Level 3 Air Conditioning Inspections for Buildings 2
. Level 3 Air Conditioning Inspections for Buildings 2. Understanding the Legislation (Day 1) PRESENTED BY Anthony Balaam aircon@stroma. com
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Legislation Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Energy Assessment Air Conditioning Inspection Advisory Report + Certificate CIBSE TM 44 Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation F Gas regulations on 4 th July 2011 Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Part 4, Energy Performance of Buildings (Certificates and Inspections) (England & Wales) Regulations 2007 implements Article 9 of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive, requiring: Ø Local weights and measures authorities are responsible for ensuring that owners of air-conditioning (AC) systems over 12 k. W are in possession of an inspection report. Ø Systems have to be inspected by an accredited inspector at least once every 5 years. (Sites which have had EPCs and DECs done can be revisited and have an Air Conditioning Inspection performed. ) Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Why are Air-Conditioning Inspections Required? Inspections designed to: - üImprove efficiency üReduce electricity consumption üReduce operating costs üReduce carbon emissions Will highlight opportunities for: - q. Improvements to operation q. Replacement of older less efficient systems q. Replacement of oversized systems Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Responsible Ownership of Systems: - ØBuilding owners/managers who control air conditioning systems have statutory obligations and duties of care in the operation and maintenance of air conditioning systems. ØAir-conditioning energy inspections are additional to the normal activities associated with the operation and ownership of the air-conditioning systems. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Inspection, Maintenance & Cleaning Programmes ØThis provides healthy and comfortable environments for building occupants. ØThe Limits are the escape of refrigerant gases and ensuring the safety of the equipment. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation When Are Inspections Required By? 2005 2006 2007 1 Jan 2008 4 Jan 2009 2010 4 Jan 2011 2012 1 Jan 2013 First inspection for existing systems with effective rated output >250 k. W. First inspection for existing systems with effective rated output >12 k. W. ENFORCEMENT BY TRADING STANDARDS OFFICERS Systems commissioned on or after 1 st Jan 2008 must be inspected within first 5 years. FINES RANGE FROM £ 300 TO £ 5000 (DEPENDANT UPON BUILDING SIZE) Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping Relevant person changes + no AR handed over = inspection within 3 months © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Systems Requiring an Air-Conditioning Inspection: q. Regulations only affect systems with effective rated output of over >12 k. W: – deliverable during continuous operation; – whilst complying with useful efficiency as stated by manufacturer. q. A single air-conditioning system: – one or more units within a building under the control of a single person. q. Person who controls the operation of the system: – controls technical functioning of system; – not someone who controls the temperature. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Definition of a building: Ø “a roofed construction having walls, for which energy is used to condition the indoor climate, and a reference to a building includes a reference to a part of a building which has been designed or altered to be used separately”. A part of a building designed or altered to be used separately: – – where accommodation is adapted to for separate occupation; could be indicated by having separate access; separate provision of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC); shared HVAC but the occupier has the ability to independently control the services • (for example shared kitchen and toilet facilities. ) Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation How is an Air-Conditioning System Defined? Air-Conditioning System: Ø “refers to any system where refrigeration is used to provide cooling for the comfort of the occupants”. It Excludes: – separate refrigeration provided solely for process application • e. g. cold store, pharmaceutical production, server rooms etc. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Other Requirements of the ‘Energy Performance of Buildings Directive’: q. Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) – – required when a building is constructed, sold or let. larger than 10, 000 m 2 , effective of 6 th April 2008; now gone larger than 2, 500 m 2, effective of 1 st July 2008; now gone all other effective of 1 st October 2008. now gone q. Display Energy Certificate (DEC) – required by occupiers of public buildings; • building greater than 1, 000 m 2; • occupied by public Authority or institututions providing public services to a large number of persons; • the public visit the building. • New regualtion that came in on 1 st January 2013, buildings greater than 500 m² but are valid for 10 years • Now the building level is >250 m²and are valid for 10 years Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Article ‘ 3’ of the F-Gas Regulation requires: - – operators to use all technically feasible measures; – not entailing disproportionate cost; • to prevent leakage of F-Gas to the atmosphere • and to repair any detected leakage from: – refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump equipment and associated circuits; – fire protection systems. • “Checked for leakage” means that: – Equipment or system parts that are most likely to leak have been examined using direct or indirect methods. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation What is a F-Gas Inspection? ØEuropean Union (EU) is commited to reduce the emissions of flourinated greenhouse gases as outlined by the Kyoto Protocol. EC Regulation 842/2006 (the F-Gas Regulation) is the legal instrument by which the emissions reductions of certain fluorinated gases are to be delivered. – – – – Requires leakage checks to be carried out; completion of the repairs; recovery of gases without escape to atmosphere; certified personnel and companies are to be used only; labels to be used on some equipment; information to be reported to the commission; bans on some F-Gas products. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Checking For Leakage Timetable: F-Gas Charge All to be checked within one month after leakage repair to ensure work was effective. Checking Frequency 3 kg 12 Months 30 kg 6 Months 300 kg 3 Months Does not apply to equipment with hermetically sealed systems. Labelled as such and contain less than 6 kg. Automatic leak detection systems fitted to stationary systems above 300 kg. To be inspected every 12 months Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Implementation Types of F-Gas being regulated : Hydro fluorocarbons (HFCs) Per fluorocarbons (PFCs) (semi –conductors) Sulphur hexafluoride (SF 6) (high voltage switch gear) Ozone depleting Substances : HCFCs - Hydro chlorofluorocarbons Note: - All interim personnel and company certificates are no longer valid and illegal to: 1. Engineers must hold a full F-Gas qualification 2. Employers must hold a full company certificate Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Air Conditioning Inspections Scope of Air-Conditioning Inspection cover: - ü 1. Refrigeration equipment ü 2. Air movement equipment ü 3. Advice on suitablitly of plant capacity ü 4. Advice on performance improvements Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Air Conditioning Inspections Access Requirements are required to inspect the following: Ø 1. Plant rooms Ø 2. Outside the building Ø 3. Rooftops Ø 4. Other locations with limited access Ø 5. Ceiling voids – sampling ducts/fan coils etc. q. Building owner/manager to agree access. q. Health and Safety risk assessment of situation completed. q. Energy assessor may need to be accompanied. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Air Conditioning Inspections Scope of Work that Does NOT Cover: - 1. Identification of system hazards 2. Unsafe aspects of the installation 3. Fixing of any identified problems Client should be aware of: - Ø 1. Clearly specify need for work in the invitation. Ø 2. Ensure that the assessor is competent. Ø 3. Agree any additional scope of work within the framework of the contract. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Advisory Report What Should the Client Expect from the Advisory report? Ø 1. Basic energy efficiency improvement and information. Ø 2. Advice on efficiency/effectiveness covering those improvements. Client Acting on the advice provided would produce: ü 1. immediately improvements to efficiency; ü 2. reduction in the operating cost of the system. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Determining the Size of the Air-Conditioning System: Effective output of air-conditioning unit or system will be provided by the air conditioning assessor? – – 1. unit rating plate information; 2. O&M manual, Building Log Book, Health & Safety File information; 3. manufacturer’s website details 4. maintenance contractor supplied records. If there is doubt whether building reaches threshold: – 1. determine installed capacity by appropriate inspection, calculation and enquiries. – 2. For more specialised buildings, you may need to consult a suitably qualified person on a case by case basis. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Likely areas for activities which may have >12 k. W Cooling (combined) Cooling requirements depend on a wide variety of circumstances: – fabric, location, orientation, activities, occupancy. Older systems may have higher rated outputs for a given floor area. Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Control of Equipment Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Multiple Small Systems in a Building Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Equipment Under Single Control in Separate Buildings Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Equipment Under Single Control in Separate Buildings Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Refrigeration Provided Soley For Process Applications Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Cooling capacity and refrigeration combined for process applications and comfort Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Practical Application Cooling Capacity, Where Occupants Benefit From Additional Cooling Capacity Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Air Conditioning Facts Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Air Conditioning By UK Sectors TYPICAL OFFICE Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Electricity Prices Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Electricity Prices Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Gas Prices Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Typical Office Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping Fuel Carbon Intensities (kg. CO 2/k. Wh ) Electricity 0. 55 Smokeless Fuel 0. 392 Anthracite 0. 317 Coal 0. 291 Oil 0. 265 LPG 0. 234 Natural Gas 0. 194 Bio-gas 0. 025 Bio-mass 0. 025 © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Targets Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
Reference Material “Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings – A guide to air-conditioning inspections for buildings”, Department for Communities and Local Government, July 2008 “Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings – Local weights and measures guide to Energy Certificates and air-conditioning inspections for buildings”, Department for Communities and Local Government, October 2008 “Improving the energy efficiency of our buildings – Energy Certificates and airconditioning inspections for our buildings”, Department for Communities and Local Government, 2008 “A guide for businesses – Reducing the energy usage and carbon emissions from your air conditioning systems”, Department for Communities and Local Government, 2007 DIRECTIVE 2002/91/EC Of The European Parliament And Of The Council on the “Energy Performance of Buildings” “Fluorinated Greenhouse Gases Regulations 2008”, Statutory Instrument 2008 No. 41, Office of Public Sector Information Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
LEVEL 3 Air Conditioning ENERGY ASSESSORS TRAINING ANY QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK ON ANY SLIDE Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
STROMA Certification Ltd – Contacts Web Links www. stroma. com/certification Contacts: STROMA Certification Ltd. 4 Pioneer Way, Castleford, WF 10 5 QU 0845 621 11 11 training@stroma. com Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
End of this section Test 1. - Legislation Paper – 5 questions Stroma Certification – ABBE Level 3 Air Conditioning course material 2015 House keeping © Stroma Certification 2014 | Version 1. 0
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