CTS HVAC System Commissioning is a systematic, documented process that includes inspection and testing conducted to confirm that a building’s systems are capable of being operated and maintained in conformance with the design intent. New buildings that are not properly commissioned can suffer from high energy costs, poor indoor air quality (IAQ), poor system control and many other mechanical problems. IAQ can affect the comfort, health or productivity of the occupants of a building, school or residence. Building owners, whether responding to IAQ complaints or seeking to avoid IAQ problems, can benefit from having an IAQ detailed investigation.
Building commissioning is a process that verifies that an owner receives what is specified in the design documents. It can be considered a quality assurance program, ensuring that the owner receives the maximum life-cycle value from the system’s operation.
Initial Involvement – CTS’s approach to the commissioning process begins in the conceptual phases of the project. With our expertise in all phases of HVAC system Life-Cycle Analysis, we will work with the design team to evaluate the needs of the building occupants. Alternative system designs can then be evaluated using Life-Cycle Analysis techniques to determine the optimal system design based on the goals of the building owners.
Design Review – CTS continues to be involved throughout the design process. We provide a critical peer review of the plans and specifications prior to sending the project out to bid. Because we are a full service control system company, we pay particular attention to the control drawings and sequences of operation. Using our experience gained through design, installation and monitoring of actual HVAC systems, we assure optimized system control for your particular application.
System Verification – The final step in our commissioning process is the verification of the HVAC system operation. Picking up where the traditional commissioning teams leave off, CTS will monitor real time operating data continuously over the warranty period. This data will be analyzed to assure the system operates effectively over all four seasons, and then summarized to build a benchmark of operations for the HVAC systems.
