NMPSFA FPT AHU Sample
NMPSFA FPT AHU Sample
to provide pressure.
11. System is ready for Functional Performance Testing.
12. SA and RA Caps are ready for installation upon
completion of FPT, as required.
Field Notes:
2 Verify adequate access is provided to all 1. Record any problems that interfere with
components that require periodic equipment access.
maintenance.
Field Notes:
Pass
No TEST PROCEDURE EXPECTED RESULTS
Y/N
3 Review trends for each point listed below. 1 Controlled variables are stable and void of excess
Trend data is required for a minimum of 3 hunting.
consecutive business days sampled at 2 System appears to be ready for FPT
five minute intervals.
3 Note variables not under control in notes.
Field Notes:
Field Notes:
9 Lower the supply air temperature set point 1. Chilled water valve modulates open to achieve
10°F below the current supply air supply air temperature set point.
temperature.
Programmed Setpoint: _____°F New Supply Air Temp. Setpoint: ____°F
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. Supply Air Temp.: _____°F
Chilled Water Valve Position: ______%
Heating Water Valve Position: ______%
Supply Fan VFD _______Hz ________%
Return Fan VFD _______Hz ________%
Field Notes:
10 Check for Heating Water Valve Leakage. 1. Heating water valve is closed.
Allow fan to run for at least five minutes
with heating water valve closed. Water ΔT: ____°F
Measure water temp drop across the coil
to check for heating water leak-by.
If water delta T is greater than 2°F, leakage may be
occurring.
Field Notes:
11 Raise the supply air temperature set point 1. Chilled and Heating water valves modulate to
15°F above the current supply air achieve supply air temperature set point.
temperature.
New Supply Air Temp. Setpoint: ____°F
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. Supply Air Temp.: _____°F
Chilled Water Valve Position: ______%
Heating Water Valve Position: ______%
Supply Fan VFD _______Hz ________%
Return Fan VFD _______Hz ________%
Field Notes:
12 Check for chilled water valve leakage. 1. Chilled water valve is closed.
Allow fan to run for at least five minutes
with chilled water valve closed. Water ΔT: ____°F
Measure water temp drop across the coil
to check for chilled water leak-by.
If water delta T is greater than 2°F, leakage may be
occurring.
Field Notes:
13 Return supply air temperature setpoint to Chilled and heating water valves modulate to maintain
original value. setpoint.
15 Globally change zone temperature set 1. The supply air temperature setpoint is reset 0.5°F
points to 60°F, such that all the lower every 1 minute.
associated VAVs are in cooling mode. 2. The chilled water valves modulate to maintain the
new SA temp setpoint.
Allow system to run for 20 minutes.
Initial SAT Setpoint.: _____°F
Final SAT Setpoint: _____°F
Chilled Water Valve Position: ______%
Heating Water Valve Position: ______%
Field Notes:
16 Return all parameters to their initial 1. Unit resumes supply air setpoint mode operation.
values.
Field Notes:
ECONOMIZER MODE
17 Place air handling unit into economizer 1. The air handling unit is in economizer mode.
mode by simulating a return air enthalpy a. The outside air damper modulates open to
reading above the OSA enthalpy reading. maintain the SA temp setpoint
b. Chilled and heating water control valves
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. modulate to closed.
2. Verify unit is meeting setpoints and is operating
normally.
Economizer Damper Position: _____%
Return Air Enthalpy: _____°F
Outside Air Enthalpy: _____°F
Chilled Water Valve Position: ______%
Heating Water Valve Position: ______%
Field Notes:
18 Disable economizer mode by simulating a 1. The air handling unit is not in economizer mode.
return air enthalpy reading below the OSA a. The outside air damper closes.
enthalpy reading.
b. Chilled and hot water valves modulate to
maintain the supply air temperature setpoint.
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. 2. Verify unit is meeting setpoints and is operating
normally.
Field Notes:
19 Return all setpoints and parameters to 1. The air handler returns to normal operation.
their original values.
Field Notes:
Field Notes:
21 Raise the Return CO2 setpoint 200 PPM 1. The outside air dampers close to minimum
above current Return CO2 level. position.
Field Notes:
22 Return all setpoints and parameters to 1. The air handler returns to normal operation.
their original values.
Field Notes:
24 Partially block the Supply Air Discharge 1. The supply fan modulates to meet the new supply
approximately half way to introduce a air static pressure setpoint
higher than the current supply air static 2. Return fan modulates to track the supply fan speed
pressure. with measured volume of Return = Supply.
27 Partially block the Return Air Intake 1. The supply fan modulates to meet the new supply
approximately half way to introduce a air static pressure setpoint
lower than the current return air flow. 2. Return fan modulates to track the supply fan speed
with measured volume of Return = Supply.
Allow system to achieve equilibrium.
Static Pressure SP: ____ in. wg
Static Pressure: ____ in. wg.
