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    AL DOSSARY COMMERCIAL TOWER HVAC TESTING & BALANCING PROCEDURE PREPARED BY: ABDULLAH H, AL-SHUWAYER CO. HVAC TESTING DIVISION P.O. BOX 5115, DAMMAM 31422 KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA TEL nos, (9663) 848-9999 / 646-9277 FAX no. (9683) 848-1111 PREPARED FOR: BASEELAH MECHANICAL WORKS DAMMAM. SAUDI ARABIA TEL nos. (9663) 811-1555 FAX no. (9863) 811-1444 HVAC TESTING, ADJUSTING & BALANCING PROCEDURES FOR AIR & HYDRONIC SYSTEMS 1, INTRODUCTION ‘Test procedures (in compliance with the Project Specification) shall be performed in accordance with the latest NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL BALANCING BUREAU (NEBB) publication "Procedural Standards for Testing, Adjusting and Balancing of Environmental Systems, 2005" 2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS Documentation required prior to on-site testing consist of the technical specifications, record drawings (or as- built if available), approved submittal data, and other documents as may be required. 3. PREREQUISITE: Prior to the proceeding with the testing activities, the following prerequisites must be completed: 3.1. Procedures submitted and approved 3.2. Installations are complete. 3.3. Construction related tests complete (pressure, leakage, etc.) 3.4. Quality Control inspection is complete, 3.5. Installation Verification checks successfully completed. 3.6. Applicable documents prepared and available. 4. INSTRUMENTATION ‘The list of test instruments that will be needed for the testing and balancing of the systems is compiled {Instruments requiring calibration are checked prior to mobilization to ensure that the calibration expiration date has not passed and thatthe certificates are readily available when reporting to begin actual testing and balancing Refer fo “Attachment A” for the List of Instruments, 5. PROCEDUR) These procedures cover the placing of the various HVAC systems into operation, testing, adjusting and balancing uid flows, and upon completion ofthe preceding tests, conducting operational tests ofthe various systems 10 determine the actual system performances. All other test and reporting as required to confirm thatthe installation meets the specified conditions shall also be performed. Specific procedures for each activity are provided hereunder Sul. PRELIMINARY. OFFICE PROCEDURES Testing, adjusting and balancing of HVAC system is accomplished using systematic procedures, the entire TAB process is organized and planned prior to reporting to site to commence actual testing. TAB preparatory work accomplished in the office is to be broken down into three (3) categories: 1. Procurement of Data, 2, System review and analysis include agenda and preliminary paperwork. 3. Planning and scheduling TAB field procedures. Procurement of Data TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 1 of 14 Obtain all applicable plans and contract documents including change orders, project specifications, approved shop drawings and equipment submittals. A) Drawings Complete set of up-co-date drawings, including all the latest revisions and addenda will be obtained, including all temperature control system drawings, which indicate the sequence of operation of all HVAC systems. B) Specifications Obtain the relevant technical specifications, in order to identify the precise data and tests which are required and what guidelines or balancing procedures are desired. All addenda and revisions must be included ©) Submittal Data Obtain all applicable approved submittals for all items of HVAC equipment including, where necessary, all manufacturers’ performance criteria, operating curves, etc Review and Analysis of the Systems Afterall preliminary data has been collected, a study of each HVAC system is performed to identify any discrepancies in the data or drawings that may prevent the proper balancing and performance of the system, and to develop an agenda to establish the best approach for testing and balanc: A). System Components and Types A review of plans, specifications and equipment data is performed for each system, noting such things, as type and location ofthe areas served, types of systems, ete Each system is identified ie. whether primary and secondary systems are interconnected or interlocked with other systems. Location of motor control centers, breakers, etc. are also identified and noted Equipment schedules, temperature control drawings and sequence of operation of control for each system is particularly reviewed in detail B) Schematic iagrams A sehematic layout of duct system is prepared indicating all components that pertain to balancing of the system (e.g, balancing dampers, air terminals, etc.) All air terminals are identified with an appropriate numbering system that will be easily recognized and understood by both field personne! and the person who will ultimately review the report. ©) Processing the Report Forms All the design data available from the approved drawings and submittals is entered on the relevant Test Report upon completion of the schematic diagrams and preliminary paperwork. Refer to." Anachment BY for sample of test report forms. D) Agenda TAB Procedure - At Dossary Commercial Tower Page 2 of 14 ‘An agenda is prepared, which includes a preliminary report identifying any discrepancies that would prevent the proper testing and balancing of the