Overview
Building commissioning has emerged as the preferred method of ensuring that building systems are installed and operated to provide the performance envisioned by the designer. While most commissioning processes focus on bringing building operation to the original design intent, Continuous Commissioning is different. Continuous Commissioning focuses on optimizing HVAC system operation and control for the existing building conditions. Continuous Commissioning is an ongoing process to resolve operating problems, improve comfort, optimize energy use and identify retrofits for existing commercial and institutional buildings and central plant facilities. Continuous Commissioning focuses on improving overall system control and operations for the building, as it is currently utilized, and on meeting existing facility needs.
In this course, the student will learn about Continuous Commissioning basics and benefits. The student will also learn about specific energy improvement measures related to water/steam distribution systems, central chiller and heating plants, thermal storage systems. In addition multiple case studies are discussed to show real continuous commissioning retrofit applications.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Continuous Commissioning Guidebook for Federal Energy Managers, Maximizing Building Efficiency and Comfort, DOE – Federal Energy Management Program – October 2002
The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of fifty (50) questions at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained
This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
- Benefits of Continuous Commissioning
- Basic Continuous Commissioning measures
- Continuous Commissioning for Water/Steam Distribution
- Continuous Commissioning for Central Chiller Plants
- Continuous Commissioning for Central Heating Plants
- Continuous Commissioning for Thermal Storage Systems
- Continuous Commissioning for Optimal Building Performance
Course
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