建筑环境与能源应用工程专业英语15PPT课件.ppt

  Unit Fifteen Commissioning of Variable Air Volume Systems What is Commissioning (Cx) ? Definition: “A quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project. The process focuses on verifying and documenting that the facility and all of its systems and assemblies are planned, designed, installed, tested, operated, and maintained to meet the Owner’s Project Requirements.” ASHRAE Guideline 0-2005, The Commissioning Process Commissioning is often performed by an independent third-party engineering company. Operates as an owner’s representative to insure the installed systems meet the owners requirements and the plans and specifications Usually hired by the owner, sometimes by the architect, or general contractor. Commissioning Person All participants in the construction project have a commissioning responsibility. Participants include the commissioning authority, owner, design professionals, construction manager, general contractor, subcontractors, operation and maintenance manager, suppliers, and equipment manufacturers. Benefits of Commissioning Reduced change orders Less warranty and callbacks for contractor Smoother turnover to maintenance Improved equipment reliability Reduced IEQ problems Reduced occupant complaints Improved productivity Correct system operation and installation Facility meets Owner’s expectation and operational needs Reduced utility consumption and operational costs Commissioning Objectives Ensure the facility meets the owner’s performance requirements Provide a safe and healthy environment Provide optimum energy performance Provide a facility that can be efficiently operated and maintained Provide complete orientation and training to facility staff and occupants Provide improved documentation of system characteristics Commissioning - What did we use to do and why do we need it? CX of mechanical and electrical systems was done by the installing contractors No standardization, or clear approach Most of