28 Engi neer ed Syst ems November 2010

BY AMANDA MCKEW
Date: November 2010
Building: School Of Veterinary Research
Floor: Penthouse
Year installed: 1987
Inspected by: AEM
Serial number: 111010293
System type: Double-duct, blow-through unit
Manufacturer: X-Y-Z
Model: DFDD AHU
Size: 20,000 cfm
Hp: 1 at 40
Volts: 460/3/60
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEFICIENCIES
END OF EQUIPMENT USEFUL SERVICE LIFE (USL)
STANDARDS AND CODE ISSUES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
NOTES
EQUIPMENT
ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST: AHU-1
TheFacilityFiles
Y N NA Y N NA
HVAC
Overall, unit is clean, no vibration or noise?

Exterior enclosure in good condition?

Do all ATC devices appear in good condition?

Is the exhaust air and outside air short-circuiting?

Are there seismic supports/hangers?

Is there sufficient static pressure? ELECTRICAL

Are automatic dampers in good condition and functional?

Are the motors high efficiency?

Is unit in good condition, no leaks?

Is there a localized disconnect?

Filter enclosure in good condition with magnahelic gauges?

Does the unit have VSD fans?

Pre-heat coil in good condition? PLUMBING

Freeze-stat functioning?

Are there localized drains to serve the unit?

Humidifier functioning and maintaining setpoint? MAINTENANCE

Temperature sensors installed and functioning?

System flow diagram mounted by unit?

Cooling coil installed per details?

O&M manual secured at unit or on file?

Heating coil installed per details?

Workorder last completed?

Is the piping installed per detail?

Is there a service contract for this unit?

Piping and ductwork insulated and labeled?

Predictive maintenance (vibration analysis, etc.) last completed

Is there access around equipment?
Y N NA Y N NA

Does unit meet current codes?

Does unit/system meet current energy code?

Is emergency power a requirement?
Y N NA Y N NA

End of USL, replace with higher efficient unit/fill?

Consider retrofitted to dual-fan, double-duct arrangement.

Can unit/system be retrofitted to meet latest energy code?

Consider occupied-unoccupied cycle.

Consider airside economizer.

Consider DDC.
1. Can unit be readily renovated? 3. Are unit controls interactive with building ATC/computer?
2. Unit basically operates 24/7/365. 4. Are there energy meters (fuel, Btuh, etc.)?
USL (YRS) USL (YRS)
14 Motor is 23 yrs old. 20 Motor USL benchmark is 20 yrs.
14 Controls are 23 yrs old. 16 Controls USL benchmark is 16 yrs.
14 Unit is 23 yrs old. 20 Unit USL benchmark is 16 yrs.
McKew is a senior project engineer
with InterPro Solutions. Reach her
at amckew@interprosoft.com.
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