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HVAC Design Manual for

New, Replacement, Addition, and Renovation of Existing VA Facilities

• Hospitals

• Clinics (Outpatient and Inpatient)

• Emergency Care

• Ambulatory Care

• Animal Research and Holding

• Laboratories

• Energy Centers

• Warehouses

Department of

Veterans Affairs

Office of Construction & Facilities Management Facilities Quality Service (00CFM1A)

811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington DC 20420

March 2011

654-20-1-6093-0002

ATTACHMENT B

Acknowledgements

The following individuals are those whose guidance, insight, advice and expertise made the update and revision of the HVAC Design Manual possible:

Lloyd H. Siegel, FIIA Director, Strategic Management Office (00CFM1) VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management Washington DC

Kurt D. Knight, PE Chief, Facilities Quality Service (00CFM1A) Strategic Management Office VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management Washington DC

Mulraj (Manu) P. Dhokai, PE Senior Mechanical Engineer (00CFM1A) Facilities Quality Service Strategic Management Office VA Office of Construction and Facilities Management Washington DC

Consultant GLHN Architects and Engineers, Inc

William Nelson, PE President - Project Principal Tucson, AZ

Carol Larson, PE, CEM, LEED AP Mechanical Department Manager - Project Executive Tucson, AZ

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CONTENTS

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CHAPTER 1: HVAC DESIGN MANUAL

1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 1-3

1.2 COMPLIANCE ................................................................................................. 1-3

1.3 ENERGY CONSERVATION ............................................................................ 1-4

1.3.1 ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1 – 2007 .................................................................. 1-4

1.3.2 ASHRAE STANDARD 90.1 – 2010 .................................................................. 1-4

1.4 MANDATED ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES ................................... 1-4

1.4.1 LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS – REQUIREMENTS ....................................... 1-4

1.4.2 LIFE-CYCLE COST ANALYSIS – METHODOLOGY ....................................... 1-4

1.4.3 ENERGY REDUCTION REQUIREMENT – NEW CONSTRUCTION ............... 1-5

1.4.4 ENERGY REDUCTION REQUIREMENT – MAJOR RENOVATIONS .............. 1-5

1.4.5 VA POLICY ...................................................................................................... 1-5

1.4.5.1 Certification ...................................................................................................... 1-5

1.5 MEASUREMENT AND VERIFICATION ........................................................... 1-5

1.6 ABBREVIATIONS AND REFERENCES ........................................................... 1-5

1.7 COMMISSIONING ........................................................................................... 1-5

1.8 VA STANDARDS ............................................................................................. 1-6

1.8.1 DESIGN MANUAL (by discipline) (PG-18-10) .................................................. 1-6

1.8.2 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A/E SUBMISSIONS (PG-18-15) ................ 1-6

1.8.3 MASTER CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS (PG-18-1).............................. 1-7

1.8.4 ARCHITECT ENGINEER REVIEW CHECKLIST ............................................. 1-7

1.8.5 DESIGN ALERTS ............................................................................................ 1-8

1.8.6 A/E QUALITY ALERTS .................................................................................... 1-8

1.8.7 DESIGN GUIDES (graphical, by function) (PG-18-12) ..................................... 1-8

1.8.8 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES (PG-18-3) ........................... 1-8

1.8.9 STANDARD DETAIL AND CAD STANDARDS (PG-18-4) ................................ 1-9

1.8.10 PHYSICAL SECURITY DESIGN MANUAL FOR VA FACILITIES – MISSION

CRITICAL FACILITIES AND LIFE SAFETY PROTECTED FACILITIES

(FORMERLY CD-54) ....................................................................................... 1-9

1.8.11 COST ESTIMATING MANUAL ....................................................................... 1-10

1.8.12 SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND ENERGY REDUCTION MANUAL .................. 1-10

1.8.13 SEISMIC DESIGN REQUIREMENTS (STRUCTURAL) (H-18-18) ................. 1-10

1.8.14 FIRE PROTECTION DESIGN MANUAL ........................................................ 1-11

1.8.15 BUILDING INFORMATION MODEL (BIM) GUIDE ......................................... 1-11

1.9 VA HOSPITAL BUILDING SYSTEM .............................................................. 1-11

1.10 COMPUTER AIDED FACILITIES MANAGEMENT (CAFM) ........................... 1-12

1.10.1 CAFM AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE UTILIZATION .................................... 1-12

