1 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Moderated: Christopher Papp, VP Sales, North American Services, Air Force One Panelists: Bob Flynn, VP & General Manager, North American Services, Air Force One Eric Bartlett, Principal, Technology Management Inc. Tom McKinney, Director – Data Center Development, Forsythe Technology, Inc.

2 Data Center World – Certified Vendor Neutral Each presenter is required to certify that their presentation will be vendor-neutral. As an attendee you have a right to enforce this policy of having no sales pitch within a session by alerting the speaker if you feel the session is not being presented in a vendor neutral fashion. If the issue continues to be a problem, please alert Data Center World staff after the session is complete.

3 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning This session will focus on types of Commissioning and the practice of beginning HVAC, UPS, Generator, and Fire & Life Safety services during the commissioning process. The importance of having servicing as well as installing contractors present.

4 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning How many have completed a commissioning in the past? How many expect to complete a commissioning in the future? Did you have a commissioning script? Has anyone completed a specialized commissioning – LEED/Uptime? Does anyone know the differences? Did you have a third party commissioning agent?

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6 Levels of Commissioning (Lifecycle) Level 1 – Factory Witness Testing Level 2 – Site Acceptance Level 3 – Pre Functional Testing & Start-up Level 4 – Functional Performance Testing Level 5 – Integrated Systems Testing

7 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Level 1 – Factory Witness Testing All factories have internal testing requirements, it is imperative to decide/review each equipment manufacturers testing requirements prior to bid. If required, provide independent testing requirements to ensure proper testing. Level 2 – Site Acceptance It should be in the General or Installing contractors scope to fully inspect and properly store the equipment prior to installation

8 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Level 3 – Pre Functional Testing & Start-up Service really begins at this phase, if your maintenance contractor is planned to be different than your installing contractor, it is recommended to have them both onsite during this phase of commissioning Level 4 – Functional Performance Testing Independent system testing at nameplate load is recommended at this time for a period of four to eight hours. If possible it is recommended these individual tests be completed one week prior to Level 5 to insure proper time to resolve any issues that may be uncovered and re- perform the test prior to the integrated systems test.

9 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Level 5 – Integrated Systems Testing No site should become live without an Integrated Systems test to ensure proper operation of the systems as designed. This test should be performed at estimated move-in loads as well as maximum estimated loads. Typically 50-80% of UPS rated capacity. EAc3 Commission Agent (Semi-Independent) Review Basis of Design Review Shop Drawings Develop Systems Manuals Ensure Systems Training Summary/Acceptance Report Operational Review (w/in 10 months of Completion)

10 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Level 5EAc3 Independent Agent PreferredSemi-Independent Agent Design Review not requiredDesign Review required Focused on integration of systemsFocus on individual systems No follow-up10 month follow-up required Need to ensure Operations includedOperations Focused Level 5 v. EAc3 Commissioning

11 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning AdvantagesDisadvantages Lower initial capital investmentLack of detailed component data Reduced time to market Should find major sources of failure Efficient use of resources Functional Level 5 Commissioning

12 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning AdvantagesDisadvantages Increases probability of discovering component deficiencies Increased initial capital investment Reduced future downtime or at risk windows for component replacement Increased schedule Reduces expected future repairsIncreased probability of retesting time Reduced change orders Detailed Component Testing

13 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Uptime Tier III Commissioning Requirements Pre-Check List Level 5 Already Completed w/ Deficiencies Resolved Arch Flash/Coordination Study One Line / Design Specification Review Demonstration Testing Sequence of Operations Verifications Functional/Performance Demonstration Maintenance Wrap Around Verification Functional/Performance Demonstration Redundancy Verifications Capacity Verification Power Cooling Ancillary Loads (Lighting/People)

14 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Uptime Tier III Commissioning Requirements BAS/DCIM Required to show all major component errors Resource Allocation Ensure People onsite and prepared Expect Long Days (3x20hr days) Shift Contractor shift rotations Ensure Proper equipment is onsite and prepared Meters Load Banks PPE

