Track: Commissioning: Optimizing New and Existing Buildings and their Operation
Sponsor: 9.10 Laboratory Systems, 7.7 Testing and Balancing
Chair: Wade H. Conlan, P.E., Member, Hanson Professional Services, Orlando, FL
Commissioning on complex labs follows the same processes as other buildings but there are unique systems and challenges that are presented when dealing with laboratories. This seminar covers a case study of a major cancer research center and the balance between optimization and safety. In addition, an in depth look at lessons learned from the field when Commissioning Biosafety Level 3 laboratories.

1. Lab Building Case Study: Safety Vs. Energy Conservation
Justin Garner, P.E., Member, Engineered Air Balance Company, Inc., Houston, TX
This seminar focuses on a specific project for a new laboratory building for a major cancer research institution. Specifically, the presentation discusses energy recovery, demand based ventilation, occupancy sequencing and building pressurization strategies that were implemented and the lessons learned during commissioning of the HVAC systems.

2. Continuous Improvement of Commissioning / Certification of Bsl-3 Laboratories
Carol Donovan, Member, Alares LLC, Quincy, MA
There are a multitude of challenges associated with designing, constructing and operating BSL-3 laboratories. The combination of user expectations, regulatory compliance, risk considerations and contractor interpretation of specifications can result in a delay in opening these laboratories from 1-2 years or longer. This presentation discusses the practical implications of commissioning BSL3 laboratories. It will provide an overview of the different organizations providing regulatory compliance, discuss the various risk factors involved with programmatic decision making, review engineered systems and ventilation strategies and the impact these decisions have on operational strategies. This presentation highlights essential documentation for sustainable operation.

Presented: June 25, 2017, 9:45-10:45 AM
Run Time: 60 min.

This is a zip file that consists of PowerPoint slides synchronized with the audio-recording of the speaker (recorded presentation), PDF files of the slides, and audio only (mp3) for each presentation.