California Statewide Utility Codes and Standards Program
Acceptance Testing, Design Phase Commissioning, & NR HVAC TopicsStakeholder Meeting #2
Energy Solutions
Heschong Mahone Group
Portland Energy Conservation, Inc.
Summit Building Engineering
CTG Energetics
December 7, 2010
Conference Call Number: 1-702-835-5019
Access Code: 16746#
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Agenda
9:00 – 9:15 Introductions9:15 – 10:15 Acc. Test 1: PIER Study Acceptance Testing
10:15 – 11:15 Acc. Test 2: Retro-commissioning Failure Modes
11:15 - 11:30 Break
11:30 – 12:30 Design Phase Commissioning
12:30 – 1:00 Lunch
1:00 – 3:00 HVAC Controls and Economizing3:00 – 3:15 Break 3:15 – 4:15 Outside Air 4:15 – 4:45 Closing Comments
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IOU Support for 2011 Title 24
● The California Investor Owned Utilities (IOUs) are actively supporting the California Energy Commission (CEC) in developing the state’s building energy efficiency code (Title 24)
● Their joint intent is to achieve significant energy savings through the development of reasonable, responsible, and cost-effective code change proposals for the 2011 code update and beyond
● As part of the IOU effort, at the request of the CEC, we are hosting stakeholder meetings to get industry input and feedback on our code change proposals
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Code Change Activity
● 2011 T-24 Base Code (Part 6 of Title 24)
● 2011 Reach Standard (Part 11 of Title 24)● Green Building Standard – i.e. CalGreen
● Voluntary standards that local governments can adopt
● Some mandatory measures
● Future Codes● 2014 T-24
● Future Reach Codes
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● For base code, a measure must:● Be cost-effective
● based on the standards-induced additional first cost, maintenance costs, measure life, and energy cost savings
● typically according to the Time Dependent Valuation (TDV) life-cycle costing methodology and weather data to be provided by the California Energy Commission
● Be possible to implement using equipment that is available from multiple providers or that is reasonably expected to be available following the code change
Requirements for a Successful Code Change
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Requirements for a Successful Code Change
● For reach code:● The CEC is developing a separate set of cost-
effectiveness metrics
● Measure benefits may include emissions benefits to state, benefits of water saved in energy production, etc.
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Acceptance Testing, Design Phase Cx, & NR HVAC CASE Topics for 2011 Title 24 Cycle
● Codes and Standards Enhancement (CASE) Topics● Acceptance Testing 1: PIER Study Acceptance Testing
● Acceptance Testing 2: Retro-commissioning Failure Modes
● Design Phase Commissioning
● HVAC Controls and Economizing
● Outside Air
● These CASE topics may have Base Code and/or Reach Code recommendations
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Stakeholder Meetings Process
● Minimum of three meetings:● First: present scope, request data
● Code change direction and possible options
● Methodology
● Best practices, market data
● Second: present findings
● Results of data collection and analysis
● Cost effectiveness
● “Strawman” proposed code language
● Third/final: present proposed code language
● All meetings can be attended remotely
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Submitting Comments
● Informal Comment Process● Comments can be submitted to CASE authors,
substantive comments will receive responses
● Questions and responses will not be posted online, but common or frequent questions will be communicated as necessary between stakeholders
● The team will work with stakeholders to resolve issues as best we can
● The CEC has a formal comment process during later stages of the official rulemaking process
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Schedule: Key Dates
● Mar 2010 - Dec 2010● CEC develop foundation /methodology● IOUs:
● Conduct research, and cost effectiveness analysis● Present results at stakeholder meetings
● Feb 2011● IOUs finalize code change proposals for submittal to CEC
● Feb-July 2011 Pre-Rulemaking activities● CEC workshops/ First Draft Language
● September 2011 – CEC rulemaking● CEC opens Rulemaking for Title 24, develop 45-day language
● March 1, 2012● Title 24 Adoption date
● Jan. 1, 2014● Title 24 Implementation date
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Meeting Protocols● Please DO NOT place your phone on HOLD● Please mute your microphone, unless you want to
speak● Ask questions/comment by “chat” or by voice
