Energy Academy
Level 2: System Deep Dives/Commissioning for Energy Management
Level 213 lessons · 134 min

Commissioning for Energy Management

Commissioning and re-commissioning so systems actually deliver designed performance — and keep delivering it.

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01Commissioning Fundamentals

  1. ▶What is Commissioning?Definition, scope, why it matters, and how it differs from testing and handover.9 min
  2. ▶Commissioning Protocol & PlanningCommissioning plan, scope, team roles, schedule, documentation.10 min
  3. ▶ETICS Framework: Existing Building CommissioningFramework for retrofitting and re-commissioning existing systems.10 min
  4. ▶Commissioning Fundamentals CheckQuiz on commissioning purpose, protocol, and frameworks.5 min

02On-Site Commissioning Work

  1. ▶HVAC System CommissioningFlow balancing, pressure drop verification, setpoint calibration, sensor checks.11 min
  2. ▶Controls & Sequence TestingTesting control logic, sensor response, actuator function, failsafe modes.10 min
  3. ▶Performance Testing & VerificationMeasuring equipment output, efficiency, load-bearing capacity, seasonal variation.10 min
  4. ▶On-Site Commissioning CheckQuiz on balancing, controls testing, and performance verification.5 min

03Re-Commissioning & Persistence

  1. ▶Drift, Degradation & Control FailureHow systems drift post-commissioning, common causes, and early detection.10 min
  2. ▶Re-Commissioning StrategyWhen and how to re-commission, continuous commissioning, ongoing measurement.10 min
  3. ▶Handover & DocumentationCommissioning report, operational manuals, as-built drawings, staff training.9 min
  4. ▶Re-Commissioning CheckQuiz on drift, re-commissioning cycles, and persistence.5 min

04Capstone Project

  1. ▶Capstone: Commissioning DiagnosticsHands-on: diagnose eight commissioning call-outs — flow balancing, performance shortfalls, sequence defects, sensors, setpoints, duct pressure, drift and handover — then calculate, verify and decide whether to sign off.30 min