1.10.1.1 Introduction .................................................................................................... 1-12

1.11 HVAC DESIGN MANUAL AND A/E SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

(PG-18-15) ..................................................................................................... 1-12

1.11.1 COORDINATION ........................................................................................... 1-12

1.11.2 COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................. 1-12

1.11.3 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULES ........................................................................... 1-12

1.11.3.1 Order of Presentation ..................................................................................... 1-12

1.11.3.2 Equipment Capacity and Performance Data Requirements ............................ 1-12

1.11.3.3 Equipment Schedules – Glycol Data .............................................................. 1-12 APPENDIX 1-A: VA HOSPITAL BUILDING SYSTEM .......................................................... 1-A-1

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CHAPTER 2: HVAC DESIGN PARAMETERS AND SELECTION CRITERIA

2.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2-3

2.2 BASIS OF DESIGN .......................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1 OUTDOOR DESIGN CONDITIONS ................................................................. 2-3

2.2.1.1 Cooling and Heating Load Calculations ............................................................ 2-3

2.2.1.2 Cooling Tower Selection .................................................................................. 2-3

2.2.1.3 Preheat Coil Selection ...................................................................................... 2-3

2.2.1.4 Electrical Heating Devices Using Emergency Power ........................................ 2-3

2.2.2 INDOOR DESIGN CONDITIONS ..................................................................... 2-3

2.2.2.1 Indoor Minimum Relative Humidity ................................................................... 2-4

2.2.3 COOLING AND HEATING LOAD CALCULATIONS – PARAMETERS ............ 2-4

2.2.3.1 Occupancy ....................................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.3.2 Light and Power Loads..................................................................................... 2-4

2.2.3.3 Building Thermal Envelope .............................................................................. 2-4

2.2.3.4 Outdoor Air For Ventilation (Calculation Requirements) ................................... 2-4

2.2.4 COOLING AND HEATING LOAD CALCULATIONS ......................................... 2-5

2.2.4.1 Room Data Output ........................................................................................... 2-5

2.2.4.2 AHU Peak Cooling Load .................................................................................. 2-5

2.2.4.3 AHU Peak Supply Air Volume .......................................................................... 2-5

2.2.4.4 AHU Supply Air Volume and Duct Leakage Factor ........................................... 2-5

2.2.4.5 Psychrometric Analysis .................................................................................... 2-6

2.2.4.6 Building Peak Cooling Load ............................................................................. 2-6

2.2.5 ROOM TEMPERATURE CONTROLS ............................................................. 2-6

2.2.5.1 Definition .......................................................................................................... 2-6

2.2.5.2 Individually Temperature Controlled Spaces .................................................... 2-6

2.2.5.3 Group Temperature Control ............................................................................. 2-6

2.2.5.4 Open Spaces ................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.6 PERIMETER HEATING ................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.6.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2-7

2.2.6.2 Heating System Description ............................................................................. 2-7

2.2.6.3 Heating Medium ............................................................................................... 2-7

2.3 SPECIAL STUDIES ......................................................................................... 2-7

2.3.1 ACOUSTIC ANALYSIS .................................................................................... 2-8

2.3.1.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2-8

2.3.1.2 Acoustic Mitigation Measures – HVAC Systems (Not including Cooling Towers) ............................................................................................... 2-8

2.3.1.3 Acoustic Mitigation Measures – Cooling Towers .............................................. 2-8

2.3.1.4 Unitary Equipment ............................................................................................ 2-9

2.3.2 DISPERSION ANALYSIS ................................................................................. 2-9

2.3.2.1 General ............................................................................................................ 2-9

2.3.2.2 Scope of Work ................................................................................................. 2-9

