Pacific Energy Center Design, Performance and Commissioning Issues Classes

Pacific Energy Center

The resources from the most recent version of the Design, Performance and Commissioning Issues classes that I teach with Ryan Stroupe at the Pacific Energy Center are posted below. These classes tend to build off of each other. For instance, the Chilled and Condenser Water Systems class assumes you are familiar with the materials in the Pumps and Pipes class. So, if you attended a class and we reference materials from a previous class that you did not attend, this is where you can find them, just scroll down until you find the class you are looking for.

Since the classes are always evolving, I have created an archive for past version of the class that you can access at this location. I also have pages for my portion of the content associated with the Existing Building Commissioning Project Review Workshop and the Existing Building Commissioning Workshop Series that I help Ryan with. Ryan maintains a comprehensive website that includes all of the class materials, but you will find the materials that I contribute to those classes at the links above.

Please note that older versions of the PEC content can still be found at the Google Drive location that is referenced in my blog.

Design, Performance and Commissioning Issues Classes

Design Review (Current Class)

Pneumatic Controls

Variable Speed Drives

System Diagram Workshop

Steam and Hot Water Systems

Pumps and Pipes

2022-04 CHW Plants; Basics & Ongoing Cx

Air Side Economizers

Fans, Ducts and AHUs

Control Systems

Logic Diagram Workshop

Chilled & Condenser Water Systems

Best Life Cycle Cost Filter Operation

2022 Cx Heat Pump Systems

2021 RCx 101 (EBCx Workshop Prerequisite Class)

Design Review for New Construction Commissioning and Beyond

Day 1 - 2023-04-25

These are the materials for the first module of the Design Review Class I am helping to support today (April 25, 2023).

2023-04-25_design_review_v1.pdf
File Size:	13240 kb
File Type:	pdf

2023-04-25_fire_damper_exercise.zip
File Size:	3559 kb
File Type:	zip

2023-04-25_pump_curve_exercise.pptx
File Size:	1769 kb
File Type:	pptx

2023-04-25_boiler_submittal_exercise.zip
File Size:	2519 kb
File Type:	zip

2023-04-25_assignment.zip
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File Type:	zip

Day 1 - 2023-04-25

2023-04-26_design_review_v3.pdf
File Size:	8884 kb
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2023-04-26_point_list_exercise.zip
File Size:	36 kb
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2023-04-26_legacy_issues_exercise.zip
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File Type:	zip

FOLLOW UP INFORMATION

The pump_energy_savings.xlsx file is the calculation we did in class to come up with the lost opportunity associated with the approval of a less efficient pump.

The damper_pressure_drop_energy_savings_v2.xlsx file is the file from class yesterday where we calculated the savings achieved by using airfoil damper blades for a smoke/fire damper vs. the V groove blades and includes the cost benefit calculation I shared this morning.

The affinity_laws_with_details.pptx file is the file I mentioned that might help explain the "use two 50 hp pumps vs. one 100 hp pump question. But there could be more to the question than is discussed in the file so feel free to reach out to Ryan for additional clarification, either by discussion with him or by him referring you to me.

The existing_system_diagram.pdf file is a non-corrupt version of the HHW system diagram file that would not open today.

With regard to the slides about open and closed systems and the video where we demonstrate how the lift of a cooling tower deadheads the pump, both are posted on the newly created CW Pump Deadheaded by Tower Lift page of the site.

pump_energy_savings.xlsx
File Size:	293 kb
File Type:	xlsx

affinity_laws_with_details.pptx
File Size:	15089 kb
File Type:	pptx

damper_pressure_drop_energy_savings_v2.xlsx
File Size:	354 kb
File Type:	xlsx

existing_system_diagram.pdf
File Size:	11861 kb
File Type:	pdf

Commissioning Heat Pumps

03_-_how_buildings_use_heat_v8.pdf
File Size:	5540 kb
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05_-_heat_pump_system_types_v4.pdf
File Size:	1698 kb
File Type:	pdf

These are the materials for the first module of the Commissioning Heat Pumps Class I am helping to support today (April 4, 2023).

01_-_introduction_v7.pdf
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02_-_introduction_to_cx_v1.pdf
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04_-_a_closer_look_at_heat_pumps_v8.pdf
File Size:	9198 kb
File Type:	pdf

Follow Up Information

The following items are things I mentioned I would provide as follow-up information from this session.

