PROPOSED MADAIN Al EMARAT

MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT

For
M/S DUBAI ISLAMIC BANK
CONSULTANT

SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS

1.1 Sequence of Operation: Chillers, Primary Chilled Water Pumps,

Condenser water Pumps & Cooling Towers
The primary chilled water system comprises of 3 chillers and 4 primary pumps ( 3 duty,
1 standby ). These primary pumps are constant speed pumps. Each chiller consists of
isolating butterfly valves. Each cooling tower consists of cooling fan and butterfly valves
for isolating the condenser water flow and individual condenser water temperature
sensor. Cooling tower fan speed is controlled by variable speed drive comparing the
condenser water temperature and condenser water temperature setpoint.
The sequence of operation of the unit shall be as follows:
The unit shall be operated by the BMS when:

The HOA switch of the chillers, primary chilled water pumps, condenser water
pumps and cooling water fans is in Auto position.
The Trip signal of chillers, primary chilled water pumps, condenser water pumps
and cooling water fans is in NORMAL state.
Plant Enable Signal is enabled

Once chilled water plant enable sequence is enabled by the operator, BMS will start the
process as per the following sequence:
BMS will select the chiller with the least number of run hours and will issue a command
to open the condenser water inlet motorised butterfly valve.
BMS will select the cooling tower with the least number of run hours and will issue a
command to open the condenser motorised butterfly valves at the inlet line of the
cooling tower. When the butterfly valve status is open, BMS will start the condenser
pump with the least number of run hours and start the Cooling Tower Fan.
If condenser water pump and cooling tower fan status is not received within preset time
delay of 30 & 60 seconds respectively after start command is issued then an alarm will
be generated and latched on the BMS and the command to the pump & fan will be
stopped.
The condenser water temperature sensor installed in the cooling tower return line
(leaving the cooling tower) will relay the measured signal (temperature) to the DDC
controller. The DDC controller compares this signal with the set-point (adjustable by the
operator from BMS central) and generates control output (based on Proportional Integral Control algorithm) which will modulate the speed of the cooling tower fan to
achieve desired set point condition. The default set-point value of condenser water
temperature leaving cooling tower is 34.0 C (user adjustable).

When the condenser water flow is established, BMS will issue a command to open the
chiller water inlet motorized butterfly valves of the chiller. Once the open status is
received, BMs will issue a command to start the primary chilled water pump.
If primary chilled water pump status is not received within preset time delay of 30
seconds after start command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on
the BMS and the command to the pump will be stopped.
Once the chilled water pump is started as noted by a volt-free contact (or differential
pressure switch), BMS will issue a command to start the selected chiller after a predeternined time dealy.
BMS will calculate the required number of chillers depending System Return Chilled
water temperature. The calculated number of stages is incremented by one when the
system return chilled water temperature is higher than the retun chilled water
temperature setpoint (user adjustable). The calculated number of stages is
decremented by one when the system return temperature is lower than the Chilled
water return temperature set point and the flow through the chilled water bypass line is
more than the flow of one chiller. BMS will keep a delay of 15 minutes (adjustable
operator) for incrementing or decrementing stages of chiller and checks whether the
demand is still exists before next stage is switched ON or OFF.
BMS shall monitor run hours of chillers, pumps and cooling tower fans and will start the
next equipment with least number of run hours. BMS shall run at least one set of
condenser water pump, primary chilled water pump and cooling tower fan even if there
is no demand.
If any pump or chiller or cooling tower fan fails, then BMS will first stop the command for
the equipment and close the respective butterfly valves then it will command the
standby equipment to start as per the earlier mentioned sequence.
1.1.1 Stop Sequence
When there is no demand or the when there is request to stop a chiller, BMS will initiate
the stop sequence as follows.
1) Stop the chiller.
2) Stop the primary pump and close the respective butterfly valve after 2 minutes
3) Stop the condenser pump, cooling tower fan.
4) Close the respective condenser water butterfly valves.
1.2

Sequence of Operation: Secondary Chilled Water System

The Chilled Water Secondary Pumps shall be operated by the BMS when:
The Hand-Off-Auto switch is in Auto position,
The Pump VFD trip signal is in Normal state.
Plant Enable Signal is enabled

