Laboratories Best Practices - Right Sizing of Equipment Loads

Overview

Laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, glass washers, refrigerators, and computers account for a significant portion of the energy use in laboratories. However, because of the general lack of measured equipment load data for laboratories, designers often use estimates based on “nameplate” rated data, or design assumptions from prior projects. Consequently, peak equipment loads are frequently overestimated.

In this course the student will learn the benefits of right sizing equipment in laboratory buildings from the perspective of design considerations through to operational benefits. In addition, the student will be able to better understand how HVAC system equipment for laboratories can be “right sized” to provide more energy responsible and cost conscious system installations while also providing reliability in system performance.

The student is expected to read and review the material contained in the Laboratories Foe the 21st Century: Best Practice Guide – Right-Sizing Laboratory Equipment Loads, August 2006.

The student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of ten (10) questions at the end of this course to obtain 1 PDH credit.

 

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

• Equipment load estimation typical practices
• How to incorporate right sizing strategies Principles of Electricity
• Benefits of right sizing equipment serving laboratories Motor-Starting Effect

 

Course

Click on the following link to the PDF document to review the course material before taking the quiz for credit.

Labs 21 Best Practices: Right Sizing Equipment Loads

 

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This course applies to:

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Abbreviations:

AOP-Areas of Practice

LAR-Laws & Rules

P.E.-Professional Engineers

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