ASHRAE HANDBOOK

Chapter 4
System Analysis & Selection Matrix
(courtesy RDK Engineers)

Categories System #1 System #2 System #3

Design Intent

Design Criteria

Design Parameters
Temperature Control #F +/-
Humidity Control #% RH +/-
Filter Efficiency
Space Class (100,000, 10,000, etc)
# of Space Temperature Zones Per Unit
Supplemental/Humidity Zone Control
Space Pressure Control Capabilities
Space NC Level
Occupied/Unoccupied Cycle
Base Building Capabilities
Tenant Fit Out Capabilities
Redundancy of Unit
On Emergency Power
Engineered Smoke Control Capabilities

Subtotal: 0 0 0

Sustainability
First Cost
Operating Cost-Utilities
Operating Cost-Labor
Maintenance Cost
Service-Ability
Flexibility
Life Cycle Analysis
Training-Ease to Understand
LEED Certification Goal
Subtotal: 0 0 0

Additional Client Goals

Maintenance Outside of Occupied Space
Maintenance During Normal Working Hours
Improving Net Rental Income
Limit Disruption to Existing
Implement in Phases
Connect to Existing
Ease of Replacement

Subtotal: 0 0 0

System Constraints
Equipment Lead Time
Available Capacity-Cooling
Available Capacity-Heating
Available Capacity-Electricity
Building Architecture
Construction Budget
Construction Schedule

Subtotal: 0 0 0

Total Score: 0 0 0
 Score each applicable category
1 thru 10 with 1=Poor, 3=Fair,
Matrix 5=Good, 7=Very Good,
) 10 Excellent Not Applicable = 0

Remarks