The pumps will be operated on Lead-Lag basis to equalize the run-time. BMS shall
select and operate the pumps to achieve Runtime equalization. In case of lead pump
fails the lag pump will operate. The sequencing of the pumps will be altered after every
200 hours (user adjustable).
Once the command is issued form BMS the DDC will Command the Lead Pump to start.
The BMS shall start the lead pump at low speed (40%, user adjustable). If the status of
the Lead Pump is not received within preset time delay of 30 seconds after start
command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on the BMS and DDC
will issue start command to next available pump. In case of any of the running pumps
fail, the DDC will command the stand-by pump in the sequence.
The DDC shall monitor the differential pressure at the index line and generate an
appropriate output (based on P +I algorithm) for the VFDs. The system shall attempt to
maintain design conditions with the use of one pump. If after an adjustable/preset time
limit of 15 minutes, the system pressure remains below the set point with one pump
running, the BMS shall start the next pump at low speed. The speed of the second
pump shall be increased and that of the lead pump shall be reduced till the set
differential pressure value is attained. The BMS shall then increase or decrease the
speed of all pumps simultaneously to maintain the system pressure set point. The
addition of other pumps shall be as per the aforementioned sequence.
The BMS shall continuously monitor the secondary pump speed and shall stop the lag
pumps when the pump speed falls below 50%. The BMS shall then increase the speed
of the lead pumps. The speed of the lead pumps shall be increased or decreased to
maintain system pressure.
If the chilled water demand decreases further and the pump speed goes below 40% and
the differential pressure exceeds the set points then the decoupler valve, installed in the
bypass line, will modulate to open to bypasses the chilled water flow to maintain the set
point.
1.3

Plant Reset

In the event of failure condition of equipment the operator must reset the latched failures
by using the plant-reset button available on BMS graphic screen or by putting the
respective equipment H/O/A switch status in OFF or HAND mode and bringing it back to
AUTO mode from local control panel (This provision is provided to facilitate the operator
to reset respective equipment alarms in case graphic central communication fails with
controllers).

1. Fire Fighting / Protection Pumps System

1.1

System Overview

The fire fighting pumps system is controlled by its local Control Panel. BMS does not
have any control on the system it will just monitor the system.
1.2

Monitoring Points

The following points are monitored / displayed at the BMS central:

Jockey Pump Status
Jockey Pump Trip Alarm
Jockey Pump Earth Leakage/Fault Alarm
Electric Pump Status
Electric Pump Trip Alarm
Electric Pump Earth/Leakage Fault Alarm
Diesel Pump Status
Diesel Pump Trip Alarm
Diesel Pump Engine Over speed
Diesel Pump Low Oil Pressure
Diesel Pump High Water Temperature
Diesel Pump Engine Failed to Start
Diesel Pump Battery Charger Fault Alarm
Main Incomer Open Alarm
Power Failure Alarm
Fire Pumps Disconnect Switch Status
Fire Pumps Disconnect OFF Alarm
Fire Pumps Line Pressure lowest level
Fire Pumps Line Pressure highest level
Low Suction Pressure Alarm
Sprinkler Water Pressure

