The first university cogen plant in the U.S. to earn LEED® Platinum certification, the OSU Energy Center succeeded via consistently efficiency-minded design and an exceptional level of analysis and teamwork in the commissioning process. Fuel flexibility, staff training, and a projected $650,000 annual savings didn’t hurt, either.

Tomorrow's Environment: We Get Startup Sheets For Terminal Equipment Why Not Commissioning Sheets?

August 1, 2011

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Here’s a manufacturer’s competitive advantage waiting to happen.

Commissioning: ALL-Access Pass

May 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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If you can’t get to it, you can’t commission it.

Commissioning: TREND Logs- Worth the effort?

September 6, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Using data trend logs to supplement in-field functional performance testing (FPT) has always been an option in the commissioning process, particularly for HVAC systems controlled by DDC systems. As DDC system trending capabilities and computer hardware storage capacities have improved substantially over the past few years, I propose that trend logs be given a more prominent place in the commissioning toolbox.

Commissioning Of Infection Control

February 1, 2012

By Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

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Back in January 2011, I wrote in this column about hospital-acquired infection based on my introduction to this serious problem and my participating as a steering committee member for the Hospital Associated Infection Organization (HAIO).

Centrifugal Fans Installation Guide

March 23, 2012

By Khalil Kairouz and Dale Price

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Here’s a good reference for facilities, TAB pros, or even commissioning agents on what should be found on site (and how to achieve it in the first place). For install through setup, properly managing connections, bearings, controllers, and vibration risks will create an air of success.

Chiller Startup & Shutdown: Worth Doing Right

June 1, 2012

By Rick Nadeau, P.E.

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Commissioning, tracking performance data, and paying attention to detail during startup and shutdown can raise performance while lowering expenses.

Water management systems: Aquanomix

June 13, 2012

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The water systems harvest water for use in cooling towers.

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Slim BIM: Getting Elephants To Dance

October 19, 2012

By Mr. Toby Considine

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Two different specifications, the Army, and others are pushing building information toward the future.

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