● We want to hear your concerns● Opposing viewpoints are encouraged● We are seeking information, not resolution
● Time is limited● Raise your hand and be acknowledged by presenter● Clearly state your name and affiliation prior to speaking● Speak loudly for the people on the phone
● Minutes and presentation material will be available online – we will distribute link
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Acceptance Testing Topic #1:
PIER Study Acceptance TestingStakeholder Meeting #2
PECI
Energy Solutions
December 7, 2010
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
● Summary of current code requirements
● Typical practice
● Summary of code change proposals
● Data/findings
● Specifics of code change proposals
● Remaining data collection and analysis
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PIER Study Acceptance TestingCurrent Code Requirements (Mandatory)
● §125 Acceptance requirements● Functional tests (performance verification) performed on
select lighting, envelope, & HVAC systems
● Acceptance tests are conducted:● After construction and start-up● Before occupancy and normal use of the equipment
● Who can perform the tests:● Licensed mechanical engineer, civil engineer, architect or
contractor
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PIER Study Acceptance TestingCurrent Code Requirements (Mandatory)
● NA7.5.4 Air Economizer Controls Acceptance Test
● In-field functional tests1. Cooling demand, economizer 100% open
2. Cooling demand, economizer @ minimum position
3. Heating demand, economizer @ minimum position
● If the economizer is factory installed and certified by the manufacturer to the CEC, no field testing is required
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Typical Practice
● Performance verification is uncommon
● Low compliance and enforcement
● Responsible party not specified on forms (MECH-1C)
● Building officials not requesting/checking forms
● Building departments are underfunded and understaffed
● Reduced/eliminated training budgets
● Outsourcing plans examinations
● Inspectors not familiar with requirements
● Contractors unfamiliar with tests
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Code Change Proposals
● Increase compliance and enforcement● Improve test protocols
● Modify as needed:● code language
● test forms
● compliance manual
● reporting procedures
● enforcement procedures
● Outreach and education activities● MEP firms involved with plans examinations
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Code Change Proposals
● Responsible Person’s Declaration Statement● Allow only a licensed contractor
● Prohibit architect and engineer
● Maintains pathway of professional qualifications
● Improves the pathway to accountability
● CEC to retain electronic copies of Certificate of Acceptance documentation● Similar to document registration procedures introduced for
residential projects
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Data Collection and Analysis
● Evaluate acceptance testing enforcement activities● Phone interviews, BD visits
● Investigate effectiveness of acceptance tests● Observe field tests: 9 sites finished, 3 scheduled
● Characterize the findings and make recommendations
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Data Collection and Analysis
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Specifics of Code Change Proposals
MECH-2A Outdoor Air Acceptance Tests
Construction Inspection:
● Added reference to conducting MECH-7A with MECH-2A.
● Added details to Instrumentation that is needed to conduct the test.
● Added supporting documentation for reference including Standardsand Nonresidential Compliance Manual.
● Added information under VAV checklist to be consistent with At-a-glance forms.
● Added information regarding fixed outside air damper as opposed to dynamically controlled damper.
● Added a notes section under construction inspection for contractor comments.
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Specifics of Code Change Proposals
MECH-2A Outdoor Air Acceptance Tests
Functional Testing:
● Edited formatting to be consistent with At-a-glance forms, i.e. step #’s.
● Added Mechanical Equipment Schedules as a reference document fordesign outside air requirements.
● Added “Record VFD speed” as part of procedure.
● Edited part B Testing Calculations & Results. Test required outside airflow within 10% of design value. Some systems not equipped with dynamic damper control thus test would fail. Title 24 only requires minimum outside airflow. Therefore added note to the form to explain if the test fails because of excessive outside air.
