hvacr designer tips

BY AMANDA McKEW

AUTOPSY ROOMDesign
DRAWING CHECKLIST Done N/A Mark equipment designation on drawing. Schedule and specify equipment in construction documents. Coordinate electric data (e.g., motor control) locations with electrical engineer. Coordinate plumbing data (floor drains, water makeup, gas) with plumbing engineer. Coordinate fire protection with fire protection engineer. Show associated automatic temperature control and ddc panel on drawing(s). Coordinate equipment location with projects oneline diagram. Check access around equipment (section needed?). Mark direction of flow using an arrow. Indicate reference to applicable detail on drawing. Indicate control devices on detail. DESIGN CHECKLIST Done N/A Base layout on one-line diagram. Determine air movement into room. Meet negative space pressure requirement. Design for 12 ach (minimum). Design for outside air 0.50 cfm/sq ft. Exhaust all air to outdoors. Consider specialized exhaust at table. Make design temperature 70F. Include refrigerated facilities for corpses (consider heat rejection). Consider latent heat load within room. Coordinate sequence of operation with flow diagram. Include fan curve/pump curve in job folder. Include static pressure/head pressure calculations in job folder. Coordinate electric data with electrical engineer. Coordinate plumbing data with plumbing engineer. Coordinate fire protection data with fire protection engineer. Coordinate structural data with structural engineer. Complete design intent document. Complete system readiness (startup) sheet(s). Complete functional performance test procedure(s).
If you have any comments, suggestions, or questions regarding this designer check list, contact Amanda McKew at amckew@rdkimball.com. This column is meant to provide some basic guidelines for good design. Always consult all necessary codes and resources relevant to each particular project.

VALUE ENGINEERING TIPS Done N/A System selection analysis based on 2000 ASHRAE Systems & Equipment Handbook, Chapter 1. Consider energy recovery of 100% exhaust air. Consider airside and waterside economizer for cooling during the heating season.

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Engineered Systems

September 2002