2.4 BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE (EXISTING FACILITIES ONLY) ................ 2-9

2.5 BUILDING THERMAL ENVELOPE (NEW FACILITIES) ................................. 2-10

2.6 VIBRATION CONTROL ................................................................................. 2-10

2.7 SEISMIC REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................... 2-10

2.7.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 2-10

2.7.2 EXCEPTIONS ................................................................................................ 2-10

2.7.3 CONFORMANCE WITH SMACNA ................................................................. 2-10

2.7.4 CALCULATIONS ............................................................................................ 2-11 iii

2.7.5 DRAWINGS ................................................................................................... 2-11

2.7.5.1 General .......................................................................................................... 2-11

2.7.5.2 Ductwork and Piping Plans and Sections ....................................................... 2-11

2.7.5.3 Equipment Restraints ..................................................................................... 2-11

2.8 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION ................................................................ 2-11

2.8.1 COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................... 2-11

2.8.2 EQUIPMENT AND CRITERIA ........................................................................ 2-11

2.8.2.1 Smoke Dampers and Detectors ..................................................................... 2-11

2.8.2.2 Fire Dampers ................................................................................................. 2-12

2.8.2.3 Stair Pressurization ........................................................................................ 2-12

2.8.2.4 Engineered Smoke Control System................................................................ 2-12

2.8.2.5 Atrium Smoke Control System ....................................................................... 2-12

2.8.2.6 Elevator Shaft Venting.................................................................................... 2-12

2.9 DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS........................... 2-12

2.9.1 SITE SURVEY ............................................................................................... 2-12

2.9.1.1 Site Visits ....................................................................................................... 2-12

2.9.1.2 Field Survey Report ....................................................................................... 2-12

2.9.1.3 Additional Work .............................................................................................. 2-13

2.9.2 MODIFICATIONS – EXISTING SYSTEMS .................................................... 2-13

2.9.2.1 Steam Radiators ............................................................................................ 2-13

2.9.2.2 DDC Controls ................................................................................................. 2-13

2.9.2.3 Existing Ductwork ........................................................................................... 2-13

2.9.2.4 Refrigerant Removal ...................................................................................... 2-13

2.10 PROJECT PLANNING ................................................................................... 2-13

2.10.1 PHASING ....................................................................................................... 2-13

2.10.2 UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND OUTAGES .................................................... 2-13

2.11 DEMOLITION WORK ..................................................................................... 2-14

2.12 LOCATIONS OF OUTDOOR AIR INTAKES AND EXHAUST AIR OUTLETS 2-14

2.12.1 COMPLIANCE – PHYSICAL SECURITY ....................................................... 2-14

2.12.2 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 2-14

2.12.3 COMMON OUTDOOR AIR INTAKE ............................................................... 2-14

2.13 BID PACKAGE COORDINATION .................................................................. 2-14

CHAPTER 3: AIRSIDE HVAC SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 3-5

3.2 ALL-AIR SYSTEMS ......................................................................................... 3-5

3.2.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................ 3-5

3.2.1.1 System Selection ............................................................................................. 3-5

3.2.1.2 Maximum Capacity ........................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.1.3 AHU Configuration ........................................................................................... 3-6

3.2.1.4 Rooftop Air-Handling Units ............................................................................... 3-6

3.2.1.5 Supply Air Fan Selection .................................................................................. 3-7

3.2.1.6 Air Distribution .................................................................................................. 3-7

3.2.1.7 Glycol ............................................................................................................... 3-7

3.2.2 ALL-AIR SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................................. 3-7

3.2.2.1 Supply Air Fan(s) ............................................................................................. 3-7

3.2.2.2 Return Air Fan(s) .............................................................................................. 3-8

3.2.2.3 Exhaust Fan(s) ................................................................................................. 3-8

3.2.2.4 Motor Voltages ................................................................................................. 3-8 iv

3.2.2.5 AHU Casing ..................................................................................................... 3-8

3.2.2.6 Access Sections and Mixing Box ...................................................................... 3-9

3.2.2.7 Blender Section ................................................................................................ 3-9

3.2.2.8 Drain Pan ......................................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.2.9 Cooling Coils .................................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.2.10 Preheat Coils ................................................................................................... 3-9

3.2.2.11 Unit-Mounted Reheat Coils ............................................................................ 3-10

3.2.2.12 Corrosion Protection – Coils ........................................................................... 3-10

3.2.2.13 Filtration ......................................................................................................... 3-11

