Functional Performance Test Checklist - Steam/Hot Water Converter
For Converter:
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1. Functional Performance Test: Contractor shall demonstrate operation of
heating system as per specifications including the following: Start building
heating equipment to provide load for converter.
a.
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b. Verify converter senses hot water temperature below set point and
control system modulates steam valve. ______________________________________
c. Shut off building heating equipment to remove load on heating
system. Verify converter steam valve closes after load is removed. ________
2. Verify converter inlet/outlet pressure reading, compare to converter
design conditions and manufacturer's performance data.
DESIGN
ACTUAL
Converter inlet water temp (degrees C)
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Converter outlet water temp (degrees F)
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Converter inlet steam pressure (psig)
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Determine water flow rate based
on pressure drop through converter
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Determine water flow rate with flow
measuring device
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Verify that temperature of water
is in accordance with outdoor air
reset schedule
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DESIGN
ACTUAL
Converter inlet water temp (degrees F)
__________
__________
Converter outlet water temp (degrees F)
__________
__________
Converter inlet steam pressure (psig)
__________
__________
Determine water flow rate based
on pressure drop through converter
__________
__________
Determine water flow rate with flow
measuring device
__________
__________
Verify that temperature of water
is in accordance with outdoor air
reset schedule
__________
__________
3.
Verify proper operation of converter safeties.
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4. Check and report unusual vibration, noise, etc.
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5. 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
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SECTION 15995A
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