Building Commissioning & Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB)

Commissioning is the process of guiding the building owner toward the most efficient system and validating that the installation conforms to the required project specifications, which are prepared based on international codes and the Owner’s specifications.

It is also a methodical procedure that facilitates and ensures the necessary communication, coordination, testing, and verification, and results in the delivery of a building with HVAC systems that function as intended. Effective HVAC commissioning requires collaboration and initiative.

It begins with a design review and is followed by functional performance tests, operator and end-user O&M training sessions, and thorough documentation of the entire HVAC system. The primary objective of commissioning activities is to ensure that the facility handed over will be operated and maintained as intended.

Each type of HVAC system is designed to meet specific performance criteria, such as heating-cooling capacity, a specific airflow rate, and ventilation requirements, among others. The process of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing consists of three steps to verify that the system complies with the design conditions.

Testing is the collection of activities performed with calibrated testing instruments to measure pressure, fluid (air or water) flow, or temperature in order to validate that the equipment or system performance meets the required system performance.

Adjusting refers to the system’s final configuration, such as setting the valves and volume dampers and marking them with permanent markers, adjusting the fan speeds, adjusting the pump impeller sizes, etc.

Using standard procedures, balancing is the methodical process of fine-tuning system fluid (air or water) flow to achieve the desired system performance.

The training on Building Commissioning & Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) was developed by an experienced commissioning expert, Krishnaji Pawar, who specializes in developing sustainable design strategies for Green Building Certification Systems (LEED, GSAS, etc.), Energy and Water Conservation, Commissioning, Environmental Impact Assessment, and Environmental Management Systems.

Although exhaustive verification testing of control systems is an essential component of a building that has been fully commissioned, it is not always carried out in every instance.

During this educational Building Commissioning & TAB training, participants will learn about the significance of obtaining complete verification of these vital systems; TAB and its significance; initial testing, adjustment, and balancing; an overview of TAB certification agencies; and how test and balance and commissioning firms can join forces and utilize their combined expertise to carry out the required testing, verification, and documentation.

Energy models help building commissioning optimize HVAC systems, install energy-efficient lighting, and evaluate solar panel performance. Building commissioning and energy modeling should be part of any construction or renovation project.

Learning Objectives

• TAB and Its Importance
• HVAC System Commissioning Process
• What role should TAB play when testing controls?
• Third-party testing, adjusting, and balancing
• An Overview of TAB Certification Agencies
• Initial Testing, Adjustment, and Balancing
• Summary and Resources
• Building Commissioning and TAB: Test Your Knowledge!

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Certified Commissioning Professional – CCP Exam Question Bank

Each simulation exam will explain correct and incorrect answers and help students focus on the commissioning process. Our simulation tests get harder from easy to medium to hard to expert.

Advantages of our simulation exams:

• Before the final CCP exam, you will test your knowledge.
• Exam-like examinations
• Five mock exams with over 600 questions range from easy to hard to expert.
• Understand the reasoning behind each question and answer and the related knowledge area to restudy or revise.
• Our CCP Exam Knowledge Domain simulation exams count towards your studies.
• You’ll learn building commissioning terminology.
• You should pass the exam on your first try.
• The course provider will answer any questions you have.

Even though the 700-question CCP Practice Exam with key terminology flash cards is very helpful on its own, the Certified Commissioning Professional – CCP Exam Question Bank will help building commissioning professionals make a targeted, personalized study plan to help them reach their professional development goals.