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Application of Innovative Technologies During Continuous Commissioning
Abstract
This paper demonstrates the implementation of
new innovative technologies during continuous
commissioning practices to improve building
operations and reduce energy costs. A 30-year-old
typical commercial building with a floor area of
about 49,436 square feet was used as a case study
building. The new technologies are a variable speed
drive volumetric tracking method for building
pressure control, a recently developed fan airflow
measurement method for duct static pressure reset,
and a new operational strategy based on the current
variable chilled water flow technology. The results
showed that these technologies improve building
operation and maintenance and significantly reduce
energy costs. The building energy consumption has
been reduced by 48% based on monthly utility bills,
of which 32% are contributed to the Continuous
Commissioning savings.
Citation
Joo, I. S.; Liu, M.; Wang, J.; Hansen, K. (2003). Application of Innovative Technologies During Continuous Commissioning. Energy Systems Laboratory (http://esl.tamu.edu); Texas A&M University (http://www.tamu.edu). Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /5199.