3.2.2.14 Humidifiers – Steam ....................................................................................... 3-12

3.2.2.15 Humidifiers – Gas-Fired ................................................................................. 3-12

3.2.3 ALL-AIR SYSTEM – TYPES .......................................................................... 3-13

3.2.3.1 Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems ............................................................... 3-13

3.2.3.2 Constant Volume (CV) Systems ..................................................................... 3-13

3.2.3.3 Air Terminal Units ........................................................................................... 3-13

3.3 TERMINAL COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEMS ......................................... 3-14

3.3.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 3-14

3.3.1.1 Terminal Cooling Systems ............................................................................. 3-14

3.3.1.2 DX Terminal Units .......................................................................................... 3-14

3.3.1.3 Fan Coil Units ................................................................................................ 3-15

3.3.1.4 Minimum Ventilation Air .................................................................................. 3-15

3.3.1.5 Minimum Ventilation Air-Handling Units (100% Outdoor Air) .......................... 3-15

3.3.2 FAN COIL UNITS – SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ............................................... 3-15

3.3.2.1 System Applications ....................................................................................... 3-16

3.3.2.2 Cooling Coil Condensate Piping ..................................................................... 3-16

3.3.2.3 Filtration ......................................................................................................... 3-16

3.3.2.4 Acoustic Measures ......................................................................................... 3-16

3.3.2.5 Controls ......................................................................................................... 3-16

3.4 HEATING AND VENTILATION UNITS (HVU) ................................................ 3-16

3.4.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS ................................................................................ 3-17

3.4.1.1 Total Air Changes per Hour ............................................................................ 3-17

3.4.1.2 Heating Mode ................................................................................................. 3-17

3.4.2 CENTRAL VENTILATION AND/OR HEATING SYSTEM ............................... 3-17

3.4.3 SPLIT-FUNCTION OR SEPARATE HEATING AND VENTILATION

SYSTEM ........................................................................................................ 3-17

3.5 SUPPLY AIR OUTLETS ................................................................................. 3-17

3.6 HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS ....................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1 SENSIBLE HEAT TRANSFER ....................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1.1 Runaround System ........................................................................................ 3-18

3.6.1.2 Fixed-Plate System (Air-to-Air) ....................................................................... 3-18

3.6.1.3 Heat Pipes ..................................................................................................... 3-19

3.6.1.4 Heat Wheel .................................................................................................... 3-19

3.6.2 SENSIBLE AND LATENT HEAT TRANSFER ................................................ 3-19

3.6.2.1 Desiccant (Enthalpy) Heat Wheels ................................................................. 3-19

3.6.3 LOAD CREDIT ............................................................................................... 3-20

3.6.4 EXCEPTIONS – HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT ........................................ 3-20

3.7 EXHAUST SYSTEMS .................................................................................... 3-20

3.7.1 GENERAL EXHAUST SYSTEM ..................................................................... 3-20

3.7.1.1 Applications – Individual Spaces .................................................................... 3-20

3.7.1.2 Applications – Air-Handling Unit Systems....................................................... 3-21 v

3.7.2 SPECIAL EXHAUST SYSTEM – APPLICATIONS ......................................... 3-21

3.7.2.1 Dry Exhaust Systems ..................................................................................... 3-21

3.7.2.2 Wet Exhaust Systems .................................................................................... 3-21

3.8 FUME HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEMS .............................................................. 3-22

3.8.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 3-22

3.8.2 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................... 3-22

3.8.3 COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................... 3-22

3.8.4 BASIS OF DESIGN (H3 AND H7 HOODS) .................................................... 3-22

3.8.4.1 General .......................................................................................................... 3-22

3.8.4.2 Specific Requirements ................................................................................... 3-22

3.8.5 H14 HOODS .................................................................................................. 3-23

3.8.6 EXHAUST AIR VOLUME ............................................................................... 3-24

3.8.7 EXHAUST SYSTEM DESIGN ........................................................................ 3-25

3.8.7.1 Constant Volume (CV) Design ....................................................................... 3-25

3.8.7.2 Variable Air Volume (VAV) Hoods (General Purpose and Chemical Hoods and Radioisotope Hoods Only) ........................................................... 3-25

