BUILDING MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

METHOD STATEMENT

FOR

VARIABLE AIR VOLUME UNITS

11 October 2023

Purpose
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The Purpose of this Method Statement is to define the work procedure for testing
& commissioning of Variable Air Volume (VAV) system with Air Handling Unit
(AHU). The variable air volume boxes are provided with a room thermostat in each
room to maintain the room temperature set point. The room thermostat set point will be
maintained by regulating the supply air flow into the rooms.

Project Details

Project Name: SGH ECC/NDCS ACMV Package-1

Location: SECOND HOSPITAL AVENUE (BUKIT MERAH)

Working Location

NCDS Tower - All Levels

WARD Tower - All Levels
PODIUM - All Levels
THEATRE - All Levels

Method of Installation
Scope demarcation between ACMV Sub-Con/VAV Box Supplier/ BMS Contractor)

1. ACMV Subcon (Kilowatts) Scope

 Supply and Install VAV box to air duct

 Supply and Install Power point 230Vac for max 4 VAV box per loop

2. VAV Box Supplier (Aire-Max) Scope

 Mounting of VAV Controller in VAV Box supply by Honeywell

 Mounting of 230 Vac Transformer in VAV Box supply by Honeywell
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 Provide Cabling work between VAV Controller & Transformer

 Connect Pressure Tubing from Duct to VAV Controller
 Labeling the VAV Box and cable tagging for Visual check

Honeywell Supply Material to Aire-max

 Power plug & cable to transformer and 25va Transformer
 VAV Controller

3. BMS (Honeywell) Scope (In Field Side)

 Provide cabling work from Power point to 230Vac Transformer

 Provide cabling work between VAV Controller
 Provide cabling work between VAV Controller & Room Thermostat
 Download the programming for VAV Controller According to airflow design

Work Preparation

 Honeywell supply the VAV Controller, Thermostat and 25VA Transformer to VAV
box supplier Aire-Max.
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 Aire-Max mounting the VAV Controller and 25VA transformer in VAV Box. Provide
the cable between controller and transformer and connect the pressure tube from Duct
to VAV controller.
 Ensure that all the VAV controller box have correct label name and respective wiring
name tag as per the corresponding located place.
 After all complete setup VAV Controller box hand over to Kilowatts.
 Kilowatts install the VAV controller box in the field side required and located area of
the Air Duct place also provide the power point for the VAV box. Power point max 4
VAV box per loop.
 Complete the VAV Controller setup Honeywell provide the cable work for power
point to 230vac transformer in VAV Box.
 Provide the cable work for VAV controller to room thermostat. Download the VAV
Program according to the VAV Name and do the testing and commissioning work
based on the air flow design.

VAV Controller Point Summary

Typ
Tag Name Description Engineering Unit I/O Characteristics
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VAV
Tag Names will prefix with VAV-XX-YY-ZZ were
XX= ND or WT represents the Equipment Tower Name
YY= B3, B2, B1 etc. represents the Equipment Level Number
ZZ= 01, 02,03, etc. represents the Equipment Number
_RTMP Room Temperature AI ºC NTC 20K
_RTMPSET Room Temperature Set point AI ºC Set point Absolute
_AFLW Airflow Sensor AI L/S VAV Calibrate
_SupAirDmprCl Damper Close Command DO Off / Close N/O (Off = Open)
_SupAirDmprOp Damper Open Command DO Off / Open N/O (Off = Open)

NOTES
 A plant identifier to make the “Tag Name” plant specific will prefix the above “Tag
Names” directly following the building identifier. The tag names are as shown in the
table.
 An underscore will then be inserted followed by text that will identify the point
function. The text will be a mix of uppercase and lowercase.
 For example, the on/off status of VAV-PO-B2-01 will have the “Tag Name” of VAV-
PO-B2-01_RmT

Equipment Schedule

SNO Tower Level VAV Name Serving Equipment Start

Area Location Date
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Responsibilities

 Engineer in-charge is responsible for ensuring the Testing and commissioning for the
Variable Air volume is carried out as per method statement and in a safe manner.
 Check that the works are carried out according to the technical and engineering
specifications.
 To test together with the Mechanical T & C team to ensure the testing are in line with
Mechanical requirements.

Test Instruments / Tools required

The following test instrumentation & tools will be required to undertake the
equipment testing & commissioning detailed with in this procedure.
 Thermometer
 Vane Anemometer
 Multi Meter
 Programmable laptop

Work Procedures

1. Visual Inspection

 Before attempting to set up automatic controls it should be ascertained that the

following requirements are satisfied and checked.
 Ensure the VAV’s are correct Model No., Serial No.
 Ensure the VAV’s are the correct model and box number to be fixed according to the
updated floor plan.
 All ducting connections shall be completed.
 Ensure VAV is mounted securely.

2. Electrical Check

 Ensure that the correct supply voltage is available to operate a VAV (24 Volts AC)
and that the correct polarity is adhered to when connected.
 Ensure that wiring of the local thermostat for the VAV is terminated correctly and
tested.
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 Ensure that all electrical connections are tight and the wiring is secured.
 Ensure all BMS wire connection is terminated and tested at the DDC Panel and field
devices.

3. Control Function Check

 Power up the local control panel (LMCP) of respective AHU.

 Establish the man-machine interface communication between DDC and laptop.
 Ensure associated AHU is operating and status is ON
 Carry out the air balancing based on the design air flow rate required.
 Open Damper to 100%
 Adjust Fan to low speed, 20% of VAV box design air flow.
 Measure the airflow in CMH by handheld sensor. Compare reading from
computer.
 The Airflow reading must tally with handheld sensor reading in all speed.
Damper Actuator Functional Test
 From laptop simulate manual damper open & close control at a speed of fan,
20% of VAV box design airflow. The actuator starts to open and close.
 Repeat step ‘a’ for a speed of fan, 100% of VAV box design airflow.
 Adjust temperature set point to a value and notice the VAV boxes modulate to reach
the set point under PI control. Record the temperature, flow and damper position at
stable state. Also record the temperatures, static pressures and fan speed of the AHU.

Safety Aspect

 Pay attention when working at height, look out for any person passing or working
below.
 Always use hand gloves, when handling materials.
 Always use personal protective equipment (PPE) for personal safety and protection.
(Safety helmet, safety shoes and Safety belt / Safety Harness).

Housekeeping

 Ensure the work place will be kept clean and tidy

 Daily housekeeping and disposal of waste will be carried out.