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Remaining Data Collection & Analysis
● Estimated energy savings● Use ex-post evaluation of savings, which
accounts for compliance
● Recover a portion of these savings due to improved testing guidance and increased compliance
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
Connections to Design Phase Cx
● Incorporate tests into construction documents
● Responsible party specified on Cx plan
● Require the Cx Authority to collect/review forms
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PIER Study Acceptance Testing
QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Matt Tyler, PECI503-467-0916
12 – 7 – 2010
California Statewide Utility Codes and Standards Program
Acceptance Testing #2: Retrocommissioning Failure Modes Stakeholder Meeting 2
Energy Solutions
PECI
December 7, 2010
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AT2: RCx Failure ModesIntroduction: Current Code Requirements (Mandatory)
● §125 Acceptance requirements● Functional tests (performance verification) performed on
select lighting, envelope, & HVAC systems
● Acceptance tests are conducted:● After construction and start-up● Before occupancy and normal use
● Who can perform the tests:● Licensed mechanical engineer, civil engineer, architect or
contractor
● Performance verification is uncommon
● Low compliance and enforcement
05 / 20 / 201012 – 7 – 2010
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Introduction: Background Research
● PECI CA RCx program dataset
● > 800 failures across 125 buildings
● Criteria
● Frequency
● Energy Savings
● Suitability for Acceptance requirements
● New or Revised Acceptance requirements
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Proposed Code Change
● Supply Air Temperature Reset Controls
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
● Condenser Supply Water Temp Reset Controls (NA 7.5.8)
● Chiller Staging
● Boiler Lockout
● Whole Building Optimum Startup
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Proposed Code Change
● Supply Air Temperature Reset● Reset SAT depending on OSAT, RAT
● High and Low Load Conditions
● 144(f): Space Conditioning systems
● 2 – 4 hrs
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Proposed Code Change
● Supply Water Temperature Reset Controls: Condenser Water Supply● NA 7.5.8
● High and Low Load Conditions
● Water-cooled CHW Systems, Section 144(j)
● + 1 hr (1 – 5 hrs total)
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Proposed Code Change
● Chiller Staging● Sequential Chiller Loading & Startup
● Multi-chiller systems, Section 144
● Chiller Schedule – DPCx
● 2 – 6 hrs
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Proposed Code Change
● Boiler Lockout● Boiler shutoff below SAT/OAT setpoint
● 70F OAT DB calculations
● HW Heating Boilers with shutoff controls, Section 144(j)
● 2 – 4 hrs
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Proposed Code Change
● Whole Building Startup (BAS Startup)● BAS Optimal System Startup (morning
condition)
● Any BAS or EMCS, Section 122
● 1 – 3 hrs
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Estimated Energy Savings
● EnergyPro Models● Four prototypes:
Office, Hotel, School, Retail
● T24 ACM HVAC Baseline systems
● 16 CZs (CZ 3 so far)
● Site (per sq ft)
● PECI RCx Measured Savings● Measured by RCx
program
● Sample size between 9 – 126
● Site (per sq ft)
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Estimated Energy Savings
● Effectiveness:● Prevalence of Equipment
● Prevalence of Failures
● Likelihood of Being Detected by Testing / Commissioning
● Compliance / Testing Effectiveness (Not Considered for This Analysis)
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Estimated Energy Savings: RCxAT2: RCx Failure Modes
Measure Site Savings (RCx Dataset)
00.02
0.040.06
0.080.1
0.120.14
0.16
Supply AirTemperature
Reset
Supply WaterTemperature
Reset
Boiler Lockout OptimumSystem Startup
Chiller Staging
kWh
/sf
0.000
0.005
0.010
0.015
0.020
Th
erms / sf
kWh / sf therms / sf
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Estimated Energy Savings: Modeling
SAT Reset Savings kWh / SF
0
0.005
0.01
0.015
0.02
0.025
0.03
kW
h /
sf
SAT Reset Savings TDV $ / SF
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
TD
V $
/ s
f
•Base Case: Constant Control Heating, Warmest Zone Reset Cooling•Savings Case: OA Reset both Heating & Cooling
•Office, Hotel, Retail Models
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Estimated Energy Savings: Modeling
•Base Case: No CWST Reset•Savings Case: CWST Reset
•Office, Hotel Models
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CWST Reset Savings kWh / SF
-0.14
-0.12
-0.1
-0.08
-0.06
-0.04
-0.02
0
kW
h /
sf
CWST Reset Savings TDV $ / SF
$(0.30)
$(0.25)
$(0.20)
$(0.15)
$(0.10)
$(0.05)
$-
TD
V $
/ s
f
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Estimated Energy Savings: Modeling
Boiler Lockout Savings therms / SF
0
0.000005
0.00001
0.000015
0.00002
0.000025
0.00003
