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Data-Based Commissioning building-Wide fume hood face velocity reduction

MIT Laboratory Energy Efficiency Case Studies. Data-Based Commissioning building-Wide fume hood face velocity reduction. The Energy Challenge and Opportunity: Data-Based Commissioning. Observed creep in energy consumption in existing buildings

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Data-Based Commissioning building-Wide fume hood face velocity reduction

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  1. MIT Laboratory Energy Efficiency Case Studies Data-Based Commissioning building-Wide fume hood face velocity reduction

  2. The Energy Challenge and Opportunity: Data-Based Commissioning • Observed creep in energy consumption in existing buildings • Failed/overridden equipment/controls often observed • Maintenance budgets squeezed and efficiency can be a lower priority • Data-based commissioning technically appealing as a way to focus maintenance effort

  3. Action Taken: Data-Based Building Commissioning • Remote monitoring of building performance • Interface with building control system • Compare actual performance to model • Specific maintenance issues identified to owner’s staff monthly • Energy saving dollar value of fixes calculated • Fixes observable in subsequent months

  4. The Results • Expected to find complex lab buildings drifting out of spec. They were, but also… • Significant energy waste in certain buildings • Defects in design or construction discovered even though buildings had been commissioned • MIT is very pleased with our results • Utilizing on our most energy intensive lab buildings

  5. The Results

  6. Implications for Wider Adoption • Approach well suited for multiple sectors • Can be applied in new and existing buildings • Highly cost-effective • Several third party firms available • Identified fixes can be done in-house or contracted

  7. The Dreyfus Building (18) Department of Chemistry Case Study Fume Hood face velocity reduction

  8. The Energy Challenge and Opportunity: • HVAC is largest source of energy use in lab buildings • Chemical fume hoods are energy intensive, prevalent on campus, and their use growing • Design criteria for high air volume rates can exceed safety needs • Reducing air face velocity proportionally decreases energy use • Can optimize both safety and energy efficiency

  9. Action Taken: Reduce Fume Hood Face Velocity Building-Wide • Worked collaboratively with EHS experts to determine appropriate optimization of safety and efficiency • Collaborated with leading faculty and researchers • Tested range of face velocity rates • Consensus rate of 80 feet per minute rate identified • Recalibrated 130 hoods in Building 18 to 80 fpm from 100 • Building control software modified • Air control valves reset • Air diffusers adjusted and relocated • Certified all hoods to ASHRE 110 standard

  10. The Results • Fume Hood Face Velocity Reduction • Cost: $306,00 • Estimated Annual Savings: $162,000 • Simple Payback: 2 years • Performance monitored via Cimetrics system • Reduced rate now used in new facilities

  11. Implications for Wider Adoption • Face velocity requirements may vary by organization • Common rules-of-thumb are being challenged • Adoption should grow with awareness and outreach • Must work collaboratively with users to find best solution

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