systems, @ description of each system and its operation, and all proposed balancing procedures. (1) Balancing Devices, A review of the project drawings, schematics and details is made to insure all necessary balancing dampers are provided to facilitate the balancing work. (2) System Capacity Review AA check of the total flow requirements of all system terminal units such as air terminal devices and cooling coils in comparison to the fan and pump capacities are performed. This is to ensure compatibility of the equipment and systems, and to identify any diversity factor incorporated in the design ofthe system. A review of all plans and specifications is also undertaken to identify any problems, which would preclude HVAC test and balance. (3) Location of Flow Measuring Devices Desired location for the measurement of air and water flow quantities are identified, and provisions of flow measurement devices are confirmed if applicable, (4) Sequence Of Operation Temperature control system diagrams are examined to determine the method to be used to set the HVAC system components (ATC dampers, valves, etc.) and the made of operation in which the system should be placed for testing and balancing, (5) Proposed Balancing Procedure ‘Afier identification of the type of system, the balancing procedure to be used is decided. Every system is slightly different and some modification may be necessary to the standard procedure to permit accurate testing and balancing in some situations, 5.13, Planning TAB Field Procedures ‘A schediule and plan for the testing and balancing is prepared in accordance with the main program to permit manpower allocations to be made. Ths plan shall be agreed to with all parties involved with the testing and balancing prior to start of test. 5.2, PRELIMINARY FIELD PROCEDURES 5.2.1, Readiness Check When all preliminary TAB work in the office has been completed, a site inspection will be performed upon mobilization. Any deficiencies that will cause delays will be promptly reported to the proper authority, in writing. A preliminary systems check will be conducted by the HVAC Contractor to varify thatthe building and its system are ready for TAB work, prior to mobilization. Forms are pravided as. “tachment C19 ‘hese rs ‘The steps listed below shall be systematically followed to determine the status of each system. The Installing Contractor is responsible for setting the equipment into proper operation, TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 3 of 14 Air System Inspections A). Air Handling Units? Built-up Units FANS. 8) Electric starter, disconnect switches and main circuit breakers will be located and identified Any interlocked equipment and circuit interrupting equipment such as freezestats and firestts, shall also be identified. Thermal and electrical overload devices such as fuses and heater coils will be checked to ensure they are of the correct size for the equipment load b) The availability of the electrical power available for start-up and testing shall be determined and that the voltage and equipment needs are compatible, Before touching any equipment, it will be determined that it is safely locked out while being checked. The electrical disconnect switch for the fan will be OFF and tagged or locked ) The inside of the fan and associated ductwork, where possible, shall be inspected for any debris that might get into the fan and cause damage when the fan is started 44) The alignment of the drives in belt driven equipment is checked, using a good straightedge or a string line. If the fan and the motor shafis are not parallel, the motor will be repositioned and the belts adjusted to the proper tension, ©) The fan wheel shall be inspected for the proper alignment and clearance in the housing. If it is ‘not in alignment, fan performance will be affected, Investigation shall also be made for any foreign items on the wheel such as plaster, mud, sealer, etc. These items can cause unbalance and vibration. 1) All setscrews on the wheel, drives and bearings shall be checked to ensure they are tight. 2) All mounting bolts shall be checked for tightness on the fans, motors, bearings, belt guerds (if applicable), duct connections, et 1) Lubrication of fan and motor shall be verted. i) The fan impeliers shall be hand-turned and checked for any rubbing of the wheel or the drives. 4) If vibration isolators or bases ae used, these shall be checked for proper adjustment, cllapsed ~~ spring coils, ete, and that the equipment is leveled. If there are any abnormalities, it shall be verified that the correct isolators have been furnished and ate installed inthe right locations. k) The alignment and tightness of the flexible connections with the ducting shall be checked. If they are stretched tight, they may be damaged when the fan is stated and should be replaced with connections with sufficient flexbiliy 1), The motor shall be “bumped” to determine the rotation direction. This is done jointly with the electrician. Ifthe rotation is incorrect, it will need tobe reversed before proceeding, (Note thet ‘many fans will continue to move air even when running backwards, Therefore, rotation must be visibly checked.) Rotation arrows are furnished on many fans. 2. FILTERS TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page of 14 2) The correct size and type of filters shall be checked, and it shall be ensured thatthe correct, filters