advocate energy checklist

8/10/2019 Advocate Energy Checklist

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ENERGY MANAGEMENT

OPERATIONAL

CHECKLIST

YORK CHAN, CHFM

Advocate Health Care

Oak Brook, IL


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CHILLER PLANT AND AIR CONDITIONING

ENERGY CONSERVATION MEASURES LOCATION YES NO PART COMMENTS

1Cycle chill water on return temperature and resettemperature by wet bulb.

2

Utilize chiller load management program to stage

chiller operations based on optimal efficiency

3

Brush condenser tubing and check water flowthrough bundles. Monitor temperaturegains/drops through bundle.

4

Convert primary chilled water loop to variablepumping based on differntial pressure utilizingvariable frequency drives and two way valvesinstead of three way valves

5

Adjust controls to stage compressors on amultiple stage system. Should automatic controlsnot exist, purchase and install. This will allow

compressor #2 to cut in when compressor #1 canno longer satisfy space conditioning load

6Clean condenser on air cooled systemsCondensers are maintained on a scheduledbasis.

7

Chiller evaporating and condensing temperaturesare not optimized. Decrease chiller condensingtemperature following manufacturersrecommendations

8If system is forced air, using DX coils and aircooled condenser, install economizer cycle toobtain free cooling

9 Clean Scale build-up in condenser on watercooled systems

10 Clean evaporator coil, fins and tubes

11Repair joint or piping leaks in chilled watersystem

12

Raise chilled water supply temperature. (NOTE:This is especially important if system wasdesigned for a 75F space temperature and thespace setting has been raised to 78F for energyconservation purposes.)

COOLING TOWERS


1Reset water temperature set point based on wetbulb temperature

2Clean and flush tower(s) before seasonal start upand whenever needed during cooling season

3Perform daily chemical testing of water in coolingtowers

4Minimize water blow down by controlling solids tothe highest cycle of concentration


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AIR HANDLERS


1Convert to variable air volume system if thereheat coils are not necessary to supply heatduring the heating season

2Reset discharge air temperatures based onreturn air temperatures

3Minimize the usage of reheats and hot decksytems

4

Reset thermostats in common areas for seasonalchanges - e.g.: 75 degrees for Summer and 71degrees for Winter

5Install time clocks to cycle air handler(s) andexhaust fan(s) off during non-occupied periods

6

Utilize magnahelic gauges, manometers ordifferential pressure sensors to monitor pressuredrops across air filters

7

Ensure that coils are maintained and cleaned toreduce fan horsepower to overcome resistance

caused by plugged coils

8

Monitor and balance flow through cooling andheating coils for proper temperature gains ordrops -T

9Ensure that dampers and damper operators arefunctioning properly

10 Adjust damper linkage

11 Readjust position indicators to accurately indicatedamper positions

12 Adjust fan belt(s) tension to reduce deflection andslippage

13 Make sure that air intake volume is not excessivewhile maintaining minimum requirements

14Reduce outdoor air quantity to the minimumallowed by codes by adjusting outdoor airdampers during hours of occupancy

15 Install time clocks or on-demand sensors to cyclekitchen exhast hoods

16 Install time clocks on laboratory exhaust/fumehoods when not in use

BOILERS/HEATING


1

Reduce steam pressure for summer operationand reset to higher pressure for winter operation.Example: summer 72 psi and winter 90 psi.

2

Account for all condensate return water. It takesless energy and chemical usage making steamwith 180 degree condensate instead of 40 degreecity water make up

3 Pipe high pressure flash tank vent(s) to reclaimsteam into supply side


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BOILERS/HEATING (continued)


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Monitor and maintain chemical treatment forboilers. This is crucial for proper boiler operationsand heat exchange.