0.000035
0.00004
0.000045
the
rms
/ s
f
Boiler Lockout Savings TDV $ / SF
$-
$0.0004
$0.0008
$0.0012
$0.0016
TD
V $
/ s
f
•Base Case: Normal Operation•Savings Case: Lockout Below 70F
•Office, Hotel, Retail Models
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Estimated Energy Savings: Modeling
Optimum Start Savings kWh / SF
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
kW
h / s
f
Optimum Start Savings TDV $ / SF
$-
$0.05
$0.10
$0.15
$0.20
$0.25
TD
V $
/ s
f
•Base Case: Normal Operation•Savings Case: Early by 1 Hr
•Office, Hotel, Retail, School Models
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Estimated Energy Savings: Modeling
Chiller Staging Savings kWh / SF
0
0.02
0.04
0.06
0.08
0.1
0.12
0.14
0.16
0.18
0.2
kW
h / s
f
Chiller Staging Savings TDV $ / SF
$-
$0.10
$0.20
$0.30
$0.40
$0.50
$0.60
TD
V $
/ s
f
•Base Case: Parallel to 90%•Savings Case: Parallel to 90%, Inefficient-Order
•Office, Hotel Models
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Statewide Energy Savings
● Scale by square footage● CEC Construction Data
● Prevalence of Equipment/Feature
● Scale by system characteristics● CBECS
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Statewide Energy SavingsAT2: RCx Failure Modes
12 – 7 – 2010
Estimated First-year CA Electric Savings (GWh)
-6
-4
-2
0
2
4
6
8
Supply AirTemperature
Reset
CondenserWater
TemperatureReset
BoilerLockout
OptimumSystemStartup
ChillerStaging
GW
h
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Statewide Energy SavingsAT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Estimated First-year CA Gas Savings (Therms)
-10000
-5000
0
5000
10000
15000
Supply AirTemperature
Reset
CondenserWater
TemperatureReset
Boiler Lockout OptimumSystemStartup
Chiller Staging
Th
erm
s
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Estimated Costs
● Salary for Functional Tests: ● Hourly + O&P (56%)
● Salary for Forms Review:● Responsible Person
$42.28Controls Contractor
(US BLS)
Open Shop + O&P
$36.19HVAC Contractor
(US BLS)
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Estimated Costs
● No testing equipment costs assumed ● Sensors, etc.
● No cost savings assumed● Reduced need for repair
● Longer equipment lifetime
● No costs for Building Department Review
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Estimated CostsAT2: RCx Failure Modes
$1370.53Optimum System Start
$2550.56Chiller Staging
$1370.53Boiler Lockout
$2160.5+ 2CWST Reset
$1770.54SAT Reset
Total Per-test Cost
Review Time (hrs)
Max Test Time (hrs)
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Measure Cost-EffectivenessAT2: RCx Failure Modes
$34,984
$13,021
-$15
- $60,215
$158,568
LCC Savings (PV $)
$35,239
$13,158
$123
- $60,109
$158,744
Avg. Savings TDV (PV $)
$137Optimum System Start
$255Chiller Staging
$137Boiler Lockout
$216CWST Reset
$177SAT Reset
Cost (PV $)
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Measure Cost-EffectivenessAT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Average Measure LCC ($ / sf)
Supply Air Temperature
Reset
Condenser Water
Temperature Reset
Boiler Lockout
Optimum System
Start
Chiller Staging
-$1.80
-$1.60
-$1.40
-$1.20
-$1.00
-$0.80
-$0.60
-$0.40
-$0.20
$0.00
$0.20
$0.40
$ /
sf
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Next Steps
● Modeling additional CZs
● Calculations● Scaling to Statewide Savings
● O&M Costs
● Degradation of Savings over Time
● Integration with AT #1(Compliance & Enforcement Issues)
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Remaining Issues
● Costs
● Modeling
● Energy Savings Calculation● Per square footage vs. per system
characteristics
● Savings degradation
● Scope● Compliance Issues
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
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Questions and Comments
Elizabeth Joyce
Energy Solutions
510-482-4420 x229
AT2: RCx Failure Modes
12 – 7 – 2010
California Statewide Utility Codes and Standards Program
Design Phase Commissioning Stakeholder Meeting 2
Southern California Edison
California Commissioning Collaborative • Portland Energy Conservation Inc
• Summit Building Engineering
December 7, 2010
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx)
Topics Covered
● Why Design Review
● Background Research
● Proposed Concept
● Savings Methodology
● Large Office Results
● What’s Next
● Stakeholder Discussion
CS2
Slide 55
CS2 We need to put a date in the footer.Cindy Strecker, 12/1/2010
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx)
What is Design Review
Experienced professional: ● Confirms design conforms to project requirements
● Confirms design conforms to codes
● Checks that documents are clear and complete
● Checks that documents are free from significant error
● Suggests design enhancements
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx)
Why Design Review
● Cost & Time● Reduce number of significant change orders
● Reduce administrative time issuing RFIs and change orders
● Reduce delays associated with resolving deficiencies.