SMOKE MANAGEMENT TYPICAL FLOORS

The typical floors lift lobbies of the project is provided with a smoke management
installation. The operation principle is:
In the event of a fire within any service apartment, the lift lobby of the fire floor and the floors
immediately above and below the fire floor shall be pressurized, in order to reduce the
ingress of smoke into the lift lobby. The lift lobby shall be the safe exit route for the
occupants of the offices.
STAIRWELL PRESSURIZATION
Each staircase shall be pressurized in the event of a fire to prevent smoke ingress into
the staircase.
Each staircase shall have a dedicated fan at the roof with a shaft throughout the height
of the staircase. Air supply shall be at each floor. The fan shall be signaled to run
through a signal from the fire alarm panel.
The fan shall be provided with a variable speed drive so as not to over pressurize the
staircase. Pressure sensors located within the staircase shall modulate the fan speed
so as to limit the maximum differential pressure to 65 Pa. The fan and the connecting
ductwork shall be fire rated.
The fan is sized to maintain a pressure differential of 12.5pa with 3 doors open, velocity
of air through open door being 1.0m/s.
The fan shall be sized based on 3 open door condition.
However, for the G+3 buildings single injection fans were provided & the sequence of
operation of the unit shall be as follows:
The unit shall be operated by the BMS when:
The HOA switch of the fans is in Auto position.
The fan trip signal is in NORMAL state.
Fire Condition exists and Motorize Smoke Damper Opened
Once the above conditions are satisfied, unit is enabled to start in Auto mode or using a plant
enable button on the graphics.
Once the start command is issued then BMS shall monitor the run status of the fan from the
differential pressure airflow switch. If the fan status from the differential pressure air flow
switch is not proved On within preset time delay of 60 seconds after the start command is
being issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on the BMS and will stop the Fan.

LIFT WELL PRESSURIZATION

The lift shaft of the firemans elevator is provided with a pressurization installation. In the
event of a fire, the lift shaft pressurization fan shall run through a signal from the fire
alarm panel.
Fan duty is based on air leakage through lift doors. Based on EN 12101-6, leakage
through each lift door at a pressure differential of 25 Pa is 0.25 m/s.

BASEMENT CAR PARK VENTILATION

The basement of the project is used as car parking facility. This floor is provided with
mechanical ventilation for operation in three modes:
-

Normal ventilation

@ 3 ACH (up to 50 PPM CO concentration)

High CO concentration levels @ 6 ACH (exceeding 50 PPM CO concentration)

Smoke extract.

@ 9 ACH. (Fire) Mode.

The ventilation system provided is a ducted installation with extract and make up air
fans. The smoke extract fans and ducts are fire rated construction suitable to handle
high temperature smoke upto 400C for a period of two hours.
Carbon monoxide detectors are provided to sense the CO concentration and to alter the
fan speed through a carbon monoxide monitoring and control panel.

1. FAHU with Fixed Speed Supply & Exhaust Fan with Heat Recovery Wheel &
Heat Pipe
1.1

System Overview

The Fresh Air Handling Unit with Heat Recovery Wheel is used to provide treated fresh
air, which is distributed through medium and low pressure duct systems and supplied to
the space through FCU units. The air-handling unit will be started and stopped by signal
from the BMS.
The unit is comprised of:

Supply air fan.

Exhaust air fan

Heat recovery wheel, to pre-cool the fresh air supply at the point of entry to the
AHU.

Fresh air ON/OFF damper.

Exhaust air ON/OFF damper

2-way modulating cooling valve.

Heat pipe across cooling coils

Bag & Pre Filter

A temperature sensor installed downstream of the cooling coil.

Temperature and Humidity Sensors on the supply and extract air duct at the
upstream and downstream of the heat recovery wheel.

Common set of sensors to monitor ambient air conditions at each service

floor/plant room.

Temperature and humidity sensor at supply air duct

Differential Pressure Switches for establishing air flow of Supply & Extract Air
Fan.

1.2

Sequence of Operation

The sequence of operation of the unit shall be as follows:

1.2.1 Supply Air Fan Control
The AHU Supply air fan shall be operated by the BMS when:
The Auto / Manual switch of the supply fan is in Auto position,
The Occupancy Schedule is in Occopied state,
The supply air fan trip signal is in Normal state.

