Biocontainment Laboratory Commissioning
This two-day course focuses on commissioning HVAC systems in biocontainment laboratories and vivariums. The Commissioning Process for building construction projects is a quality control process to document, test and verify that building systems meet the facility owner’s functional, operational and performance requirements. This process is essential in the construction of today’s biocontainment laboratories due to the requirements for life safety and reliable environmental control and monitoring.
This is a highly focused, hands-on class with a limited class size.
Participants will be able to:
- develop a formal commissioning process
- explain industry standards relevant to biocontainment
- generate and critique commissioning documents
- test and verify system accuracy
- track commissioning issues to resolution
Prerequisites:
This is an advanced class and knowledge of HVAC Systems is strongly recommended.
Who is this course for?
HVAC Engineers, Facility Engineers, Controls Contractors, System Installers, Safety Professionals, Certifiers, and Air Balancers.
Instructors:
Dan Frasier, PE is the lead instructor. His company, Cornerstone Commissioning specializes in commissioning biocontainment laboratories and vivarium facilities. His background in mechanical contracting and with HVAC manufacturers has given him diverse, hands-on experience. Dan Frasier will be joined by Dan Ghidoni, PE, CIH, Sales Engineer, Northeast Scientific Associates and other controls experts.
Tuition (2007)
Tuition is $995 and must be paid in full to guarantee a space in this class. Tuition includes a course manual, lunch each day, a special class dinner and an Eagleson Institute certificate.
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Course Agenda
Day 1
HVAC Fundamentals
Environmental control principles will be reviewed.
Overview of the Commissioning Process
The commissioning process, a quality control process for building systems, will be presented.
Laboratory Standards and Guidelines
Each participant will receive a copy of the Laboratory Standards and Guidelines booklet published by Phoenix Controls. These guidelines will be reviewed.
Biocontainment Laboratory Ventilation Equipment Requirements
The impact of biological safety cabinets and chemical fume hoods on the HVAC system, and the design implications of each type of equipment, will be explored.
Fan Laws and VAV Controls Labs
The Fan Laws will be demonstrated using equipment at the Eagleson Institute. Students will take airflow and fan speed measurements to verify the principles defined in the Fan Laws.
Commissioning Process: Design Intent Workshop
In this workshop students will:
- understand the value of a complete design intent document
- develop program requirements for a typical laboratory
- establish a link between the design intent document and physical testing requiremtnts
Commissioning Process: Design Phase
Participants will learn about the design phase by reviewing project documents.
Day 2
Commissioning Process: Design Phase (continued)
Participants will learn to develop a commissioning scope of work appropriate for their project.
Commissioning Process: Construction Phase
Participants will learn about the construction phase activities including the use of commissioning documents and preparation for functional performance tests.
Commissioning Process: Acceptance Phase
Students will participate in data collection and room pressurization labs and take instrument readings of supply and exhaust air for comparison to the ventilation system's data.
Commissioning Process: Turnover/Post Acceptance/Warranty
This section will address continuous commissioning, owner training for building management, defining an effective turnover process, and the development of a systems manual.