● Save Energy● Increase compliance with Title 24 energy requirements
● Increase best practices that go beyond Title 24
● Quality Building ● Operates as intended
● Is easier to construct and maintain
● Has low long term operating cost
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx)
Why Design Review
● Key Part of Building Commissioning Protocol● Commissioning: a quality assurance process that spans the
entire design and construction process …..
● Includes verifying and documenting that building systems are:
● Planned and designed properly
● Installed and tested properly
● Operated and maintained properly
Reference: CALGreen Description - 2010 California Green Buildings Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11.
Design Review
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Why Design Review
● Early involvement generates greatest impact
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Background Research
● Stakeholder Surveys
● Published commissioning protocols
● T24 Requirements● Part 6 Compliance Paths
● Part 6 Acceptance Requirements
● Part 11 CALGreen Commissioning
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Background Research - Stakeholder Surveys
MEP Designers
● General support for the design review
● Currently some internal design review
● Concern with added complexity to an already complex compliance process
Commissioning Providers
● Design review is part of successful commissioning
● Concern with qualifications of design reviewer
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Background Research - Stakeholder Surveys
Owners
Mixed experience with commissioning
Value is varied based on who is the commissioning authority (CA) (process, tech. skill, communication)
Concern of added coordination time and cost
Code Officials
● No additional review or compliance checks
● Single point of sign off by Design Reviewer
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Background Research – Cx Protocols
ASHRAE Guideline 0
CALGreen 2010
IGCCLEED 2009
Enhanced Cx
Owner's Project Requirements √ √ √
Cx Plan √ √ √ √
Basis of Design √ √ √
Cx in Construction Documents √ √ √
Construction Checklists √
Design Review √ √
Functional Performance Testing √ √ √ √
Documentation and Training √ √ √
Final Cx Report √ √ √ √
Post Occupancy Cx √ √ √
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed Concept - Survey Attributes
Desired Outcomes:● Effective – not overly burdensome
● Practical –targets items with most impact
● Not duplicative to existing T24 compliance
● Effort and cost scalable to project size
● Integrated with AT and CALGreen Cx
● Enforceable
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Desired Outcomes:● Compliance
● Integrate current T24 requirements in construction documents
● Compliment T24 acceptance testing requirements
● Add key Cxing element (Design Review) to CALGreen for a comprehensive commissioning protocol
● Implementation of design best practices
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Basic Elements
● Design Review required for all NR projects that obtain permit
● Design Review varies with building size and system types (simple or complex)
● Two Steps: schematic design project review meeting and construction document design review checklists
Design Reviewer (DR) Qualifications
● Self Review for simple systems and < 10K sqft
● In-house review < ? sqft by registered engineer
● 3rd party review > ? sqft by registered engineer
● Target square footage in the range of 50-100K sqft
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed Concept – SD Project Review
1. Initial coordination to define project and Design Review needs
2. Hold kick–off meeting with owner and project team
3. Discuss Design Review process and present required and best practice checklists
4. Discuss future CD Design Review approach and timing / scheduling factors
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed Concept – CD Design Review
1. Substantially complete design doc.s distributed
2. Design Reviewer performs checklist review
3. Signed Design Review form sent to owner and project team
4. Project team addresses review comments
5. Design Review forms/sign-off are printed on Bid Set and submitted with application
