duct Connection

  19. Duct Connection

  20. Flexible Connection

  21. Proper Duct Seal During Construction

  22. Missing Insulation

  23. Leaks

  24. Improper Return Duct Seal During Construction

  25. Proper Return Duct Seal During Construction

  26. Proper Duct Seal During Construction

  27. Design Issue

  28. Construction Issue

  29. Design Issue

  30. Construction Issue

  31. Recommendations • Choose your design firms and contractors based on their commitment to detail and solving problems. • Always commission. • In-house • Outsource • Strengthen specifications to include commissioning tasks. • Add the commission costs as part of the budget process.

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