Ventilation Balancing
All buildings including, factories, hospitals, hotels, superstores, data-centres, and so on have systems for moving warm air, cold air and conditioned air. Also, water heating systems can be used to heat and cool spaces. Effectively moving air and water around buildings is key to ensure people are breathing well ventilated, temperature controlled air and that water systems are delivering heating and cooling as required.
HVAC Commissioning
In the HVAC world, "commissioning" means T.A.B (Testing, Adjusting and Balancing) of systems to ensure they run efficiently and to the set standards and code of practice specified by CIBSE and BSRIA. We can carry out all these services for you.
How does commissioning start?
HVAC systems need to be pre-commissioned to make sure everything specified for the system is in place and installed correctly before a building can be approved for use. After this inspection, there are maybe issues that require remedial works. Once these snags are resolved, commissioning will begin, requiring specialist qualified engineers to commence commissioning the air and water systems.
Commissioning Process
This begins by setting up the air handing (Attu's) and water pumps to 1107 to design duty issued from the client, customer or system designer. Then on a conventional system we go through all the data and test sheets to balance each component to the design issues.
The importance of commissioning
If a system is not commissioned or balanced correctly it may be costly in terms of energy bills and potential complaints from staff or customers. If the heating is set too high or low, this can be expensive, in addition, if the air isn't properly ventilated, staff can become lethargic or ill.
What equipment is required?
A typical SPES commissioning engineer's van will contain the following instruments:
- Anemometer
- Micromanometer
- Bolometer / Capture Hood
- Pitot Tubes
What commissioning standards & validation standards apply?
Commissioning must adhere to CIBSE Code of Practice. Also BSRIA.
Remain compliant and protect against Legionnaires' disease
Obtain your chlorination certificate for a new development handover
Keep you water systems free from water borne pathogens and sediment
Complete turn key solutions to keep you water systems compliant
Closed system flushing, chemical dosing and testing to optimise system efficiency
In house legionella awareness, engineer practical and water testing training services with certification
Chlorinating Mains Water
SPES can carry out Chlorination work to the highest standards within the industry and issue you with the necessary disinfection certifcate. the certificate will give the following Chlorination information.
Chlorinating Down Services
SPES have expertise to carry out disinfections, risk assessments and also advise on best operating practice to clients in order to enable them to maintain high standards of water quality and hygiene.
Water Tank Chlorination
SPES are professionals at water tank chlorination and water tank cleaning, thus leaving you with a clean bacteria free system.
