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1. LEED® HVAC DesignLEED® Commissioning How Does the Mechanical Engineer & Cx Provider Impact the Success of a Sustainable Building?
2. Your Speakers for Today
Jorge Torres Coto
Building Systems Commissioning Engineer
MBO, Inc.
jorge@mbo1.com
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3. Side Note
4. Outline What is LEED?
Benefits and cost of LEED HVAC design and Cx
HVAC design for LEED Requirements and Tips
WEc2, WEc3.1, WEc3.2
EAp1, EAp2, EAp3
EAc1, EAc3, EAc4, EAc5
EQp1
EQc1, EQc5, EQc6.2, EQc7.1, EQc7.2
Examples and experience on LEED HVAC design and Cx
Who can be the Cx Provider?
Going beyond the LEED requirements and expectations
5. What is LEED? LEED = Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design
Developed by USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) in conjunction with
DOE
EPA
GSA (U.S. General Services Administration
DoD
6. What is LEED? The economic goals of the LEED program include:
Reduced or neutralized first cost
Enhanced asset value/increased profits
Optimized life cycle economic performance
Improved productivity (due to a healthier indoor environment)
Reduced liability
7. Why Does It Matter? BECAUSE IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO!
Some states, cities, and/or the Federal Government offer tax incentives for buildings that meet Green building codes or become LEED Certified.
GSA, state, and some municipalities require new building projects to meet LEED.
8. LEED Certifications LEED-NC (New Construction)
LEED-CI (Commercial Interiors)
LEED-EB (Existing Buildings)
LEED-CS (Core & Shell; Commercial)
LEED-H (Single Family Residential)
LEED-ND (Residential Neighborhood Developments)
LEED-Schools
Other in the works
9. LEED-NC Four Levels of LEED Certification
LEED Certified 26-32 points
LEED Silver 33-38 points
LEED Gold 39-51 points
LEED Platinum 52-69 points
10.
*NOTE: 60% of the points are WE, EA and IEQ
11. LEED-NC ASS levels of certification
Half Assed LEED equivalent
Cheap Assed Minimum (after-thought)
Bad Ass Integrated Design
Kick Ass Everybody bought in
12. LEED-NC Seven Prerequisites
SSp1 Construction Activity Pollution Prevention (Civil Engineer)
EAp1 Fundamental Commissioning (Cx Provider)
EAp2 Minimum Energy Performance (ASHRAE 90.1 and/or CEC Title 24) (Mechanical Engineer)
EAp3 Fundamental Refrigerant Management (Mechanical Engineer)
MRp1 Storage and collection of recyclables (Arch/Owner)
EQp1 Minimum IAQ performance (ASHRAE 62.1 and/or CEC Title 24) (Mechanical Engineer)
EQp2 Environmental Tobacco Smoke Control (Arch/Owner)
13. Mechanical EngineeringSolutions Choosing the right Mechanical Engineer on the design team can help satisfy up to 60% of the requirements for LEED certification
WE 3 out of 5 points
EA 2 out of 3 prerequisites
12 out of 17 points
EQ 2 out of 2 prerequisites
7 out of 13 points
ID 2 out of 5 points
14. Mechanical EngineeringSolutions (WE) WEc2, WEc3.1, WEc3.2
Grey water systems
Waterless urinals and W.C.
Water conserving fixtures
Secondary metering on high volume systems (i.e. kitchens, mechanical equipment, etc.)
Synergy with EAc5 (M&V)
15. Mechanical EngineeringSolutions (EA) EAp2, EAc1 ASHRAE 90.1-2004–Title 24
Prerequisite is mandatory in California.
Communication is critical between design team to accomplish higher energy savings and find economic balance (Arch, EE, ME, Owner)
Proper selection of HVAC system for type of building and occupancy is critical for optimum building operation and reduction of energy usage. (Team decisions are key)
Fundamental understanding of Synergies and Trade-offs with other credits and standards
EAc1 vs. EQc2 (Energy Consumption vs. Ventilation Air)
EAc1 vs. EAc5 (Verification Built into Design)
16. Mechanical EngineeringSolutions (EA) EAc5: M & V (IPMVP)
Not usually implemented.
Key to verifying performance of building systems once it is in operation.
Useful in verifying at post-occupancy EAc1, WEc2, WEc3, EQc1, EQc2, EQc6, EQc7
Some ease of implementing with a calibrated energy model and Building Automation System (BAS).
