Wednesday, 29 June 2016: 9:45 AM-10:45 AM
Fundamentals and Applications
Chair:
Robyn Ellis, City of Hamilton - Public Works
Technical Committee: 07.03 Operation and Maintenance Management
A previous related session presented the initial ASHRAE Level III Audit and the gap between the results of that assessment and action being taken. This session focuses on a new field test method and diagnostics used to develop an actionable scope of work.
To support the scope of work, several Key Performance Indicators (KPI) are used to score the actual installed performance of the systems included. Mr. Lipscomb discusses the development of these KPI, including measurements, calculations, and anticipated changes in performance that will result upon completion of the project. Past ASHRAE fellow Bob Baker contributed guidance for this project.
1 Occidental College Hameetman Science Building HVAC Retrofit and Recommissioning
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Rob Falke, National Comfort Institute |
The measurement and test methods used to diagnose and score the efficiency of these HVAC systems before and after this project was completed will be discussed. Many ten year old systems in the building were operating at less than 50% of rated capacity. Insight into emerging technologies used to identify and surgically repair the specific causes of these deficiencies will be presented.
2 Increases to Energy Efficiency, Reliability and Comfort
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Ben Lipscomb, P.E., NCI |
An analysis of the impact of the completed scope of work on the energy, comfort and increased reliability of the buildings will be offered in this segment of the seminar. The bearing of the improvements on peak load will also be discussed. The process of using commissioning data to benchmark and maintain the improved level system performance will also be spotlighted.