Acceptance Testing Procedures for Heating, Ventilating, and Air- Conditioning Systems

Authors: Dahtzen Chu; Charles L. Burton; Leland V. Speirs; Alison J. Pacheco; Stacy Campbell; CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING RESEARCH LAB (ARMY) CHAMPAIGN IL

Abstract:

Properly operating heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for Army facilities. Operating efficiently, they conserve energy and provide a comfortable, healthy work environment. Current design and construction practices should be capable of producing functional HVAC systems, but there are no assurances of this. Acceptance testing ensures that U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) field offices and installation Directorates of Public Works (DPWs) are receiving properly operating HVAC systems. The objective of this work was to develop simple, accurate procedures for USACE District, Area, and Resident Office construction and engineering personnel, and DPW engineering and operations and maintenance personnel to ensure that a new facility's HVAC system is operating properly and to correct faulty existing HVAC systems. This report contains discussions on and procedures for variable air volume systems, package boilers, chillers, exhaust systems, and hydronic systems.

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APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE