{"id":2288,"date":"2022-11-29T10:14:45","date_gmt":"2022-11-29T04:44:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/?p=2288"},"modified":"2024-07-17T17:13:54","modified_gmt":"2024-07-17T11:43:54","slug":"laboratory-hvac-commissioning-process","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/laboratory-hvac-commissioning-process\/","title":{"rendered":"Laboratory HVAC Commissioning Process"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594037823219{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<h1 class=\"boc_heading  al_left  \"  style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;margin-top: 0px;color: #333;\"><span>Laboratory HVAC Commissioning Process<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laboratory HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) commissioning is more complicated<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">than a typical building. In a laboratory, the HVAC requirements are stringent on the temperature, humidity, ventilation rates, airflow directional and control, maintaining differential pressure control and integration with the fire and life safety systems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ASHRAE provides the guideline for the laboratory commissioning process. The benefits of a well-designed and adhered to commission include:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Methodology for delivering operable laboratories and complying with the requirements of certifying agencies<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A quality-assurance-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying and documenting that the laboratory and all systems and assemblies meet the project requirements\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The various stages of the commissioning process are:<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<table class=\"fortuna_table\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Phase<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Description<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Predesign phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The goals and expectations of the owner are documented during the predesign phase in a significant document known as the Owner\u2019s Project Requirements (OPR).\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Design phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the design phase, the construction documents are developed in accordance with the BOD to meet the OPR and communicate the engineer\u2019s design to the contractor and owner.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Construction phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commissioning process during the construction phase focuses on the quality of the installations to be in accordance with the OPR as reflected in the construction documents (i.e., drawings and specifications).<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Acceptance phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The acceptance phase of commissioning focuses on the functional performance of the HVAC equipment that are critical for laboratories.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Minor failures during the test are corrected. Major failures require a retest.\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Occupancy &amp; operations phase<\/b><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The last phase of the commissioning process focuses on actions needed to follow up on warranties and making sure the expected performance is maintained for the life of the building.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ref: ASHRAE<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kewaunee <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/services.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">turnkey services<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are a one-stop solution for all your laboratory construction projects. We have successfully delivered 25+ million square feet of lab space in over 100+ countries across all industry segments. Our services range from advisory to full-fledged managed operations, tailored to suit all budgets and needs. Your space, our expertise, and a combined vision is all that is required, to turn your dreams into reality.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1594037823219{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 40px !important;padding-bottom: 40px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]Laboratory HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) commissioning is more complicated than a typical building. In a laboratory, the HVAC requirements are stringent on the temperature, humidity, ventilation rates, airflow directional and control, maintaining differential pressure control and integration with the fire and life safety systems.\u00a0 ASHRAE provides<\/p>\n<div class=\"h10\"><\/div>\n<p><a class=\"more-link1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kewaunee.in\/blog\/laboratory-hvac-commissioning-process\/\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2290,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[103,267,61,22,64],"tags":[57,56,371,357,79,169,167,181,435],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Laboratory HVAC Commissioning Process - Kewaunee<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Laboratory HVAC commissioning is more complicated than a typical building. 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