If above conditions are satisfied AHU will be enabled to start in Auto Mode based on
Occupancy Schedule or using a Plant Enable button on the graphics in manual mode by
operator.
Once enabled, BMS will automatically command the Fresh and Exhaust Air Damper to
open. If fresh air and exsaust air damper status is not received within preset time delay
of
90 seconds after start command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched
on the BMS and the AHU start sequence will be stopped.
Once the dampers opened (confirmed by damper open status), the DDC controller will
give the start command to the supply air fan. Once the start command is given, BMS
shall monitor the airflow switch of the fan via the differential pressure switch installed
across the fan. If the airflow switch signal is proved ON then BMS will enable Exhaust
Air Fan control, Heat Recovery Wheel control, Temperature & Humidity control Loop.
If Supply fan status is not received within preset time delay of 60 seconds after start
command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on the BMS and the
AHU supply air fan will be stopped.
Based on the run status, BMS will also display the run hours of the unit.
1.2.2 Exhaust Air Fan Control
The AHU Exhaust Fan shall be operated by the BMS when:
The Auto / Manual switch of the exhaust fan is in Auto position.
The exhaust air fan trip signal is in Normal state
The supply air fan run status is in On state.
If the AHU is commanded to start and the supply air fan running condition is ON
(monitored by the differential airflow switch), then BMS will automatically start the
exhaust air fan. Once the start command is issued then BMS shall monitor the
differential pressure airflow switch of the fan.
If exhaust fan status is not received within preset time delay of 60 seconds after start
command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on the BMS and the
AHU shall be stopped.
Based on the run status, BMS will also display the run hours of the unit.
1.2.3 Heat Recovery Wheel Operation
Heat recovery wheel is used to pre-cool the fresh air supply to the AHU.
Heat recovery Wheel shall be operated by the BMS when:
The Auto / Manual switch of the HRW is in Auto position.

The HRW trip signal is in Normal state

The supply & exhaust air fan run status is in On state.
The Outside air The Outside air temperature (or enthalpy) is higher than the
Return air temperature (or enthalpy).

The HRW operation is interlocked with the FAHU supply air fan i.e., the HRW will run
only when the supply air fan is proved running. Once the AHU is commanded to start
and the fan running condition is ON (monitored by the differential airflow switch), then
BMS will automatically start the HRW. Once the start command is issued, then BMS
shall monitor the HRW run status.
If HRW run status is not received within preset time delay of 30 seconds after start
command is issued then an alarm will be generated and latched on the BMS and the
HRW will be stopped.
1.2.4 Temperature Control Loop
The supply air temperature sensor installed in the supply air duct will relay the
measured signal (temperature) to the DDC controller. The DDC controller compares this
signal with the set-point (adjustable by the operator from BMS central) and generates
control output (based on Proportional - Integral Control algorithm) which will modulate 2way modulating cooling valve to achieve desired set point condition. The default setpoint value for the supply air temperature is 13.0 C (user adjustable).
1.2.5 Heat pipe
Heat pipe operation is independent of the BMS system. BMS shall not have any control
on it. The temperature & humidity between the heat pipes will be monitored by BMS.
1.2.6 Fire Alarm Interlock
The whole plant unit operation shall be interlocked with the fire alarm signal. In the
event of fire being detected in the building BMS will automatically switch off AHU
equipments.
1.2.7 Plant Reset
In the event of failure condition of AHU equipments the operator must reset the latched
failures by using the plant-reset button available on BMS graphic screen or by putting
the respective equipment H/O/A switch status in OFF or HAND mode and bringing it
back to AUTO mode from local control panel (This provision is provided to facilitate the
operator to reset respective equipment alarms in case graphic central communication
fails with controllers).

1.3

Monitoring Points

The following points monitored by BMS will have no action on the operation of the airhandling unit.
Outside Air Temperature & Humidity.
On & Off-HRW Coil Temperature & Humidity
On -Cooling Coil Temperature
On Heat Pipe Humidity & Temperature
Return Air temperature and Humidity

1. FCU Standalone Thermostat

1.1

System Overview

The fan coil units shall be controlled by a dedicated Thermostat.

1.2

Control Sequence

Standalone Thermostat with built in temperature sensor will compare the room
temperature with the desired temperature setpoint and modulate the 2-way chilled water
valve to maintain the room temperature at the preset conditions (e.g. 23 C +/- 1C)
while the 3-speed fan will be running at the low speed. If the temperature is not attained
at low speed, the speed of the supply fan will be increased in steps to the High speed.
Once the speed is achieved, the speed will be decreased in steps to the low speed.
The occupant will be able to change the set point to his requirement & select the fan
speed (Low, Medium, and High) and switch On/Off the system (FCU) from Thermostat.