The Copeland Refrigeration Manual is a very well-done resource on refrigeration. The specific topic of interest that caused me to say I would provide them as follow up was the topic of component balancing; i.e. the plots of condensing unit capacity super-imposed on the evaporator coil capacity to find the balance point. You will find this discussed in Part 3, Chapter 16, starting on pdf page 33.

copeland_refrigeration_manual.zip
File Size:	10495 kb
File Type:	zip

10-9_-_expansion_valves_theory.pdf
File Size:	598 kb
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10-10_-_expansion_valve_cataloge.pdf
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I also mentioned a Chapter in the Trane HVAC manual that discussed refrigeration component balancing. Unfortunately, I need to scan those chapters from my copy and I am not where my copy is this week. So I will follow up with that information next week.

The two files on expansion valves are Sporlan documents that provide a detailed look at how expansion valves work and what some of the options are if you were to specify one.

Day 2 - 2023-04-05

These are the files that will support the class and exercises for Day 2 of the Heat Pump series which focuses on integrating ventilation with heat pumps and other unitary equipment.

2023-04-05_-_01_-_introduction_v5.pdf
File Size:	4532 kb
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2023-04-05_doas_controls_subset_san.pdf
File Size:	36012 kb
File Type:	pdf

2023-04-05_colorado_mau_exercise.zip
File Size:	21930 kb
File Type:	zip

2023-04-05_seattle_hrv_exercise.zip
File Size:	13683 kb
File Type:	zip

2023-04-05_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip
File Size:	104043 kb
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2023-04-05__doas_exercise.zip
File Size:	6610 kb
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Follow Up Information

The following items are things I mentioned I would provide as follow-up information from this session.

The stack effect reference is from an older version of the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals. But the physics of this have not really changed so the information included is a valid way to think of it. You might also find the ACEEE paper I co-authored about envelope leakage to have some useful information in it.

The file vrf_controls_subset_san.pdf is a subset of the control drawings for a facility that was served by VRF systems and DOAS units and illustrates how complex this sort of system can become in terms of integration. Note:

How the VRF points made visible via the BACnet interface need to be supplemented by physical point in in the Owner's Siemens system to provide full diagnostic capabilities.

Stack Effect.pdf
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vrf_controls_subset_san.pdf
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fs22_hrv_11-28-22_20-00_v4.xlsx
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read_me_for_information_about_the_fs22_hrv_11-28-22_20-00_v4_spreadsheet_.txt
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tmy_based_analysis_v6.xlsx
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2018-07-24_spreadsheet_instructions_e-mail_to_brian_jay_ryan.pdf
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read_me_for_information_about_the_tmy_based_analysis_v6.xlsx_file.txt
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The very significant number of parameters that need to be set properly in the VRF indoor unit controller to provide the integration and functionality required by the Owner (the table on MI.08-03-2 and related narrative).
The variations associated with different types of scheduling options (time of day, occupant driven, etc.) that need to be integrated with a DOAS system serving a variety of different zone types (the table on MI.08.03-5)

The files fs22_hrv_11-28-22_20-00_v4.xlsx and read_me_for_information_about_the_fs22_hrv_11-28-22_20-00_v4_spreadsheet_.txt are what amounts to the answer key for the exercise we briefly looked at which was associated with the 2023-04-05_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip file. The READ ME file explains the spreadsheet file.

Similarly, the files 2023-04-05_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip, 2023-04-05_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip, and 2023-04-05_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip are the answer key (and then some) for the exercise we briefly looked at which was associated with the 2023-04-05__doas_exercise.zip.

I need to create an answer key for the Heat Recovery Ventilator Exercise and will post that at some point in the future, so check back occasionally.

Day 3 - 2023-04-11

These are the files that will support the class and exercises for Day 3 of the Heat Pump series which focuses on new construction commissioning for heat pump systems.

heat_pump_cx_new_construction_v7.pptx
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File Type:	pptx

02_-_water_source_heat_pump_loop.zip
File Size:	10512 kb
File Type:	zip

vrf_controls_subset_san.pdf
File Size:	48070 kb
File Type:	pdf

01_-_heat_pump_check_list_and_test_exercise.zip
File Size:	18748 kb
File Type:	zip

test_sequence_errector_set_v1.pptx
File Size:	1484 kb
File Type:	pptx

logic_diagram_exercise.ghcoil
File Size:	47 kb
File Type:	ghcoil

Day 4 - 2023-04-12

These are the files that will support the class and exercises for Day 4 of the Heat Pump series which focuses on existing building construction commissioning for heat pump systems.

heat_pump_cx_existing_buildings_v10.pptx
File Size:	76412 kb
File Type:	pptx

01_-_water_source_heat_pump_loop.zip
File Size:	4460 kb
File Type:	zip

02_-central_plant_system_diagrams.zip
File Size:	7922 kb
File Type:	zip

Day 5 - 2023-04-21

These are the files that will support the class and exercises for Day 5 of the Heat Pump series which focuses on existing building construction commissioning for heat pump systems.