17. Mechanical EngineeringSolutions (EQ) EQp1, EQc2: ASHRAE 62.1-2004
Prerequisite is mandatory in CA.
Additional credits is easily achieved per CA codes.
Alternate strategies need to be designed to achieve optimal energy efficiency without sacrificing air quality.
Sophisticated computer modeling may be required for non-traditional designs.
Look at technologies, trade-offs and synergies with other points and ASHRAE standards.
ASHRAE 55, 62.1, 90.1, 129
18. Mechanical Engineering Solutions (ID) LEED AP
40% water use reduction
19. HVAC Standards & Guidelines ASHRAE 55-2004 Thermal Comfort
ASHRAE 62.1-2004 Ventilation
ASHRAE 90.1-2004 Energy
20. Cx Requirements for LEED Basics
IT IS A PREREQUISITE EAp1
Verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems are deigned, installed and calibrated to operate as intended.
It is imperative that at least 26 points be achieved to reach the certification level, Cx is an excellent tool during design, construction and post-occupancy.
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21. ASHRAE Cx Process The 4 phases of the Cx Process
22. Energy & Atmosphere Pre-1 Fundamental Systems Cx
Designate a Cx Authority
Document OPR and develop BOD
Incorporate Cx requirements into CD
Develop and implement Cx plan
Verify the installation and performance of the Commissioned systems
Complete a summary of the Cx Report
23. 1. Designate the Cx Authority Part of the owner’s team (ideally)
Third party in preferred but can be part of the design team
CxA shall be independent of the project’s design and construction management, though they may be employees of the firms providing those services.
24. 2. Document OPR & BOD OPR
Completed by Owner, CxA and Project Team
Owner and user requirements
Environmental and sustainable goals
Energy efficiency goals
IEQ requirements
Equipment and System expectations
Building occupant and O&M personnel requirements
BOD
Completed by the design team
Primary design assumptions
Standards
Narrative descriptions
25. 3. Incorporate Cx into CD’s Project Specifications
Typically the Cx requirements are in the specs.
US DOE / PECI Guide
http://peci.org/library/mcpgs.htm
26. 4. Develop & Implement Cx Plan Start early
Preferably during DD
It is not a rigid document
changes with planning, scheduling, etc.
27. 5. Verify the installation & performance of the systems Installation inspection
System performance testing
Evaluation of results compares to OPR/BOD
28. 6. Complete Cx Report Executive summary on the process & results
Deficiency list with resolutions
Performance test results
29. Certification Submittals LEED Letter template
Completed OPR and BOD
Incorporated Cx into specifications
Cx plan
Verified installation and performance of systems
Completed Cx Report
30. Cre-3 Enhanced Cx Cx Authority must be an independent party
The CxA shall perform at least:
Design review prior to CD’s
Review contractor submittals
Review building operation (post-occupancy)
31. 4. Design Review Minimum one Cx design review of:
OPR
BOD
Design documents prior to mid-CD phase
Back check review comments in subsequent submission
32. 6. Review Contractor Submittals Only review submittals applicable to systems being commissioned for compliance with OPR and BOD.
Do they meet OPR and BOD
O & M requirements
Facilitating performance testing
33. 8. Develop Systems Manual In addition to the O&M manual that is provided to the staff by the contractor.
Focuses on operations rather than maintenance.
Specifics of interactions between equipment
Final version of BOD
Single line diagrams
As-built sequences of operation
Operating instruction for integrated systems
Recommended maintenance schedules
Recommended retesting schedules with blank test forms
Recommended recalibration schedules for sensors and actuators
34. 9. Verify Requirements for Training Document training expectations and needs with the owner
Ensure staff and occupants receive training and orientation
Special attention should target new or uncommon design features that have a potential of being over-ridden or removed due to lack of understanding.
35. 11. Review Building Operations After handover ( 8 – 10 months) review performance of building/facility with owner and O&M staff.
Create a deficiencies list (prior to manufacturer / contractors warranty expiration)
Any items listed on the deficiencies list that will not be corrected shall be documented in the Systems Manual
36. Certification Submittals LEED Letter template
CxA conducted design review
CxA reviewed submittals
Systems Manual
O&M staff and occupants have been trained
CxA review of building operation post-occupancy
37. Cx Standards & Guidelines ASHRAE guideline 0.
ASHRAE guideline 1.
NIBS guidelines 2 through 14
NEBB Building Systems Commissioning
38. Open Forum Questions?Comments?Complaints?Praises?
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