3.9 BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS (BSC) ..................................................... 3-26

3.9.1 COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................... 3-26

3.9.2 CABINET CLASSIFICATION ......................................................................... 3-26

3.9.2.1 Class I Cabinets ............................................................................................. 3-27

3.9.2.2 Class II Cabinets ............................................................................................ 3-28

3.9.3 BIOLOGICAL SAFETY LEVEL 3 (BSL3) ........................................................ 3-29

3.10 DESIGN CRITERIA – AIR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS .................................. 3-29

3.10.1 DUCT DESIGN – GENERAL .......................................................................... 3-29

3.10.1.1 Compliance .................................................................................................... 3-29

3.10.1.2 Duct Materials ................................................................................................ 3-30

3.10.1.3 Duct Selection Criteria.................................................................................... 3-30

3.10.1.4 Mandatory Requirement ................................................................................. 3-30

3.10.1.5 Duct Pressure Classification .......................................................................... 3-30

3.10.1.6 Flexible Ducts ................................................................................................ 3-30

3.10.1.7 Underground Ducts ........................................................................................ 3-30

3.10.1.8 Shielded Ducts ............................................................................................... 3-31

3.10.1.9 Minimum Duct Size ........................................................................................ 3-31

3.10.2 LIMITING DUCT SIZING PARAMETERS ....................................................... 3-31 APPENDIX 3-A: BIO-SAFETY LEVEL 3 (BSL3) FACILITIES .............................................. 3-A-1

CHAPTER 4: BUILDING COOLING AND HEATING SYSTEM

4.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 4-3

4.2 COOLING SYSTEMS – CHILLED WATER ...................................................... 4-3

4.2.1 CENTRAL CHILLED WATER PLANTS and SMALL CHILLED WATER

SYSTEMS ........................................................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1.1 General ............................................................................................................ 4-3

4.2.1.2 Chilled Water Optimization Study – Central Plants and Small Systems ............ 4-3

4.2.1.3 Central Chilled Water Plant Sizing ................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.4 Maximum Chiller Capacity ................................................................................ 4-4

4.2.1.5 Standby Chiller Capacity .................................................................................. 4-4

4.2.1.6 Small Chilled Water Systems ........................................................................... 4-4

4.2.1.7 Minimum System Volume – Small Chilled Water Systems ............................... 4-5

4.2.1.8 Minimum Performance Compliance (ASHRAE Standard 90.1 – 2007) ............. 4-5 vi

4.2.2 CHILLED WATER SYSTEM COMPONENTS .................................................. 4-6

4.2.2.1 Chilled and Condenser Water Pumps .............................................................. 4-6

4.2.2.2 Cooling Towers ................................................................................................ 4-6

4.2.2.3 Water Treatment – Chilled Water System ........................................................ 4-7

4.2.2.4 Water Treatment – Condenser Water System .................................................. 4-7

4.2.3 PIPING AND PUMPING ARRANGEMENT ...................................................... 4-8

4.2.3.1 Constant Volume System ................................................................................. 4-8

4.2.3.2 Variable Flow Systems – Chilled Water ............................................................ 4-8

4.2.4 CHILLED WATER FREEZE PROTECTION – PROPYLENE GLYCOL .......... 4-10

4.2.4.1 VA Policy........................................................................................................ 4-10

4.2.4.2 Freeze Protection Measures .......................................................................... 4-10

4.3 COOLING SYSTEMS – DIRECT EXPANSION (DX) ...................................... 4-10

4.3.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.2 SELECTION CRITERIA ................................................................................. 4-11

4.3.3 DX SYSTEM DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ................................................... 4-11

4.3.3.1 Refrigerant Piping .......................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.3.2 Multiple Compressors..................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.3.3 System Controls ............................................................................................. 4-11

4.4 HEATING SYSTEMS ..................................................................................... 4-11

4.4.1 STEAM HEATING SYSTEM .......................................................................... 4-11

4.4.1.1 General .......................................................................................................... 4-11

