Continuous Commissioning of the Reynolds Army Community Hospital, Fort Sill, Oklahoma

Abstract

Continuous Commissioning® (CC®) of the Reynolds Army Community Hospital facility was a two phase project. The first phase consisted of a point-to-point verification of a newly upgraded Energy Management Control System (EMCS) and calibration of key sensors that would have a significant impact on control system operations. The second phase was the implementation of CC® opportunities identified during the verification phase. Utility data was provided by the Hospital's Facility Management Branch (FMB) during both phases of the project. In this paper the optimization of the facilities Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems through the CC® process is presented. Detailed commissioning activities of the Hospital and Central Plant are discussed and documented savings from both phases are provided. The period of this Continuous Commissioning® project is November 1, 2003 to September 30, 2007.