1. Optimization for Airport Facilities
ACRP Report 139 Appendix D
Optimization for Airport Facilities
Scoping
Planning
Investigation
Implementation
Verification

2. Airport Facility Optimization Process Map
Finalize RCx
Scope of Work
START:
Identify General Focus Area
Assess Feasibility
Revise Scope as needed
Issue RFP and Budgeting
Systems Condition Assessment
Identify Opportunities
Occupant Interviews
Site Diagnostic Monitoring
System Test Development
Detailed System Investigation & Testing
Test and Balance Systems
Final RCx Report
Implement “quick fixes”
Document Operations & Modifications
Kick Off Meeting
Document & Design Review
Operations Record Review
Facility Preliminary Inspection
Management & Maintenance Staff Interview
Document Current Facility Requirements
Develop RCx Plan
Review Capital Improvements Needed to Meet CFRs
Implement Cost-Effective Capital Improvements
Update Training
Meets CFR?
Commission New Capital Improvements
Develop Implementation Plan
Implement No-/Low-Cost Improvements
Develop or Update Systems Manual
Lessons Learned Meeting
Verification
Ongoing Commissioning
Verif. or
Ongoing Cx?
Assess Trend Data and Test Results
Update Training
Track + Evaluate 12-month Performance
Identify and Correct Issues as needed
Identify and Correct Issues as Needed
Identify Tasks, Frequency for Ongoing Cx
Ongoing Performance Evaluation
Restart at Project Scoping
Summary Report
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase

3. Project Scoping
START:
Identify General Focus Area
Potential Considerations:
Building Footprint
Control System
AHU/Pressure Zones
Chronic repair issues
Area Use
Secure Passengers
General Public
Baggage Handling
Assess Feasibility/Limits
Potential Considerations:
System configuration
Number of AHUs
Number of VAVs
Space uses
Building vintage
Finalize Retrocommissioning
Scope of Work
Begin Planning Phase
Request for Proposals and Budgeting
Revise Scope as Necessary to Meet Budget/Time Constraints
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase

4. Planning Phase
Kick Off Meeting
Facility Preliminary Inspection
Project Scoping
Document & Design Review
Management & Maintenance Staff Interview
Document Current Facility Requirements
Develop Retrocommissioning Plan
Operations Record Review
Begin
Investigation Phase
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase

5. Investigation Phase
Site Diagnostic Monitoring
Test and Balance Systems
System Test Procedure and Plan Development
Detailed System Investigation & Testing
Occupant Interviews
Identify Opportunities To Optimize System Performance
Implement minor repairs (“quick fixes”) to realize immediate improvements
Planning Phase
Systems Condition Assessment
Final Retrocommissioning Investigation Report
Begin
Implementation Phase
Document System Operations & Modifications
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase

6. Implementation Phase
Commission New Capital Improvements
Implement Cost-Effective Capital Improvements
Review Capital Improvements Needed to Meet CFRs No
Investigation Phase
Adjustments sufficient
to meet CFRs?
Develop Implementation Plan
Implement No-Cost and Low-Cost Improvements
Yes
Update Training Materials & Conduct Training
Develop or Update Systems Manual
Begin
Verification Phase
Lessons Learned Meeting
Implementation Phase Final Report
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase

7. Verification Phase Verification Ongoing Commissioning
Update Training Materials & Conduct Training
Training
Track + Evaluate 12-month Performance
Identify and Correct Issues as needed
Implementation Phase
Verification or
Ongoing Cx?
Ongoing Performance Evaluation
Restart Project Scoping
Basic
Enhanced
Ongoing Commissioning
Identify Tasks and Frequency for Ongoing Cx
Assess Trend Data and Test Results
Identify and Correct Issues as Needed
Project Scoping Planning Phase Investigation Phase Implementation Phase Verification Phase