2023-04-21 _all_electric_building_v2.pptx
File Size:	31930 kb
File Type:	pptx

2023-04-21_plant_system_diagrams.zip
File Size:	7922 kb
File Type:	zip

2923-04-21__fan_powered_terminal_info.zip
File Size:	1101 kb
File Type:	zip

RCx 101

These are the materials for the RCx 101 class I am helping to support today (March 7, 2023).

2023-03-07_rcx_101_v1.pdf
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2023-03-07_rcx_101_utility_data.zip
File Size:	18 kb
File Type:	zip

2022-11 - Commissioning Heat Pump Systems

CLASS MATERIALS

This is where I will be uploading the materials for the class series I will help support on Tuesday and Thursday, October 18th and 20th, 2022 on the topic of Commissining Heat Pump Systems. The materials for each session will be fully uploaded by approximately 7:30 AM on the day of the class.

2022-11-29 MATERIALS

01_-_introduction_v6.pdf
File Size:	3292 kb
File Type:	pdf

03_-_a_closer_look_at_heat_pumps_v7.pdf
File Size:	9254 kb
File Type:	pdf

02_-_how_buildings_use_heat_v7.pdf
File Size:	4615 kb
File Type:	pdf

04_-_heat_pump_system_types_v3.pdf
File Size:	1722 kb
File Type:	pdf

Follow Up Materials

2022-12-02 MATERIALS

01_-_introduction_v4.pdf
File Size:	4359 kb
File Type:	pdf

1_colorado_mau_exercise.zip
File Size:	21930 kb
File Type:	zip

3_seattle_hrv_exercise.zip
File Size:	13683 kb
File Type:	zip

misc._info.zip
File Size:	32803 kb
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blank_psych_chart.zip
File Size:	82 kb
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2_seattle_hru_exercise_.zip
File Size:	104043 kb
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4_ft_leavenworth_exercise.zip
File Size:	6610 kb
File Type:	zip

doas_controls_subset_san.pdf
File Size:	36012 kb
File Type:	pdf

2022-12-06 MATERIALS

heat_pump_cx_new_construction_v5.pdf
File Size:	13142 kb
File Type:	pdf

02_-_water_source_heat_pump_loop.zip
File Size:	10512 kb
File Type:	zip

01_-_heat_pump_check_list_and_test_exercise.zip
File Size:	18748 kb
File Type:	zip

adaptive_workplace_lab_system_diagram_v6.pptx
File Size:	893 kb
File Type:	pptx

2022-12-09 MATERIALS

heat_pump_cx_existing_buildings_v8.pdf
File Size:	15038 kb
File Type:	pdf

01_-_water_source_heat_pump_loop.zip
File Size:	4460 kb
File Type:	zip

rancho_las_palmas_system_diagram_v1.pptx
File Size:	897 kb
File Type:	pptx

vrf_systems_the_good_the_bad_and_the_ugly_-_cx_perspective_v3.pptx
File Size:	27967 kb
File Type:	pptx

02_central_plant_system_diagrams.zip
File Size:	7922 kb
File Type:	zip

2022-10 Chilled Water Plants; Basic Principles, Ongoing Commissioning, Operation and Optimization

02___cooling_towers_v3.pdf
File Size:	18235 kb
File Type:	pdf

CLASS MATERIALS

This is where I will be uploading the materials for the class I will help support on Tuesday and Thursday, October 18th and 20th, 2022 on the topic of Chilled Water Plants; Basic Principles, Ongoing Commissioning, Operation and Optimization. The materials for each session will be fully uploaded by approximately 7:30 AM on the day of the class.

