If involved at design stage prior to procurement of components, we can evaluate system designs from a commissioning and performance perspective. There are certain procedures and checklists to be followed here, however experience proves to be the best guide, as this gives a wealth of understanding about how components and systems will work and interact together.
Sean has extensive experience of design and commissionability reviews on small projects up to management roles in a £650m development. Seeing these projects through to commissioning and handover has given Sean has first-hand experience of what works, and areas deserving focus.
Having worked in an investigative capacity for some of the world’s leading commercial real estate and property management groups such as Engie group and CBRE, Sean has also had the benefit of extensive troubleshooting experience, which is vital when considering the design, commissionability and ultimately the success of a project.
Each review is individual to suit the project however the following are typically considered:
- Maximum system demands, system diversity and plant ability to deliver
- System layouts and zoning, potential weather influences
- Pipe and duct sizes, fluid and air velocities and resistances
- Plant and component selections reviewed for compatibility
- System interactions and inter-dependencies
- Flushing and water treatment provision, fill and drain points, fill strategy, vent and debris removal facilities, system flush zoning and protection
- BMS sensor types, locations and ability to sense and control systems and environments effectively
- Control strategy reviews
- Potential misunderstandings or incorrect assumptions between mechanical, electrical and civil disciplines
- Building user requirements, noise levels from plant or equipment, user adjustment of systems
- Maintenance, service and access requirements
No project is the same, please do call for a chat about any projects you have.