forthe system operation are installed. (Sometimes differen filters are used temporarily during star-up and construction), b) IF the permanent filters ate to be used, it shall be confirmed that they are the correct size and type of filter by comparing them with the submitted data and the TAB Test Report Form ©) The filters shall be checked for cleanliness. If they are dinty, they will be replaced before starting the TAB work 4) It shall be confirmed that the filters and the filter Frames are properly installed and are airtight Any leaks will be corrected ©) I the unit has been running with no filters or very diny filters, all coils downstream of the filters shall be checked for dirt or blockage of air passage. Note: Running unit without filters is not recommended, 3. DAMPERS All unit and related dampers and their sequence of operation including fire and smoke dampers, shali be checked. Proper damper position during start-up and TAB work is very critical. 1f dampers are closed, restricting the airflow, serious damage can be done to casing, housing and ductwork. This work will be done in conjunction with a temperature control technician during startup to insure that the ATC dampers are positioned properly. 4. COILS 12) The coils will be checked for cleanliness and straightness ofthe fins, 'b) All piping connections shall be inspected and confirmed as correct. ©) It shall be confirmed that the condensate drains from the cooling coil drain pans have been provided and that they are properly trapped and functioning. Improper drain traps are & common cause of leakage, flooding and moisture carry-over. UNIT CASING ‘The entire unit and the internal components shall be checked for proper air sealing. Leaks will cause whistling, possible moisture carry-over and short-circuiting of the air. Checks shall be particularly made around the pipes and panel holes. Any leaks shall be sealed prior to ‘commencement of testing and balancing, B) DUCT SYSTEM a) The system shall be inspected from the fan on out to the last terminal. The following checks shall be made: |. The ductwork is complete and installed correctly, and that there are no openings in the ductwork or end caps missing. All access doors shall be closed and secure tight. 2, Allair terminals, reheat coils, etc. are installed 3. The installation matches the plan, 4. Alllnecessary architectural items are installed, such as doors, partitions, ceiling and ceiling plenums, et. ‘The system is in fact fully ready for balancing. TAB Procedure » Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 5 of 14 b) It shall be confirmed that adequate balancing dampers have been provided and that all volume dampers are installed at the correct location. It shall also be verified that they are wide open and that adequate access has been provided. ©) It shall be verified that ali terminal devices are installed and that their dampers are open ‘Verify that the terminals are of the same size and type as specified, 4) The system shall be checked for leakage. Specially check access doors and hardwares, coils. duct connection, flexible duct and terminal connections, It shall be confirmed that any specified sealing has been done correctly. ions, ete, have been installed and are ©) It shall be confirmed that any openings between pa ‘open to insure proper air passage. 52.3. Hydronic System Inspections A) Hydronic Piping System |, It shall be confirmed that the system has been hydrostatically tested and is free of leaks, 2. The system piping shall be traced from the source (e.g, chiller, heat exchanger) to all terminal units to determine: a) Completeness and integrity ofthe installation, b) Any variation between actual installation and design, ©) That all required valves (Manual and Automatic) outlined in the agenda are open ) That accessibility is readily available for testing ofall balancing devices, flow meters, and terminal units \t shall be confirmed that the system has been cleaned, flushed, filled, and all air purged. It shall be verified that strainer baskets have been cleaned and construction baskets (if used) have been removed. The system cleanliness during the TAB work shall be monitored and any debris build-up may affect the final system balance, 4. It shall be verified that the system water level and pressure are correct for the hei highest terminal units ~ Procedures for closed systems is outlined below: Inspect the pressure reducing valve(s) (PRV) for proper installation and operation. The setting of PRV should always maintain a minimum 4-psi static pressure at the highest point of the system. Check the water level of the expansion or compression tank. Generally, 1/3 air and 2/3 ‘water is the proper ratio ofthe cold expansion tank. 5. Proper installation of piping safety devices shall be verified. It should not be attempted to operate any system without backflow prevention, or without the proper pressure relief valves. B) Pumps 1, All required data shall be recorded on the NEBB Test Report Forms. Include pump nameplate and motor nameplate data, TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 6 of 14 ‘The nameplate data shall be compared with manvfacturer’s submittal data and design requirements. Any discrepancies willbe noted It shall be verified that the pumps have been properly aligned, grouted, anchored, and lubricated, 4. If vibration isolation is use, it shall be checked for proper installation and adjustment. All piping should be supported independent of the pump housing, Operation ofthe pump without the proper support may result in damage to volute casing 3. Itshall be confirmed that the drive guards are in place. 