TUESDAY'S MATERIALS

01_-_cooling_equipment_v3.pdf
File Size:	49902 kb
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03_-_pumps_pipes_pump_curves_v2.pdf
File Size:	9193 kb
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THURSDAY'S MATERIALS

01_-_variable_flow_plant_discussion_v9.pdf
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03_-_kw_per_ton_and_load_profiles_v1.pdf
File Size:	3708 kb
File Type:	pdf

chw_system_diagram_v8.pptx
File Size:	1408 kb
File Type:	pptx

02_-_cooling_tower_optimization_v3.pdf
File Size:	7027 kb
File Type:	pdf

bell_and_gossett_6g_1150_rpm.pdf
File Size:	199 kb
File Type:	pdf

These are resources that folks who attend a class on a topic like this often find helpful.

copeland_refrigeration_manual.zip
File Size:	10504 kb
File Type:	zip

sporlan.zip
File Size:	15972 kb
File Type:	zip

roy_dossat_principles_of_refrigeration.zip
File Size:	32686 kb
File Type:	zip

national_refrigerants_reference_guide.zip
File Size:	2239 kb
File Type:	zip

Air Handling Systems; Design, Performance, and Commissioning Issues

We will be using Poll Everywhere occasionally during the class, so please take a few minutes to set yourself up to access my Poll Everywhere account as described in these slides

coonnecting_to_poll_everywhere_v4_no_fs_v4.pptx
File Size:	1674 kb
File Type:	pptx

The files below is the primary presentation I will be using in the class.

2022-04-12_01_-_introduction_v12.pdf
File Size:	9863 kb
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SUPPORTING INFORMATION
I will be referring to portions of the files below as I move through the class, depending on there questions and where the interative discussions take us.

2022-04-12_supporting_information.zip
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2022-04-12_relationships.zip
File Size:	43 kb
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EXERCISE MATERIALS
These materials will support some of the exercises I have planned in addition to the models.

basic_psych_chart_exercise_v1.pptx
File Size:	528 kb
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psych_chart_exercise_v1.pptx
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perfect_economizer_exercise_1_v1.pptx
File Size:	638 kb
File Type:	pptx

SKETCHUP MODELS
For those who are planning to follow along in the SketchUp Models as I navigate through them in class for the interactive exercises, these are the models I will be using. Note that I have included two versions of each file type; one that is back-saved to SketchUp Version 8 for those using legacy versions and another saved as SketchUp Version 2021, which allows a smaller file size to be used and will be compatible with SketchUp Viewer 2021 or later. The files with SUv8 in the name are, as you might expect, the SketchUp Version 8 files.

main_conference_room_v2.skp
File Size:	31296 kb
File Type:	skp

main_conference_room_v1_suv8.skp
File Size:	74199 kb
File Type:	skp

ballroom_ahu_v24r2.skp
File Size:	35608 kb
File Type:	skp

plant_v44r2.skp
File Size:	151899 kb
File Type:	skp

cooling_towers_v11.skp
File Size:	24209 kb
File Type:	skp

ballroom_ahu_v24r2_suv8.skp
File Size:	81234 kb
File Type:	skp

plant_v44r2_pump_test1_suv8.zip
File Size:	123572 kb
File Type:	zip

cooling_towers_v11_suv8.skp
File Size:	48738 kb
File Type:	skp

2022-04 Chilled Water Plants; Basic Principles, Ongoing Commissioning, Operation and Optimization

CLASS MATERIALS

The materials below are what we will be using in the class today. I will also place any follow up information here with-in a week of the class date.

2022-04-05_chw_plant_basics_and_ongoing_cx_presentation_pdfs.zip
File Size:	61487 kb
File Type:	zip

2022-04-05_pump_test_example.zip
File Size:	3310 kb
File Type:	zip

2022-04-05 cooling_tower_optimization_examples_v3.pdf
File Size:	7027 kb
File Type:	pdf

2022-04-05_kw_per_ton_and_load_profile_example.pdf
File Size:	3708 kb
File Type:	pdf

These are resources that folks who attend a class on a topic like this often find helpful.

copeland_refrigeration_manual.zip
File Size:	10504 kb
File Type:	zip

sporlan.zip
File Size:	15972 kb
File Type:	zip

roy_dossat_principles_of_refrigeration.zip
File Size:	32686 kb
File Type:	zip

national_refrigerants_reference_guide.zip
File Size:	2239 kb
File Type:	zip

Best Life Cycle Cost Based Filter Operation

CLASS MATERIALS

The materials below are what we will be using in the class today. I will also place any follow up information here with-in a week of the class date.