5Maintain the deaerator water supply to 215degrees for boiler feedwater

6Install burner management system utilizing stacktemperature analysis to adjust fuel/air settings

7 Test boiler combustion efficiency on a scheduledbasis

8 Perform flue gas analysis on a regular basis toensure proper air to fuel ratio

9 Purchase and install automatic staging controls, ifapplicable

10 Adjust controls so that boiler #2 will not fire untilboiler #1 can no longer satisfy the demand

11 Ensure that proper amount of air for combustion

is available in furnace room

12 Stack temperature appears excessively high(greater than 400F plus room temperature

13 Examine and clean air intake filters

14

Check the temperature of the pipe on thedownstream side of steam traps. If it isexcessively hot, the trap probably is passingsteam. This can be caused by dirt in the trap, avalve off the stem, excessive steam pressure, orworn trap parts (especially valves and seats). Ifthe pipe is moderately hot (as hot as a hot water

pipe), it probably is passing condensate, which itshould do. If its cold, the trap is not working atall, and should be replaced or repaired. Initiate asteam trap maintenance program

15 If thermostatic trap is malfunctioning, clean orreplace bellows element

16 Clean or replace thermostatic control valves onradiators

17 Check air vent valve. If not operating properly,replace

18 Water pockets may be obstructing steam flow.Correct by re-pitching or rerouting pipes

19 Inspect pipes for broken or missing insulation.Repair or replace as needed

20Install additional pipe insulation in accordancewith design specifications and energyconservation codes

21

Remove scale deposits, accumulation ofsediment and boiler compounds on water sidesurfaces. Examine and treat rear portion of boiler(the area most susceptible to scale formation)

22 Remove soot from tubes


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LIGHTING (continued)


6

Retrofit with more efficient lighting whereverpossible - High Pressure Sodium and MercuryVapor to Compact Flourescent or LED

7 Replace incandescent "EXIT" signs with LEDsigns

8Retrofit incandescent "EXIT" signs with LEDlamps

9Establish a regular inspection and cleaningschedule for lamps and luminaires (fixtures). Dustbuildup reduces effectiveness

10Replace lens shielding that has turned yellow orhazy with new acrylic lenses which do notdiscolor

11 Replace outdated or damaged luminaires withmodern typed that are easy to clean

12 Establish a group re-lamping schedule tominimize single lamp replacements.

13Clean ceiling and wall surfaces for goodreflectance

14 Clean windows and skylights

15Disconnect ballasts, which still use significantamount of energy even though tubes have beenremoved

16

Consider not replacing burned out bulbs orlamps, and disconnecting ballasts in areas wheredelamping is possible. For example, in four-lampfixtures allow two lamps to remain, disconnecting

appropriate ballasts.

17 Replace burned out lamps with lower wattagelamps.

HVAC CONTROLS


1 Control devices and sensors are inspected andcalibrated on a regular basis

2Overrides are not allowed on Building AutomationSystem except on a temporary basis

3

Change the location of thermostats from areas

subject to extreme temperature fluctuations, suchas next to window, or over a heating or coolingunit

4Utilize building automation system to control allspaces in accordance with usage

5 Reset thermostats to correct settings

6 Install or replace locking covers on thermostats toprevent tampering

7 Install pre-set solid-state electronic thermostats ifexisting controls are electric


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HVAC CONTROLS (continued)


8 Relocate thermostats in return air ducts wherethey will be inaccessible to occupants

9Blow out moisture, oil and dirt form pneumaticlines (for pneumatic systems); clean contacts ifelectrical control system.

10 Recalibrate controllers

11 Ensure that control valves and dampers aremodulated properly

12 Adjusted thermostats to 68F in heating seasonand to 78F during cooling season

13 For electric control system, install pre-set solid-state thermostats which do not require calibration

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Routinely check all time clocks and other controlequipment for proper operation, correct time andday and for night and proper programming of on-off set points. Protect from unauthorizedadjustment

15

For unoccupied area, Reduce thermostat settingsby a minimum of 10F at nights, weekends andholidays during heating season, but maintainventilation.

