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| EESI is a U.S. EPA Energy Star Buildings Ally. |
George Owens is a past president of
"Association of Energy Engineers", an "Energy Manager of the Year" and an
"Energy Managers Hall of Fame" inductee. |
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CFC/Chiller Plant Upgrade
by George R. Owens, PE, CEM
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Objective
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Many chiller plants need to be upgraded
to deal with the cfc problem. Other opportunities exist to solve end
of life and low efficiency problems by implementing a systems approach.
- Develop a rational plan to deal with cfc's
- Reduce Operating and Maintenance Expense
- Extend the life of the HVAC systems
- Save energy expense
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Action Steps
Evaluation |
- Physical condition survey and report
- Level and quality of maintenance
- Life expectancy and efficiency of equipment
- Cfc type and availability
- Develop energy, maintenance and capital expense budgets
- Deliver an in-depth report with options and recommendations
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| Implementation |
- Design the selected option(s) per evaluation
- Develop RFP for bidding
- Assist owner with procurement, installation, startup and operator training
process (owner's representative)
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| Ongoing
Support |
The long term success of this program
is dependant on Management's commitment to developing a cost-effective
program, implementing it efficiently and periodically reviewing the
status through a process of constant quality improvement.
- Commissioning
- Implement a Measurement and Verification program
- Provide monthly, quarterly or annual follow-up support to the
central plant operating and maintenance staff
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here: gowens@EESIenergy.com.
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