15 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Service Provider Selection Timeline Maintenance Service Intervals Post-Test Services Fuel Filters Procedural Review Agents that not only understand your equipment but your facility as well

16 DB 2.1 Service Begins with Commissioning Common Challenges Belief that Level 1 is sufficient No load bank provisioning Non-redundant component deficiencies Partially tested systems – Level 3 and/or Level 4 might be missed BMS/DCIM is never ready No provision for ongoing testing or maintenance Under resource the project/commissioning Commissioning performed by installing contractors without service contractors present

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18 Data Center Life Cycle Engineering & Design Construction & Commissioning Open & Operational DC (Warranty Period) Preventative Maintenance & Service Future Planning (Capital Replacement or Expansion/Additional DC)

19 Data Center Life Cycle Open & Operational Data Center (Warranty Period) Emergency Contingency Plans Training of site personnel Attendance Obtain closeout documentation for equipment O&M manuals As-Built drawings Future PM & Service: installing contractor or new provider?

20 Data Center Life Cycle Open & Operational Data Center (Warranty Period) Implement PM programs to prevent warranties from being voided & to extend equipment useful life Who will be responsible for warranty repairs? Begin planning for PM & Service once warranties expire if changing providers

21 Data Center Life Cycle Preventative Maintenance (5) Types: 1.Reactive Maintenance- 55% All Industries $ 2.Preventative Maintenance- 31% All Industries $$ 3.Predictive Maintenance- 12% All Industries $$$ 4.Reliability Centered Maintenance- 1-2% All Industries $$$$ 5.Full Service Maintenance- 1-2% All Industries $$$$$

22 Reactive Maintenance Advantages Low cost Less staff Disadvantages Increased cost due to unplanned downtime of equipment Increased labor cost, especially if overtime is needed Cost involved with repair or replacement of equipment Secondary equipment or process damage from equipment failure Inefficient use of staff resources

23 Preventive Maintenance Advantages Cost effective in many capital-intensive processes Flexibility allows for the adjustment of maintenance periodicity Increased component life cycle Energy savings Reduced equipment or process failure Estimated 12% to 18% cost savings over reactive maintenance program Disadvantages Catastrophic failures still likely to occur Labor intensive- Higher cost Includes performance of unneeded maintenance Potential damage to components in conducting unneeded maintenance

24 Predictive Maintenance Advantages Increased component operational life/availability Allows for preemptive corrective actions Decrease in equipment or process downtime Decrease in costs for parts and labor Better product quality Improved worker and environmental safety Improved worker morale Energy savings Estimated 8% to 12% cost savings over preventive maintenance program Disadvantages Increased cost due to complex diagnostic equipme nt & training Savings potential not readily seen by management

25 Reliability Centered Maintenance Advantages Can be the most efficient maintenance program Lower costs by eliminating unnecessary maintenance or overhauls Minimize frequency of overhauls Reduced probability of sudden equipment failures Able to focus maintenance activities on critical components Increased component reliability. Incorporates root cause analysis Disadvantages Complex-Can have significant startup cost, training, equipment, etc. Savings potential not readily seen by management

26 Full Service Maintenance Program Advantages Fixed Cost for budget control May be able to Capitalize expense Minimal Paperwork Higher Level techs will most likely be used Risk is owned by the contractor Higher level of PM to minimize costly breakdowns Disadvantages Usually the most expensive approach Upfront payments and long term contracts may be required Can be difficult to quantify service or reduce overall cost Generally exclusions- non-moveable and maintainable components

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28 Key Things You Have Learned During this Session 1.Why is commissioning important? 2.What is the best way to perform that will drive optimal data center performance? 3.What are the differences in commissioning? 4.What does commissioning or lack of, mean for the data center going forward?

29 Thank you Christopher Bob Eric Thomas