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Macro Activity

HVAC systems commissioning and recommissioning

Macro Activity Features
Framework
  • Auditing
  • Configuration
  • Control
  • Design
  • Testing
Object
  • Technical building systems
Theory Field
  • Acoustics
  • Building physics
  • Data analytics
  • Heat transfer
  • Lighting
  • Statistics
  • Technology of materials
  • Thermodynamics
  • Electronics
  • Hydraulics
  • Metrology
Scale
  • Building component
  • Building sub‐ system
Criteria Constraints
  • Climatic
  • Environmental
  • Legislative
  • Standardization
Standard
  • ASHRAE/IES Standard 202
Implementation Context
  • European Union
  • Belgium
  • Cyprus
  • Italy
  • Slovenia
  • Spain
Related Profiles
 
Related Activities and Micro Activities
 
1. Recommissioning
  • Evaluation of the monitoring and targeting strategy
  • Identification of unnecessarily operating equipment and areas that heat and cool at the same time
  • Evaluation of set-points of existing HVAC systems and identification of inaccurately calibrated thermostats and sensors
  • Evaluation of installed HVAC components and their purpose
  • Evaluation of operational and maintenance procedures
  • Reporting
  • Definition of corrective measures and quality assurance
  • Evaluation of training program
2. Commissioning
  • Defining roles and responsibilities for each commissioning team member
  • Preparation of commissioning procedures and a schedule of commissioning activities for each stage of the commissioning process
  • Definition of corrective measures and quality assurance
  • Definition of the monitoring and targeting strategy
  • Execution of commissioning procedures, commissioning checks and functional and performance testing
  • Reporting
  • Post commissioning checks and fine tuning during occupancy
 
