Functional Performance Test Checklist - Cooling Tower
For Cooling Tower:
[_____]
1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall demonstrate operation of
the cooling tower as per specification and the following:
a. Activate cooling tower fan start using control system command.
This should first start condenser water pump, establish flow, delay fan
start, as specified, to equalize flow in distribution basin and sump. Verify
fan start after timed delay.
______________________________________
b. After chiller startup, control system should modulate bypass valve
and two-speed fan motor to maintain condenser water set point. Verify
function of bypass valve under varying loads.
____________________________
c.
Verify cooling tower interlock with chiller.
_____________________
d. Verify makeup water float valve is functioning: ___________________
Activate chemical treatment feed valve, verify makeup of chemical treatment
system, pump, and controls:
_____________________________________________
e.
Entering water temperature
[_____]
degrees C
Leaving water temperature:
[_____]
degrees C
Air volume measured:
[_____]
L/s
Air volume calculated:
[_____]
L/s
Entering wet bulb temperature:
[_____]
degrees C
Measured water flow:
[_____]
L/s
e.
Entering water temperature
[_____]
degrees F
Leaving water temperature:
[_____]
degrees F
Air volume measured:
[_____]
cfm
Air volume calculated:
[_____]
cfm
Entering wet bulb temperature:
[_____]
degrees F
Measured water flow:
[_____]
gpm
2. Certification: We the undersigned have witnessed the above functional
performance tests and certify that the item tested has met the performance
requirements in this section of the specifications.
Signature and Date
Contractor's Chief Quality Control Representative
_____________________________
Contractor's Mechanical Representative
_____________________________
Contractor's Electrical Representative
_____________________________
Contractor's Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Representative
_____________________________
Contractor's Controls Representative
_____________________________
Contracting Officer's Representative
_____________________________
Using Agency's Representative
_____________________________
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