6. Code official confirms signed forms are included in plans as part of compliance check
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed Concept – Extent of Review
● Simple system Design Review is estimated at 16 hours
● Complex system in smaller building, Design Review is estimated at 32 hours
● Complex system in larger building, Design Review is estimated at 54 hours
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed Concept
Relationship to AT & CALGreen Cxing● Design review checklist should include checking for
acceptance requirements
● If CALGreen Cxing (Title 24, Part 11) is applicable:● Confirm CALGreen Cx requirements are included in
plans/specs● Confirm Cx specification are clear and complete● CALGreen Cx plan should clarify who is responsible for
performing Acceptance Testing
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Proposed ConceptIntegration of Design Review
Design Reviewer DR
Professional EngineerPE
Energy Consultant or Energy Compliance Professional EC
Commissioning Agent/AuthorityCxA
Acceptance AgentAA
CxAAA/CxABuild
CxAPE/ECPermitting
DR/CxACxAPE/ECPEConstruction Documents
CxAPE/ECDesign Development
DR/CxACxASchematic Design
Design Review
CALGreen Commissioning
Title 24 Compliance
Acceptance TestingSchedule
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Typical Design Review Checklist
Title 24 Prescriptive Non-Residential Energy Measures--Reviewer Checks10/12/2010 From 2010 Title 24 Part 6 Reviewer Disposition (date or note #)
Code Section Measure
Complie
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Does N
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Note ID
144 Prescriptive Requirements for HVAC Systems144(a) Sizing and equipment selection.
144(b) Calculations.
144( c)1. CV fan system with more than 25 hp shall not exceed 0.8 W/cfm of supply air.
144( c)2.AVAV: fan power at design conditions for total system horsepower over 25 hp shall be less than 1.25 W/cfm of supply air.
144( c)2.B.iii.For VAV fans 10 hp or greater: Variable speed drive, and motor demand must be controlled to be no more than 30% of the total design wattage at 50% of design cfm when static pressure set point equals 1/3 of the total design static pressure, based on certified mfr data.
144( c)2.C.Static pressure sensor location in VAV system. If pressure isn't reset (system isn't DDC), sensor must be located so the set point is less than 1/3 the total design fan static pressure. If sensor must be after branch takeoffs, sensors in each branch are r
144( c)2.D.Reset. In VAV systems, static pressure must be reset if there are DDC controls at the zone level. Control must reset down until one zone damper is nearly wide open.
144( c)3Air treatment or filtering shall comply with a fan power index using Eq. 144-A. (Adjusted FPI = FPI x Fan adjustment. Where Fan adjustment = 1 - ((S Pa - 1) / S Pf), where S Pa = air pressure drop of the treatment or filter; S Pf = total pressure drop acr
144( c)4Fan motors of series fan powered terminal units. Fans of FPTU of 1 hp our less shall be ECM or have a minimum efficiency of 70% per NEMA Std MG 1 2006 at full load.
144(d)Space conditioning zone controls shall be provided (in each zone) to prevent reheating, recooling and simultaneous heating and cooling.
144(d)3-A
Air terminals' primary airflow shall be at most 50% or the min % OA rate during reheat and 20% or the min % OA rate during deadband, whichever is the larger rate in each case. Exceptions: Zones with special pressurization or humidification requirements or zones with peak cfm of 300 cfm or less.
144(d)3-BAir terminals' without DDC primary airflow shall be at most 30% during reheat. Exceptions: Zones with special pressurization or humidification requirements or zones with peak cfm of 300 cfm or less.
144(e)Economizers (water or air) are required on fan systems with a design supply capacity over 2,500 cfm and total mechanical cooling capacity over 75,000 Btu/hr
144(e)1.A.Air economizers. OA and RA dampers must be able to modulate to supply 100% of the design supply air as outside air.
144(e)1.B.Water economizers. Must provide 100 percent of cooling load at outside air temperatures of 50 degrees dry bulb/45 degrees wet bulb and below.