6. It shall be verified that the access has been provided for accurate pressure drop readings 7. The cleanliness of any strainer(s) serving the pumps shall be verified 8. All air shall be purged from the volute casing. Operation of the pump with air may cause cavitation resulting in damage to impeller and volute casing. 9. The electrical starter, disconnect switches, and main circuit breaker for the pumps shall be located and verified. It shall be confirmed that thermal overload protection is installed and of the proper size, 10. It shall be confirmed that electrical power is available for startup and that the voltage and ‘equipment needs are compatible. 11. The motor shall be "bumped" for rotation check. It should be ensured that the pump is completely full of water if mechanical seals are used. Operation of a dry pump with mechanical seals, including "Bumping will result in seal damage. Ifa packing giand is used, it should be adjusted for proper shaft lubrication, C) Coils/Terminal units |, Itshall be verified that the units are piped correctly including required valves, vents and safecy devices. 2. It shall be confirmed that provisions are avaiable for making the required temperature and pressure measurements. 3. Proper installation and operation of automatic temperature control devices shall be confirmed ~4. _Allair shall be purged from the terminal units on hydronic systems. 5. The proper water flow direction, 6. The coils on both sides should be inspected for fin damage, cleanliness and straightness of the fins 7. It shall be confirmed that the condensate drains from the cooling coil drain pans have been provided and that they are properly trapped and functioning. Improper drain traps are a ‘common cause of leakage, flooding and moisture carry-over. S.A_SAEETY TAGGING Before touching any equipment, it will be determined that itis safely locked out while being checked ‘The electrical disconnect switch will be OFF and tagged or locked. TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 7 of 14 S4.1._AIR SYSTEM (TAB Procedure) - Phase 1 1, Preparation Upon completion by the Installing Contractor of the inspection procedures detailed previously the actual TAB work in the field may proceed 3) All previously prepared paperwork, drawings, et. for the system that you are starting on will be assembled, b) twill be verified hat all preliminary procedures have been performed, ©) IF the initial starv-up on the equipment is to be performed, the temperature contro! technician and an electrician should work with the tet engineer if possible, particularly on the larger and more complex systems, 2. Fan Startup 8) Fan rotation shall be verified by "bumping" the motor ie. the motor is energized for 2 Fraction of a second and the fan shaft is observed to determine rotation direction. If the Totation is incorrect, it will be noted and the electrician responsible for the HVAC equipment shal be advised to correct the faul, The electrician to eliminate the possiilty of the TAB technician being held responsible for any possible damage to the motor or equipment will do this, b) If the fan rotation is correct, the fan will be started. On larger built-up systems, an observer shall watch for any possible mishaps such as throwing off belts, excessive fan movement, duct bulging and any unusual noises indicating possible mechanical problems Immediately if it becomes apparent that there is @ fault in the operation of the fan it shall be switched off, ©) After the fan is staned, amperage and voltage of the motor will be measured, Voltage should be within 10 percent of the motor nameplate rating, and there should be a very linte difference in voltage and amperage between each leg on three phase motors Amperage should not exceed the nameplate ratings. Ifthe amperage is high, the fan will be stopped immediately 4) If everything is operating correctly, any associated equipment related to or interlocked - with this unit shall be stared so that the complete system is in operation and ready to balance. ©) Each automatic damper will be inspected to confirm that the damper is being controlled ‘automatically and is in the correct position, 3. Fan Tests The following tests shall apply to all fans 3) Amperage ‘The amperage shall be measured using a clamp-on ammeter. Readings shall be taken at {ne motor junction box for greater accuracy. Any deviation from specified amperage shell be noted and if more than motor full load, then the fan shall be stopped and tests TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 8 of 14 suspended until the cause of the problem is identified and necessary remedial work is, completed to ensure proper operation Motor "no-load" amps may also be measured if necessary. "No-load” conditions shall be achieved by removing the fan belts end running the motor disconnected from the fan pulley. Care shall be taken when removing and replacing the belts to ensure that no ‘damage occurs. b) Fan and Motor Speed Fan and motor speed shall be measured using a direct contact tachometer, either digi mechanical. fa direct contact tachometer cannot be used, then an electronic photo-tachometer shall be used. The fan rpm shall also be checked mathematically by using the following equation: Fan rpm = motor rpm x motor pulley pitch diameter Fan pulley pitch diameter For most of the fans, this will not be necessary. However in some instances, calculation may be the only method available to obtain the fan rpm, ©) Static Pressure (SP) Static and total pressure readings shall be taken atthe fan discharge and inlet. This will be ddone next to the flexible connections, however, should the readings obtained be obviously inaccurate due tothe turbulence at these locations, additional readings shall also be taken further downstream, preferably ina section of straight ductwork 4) Airflow Total airflow ofthe fan shall be measured where practical by a pitot tube traverse of the snain duct of the system being tested. The accuracy of the pitot tube traverse will be determined by the availability of a satisfactory location to perform the traverse Reasonably, uniform airflow through the duct is necessary to obtain accurate measurement, Readings shall be taken in all instances ina location as far as possible from any elbows, transitions, dampers, heaters, ete. to reduce the possibility of excessive turbulence marring the test readings. When the readings are not steady and uniform, they will be used in conjunction with the ‘other test data to make a determination of actual airflow. The fan curve and the fan speed 5 data, when used with the calculated brake horsepower can also be used to confirm Field readings. It should be noted that static pressure will be the least accurate field readings, depending ‘on how and where they are taken, Nevertheless, with the combination the above reading, it will be possible to make a reasonable determination of the performance of the fan ©) Outside Air ‘Most system is designed to operate with the minimum amount of outside air whenever the building is occupied. The procedure for setting the outside air quantities will depend on the system and damper scheme. Where separate minimum and maximum outside sir dampers are provided, system shall be started with minimum O.A. dampers and return air (RA) dampers open. The maximum O.A. dampers and exhaust air (E.A.) dampers shall, be closed. The sirflow adjustment will be made by fan speed changes or minimum 0.A. TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 9 of 14 damper adjustment. Most systems use just one O.A. damper in conjunction with a minimum position controller, which will open the O.A. and E.A. dampers while closing the R.A. damper. Adjustment will be made at the controller. The temperature control technician will assist if possible during all setting of these dampers. The quantities of O.A. shall be tested making a traverse of the O.A. duct where possible. Otherwise, the amount of O.A, will be calculated by subtracting the actual return air cfm from the actual supply air cfm, If either actual cfm testis not possible, the temperature method shall be used by taking the O.A., R.A. and mixed air temperatures and use the following formula ‘Tm = XoTo+XrTr 100 Where temperature of mixed air (°F) ercentage of outside air Temperature of outside ait) Percentage of return air ‘Tr= Temperature of return air (°F) 8) System Deficiencies If the fan airflow is not within 10% of design requirements, an investigation to try to find the reason for deviation shall be made. The pressure drop across the duct system components (such 5 coils, filters, ete.) shall be measured and checked against the manufacturer's ratings. Duct system noted and compared with the contract drawings. IF any radical changes were made to duct system layout during installation which are detrimental 0 the operation of the system, and corrections are needed, these will be reported to the appropriate persons. If there are no obvious deficiencies, and the airflow is high, the fan will be slowed down by adjusting the drives or making any necessary drive changes. If the airflow is low, the fan speed will be increased. Before doing this, it will be determined if there is adequate ‘motor horsepower available, The new airflow-horsepower relationship will be determined by the used of the fan laws. If any sizable upward change is to be made, the fan manufacturer's data will be checked for the maximum allowable pm for the fan and its bearings, If the horsepower and static pressure are available and the fan speed can be increased, then the adjustment of the drives to obtain the desired cfm shall be made. 2) Data Entry ‘Once all the fans in the HVAC system and related systems are operating and set up to the design airflow, all data recorded should be entered on the NEBB Test Report Forms. 