16 Reduce winter thermostat settings to 55F inunoccupied areas

17 Where possible, turn off heating systems ifnothing in space can freeze

18 Use spot heaters/coolers in large spaces with lowoccupancy

19 Increase summer thermostat setting, inunoccupied areas, if possible

20Heating/cooling equipment is started beforeoccupants arrive and/or is operating during lasthour of occupancy

21 Properly adjust and balance air/water systemsand controls

BUILDING ENVELOPE


1Realign or re-hang windows or doors that do notclose properly. In extreme cases, considerpermanent sealing of windows

2 Ensure that automatic door closing mechanismswork properly

3 Replace or repair faulty gaskets in garage or onother overhead doors

4 Install self-closing doors on openings tounconditioned spaces

5 Assure that automatic door closers functionproperly

6 Install vestibule doors at major entrances


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BUILDING ENVELOPE (continued)


7 Replace worn and/or broken weather-strippingand caulking

8 Replace broken or cracked windows to minimizeair leakage.

9

Where practical, cover all windows and through

the wall cooling units when not in use. Speciallydesigned covers can be obtained at relatively lowcost

10In areas with constant strong winds, install windscreens to protect exterior doors from direct blastof prevailing winds

11 Install double or triple paned windows

12 Add reflective or heat absorbing film to minimizesolar gain in summer and heat loss in winter

13 Install adjustable outdoor shading devices

14 Attach storm glazing to moveable sash ofoperable windows

15 Ceiling/roof insulation is inadequate or has beenwater damaged

16

Add new insulation to meet recommendedstandard. (check the cost effectiveness of thismeasure particularly if your facility is over threestories.)

17

Use blinds and curtains to help insulate thebuilding. Instruct personnel to close interiorshading devices to reduce night heat loss inwinter and to reduce solar heat gain during thesummer.

18

Repair or replace damaged or missing shading

devices19 Install outdoor shading devices where applicable

VENTILATION


1

Check ductwork for any obstructions such asloose hanging insulation (in lined ducts), looseturning vanes and accessories, and closedvolume and fire dampers. Adjust, repair orreplace as necessary.

2

Inspect all room air outlets and inlets (diffusers,

registers and grilles). They should be kept cleanand free of all dirt and obstructions. Clean andremove obstructions as necessary.

3 Clean or replace dirty or ineffective filters on aregular basis

4Large spaces having low occupancy aremaintained at comfort conditions. Reduce overallventilation in space.

5 Repair any malfunctioning ventilation equipment


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VENTILATION (continued)


6 Replace old style dampers with new high qualityopposed-blade models with minimal leakage.

7Close outdoor air dampers when building isunoccupied. Be sure dampers have proper sealsand adjust to ensure complete closure

8 Whenever possible, use outside air for coolingrather than using refrigeration

9 Install an economizer cycle with enthalpy controlto optimize use of outside air for cooling

10 Discontinue use of unnecessary exhaust fans

11 Re-wire restrooms' exhaust fans to operate onlywhen lights are on

12 Establish schedules so that exhaust fans run onlywhen needed

13

Group smoking and other areas with similarexhaust requirements so that they may be served

by one exhaust system. Reduce ventilation inremaining non-contaminated areas

14Install time clocks or other controls to shutoffexhaust system when not needed (whenpermitted by code)

15Install a rheostat in series with exhaust fan tomodulate fan speed so that no more than thenecessary amount of air will be exhausted

16Install chemical or electronic odor or particulateremover to reduce the need for using outside airfor ventilation

17Install controlled or gravity dampers on allexhaust ducts to close ducts when fan is notoperating

18Repair damaged or missing pipe and ductinsulation

19 Repair leaks in ductwork and piping

20 Clean air inlet and outlet diffusers and grills

21Inspect fire/smoke dampers, turning vanes,sound attenuators. Clean and/or repair asnecessary.

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