4.4.1.2 Steam Pressure Classification ........................................................................ 4-11

4.4.1.3 Steam Pressure Requirements ...................................................................... 4-12

4.4.1.4 Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Stations – Section Guidelines ..................... 4-12

4.4.1.5 Steam System Components and Procedures ................................................. 4-13

4.4.2 HYDRONIC HOT WATER SYSTEMS ............................................................ 4-15

4.4.2.1 General .......................................................................................................... 4-15

4.4.2.2 Hot Water Source – Steam ............................................................................ 4-15

4.4.2.3 Hot Water Source – Hot Water Boilers ........................................................... 4-15

4.4.2.4 Hot Water Design Temperature ...................................................................... 4-16

4.4.2.5 Fuel Selection ................................................................................................ 4-16

4.4.2.6 Hot Water Piping and Pumping ...................................................................... 4-16

4.4.2.7 Freeze Protection – Hot Water ....................................................................... 4-16

4.4.2.8 Terminal Units ................................................................................................ 4-16

4.4.3 ELECTRICAL HEATING SYSTEMS .............................................................. 4-17

4.4.3.1 General .......................................................................................................... 4-17

4.4.3.2 Applications .................................................................................................... 4-17

4.4.3.3. Controls ......................................................................................................... 4-17

4.4.4 GAS HEATING SYSTEMS ............................................................................. 4-17

4.4.4.1 General .......................................................................................................... 4-17

4.4.4.2 Applications .................................................................................................... 4-17

4.4.5 GEOTHERMAL HEATING ............................................................................. 4-18

4.5 DESIGN CRITERIA – PIPING SYSTEMS ...................................................... 4-18

4.5.1 PIPE DESIGN – GENERAL ........................................................................... 4-18

4.5.1.1 Pipe Selection Criteria .................................................................................... 4-18

4.5.1.2 Minimum Pipe Size ........................................................................................ 4-18

4.5.1.3 Mandatory Requirements ............................................................................... 4-18

4.5.1.4 Miscellaneous Requirements ......................................................................... 4-19

4.5.2 LIMITING PIPE SIZING PARAMETERS ........................................................ 4-19 APPENDIX 4-A: PROPYLENE GLYCOL – WATER SOLUTION ......................................... 4-A-1 vii

CHAPTER 5: AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS

5.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 5.3

5.2 BASIC DESIGN................................................................................................ 5-3

5.2.1 NEW FACILITY OR RENOVATION ................................................................. 5-3

5.2.1.1 Option 1 ........................................................................................................... 5-3

5.2.1.2 Option 2 ........................................................................................................... 5-3

5.2.1.3 Option 3 ........................................................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1.4 Option 4 ........................................................................................................... 5-4

5.2.1.5 Option 5 ........................................................................................................... 5-4

5.3 BACNET CONTROLLER IDENTIFICATION .................................................... 5-4

5.4 SPECIFIC REQUIRMENTS ............................................................................. 5-4

5.4.1 CONTROL ACTUATORS ................................................................................. 5-4

5.4.2 CONTROL VALVES ......................................................................................... 5-4

5.4.3 CONTROL DAMPERS ..................................................................................... 5-4

5.4.4 END-SWITCHES ............................................................................................. 5-5

5.4.5 SAFETIES ........................................................................................................ 5-5

5.4.6 CONTROL WIRING ......................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.7 AIR FLOW MEASURING STATIONS ............................................................... 5-5

5.4.8 PERSONAL COMPUTER (PC) ........................................................................ 5-5

5.4.9 LAPTOP COMPUTER...................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.10 SOFTWARE ..................................................................................................... 5-5

5.4.11 COLOR GRAPHICS ......................................................................................... 5-6

5.4.12 SPREADSHEETS ............................................................................................ 5-6

5.4.13 SECURITY ....................................................................................................... 5-6

5.4.14 STATUS MONITORING ................................................................................... 5-6

5.4.15 ROOM TEMPERATURE SENSORS ................................................................ 5-6

5.5 HUMIDITY SENSORS ..................................................................................... 5-6

5.5.1 METERING REQUIREMENTS ......................................................................... 5-6

5.6 SYSTEM APPLICATIONS ............................................................................... 5-6

5.6.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................ 5-6

5.6.2 AIRESIDE CONTROLS .................................................................................... 5-6

5.6.2.1 Air-Handling Units ............................................................................................ 5-7

5.6.2.2 Individual Room Temperature or Pressure Control ........................................... 5-8

5.6.3 HEATING SYSTEM CONTROLS ..................................................................... 5-8

5.6.4 CHILLED WATER SYSTEM CONTROLS ........................................................ 5-9

5.6.5 NON-DDC CONTROLS ................................................................................. 5-10

5.7 DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 5-10

5.7.1 SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM AND CONTROL SEQUENCE ................................. 5-10

5.7.2 POINT LIST ................................................................................................... 5-10

CHAPTER 6: APPLICATIONS

6.1 GENERAL ...................................................................................................... 6-11

6.2 DEDICATED AIR-HANDLING UNITS ............................................................ 6-11

6.3 COMMON (NON-DEDICATED) AIR-HANDLING UNITS ................................ 6-12

6.3.1 COMMON ROOMS ........................................................................................ 6-12

6.3.1.1 Patient Examination, Treatment, and Procedure Rooms ................................ 6-12

6.3.1.2 Non- Patient Rooms – Support Areas ............................................................ 6-12

6.3.1.3 Non Patient Rooms – Miscellaneous Areas .................................................... 6-13 viii

6.4 GENERAL NOTES ......................................................................................... 6-13

6.4.1 INDOOR DESIGN CONDITIONS ................................................................... 6-13

6.4.1.1 Common Design Conditions ........................................................................... 6-13

6.4.2 AIR BALANCE ............................................................................................... 6-14

6.4.2.1 Definitions ...................................................................................................... 6-14

6.4.2.2 Design Considerations ................................................................................... 6-15

6.4.3 INDIVIDUAL ROOM CONTROL ..................................................................... 6-16

6.4.3.1 Individual Room Control ................................................................................. 6-16

6.4.4 EXHAUST CLASSIFICATION AND DESIGNATION

ROOM DATA SHEETS ................................................................................. 6.-16

DEDICATED AHU SYSTEM DATA SHEETS AND ROOM DATA SHEETS

ANIMAL RESEARCH AND HOLDING AREAS – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-19

ANIMAL RESEARCH AND HOLDING AREAS – ROOM DATA SHEET

Animal Receiving and Examination Room ...................................................... 6-21 Animal Room (Cubical Housing) ................................................................... 6-21 Animal Room (Large Animal Room) .............................................................. 6-21 Animal Room (Small Animal Room) .............................................................. 6-21 Animal Treatment Room ............................................................................... 6-21 Cage Wash Room ......................................................................................... 6-22 Cage Wash Room (with Tunnel Washer) ...................................................... 6-22 Carcass and Waste Storage ......................................................................... 6-22 Clean Cage Storage Room ........................................................................... 6-22 Cold Room ..................................................................................................... 6-22 Diagnostic Laboratory ................................................................................... 6-22 Diet Kitchen ................................................................................................... 6-23 Dry Feed and Bed Storage ............................................................................. 6-23 Environmental Laboratory ............................................................................. 6-23 Equipment Storage ....................................................................................... 6-23 Hazardous Waste Disposal Room ................................................................. 6-23 Incinerator Room ............................................................................................ 6-23 Necropsy ........................................................................................................ 6-23 Procedural Laboratory (Barrier Suite) ............................................................ 6-24 Procedural Laboratory (Chemical/Radioisotope) .......................................... 6-24 Procedural Laboratory (Infectious Disease) .................................................. 6-24 Procedural Laboratory (Standard) .................................................................. 6-24 Quarantine Room .......................................................................................... 6-24

ANIMAL SURGICAL SUITE AND RABBIT HOLDING AREAS – ROOM DATA SHEET

Animal Operating Room (Survival) ................................................................. 6-25 Animal Operating Room (Terminal) ................................................................ 6-25 Animal Surgical Preparation Room................................................................. 6-25 Control Booth ................................................................................................. 6-25 Corridors ........................................................................................................ 6-25 Dark Room ..................................................................................................... 6-25 Holding Area – Rabbits .................................................................................. 6-26 Post Operative Intensive Care ........................................................................ 6-26 Radiographic Room ....................................................................................... 6-26 Scrub and Gown ............................................................................................ 6-26 Surgical Work and Supply .............................................................................. 6-26 ix