2021_filters_pec_v1.pdf
File Size:	31127 kb
File Type:	pdf

filter_loading_model_gen_2_v11_class.xlsx
File Size:	51356 kb
File Type:	xlsx

filter_loading_data.zip
File Size:	8311 kb
File Type:	zip

Heating Hot Water and Steam Systems: Design, Performance, and Commissioning Issues
Day 1 - 2021-11-17

PRE-CLASS PREPARATION
In order to maximize the amount of time we have to interactively focus on the class topic, we will be assuming that you are familiar with pump and piping system basics. There are a number of resources you can review to get up to speed on the subject.

We will be using a model of a building called the Bureaucratic Affairs Building for some of our exercises. The model has been set up to support EBCx activities and like any EBCx project, developing a general understanding of the facility, its systems, and its history will be useful information in terms of understanding the current issues and opportunities. Towards that end, please take the time to download and read through the description of the Bureaucratic Affairs Building Description file to the right. You may need to reference during class in addition to reading through it ahead of time.

bureaucratic_affairs_building_description_v5.pdf
File Size:	533 kb
File Type:	pdf

Be aware that prior to two to weeks ahead of the class, the materials at the links above may not be the recommended class preparation materials for the current class; they may be the materials for a previous class. The title of the class is the "give-away".

SKETCHUP
This class will use SketchUp models some of the interactive exercises. While it is not absolutely essential that you install and become familiar with SketchUp to take this class, doing so will make the class a richer experience since you will not be constrained to the screen shots or videos provided where needed for the exercises and the navigation that is done by the instructor. It will also set you up for taking additional classes in this format, which is something we will be doing more and more of at the PEC.

If you are interested in working with Sketchup, please note that THE FREE VERSION OF SKETCHUP WILL NOT WORK because once the trial period ends, it requires that you upload the models into a website and work with them in a web browser based version of SketchUp. THE MODELS WE WILL USE IN THE CLASS ARE TOO LARGE TO UPLOAD TO THE WEB BROWSER BASED VERSION. (Not yelling at you, just making sure you notice because its important).

There are several work-arounds for this, including installing SketchUp Viewer (the easiest option if you have a 64 bit computer) or installing one of the legacy versions of SketchUp where the free version ran on your local desktop. You will find the details regarding these options along with instructions and links for downloading and installing the one you select on the SketchUp Resources page of the website.

If you are going to install SketchUp, you should also review the information regarding the details of installing it, tutorials on the basic navigation skills you will need, and how to use the Scenes feature of SketchUp.

Bottom line, it is not essential or mandatory that you install SketchUp to take the class. So please to not let a reluctance to install SketchUp and become familiar with navigating in it stop you from taking the class. You will still be able to interact with the models via the instructor’s navigation during the interactive discussions an via screen shots that will be provided as needed to support exercises.

CLASS MATERIALS

The files below are the materials you will need for todays class session.

You will also want to download a copy of the mixed air calculation spreadsheet tool on this page of the site for one of our breakout sessions.

Finally, we will be using the Building Performance Database tool at one point. So, if you don't have an account already, you may want to follow the link now and take a minute and set one up prior to the point we will use it in class.

presentation_pdfs.zip
File Size:	106428 kb
File Type:	zip

utiolity_analysis_breakout.pdf
File Size:	2768 kb
File Type:	pdf

measuring_steam_consumption_with_an_alarm_clock_v2.pdf
File Size:	46479 kb
File Type:	pdf

coil_models_for_training.zip
File Size:	5587 kb
File Type:	zip

measuring_steam_exercise_materials.zip
File Size:	454 kb
File Type:	zip

FOLLOW UP
During class, I mentioned an informal video I had done for a client to explain and document for them how their variable flow primary secondary heating hot water system worked. It also touches on the system diagram concept and using it to do diagnostics on the system. So you may find it to be a helpful reference if you are working with that type of system for the first time. You'll find the video on the Variable Flow HHW System video page of the website.

I also mentioned that I would provide some resources regarding temperatures for domestic hot water systems, in particular with regard to legionella. One resource, geared more towards health care applications than not is (appropriately enough) legionella.org/. But I also had an ASHRAE journal article on legionella in residential domestic water systems that includes some recommendations, so I have uploaded that below along with the section from the ASHRAE Guideline on legionella below.