4. Pitot Tube Traverses To determine the airflow in every major branch duct, pitot tube traverse shall be taken in the same manner as the main duct traverse. The locations of the required traverses will be determined and properly recorded in the drawings when the initial paperwork is set up in the office. The necessary design airflow data will then be ready on the appropriate NEBB Test Report Forms. The static pressure at each pitot tube traverse shall be measured and recorded for future use in setting major branch dampers and for possible trouble shooting. Air Terminal Balancing ‘The previous fan tests are made to determine that the system has the proper airflow and pressure available to continue with the system balancing and that all HVAC units and fans are ‘operating properly. TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 10 of 14 Balancing ofthe duct systems consist of measuring and adjusting the airflow to the desired rate of each terminal device, The process will require adjustment ofthe volume dampers and the possible readjustment ofthe fan speeds. Air terminals shall be measured using a direct reading either hood, or a rotating vane anemometer. If the rotating vane anemometer is utilized the manufacturer's published Ak factors shall be used to determine the air volume from the measured velocity ‘Any face dampers that are furnished as part ofthe terminals (diffusers, registers, et.) will only bbe used for minor “fine tuning" ofthe systems. The balancing dampers in the ductwork, where provided, shall be used forall balancing. Using the terminal dampers can result in excess noise as the damper is closed down, ‘The following procedure will allow the balancing of the air terminals: 2) The necessary design information shall be recorded on the NEBB Test Report Forms with all terminals located and numbered. The size and type of terminal will be verified to ensure that the installed terminal is what was specified. If not, the Ak factor will be different Unless the direct reading hood is being used, it will be necessary to make absolutely sure that the manufacturer's published Ak and measurement procedures are being used. A direct reading hood will eliminate the need for Ak factors, and special procedures. b Preliminary measurements shall be taken at every terminal and after measuring and recording, all the terminals, the total of the readings, on a zone by zone basis, shall be calculated. A comparison of the terminal totals against the comparable zones duct traverse duct readings, and the required design cfin shall be made, Ifthe readings indicate a system loss of more than 10%, it may not be possible to balance the system properly. IF this is the case, an investigation of the duct joints and connections will be made to identify any air leakage. In particular the terminal connections and the plenums for the linear diffusers will be checked. Also a recheck for open access doors, hholes in the ducts, etc. shall be conducted and the contractor notified to have the leaks corrected. Attempting to balance the system with leaks will result in wasted time and unsatisfactory result. When it is determine that sufficient air is available in the system and at the terminals, the TAB work shall proceed, €) Since the air will go first to the points of least resistance, it willbe found thatthe terminal closest to the fan are high on airflow, and that those near the end of the line are low on the ~ airflow. The result ofthe pretiminary readings will tll exactly what the system is doing and where the air is going. A review of the readings to determine and select terminals that are high on cfm will be made, Closing their branch dampers shall reduce any that are excessively high. On the first "adjusting pass” through the system, the highest terminals shall be throttled to about 10% under design cfin. This wil allow fr the possible build-up in the other terminals as adjustments are made. After reducing the high airflow terminals, another pass through the entire zone or system shall be made. Each terminal shall be adjusted to the specified airflow when sufficient air is available. After two adjusting passes, ‘mast system should be in good balance. An edditonal pass may be necessary to tim’ the system, d) The final pass shall be readings only, with no adjustments, and these readings will be recorded in the final column of the NEBB Air Outlet Test Repor. TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 11 of 14 a) b ° a) b) TAB Procedure I, during the balancing process, the balancing results in an increase in the system static pressure to the extent that the airflow is reduced to where it is more than 10% below Gesign, it will be necessary to speed up the fan to overcome this loss in cfm. If properly executed balancing results in noisy or other unsatisfactory conditions, the TAB technician shall notify the proper people. If additional dampers are needed, and itis not to0 late to install them, then the quantity and location of any such dampers shall be recommended. If after notification, no satisfactory response is obtained, the problem shall be noted on the Test Report Forms Final Tes After all balancing adjustments have been completed, final reading shall be taken, This will include a retest of amperage, voltage, static pressure, and rpm of the supply air fan, Finat terminal readings will already have been taken. These results will be submitted and shall represent the exact condition of the system when the TAB technician completed the job. The system will be considered balanced when the airflow of each terminal is plus or minus 10% of the design airflow, unless there are conditions beyond control of the TAB firm, All deficiencies shall be outlined on the report. At this point. all the dampers shall be marked for ease of resetting in case of tampering. Operation of automatic controls shall be checked and verified If there are any obvious air drafis or complaints of it exist, the deflectors or diffuser cones, as provided, shail be adjusted to eliminate any non-uniform room conditions. Specified air patterns from all terminals shall be preferred. HYDRONIC SYSTEM (TAB Procedure) - Phase 2 Preparation Upon completion of air system balancing, proceed with the following All previously prepared paperwork, etc, for the systems to be balanced shall be assembled and studied, It shall be verified that the preliminary system checks and procedures have been performed, Safety precautions shall be observed prior to starting any equipment related to the operation of hhydronie systems, ie, pumps, chillers, etc. Pump Start-up Prior to pump start-up the TAB Engineer shall ensure that the system is filed with water, all air is purged from the system, the make-up water system is with water, all air is purged from the system, the make-up water system is operational, and that all strainers are clean. He shall also check that all valves are in their normal operating position, and that all control valves are open to full flow through the coils and equipment served by the system. All automatic controls shall be checked for correct operation Pump rotation shall be verified by "bumping" the motor i.e. the motor is energized for 2 fraction of a second and the pump shaft is observed to determine rotation direction. If the rotation is incorrect, it will be noted and the electrician responsible for the HVAC equipment shall be advised to correct the fault. The electrician, to eliminate the possibility of the TAB technician being held responsible for any possible damage to the motor or equipment will do this = Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 12 of 14 2 a) » 9 a) ») 3 TAB Procedure - + If the rotation is correct, the pump willbe started. Amperage and voltage of the motor will be measured. Amperage measurement shall be taken when the motor is operating at full speed. Voltage should be within 10 percent ofthe motor nameplate rating, and there should bea very litte difference of volage and amperage between each leg on three phase motors. Amperage should not exceed the nameplate ratings. Ifthe amperage is high, the pump will be stopped immediatly Pump Tests The following shall apply to all water pumps: Prior to testing the pump for flow rate, it shall be tested in a no flow condition. Placing the pump in operation will do this and gradually closing the discharge valve until the valve is closed and no water flow occurs. After the valve is fully closed, a differential pressure reading will be obtained and plotted on the manufacturer's pump curve for the particular pump being tested. This will verify the shut off head and in turn verify from the curve, the actual size of the impeller installed and establish the actual performance curve. After measurement of no flow differential, he discharge valve shall be opened to the full open positon, After establishing the actual pump curve for the pump installed, differential head readings shail be taken to determine the actual performance of the pumps in full low conditions, This will be achieved by correlating the differential head with the actual pump-operating curve to cstablish the flow rate ofthe pump. A single calibrated pressure gauge shall be used to measure the suction and discharge pressures. The gauge will be used in the permanent gauge taps installed on the suction and the discharge sides of the pumps. Ifthe pressure taps are not installed directly before and afier the pump, but are situated on the wrong side of a strainer ar valve then false indications of performance will occur. The proper person shall be notified to have the taps repositioned to their correct locations. ‘The amperage and voltage of each pump will be measured and recorded on the appropriate NEBB Test Report Form along with all measurements and readings obtained from the aforementioned tests. All nameplate data will be entered on the forms as required, For variable speed pumps, record the VFD (Variable Frequency Drive) setting where you get the correct, water flow, Waterflow After study of the sequence of operation of the chilled water system, the duty pumps and chillers shall beset in operation, with the assistance of the electrician and control technician if possible. With the control valves set for full low through the coils and chillers, either by manually or adjustment of the temperature controls, a preliminary measurement of all flow monitoring stations and self-contained flow valves will be made to determine the actual performance of the system. The pressure drop through each chiller and cooling coil shall also be measured at this point. After establishing the pattern of flow through the system, the individual balancing of each component shall be performed. This shall be achieved by setting each balancing valve to permit the required quantity of water only to pass. Using calibrated gauges and the installed flow measuring stations shall make monitoring of the water quantity. Balancing shall only be obtained by means of the proper balancing valves and automatic flow control valves. Service valves will only be used where they are equipped with memory stop. { Dossary Commercial Tower Page 13 of 14 After balancing the flow through the coils, all 3-way control valves shall be reset for flow to by-pass and the by-pass balancing valves adjusted to equal the pressure drop across the coil during full flow. Upon completion of flow readings and adjustments, ali balancing valves shall be marked to indicate the final setpoint. 