ATRIUM – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-27

AUDITORIUMS AND THEATERS – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-28

AUTOPSY SUITE – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-29

AUTOPSY – ROOM DATA SHEET

Autopsy Room ............................................................................................... 6-30 Gross Specimen Storage Room ..................................................................... 6-30 Non-Refrigerated Body-Holding Room .......................................................... 6-30

DINING AREA (CAFETERIA) – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-31

EMERGENCY CARE UNIT – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-32

EMERGENCY CARE UNIT – ROOM DATA SHEET

Emergency Waiting Room .............................................................................. 6-33 Examination Room ......................................................................................... 6-33 Life Support Unit ............................................................................................ 6-33 Nurses Station ............................................................................................... 6-33 Observation/Treatment................................................................................... 6-33

GYMNASIUM – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-34

IMAGING SERIES – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-35

IMAGING SERIES (MRI UNIT) – ROOM DATA SHEET

MRI Control Room ......................................................................................... 6-37 MRI Scanning Room ..................................................................................... 6-37 MRI Systems Component Room .................................................................... 6-39 MRI Visiting Area ........................................................................................... 6-39

IMAGING SERIES (NUCLEAR MEDICINE SERVICES) – ROOM DATA SHEET

Bone Densitometry Room .............................................................................. 6-40 Nuclear Medicine Scanning Room (Patient Examination Room) .................... 6-40 Nuclear Pharmacy Laboratory (Hot Laboratory) Storage and Preparation Area ............................................................................................ 6-40 Patient Dose Administration ........................................................................... 6-40 PET/CT Control .............................................................................................. 6-41 PET/CT Scanning Room ................................................................................ 6-41 PET/CT System Component Room ................................................................ 6-41

IMAGING SERIES (RADIATION THERAPY SERVICES) – ROOM DATA SHEET

CT Simulator Control Area ............................................................................. 6-42 CT Simulator Unit Room ................................................................................ 6-42 Linear Accelerator Room/Control Area ........................................................... 6-42 Treatment Planning Computer Room - Dosimetry Room ................................ 6-42 Ultrasound Planning Unit Room ..................................................................... 6-42

IMAGING SERIES (RADIOLOGY SERVICES) – ROOM DATA SHEET

CT Area - Control Room ................................................................................. 6-43 CT Area - Scanning Room ............................................................................. 6-43 IR Area - Special Procedure (SP) Control Room ............................................ 6-43 IR Area - SP Room ........................................................................................ 6-43 IR Area - SP System Component Room ........................................................ 6-43 Patient Area - Chest Room ............................................................................ 6-43 x

Patient Area - General Purpose Radiology Room .......................................... 6-43 Patient Area - Mammography Room .............................................................. 6-43 Patient Area - Radiographic/Fluoroscopic Room ............................................ 6-44 Patient Area - Ultrasound Room ..................................................................... 6-44 Radiology Waiting Room ................................................................................ 6-44

KITCHEN (FOOD PRODUCTION) – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-45

LABORATORIES – AIR HANDLING UNIT

AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-47

LABORATORIES – ROOM DATA SHEET

Bacteriology ................................................................................................... 6-48 Biochemistry .................................................................................................. 6-48 Cytology ......................................................................................................... 6-48 Dry Laboratories ............................................................................................ 6-48 Glass Washing ............................................................................................... 6-48 Histology ........................................................................................................ 6-48 Media Transfer ............................................................................................... 6-48 Microbiology ................................................................................................... 6-49 Pathology ....................................................................................................... 6-49 Serology ......................................................................................................... 6-49 Sterilizing ....................................................................................................... 6-49

MAIN COMPUTER ROOM - AIR CONDITIONING UNIT (CRAC Units) AHU System Data Sheet ................................................................................ 6-50

MAIN ENTRANCE LOBBY - AIR HANDLING UNIT

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