18 Engi neer ed Syst ems May 2011

BY AMANDA MCKEW
Date: May, 2011
Building: Administration building
Floor: Basement equipment room
Year installed: 1996
Inspected by: AEM
Serial number: 111010271
Equipment Type: End suction
Manufacturer: X-Y-Z
Model: ES-001
Size: 440 gpm
Hp: 20
Volts: 460/3/60
EXISTING CONDITIONS AND DEFICIENCIES
STANDARDS AND CODE ISSUES
ENERGY CONSERVATION
NOTES
TERTIARY HW PUMP
ASSESSMENT: HWP-1
TheFacilityFiles
Y N NA Y N NA

Does unit meet current codes?

Does unit/system meet current energy code?

Is emergency power a requirement?
Y N NA Y N NA

End of USL, replace with a higher efficiency motor?

Differential pressure sensor located at furthest point in system

Can unit/system be retrofitted to meet latest energy code?

Rebalance water system

Fixed HW temperature vs. variable temperature constant flow

DDC added vs. pneumatic
1. Can unit be readily removed and replaced? 4. Are unit controls interactive with building ATC/computer?
2. Does unit operate 24/7 year-round or seasonally? 5. Are there energy meters (water, flow, electricity, etc.)?
McKew is a senior project engineer
with InterPro Solutions. Reach her
at amckew@interprosoft.com.
CARBON FOOTPRINT
Carbon Neutral

Y N NA Y N NA
HVAC ELECTRICAL

Is the exterior of pump in good condition?

Is motor a high-efficiency type?

Are there signs of water leaks?

Is there a localized disconnect?

Are there sufficient gauges?

Does the unit have a VFD?

Are there sufficient thermostats?

Are the valves around the unit in good condition? PLUMBING

Is there a valve tag or chart?

Are there floor drains?

Are the drain lines piped directly to a floor drain? MAINTENANCE

Is the pipe insulation in good condition? MAINTENANCE

Is there an inlet strainer?

System flow diagram mounted by unit?

Is there access for maintenance around the pump?

O&M manual secured at unit or on file?

Where is the discharge balancing valve set?

Workorder last completed?

Is the pump discharge the same or one size smaller than piping?

Is there a service contract for the pump?

Is there a discharge check valve?

Predictive maintenance last completed?

Overall, unit is clean, no vibration or noise?

Is the unit installed with isolators and seismic/hangers?
END OF EQUIPMENT USEFUL SERVICE LIFE (USL)
USL (YRS) USL (YRS)
15 One motor is 15 yrs old 20 Motor USL benchmark is 20 yrs old.
15 Controls are 15 yrs old 16 Controls USL benchmark is 16 yrs old.
15 Unit is 15 yrs old 20 Unit USL benchmark is 20 yrs old.