Related Knowledge, Skills and Competences
 
Knowledge
K13 Knowledge of the CEN/CENELEC/ETSI/ISO/IEC standards for the sector, quality systems and main models Basic
K15 Knowledge of project management techniques, business organization, budget control and analytical accounting Basic
Advanced
K16 Knowledge about energy management systems, energy performance indicators, monitoring and targeting and auditing techniques Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
K25 Knowledge of thermo-hydraulic, electrical systems, sensors, monitoring and control systems and their components Basic
Advanced
K27 Knowledge of the testing and adjustment techniques for the exploitation of RES in buildings Basic
Advanced
K29 Knowledge of design and construction solutions for the optimization of new buildings and renovation of the existing buildings Basic
K31 Knowledge of reporting techniques (auditing, certification, maintenance plans, BACS documentation, etc.) Basic
K33 Knowledge of requirements for off-site and on-site testing for selected systems and equipment Basic
Advanced
K37 Knowledge of process integration techniques and methods Basic
Advanced
K44 Knowlegde of principles of bioclimatic and passive systems in buildings including building orientation, thermal insulation, solar shading devices, openings size, free cooling, etc. Basic
Advanced
K48 Knowledge of procedures for measurement of air infiltration in buildings, including blower-door test Basic
Advanced
K49 Knowledge of principles of indoor air quality in buildings, considering prescriptive and performance parameters Basic
Advanced
Hard skills
HS6 To be able to carry out envisioned work phases on the basis of project specifications, overseeing the installation and/or extraordinary maintenance when needed Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
HS8 To be able to prepare brief technical specifications of thermo-hydraulic / electrical / RES systems in buildings Basic
HS9 To be able to carry out the measurement, verification, calibration, control and regulation activities and techniques to install and maintain energy systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
HS10 To be able to carry out the quantification and analysis of energy consumption and identify the most significant consumers (systems) to define baseline (reference) energy consumption during the conduction of an energy audit Basic
HS11 To be able to carry out the calculation of the energy performance of buildings Basic
HS12 To be able to use the technical data for the building automation control system (BACS) Basic
Advanced
HS15 To be able to carry out the application of computerised management of preventive maintenance plans of important installations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
HS16 To be able to carry out the energy audit of any installation following a practical and efficient methodology, drawing up field sheets and drafting key findings Basic
HS17 To be able to prepare documents regarding energy audit findings and preparing appropriate energy audit reports and presentations Basic
Advanced
HS19 To be able to carry out the application of procedures for the reprocessing and reporting of non-conformities from supply to installation and maintenance of energy plants Basic
HS22 To be able to prepare measurement plans and sensor deployment plans for various building systems Basic
HS23 To be able to carry out detailed energy simulation of various building systems in the scope of energy audit using professional IT tools Basic
Advanced
HS25 To be able to conduct the impact assessment of the implemented energy efficiency measures and measures related with the exploatation of renewable energy sources Basic
HS26 To be able to conduct inspection of different components of HVAC system Basic
Advanced
Soft Skills
SS1 To be able to interact with the customer, listening and understanding their needs promoting technical and technological solutions Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS2 Ethical and sustainable thinking about energy and environmental issues related to buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS3 Motivation and perseverance abilities during various activities related to energy efficiency projects in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS4 Ability to lead or participate in a team dealing with energy efficiency and to act in an impartial and objective manner Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS5 Critical thinking about proposed energy efficient solutions Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS6 Be able to collect information through effective interviewing, listening, observing, analysing, measuring and reviewing documents, records, and data Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS7 Ability to attention to details and to establish root causes Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS8 To be able to prevent and resolve conflicts Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS9 Willingness to collaborate and participate proactively in a team, demonstrating the ability to adapt and interact differently in relation to specific situations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS10 To be able to moderate various meetings and effectively present key findings Basic
SS11 Project management and methodology adopting effective and efficient behaviours Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS12 Ability to time management skills and attention to detail Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
SS14 To be able to identify and understand staff needs related to training in the energy efficiency of buildings Basic
Advanced
SS15 Complex problem solving in a effective manner Basic
Competence
C7 Awareness of forms and methods used in the technical documentation Basic
Advanced
C8 Awareness of strategies and techniques to optimize results and to address any critical issues Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C11 To be able to carry out the application of criteria for assigning tasks, operating methods, sequences and times for carrying out activities and for the optimal use of materials and equipment Basic
Advanced
C13 To be able to use appropriate procedures, conduct envisioned activities and evaluate available technologies related to the energy use in buildings Basic
Advanced
C14 To be able to apply the concepts of rational and efficient use of energy and perform energy diagnosis Basic
Advanced
C15 To be able to properly interpret requirements of the Technical Building Code regarding the most efficient systems and installations Basic
Advanced
C16 To be able to provide effective measures for the management, implementation and design of alternative energy installations Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C17 To be able to work with complex environmental and energy data Basic
Advanced
C18 To be capable to collect, organise and analyse quantitative data and perform complex numerical analyses Basic
Advanced
C19 To be able to conduct or supervise commissioning or re-commissioning of various technical systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C20 To be able to properly recognise energy efficiency opportunities and to present them in an effective manner to stakeholders and technicians involved in the design process Basic
C21 To be able to manage negotiation between different stakeholders and apply different problem-solving techniques related to energy and environmental issues in buildings Basic
Advanced
C22 To be able to observe, measure and analyse the operation of various technical systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C23 To be able to focus on priority issues with respect to the agreed scope and manage different uncertainties of achieving the objectives and thoroughness of the energy audit Basic
C24 To be able to commit professional excellence and to make concrete proposals for improvements of various technical systems in buildings Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C25 To be able to effectively use available resources and equipment to conduct the energy audit in an appropriate manner Basic
Advanced
C26 To be able to use various diagnostic and modelling tools Basic
Advanced
C27 To be able to effectively use user manuals and any other technical data sheets Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C31 To be able to carry out different evaluations to identify situations of potential risk for safety, health and the environment Basic
Advanced
C32 To be able to formulate different proposals for improvement of organizational solutions/layout of the work environment to avoid or minimise risks Basic
Advanced
Highly Specialised
C34 To be effective in communication and planning the energy audit in co-operation with the organization that is being audited and to be capable to conduct objective evaluation of the quality of the provided data Basic
Advanced
C35 To be able to carry out the energy audit in co-operation with technical and non-technical personnel of the organization that is being audited and any other party involved Basic
Advanced
C36 To be able to build networks and gather intelligence and to adequately advise all aspects (technical, economic and others) of the energy audit Basic
Advanced
C37 To conduct the energy audit or a complex analysis of various technical system within the agreed time schedule Basic
Advanced