05-2004_residential_legionella.pdf
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pages_from_ashrae_guideline_12-2000_legionellosis.pdf
File Size:	439 kb
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Heating Hot Water and Steam Systems: Design, Performance, and Commissioning Issues
Day 2 - 2021-12-01

PRE-CLASS PREPARATION
The second day of the class will involve several interactive exercises, at least one of which will involve working with a SketchUp model. So please review the information provided in the Day 1 Pre-class Preparation section above regarding SketchUp if you have not already done that.

We will also be working with calculations involving the properties of steam so if don't have a set of steam tables and charts, you may want to download the water/steam thermodynamic diagram set provided on the Thermodynamic Diagrams Spreadsheet page of the website. In addition, the series of blog posts titled What is the Energy Content of a Pound of Steam is an informal narrative for some of the concepts we will explore in the class session. So you may find them helpful to review prior to the class or to refer to after the class.

CLASS MATERIALS
The following materials will be used to support the class today. Note that it is not essential that you use the SketchUp model. we will work with that interactively. But when I do a session that way, some folks still like to follow along on their own in a copy of the model so I am making it available for those who wish to do that.

Over the course of the session, we will be working with a number of HVAC relationships. You will find a copy of them along with other useful HVAC information on the HVAC Equations and Concepts page of the website. We will also work with a spreadsheet tool that you can use to assess the savings to be achieved by insulating valves and fittings in steam and hot water systems that you will find on the Insulation Savings Tools page of the website.

Also note that we will be using some of the materials from the first day, so you will want to be sure you have access to them.

steam_and_hhw_day_2.pptx
File Size:	1263 kb
File Type:	pptx

05_-_humidifiers_v5.pptx
File Size:	4568 kb
File Type:	pptx

bureacracy_building_v13_hw_logic_suv8.skp
File Size:	147926 kb
File Type:	skp

ftr_and_hx_logic_exercise_materials.zip
File Size:	15292 kb
File Type:	zip

ballroom_ahu_v24_suv8.skp
File Size:	64618 kb
File Type:	skp

preheat_energy_exercise.zip
File Size:	6554 kb
File Type:	zip

energy_calculations_exercise.zip
File Size:	19068 kb
File Type:	zip

2021 A Field Perspective on Pneumatic Control and Actuation Systems
Day 3

Here are the materials we will be using today in class. I will place any follow-up materials here with-in a week.

proportional_control_vs_vrf.pptx
File Size:	1022 kb
File Type:	pptx

cv_lab_ahu_v1.pdf
File Size:	85 kb
File Type:	pdf

pneumatic_control_diagram_symbols_v8.pptx
File Size:	135330 kb
File Type:	pptx

thermostat_symbol.pptx
File Size:	7737 kb
File Type:	pptx

equipment_information.zip
File Size:	89772 kb
File Type:	zip

drawing_sheet_v1.xlsm
File Size:	157 kb
File Type:	xlsm

2021 A Field Perspective on Pneumatic Control and Actuation Systems
Day 2

Here are the materials we will be using today in class. I will place any follow-up materials here with-in a week.

pneumatics_day_2_pdf_presentations.zip
File Size:	24018 kb
File Type:	zip

supporting_information.zip
File Size:	17968 kb
File Type:	zip

2021 A Field Perspective on Pneumatic Control and Actuation Systems
Day 1

These are the materials I will be using for the first half-day session on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. I will post the materials for the second half day session scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2021 immediately below this by 7:30 AM on the morning of the class.

There may be some Poll Everywhere activities during the class so please take a minute prior to class o to set up your device to access my account if needed. The slides below describe how to do this.

coonnecting_to_poll_everywhere_v4.pptx
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pneumatics_day_1_pdf_presentations.zip
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supporting_information_-_catalogs.zip
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supporting_information_-_control_and_logic_diagrams.zip
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pneumatic_actuator_motion_v1.mp4
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We will be using this video clip in a breakout session. You can also download the .mp 4 file to the left to view the clip on your laptop but it will not have the table of contents feature that is included with the embedded version above.

2021 RCx101

These are the materials I will be using for my portion of the RCx101 class on May 5, 2021. Any follow-up materials will also be posted here with-in a week of the class day.
We will be using Poll Everywhere for some of the activities. Ryan and I both have accounts and Ryan sent his log-in information out with the class logistics e-mail. You will find my account information in the PowerPoint file below. Please take a minute prior to class or on one of the early breaks to set up your device to access my account when needed.

CLASS MATERIALS AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION
These are the materials I will be presenting or materials that you will need for some of the interactive exercises.

rcx101_presentations_-_pdfs.zip
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bureaucratic_affairs_bldg_model_screen_shots.zip
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SKETCHUP MODELS
These are the models I will be using in some of the exercises. You do not need to have SketchUp installed or download these models for the class today, but we are making them available because in the past we have found that some people have installed SketchUp and like to follow along on their own. If you want to give that a shot, the information you need regarding how to install SketchUp is on this page of the website.

plant_v41_suv8.zip
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main_conference_room_v1_suv8.zip
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ballroom_ahu_fly_through_v23_suv8.zip
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blank_psych_chart.pdf
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cooling_towers_v11_suv8.zip
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cltd_method.zip
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FOLLOWUP INFORMATION
The file below is the calculations I did with you in class in OneNote. Someone also asked if there was a list someplace of common EBCx opportunities. At the time, I mentioned that there were some examples in the EBCx Skills Guidebook and also in a number of blog posts that I have written under the Retrocommissioning Findings category.

I also mentioned that the folks at the Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) had put together a pretty good list that they use for their classes and that I would try to get a copy and post it. I am still working on that so check back again if you are interested.

One thing that I didn't mention is that the The HIjend Hotel SketchUp page has three different scoping exercises that you can do using the SketchUp models, a Chilled Water Plant Scoping Exercise, a Ballroom AHU Scoping Exercise, and a Cooling Tower Scoping Exercise. Even if you did not want to do the exercises, each exercise includes a findings list (basically, the answer to the exercise).

The findings list represent common findings for these types of systems and thus, could guide your efforts if you were working with an air handling system, central chilled water plant or condenser water system. The findings list include the finding, the obvious indicator or "clue", suggested next steps for capturing the improvement, and precautions and things you could consider if you were to move forward with the implementation.

If I have missed something, just let me know or contact Ryan an he will let me know.

rcx101_class_notes.pdf
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Pumps and Piping: Design, Performance and Commissioning Issues

These are the materials I will be using in the April 29th Pumps class that I am helping to support. I will also post any follow up materials at this location after the class.

As mentioned in the class registration confirmation and preparation e-mail, we will be using the SketchUp models below for some of the exercises in the class. The information you need regarding how to get set up with SketchUp was included in the e-mail you received along with links to the other preparatory materials. But you will also find the information regarding getting a copy of SketchUp on the SketchUp Resources page of the website.

If you want to take a tour narrated tour of the plant rather than working directly with the SketchUp models, there is a "fly through" video at this link.

There is also a longer narrated video of the plant at this link, where I walk you through the it, point out some of the features, and discuss how you might start making a system diagram and develop a retrocommissioning findings list based on the "obvious indicators" of opportunity.

pumps_and_piping_presentation_pdfs.zip
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plant_v41_suv8.zip
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exercise_support.zip
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ballroom_ahu_fly_through_v23_suv8.zip
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cooling_towers_v11_suv8.zip
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FOLLOWUP INFORMATION
These are the follow up items I said I would provide during class. If I have missed something, just let me know or contact Ryan an he will let me know.

pumps_class_notes.pdf
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variable_flow_plants_v6.pptx
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variable_flow_chiller_plants_v2.pdf
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Logic Diagram Workshop

These are materials I will use in the November 13, 2019 Logic Diagram Workshop class I will help support at the Pacific Energy Center. I will also post follow-up materials here after the class.

logic_diagram_workshop_pdfs.zip
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supporting_materials.zip
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Follow-up Information

The zip file below contains the follow up information I mentioned that I would provide in class.

follow-up.zip
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Also, as I mentioned, I am in the process of making some informal video clips where I walk you through some of the logic examples associated with the HHW system that are included in the answers to the exercise.

So you may want to check back in a week or two to see if I have them published. Meanwhile, you will find the answers to the HHW system exercise at this link. If you want to try a more expanded version of the exercise we did in class, you will find all of the resources on the Bureaucratic Affairs Building HHW System Logic Exercise page of the website.

VSD Class

These are the materials for the Variable Speed Drive class that was presented at the Pacific Energy Center on December 12th. The Follow-up zip file contains additional information that came up in class. It includes a "READ ME" file that describes the other files.