Supply Fan Speed: _____%
Return Fan Speed: _____%
Supply Fan Volume: _____ CFM
Return Fan Volume: ______ CFM
Field Notes:
28 Remove the Return Air Intake blockage. 1. Unit resumes normal operation.
Field Notes:
SUPPLY DUCT STATIC PRESSURE RESET – WILL BE COMPLETED WHEN SYSTEM IS BUILT OUT
29 Globally change damper positions such 1. Supply duct static pressure is increased 0.1 in. wg
that all the associated VAVs are at 90% increments
open. 2. Supply fan is meeting the new supply air static
pressure setpoint.
Allow system to run for 10 minutes. 3. Return fan modulates to track the supply fan speed
with measured volume of Return = Supply.
30 Globally change damper positions such 1. Supply duct static pressure is decreased 0.1 in. wg
that all the associated VAVs are at 40% increments
open. 2. Supply fan is meeting the new supply air static
pressure setpoint.
Allow system to run for 10 minutes. 3. Return fan modulates to track the supply fan speed
with measured volume of Return = Supply.
Field Notes:
Alarm Notification at BAS: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Hand Mode: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Auto Mode: PASS / FAIL
33 Restore electrical power to supply fan. 1. BAS acknowledges alarm condition is cleared.
Acknowledge and clear alarm at BAS 2. System re-start is enabled
workstation.
3. Fans, valves and dampers resume normal
Confirm system re-starts. operation.
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. 4. BAS workstation graphics show correct status
and/or value of field devices.
Field Notes:
Alarm Acknowledged and Cleared at BAS: PASS / FAIL
Air Handling Unit Restarts and resumes normal operation: PASS / FAIL
Field Notes:
Alarm Notification at BAS: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Hand Mode: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Auto Mode: PASS / FAIL
35 Restore electrical power to return fan. 1. BAS acknowledges alarm condition is cleared.
Acknowledge and clear alarm at BAS 2. System re-start is enabled
workstation.
3. Fans, valves and dampers resume normal
Confirm system re-starts. operation.
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. 4. BAS workstation graphics show correct status
and/or value of field devices.
Field Notes:
Alarm Acknowledged and Cleared at BAS: PASS / FAIL
Air Handling Unit Restarts and resumes normal operation: PASS / FAIL
36 High Supply Air Static Pressure Alarm: 1. High Pressure alarm received at BAS workstation.
Move the H-O-A switch into the HAND 2. System shut down is enabled.
position– at VFD, set drive to Start and
Run at 60 Hz. 3. Supply and Return fans are de-energized.
With supply fan running, manually trip 4. Outside Air and Relief Dampers close.
High Pressure cut-out switch using hand 5. Return Air Damper Opens.
help pump with gage.
6. Chilled Water Valve closes.
Confirm system shutdown and alarm
notification at BAS workstation. 7. Hot water valve closes.
Repeat test with H-O-A switch in the 8. BAS workstation graphics show correct status
AUTO position. and/or value of field devices.
Field Notes:
Alarm Notification at BAS: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Hand Mode: PASS / FAIL
System Shut Down – Auto Mode: PASS / FAIL
37 Reset High Pressure cut-out switch back 1. BAS acknowledges alarm condition is cleared.
to normal operation.
2. System re-start is enabled
Acknowledge and clear alarm at BAS
3. Fans, valves and dampers resume normal
workstation.
operation.
Confirm system re-starts.
4. BAS workstation graphics show correct status
Allow system to achieve equilibrium. and/or value of field devices.
Field Notes:
Alarm Acknowledged and Cleared at BAS: PASS / FAIL
Air Handling Unit Restarts and resumes normal operation: PASS / FAIL
39 Dirty Final Filter Alarm: 1. Dirty final filter alarm is generated at the BAS
Simulate a dirty filter alarm at the final Workstation.
filter.
Field Notes:
40 Dirty Carbon Filter Alarm: 2. Dirty carbon filter alarm is generated at the BAS
Simulate a dirty filter alarm at the final Workstation.
filter.
Field Notes:
Note: Duct Detector and Sequence will be tested as part of the Fire Detection System by the
LAHJ. Jacobs will receive and review their report.
END OF TEST
DATE:
Project Name Page 16 of 17 Functional Test Procedure
Air Handling Unit AHU-00
New Mexico Public School Facilities Authority
1312 Basehart Rd. SE, Suite 200
Albuquerque, NM 87106-4368
Functional Test Procedure
AIR HANDLING UNIT AHU-00
SUMMARY OF RESULTS:
LESSONS LEARNED:
CORRECTIVE ISSUES:
Acceptance of Test:
This test cannot be accepted at this time due to the Corrective Issues noted above.
This test is accepted by the Performance Assurance Authority identified below. Any
Corrective Issues noted above do not adversely impact the overall performance of the
system.
Witnessed Date
Performance Assurance Authority