144(e)2.A. Economizer operation shall not increase building heating energy use during normal operation.
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Example of Design Review Checklist
Inclusion of Best Practice
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Confirming CALGreen Cx
● The design review confirms the following CALGreen Cx are complete and Acceptance Testing requirements included, prior to permitting:● Basis of design
● Owners project requirements
● Commissioning plan
● Commissioning requirements are in the specifications
● AT requirements in specifications and tied to Cx
● Review design for other commissioning facilitation issues, such as sufficient sensors, valves and control points for testing.
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Savings Methodology
● Create and run energy models● Modified DEER 2008 models (updated to 2008 T24 and
other needed changes)
● eQUEST hourly simulation of base case for a well designed building
● Rerun the model with code issues not in compliance
● Tabulate energy impacts vs. base case
● Apply factor for how often each code measure not in compliance
● Estimate impacts of “Better Practice” suggestions and other design review comments
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Design Phase Commissioning (Cx) Large Office Preliminary Results
Measure selection based on following criteria
● RCxing Annex report findings
● Project team engineering judgment ● Energy savings impact
● Likelihood of not being well specified
● Ease of identifying during design review
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Potential KWh Impacts of Design Review
0 20000 40000 60000 80000 100000 120000 140000
Roof Color (medium)
Ventilation rate (+20%)
Clg Tw r approach temp (12F)
CHW & HW pressure reset (none)
Simultaneous htg & clg (4 pr TU's)
Daylighting (-20%)
Specifying acceptance reqr'ts (-2%)
Air terminal turndow n ratio (45%)
Supply fan oversizing (15%)
% West Glass (50%)
CHW and HW temp reset (none)
Clg Tw r fan size vs gpm (10%)
VAV supply air temperature reset (poor reset)
Oversizing of chiller, boiler & coils (+10%)
Lighting controls (-10%)
Cooling tow er staging (1 Tw r, 1 CH)
Window U-factor (.86)
Variable flow chilled & hot w ater loops (CV)
Window SHGC (N.7, O.57)
Thermostat settings (70-72)
VAV duct static pressure reset (none)
Annual kWh Impact
0.0% 1.0% 2.0% 3.0% 4.0% 5.0% 6.0% 7.0%% of Total kWh
Large Office, CZ3
Parentheses indicates non-compliant value
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Potential Therm Impacts of Design Review
-100 400 900 1400 1900 2400 2900 3400
Roof Color (medium)
Ventilation rate (+20%)
Clg Tw r approach temp (12F)
CHW & HW pressure reset (none)
Simultaneous htg & clg (4 pr TU's)
Daylighting (-20%)
Specifying acceptance reqr'ts (-2%)
Air terminal turndow n ratio (45%)
Supply fan oversizing (15%)
% West Glass (50%)
CHW and HW temp reset (none)
Clg Tw r fan size vs gpm (10%)
VAV supply air temperature reset (poor reset)
Oversizing of chiller, boiler & coils (+10%)
Lighting controls (-10%)
Cooling tow er staging (1 Tw r, 1 CH)
Window U-factor (.86)
Variable flow chilled & hot w ater loops (CV)
Window SHGC (N.7, O.57)
Thermostat settings (70-72)
VAV duct static pressure reset (none)
Annual Therm Impact
-5% 5% 15% 25% 35% 45% 55% % of Total Therms
Large Office, CZ3
Parentheses indicates non-compliant value
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Next Steps ● Solidify design review measures to be examined
● Complete savings analysis in additional buildings● office S&L / retail / restaurant / school
● Run models for multiple climate zones
● Extrapolate to statewide new building stock
● Perform additional costing exercise
● Run cost effectiveness analysis
● Re-examine Design Review concept based on cost effectiveness results
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QUESTIONS & COMMENTS
Design Phase Commissioning (Cx)
Glenn Hansen, PECI – (503) 467 – 0961
Karl Stum, SBE (360) 771 – 0918
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Lunch Break
● The call will drop during the break. Please call back in at 1pm using the same information.
● Conference Call Number: 1-702-835-5019
● Access Code: 16746#
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