SketchUp Models (models.zip)
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Scene Guides for SketchUp Models (scene_guides.zip)
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PDF Presentation Files (pdf_presentations.zip)
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Supplemental Information (supplemental_information.zip)
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Follow-up (follow-up.zip)
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Control Systems; Design, Performance, and Commissioning Issues

These are the materials from the Control Systems class and include the lab guides we use in the hands-on afternoon session. Even if you did not attended that activity, you might find the lab guides to be useful because they contain a lot of information about the equipment and controllers we used in the lab sessions.

Note also that the follow up materials folder includes a READ ME file that describes what the other files are.

pdf_presentations.zip
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SketchUp Model (hru1-v5r2_-_kinematics_suversion8.zip)
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Lab Guides (lab_guides.zip)
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Test Examples (sample_cx_tests.zip)
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Follow-up Materials (follow-up.zip)
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System Diagram Class Materials

These are materials I will use for the June 26th System Diagram Workshop that I will help support at the Pacific Energy Center. I will be uploading materials over the course of the day and early tomorrow morning. Everything will be up by 7 AM tomorrow, June 26th if not sooner. So, if you download something before then, be sure to check back to make sure you have everything.

presentation_pdf_files.zip
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plant_v40_suv8.zip
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scene_guides.zip
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cooling_towers_v11_suv8.zip
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ballroom_ahu_v20_suv8.zip
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system_diagram_examples.zip
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mariagarciaalvarez_system_diagram.pptx
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We will be developing some system diagrams in class, so you should consider bringing something to draw with. A pad of paper and a pencil will do just fine; graph paper is nice because it helps keep things orderly. But it's not necessary. Some of you may be adept at drawing electronically and that works too. In fact, those who are electronically inclined may want to download a copy of our PowerPoint based System Diagram Tool to work with.

Note that the chilled water plant model (the plant_v40_suv8.zip) is a very large model. The two files below provide another way to work with the chiller plant model by breaking it up into two, smaller elements;

The central plant itself where the chillers and chilled water pumps are located, and
The utility tunnel with the condenser water pump room at the end of it below the cooling towers

So you may want to download these models too in case your computer runs slowly when using the other model. There are also some suggestions regarding what to do if your machine is running slow when working with one of the models on the SketchUp Resources page under the topic A Few Details about Installing SketchUp and Using the Models.

plant_v40_-_no_tunnel_suv8.zip
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tunnel_assembly_v9_suv8.zip
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Chilled and Condenser Water Systems; Design, Performance, and Commissioning Issues

This is an all day class that focuses on chilled and condenser water systems and the files are from the most recent version of the class.

SketchUp Models (models.zip)
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System Diagrams (system_diagrams.zip)
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Equations (equations.zip)
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Supplemental Slides (supplemnetal_pdf_slides.zip)
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Follow Up Materials (followup_materails.zip)
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VAV Systems; Design Performance and Commissioning Issues

This is the space where I will upload the materials for the class Wednesday, March 7, 2018, on Variable Air Volume Systems. I have already started that process to get things done while I am traveling. But there will be some items that I will add later today or early tomorrow morning. So, if you download something today (March 6, 2018), you should still check back in the morning after 7:00 AM to pick up any additional materials.
I will also post follow-up materials here after the class.

Presentation PDF Files (pdf_files.zip)
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Ballroom AHU Model (ball_room_ahu_v16_low_oa_amca_suv8.skp)
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Exercise Materials (exercise_materials.zip)
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The files below are the followup information from the class. The reason for two zip files is that one of the follow-up files is large enough that all of them combined together exceeded the size limits for an upload.

One of the follow up items is best provided via a link. Specifically, several people asked about piping a cooling coil condensate drain. You will find an explanation of the things you need to consider at this link. Feel free to get in touch if you still have questions.

Followup Materials 1st File (followup_01.zip)
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Followup Materials 2nd File (followup_02.zip)
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Economizers; Design, Performance and Commissioning Issues

These are the materials from the Economizer class. The class is focused on air side economizers, but the introductory section also discusses water side economizer and points you to some resources associated with them. Either type has the potential to deliver significant savings by reducing the need for mechanical cooling if they are working properly. But in many instances, getting them to work properly is a challenge, especially for air side systems.

pdf_presentations.zip
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SketchUp Models (sketchup_models.zip)
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Economizer Analysis Examples (economizer_analysis_examples.zip)
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Economizer Calculation Examples (economizer_calculation_examples.zip)
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Economizer Control (economizer_control.zip)
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The follow up information I mentioned that I would provide in the class is in the zip file below. Note that it includes a "Read Me" file that describes what each of the files and folders are.