4) After completion of all adjustments, the flows, pressures and amperages of the pumps shall be rechecked and recorded. e) Calibrated test gauges shall be used to measure the final pressure drop across each component after balancing is complete, All final measured flow rates, pressure drops, etc. shall be recorded on the relevant NEBB Test Report Form. lote: Be sure to take the final readings for the pumps and chillers after the balancing. Record the final VED setting & differential pressure close to DPT. ‘5.5, PERFORMANCE TESTS After the aforementioned air system and water system balancing are complete, all temperatures shall be ‘measured and recorded on the relevant NEBB Test Report Forms. ‘Temperatures to be recorded include the following: a) Chilled water temperature entering and leaving all chillers and cooling coils. 1b) Hot water temperature entering and leaving all heating coils, ©) Ambient air temperature, dry bulb and wet bulb, d)_ Return air temperature, dry bulb and wet bulb. ©) Air temperature, dry bulb and wet bulb, entering and leaving cooling coils, 6, CERTIFIED REPORTS Upon completion of the aforementioned tests, three (3) copies of the certified reports will be submitted to the client prior to final tests and inspection. All reports shall contain all relevant data obtained during the testing of the systems. The report will conspicuously identify items not conforming from contract requirements, and obvious mal- operation and/or design. This will be noted on the Tests Report if after notifications, no satisfactory response is obtained FINAL TEST. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE All final tests and inspection required for acceptance of the aforementioned work shall be done and rechecked in the presence of the Client's representative at random selections of data recorded on the reports. TAB Procedure - Al Dossary Commercial Tower Page 14 of 14 SOUND TEST PROCEDURE SOUND TEST PROCEDURE After completion of testing, adjusting and balancing of air and hydronic equipment and systems, sound test for the rooms required by project specification may proceed 4. REFERENCES All sound level tests shall be conducted in accordance with the guidelines set by the following publications. ‘A. American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Publications, $1.4.83 - Sound Level Meters (SLM) B. _ National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) Publications, Procedural standards for measurement of Sound and Vibration 2. SELECTION POINTS FOR SOUND LEVEL MEASUREMENT Sound Level Measurement shall be taken at selected typical spaces as directed by the contractor. 3, INSTRUMENTATION A. All instruments shall be applied in accordance with the Manufacturer's instructions. B. All instruments will be accurate to within the Manufacturer's published tolerances, and shall be calibrated prior to use in the field. C. _ Instrumentation to be used will be as follows: a. DAWE Sound Level Meter ‘9: CEL— PACER INSTRUMENTS c. Scotts Sound Level Meter The sound level shall comply with ANS! $1.4. 4, SOUND TEST PROCEDURES A. Tests to demonstrate compliance with the sound requirements of each applicable area shall be made in the areas detailed in item 2 above. B. All sound level measurements shall be taken at the times when the building is unoccupied, or when activity in the surrounding areas and background Page 1 of 3 5 noise levels in the areas being tested are at a minimum and relatively free from sudden fluctuations in noise levels, 4, Measurements shall be taken with all equipment secured, except that being tested. Tests shall be made only after the air balance is completed 2. Sound levels in each area shall be measured in accordance with the sketch indicated on Figure 1 herein. All readings shall be taken not less than 2.00 m. (6 ft) from an air terminal or room unit, and not closer than 4.00 m. (3 ft.) from any floor, wall or ceiling surface. All sound level measurements shall be measured with the meter specified in item 3 above. The “A” Scale shall be used to measure the overall sound level of each relevant area SOUND LEVEL TEST DATA The certified sound level test report shall record the data on measured sound levels, taken at each location specified herein as follows: 4. Source of sound and location 2. Diagram or description of relationship of sound source to measuring instrument. 3.“A" scale measurements shall be taken and recorded Note: If the Sound level for the room tested is obviously high, sound test is also taken when the equipment is off. 6 CERTIFIED REPORT “+t. Certified report shall record all sound data, and their locations, after final adjustments of all system 2. Each test report shall include an instrument record indicating type. 3, The test reports shall be certified by an independent Testing Company whose NEBB TAB Supervisor is well versed in this field of testing, and who is not affiliated with any firm involved in the design or construction phases of the project. 4. The test report format shall be as per the sample report forms of Attachment B. Page 20f3 “4 AIR OPENING CEILING \-— 2.0 METERS MINIMUM 1.0 METER MINIMUM Ee MICROPHONE I WALL FIGURE-1 Page 30f3 LIST OF INSTRUMENTS Attachment A ABDULLAH AL HAMOUD AL SHUWAYER Co. HVAC TESTING DIVISION INSTRUMENT LISTS Manufacturer__Model Description Serial Number KyoRITSU 2007 Dio r-$96 CLAMP METER KYORITSU "DIGITAL 38 CLAMP METER KyORTTSU 2007 piatraL nasast CLAMP METER KyoRITSU prorat, CLAMP METER

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