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New Guide for Commissioning Air Handling Systems: Using a Model Functional Test.

DE2003805127

Publication Date	2002
Personal Author	Haasl, T.; Sellers, D.; Friedman, H.; Piette, M. A.; Bourassa, N.; Gillespie, K.
Page Count	18
Abstract	Functional tests are a set of detailed instructions for building commissioning that demand extensive HVAC system knowledge to write and perform. Understanding the energy use implications and theory behind the test procedures, estimating the costs and benefits of doing a particular test, implementing the tests correctly, and resolving problems require years of field experience. As part of a large research project now underway, a practical guide is being developed that communicates this knowledge. This paper presents the components and intended use of the Functional Testing Guide and Model Functional Test for Air Handling Systems. A series of model functional tests, starting at the outdoor air intake section and proceeding through the air handling unit, distribution system, and terminal equipment and ending at the exhaust air discharge point, are provided for many commonly installed air handling system configurations. The model functional tests contain advice for tailoring the test procedures to specific system configurations, desirable and undesirable testing outcomes, a calculation appendix, references to other resources, and examples of completed test forms.
Keywords	Functional tests Heating Testing outcomes Air conditioning Ventilation Test forms System configurations Test procedures Models Air handling systems
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Portland Energy Conservation, Inc., OR.; Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA.; Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA. Sponsored by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA. and Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200314

New Guide for Commissioning Air Handling Systems: Using a Model Functional Test.

New Guide for Commissioning Air Handling Systems: Using a Model Functional Test.
DE2003805127

Publication Date	2002
Personal Author	Haasl, T.; Sellers, D.; Friedman, H.; Piette, M. A.; Bourassa, N.; Gillespie, K.
Page Count	18
Abstract	Functional tests are a set of detailed instructions for building commissioning that demand extensive HVAC system knowledge to write and perform. Understanding the energy use implications and theory behind the test procedures, estimating the costs and benefits of doing a particular test, implementing the tests correctly, and resolving problems require years of field experience. As part of a large research project now underway, a practical guide is being developed that communicates this knowledge. This paper presents the components and intended use of the Functional Testing Guide and Model Functional Test for Air Handling Systems. A series of model functional tests, starting at the outdoor air intake section and proceeding through the air handling unit, distribution system, and terminal equipment and ending at the exhaust air discharge point, are provided for many commonly installed air handling system configurations. The model functional tests contain advice for tailoring the test procedures to specific system configurations, desirable and undesirable testing outcomes, a calculation appendix, references to other resources, and examples of completed test forms.
Keywords	Functional tests Heating Testing outcomes Air conditioning Ventilation Test forms System configurations Test procedures Models Air handling systems
Source Agency	Technical Information Center Oak Ridge Tennessee
Corporate Authors	Portland Energy Conservation, Inc., OR.; Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA.; Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA.; Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and
Supplemental Notes	Prepared in cooperation with Pacific Gas and Electric Co., San Ramon, CA. Sponsored by Lawrence Berkeley National Lab., CA. and Department of Energy, Washington, DC. Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy.
Document Type	Technical Report
NTIS Issue Number	200314