Commissioning Process for Building and Industrial Systems
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.63282/3050-922X.IJERET-V7I1P141Keywords:
Commissioning, Data Centers, Functional Performance Testing, Lifecycle Commissioning, Integrated Systems, Reliability, ASHRAE Guideline 0, ASHRAE Guideline 16Abstract
Commissioning ensures complex building, industrial, and data center systems operate reliably, safely, and in compliance with owner requirements. Despite its critical role in mission-critical environments, the performance gap between design and field operation persists in many facilities. This study proposes a structured commissioning framework emphasizing integrated functional performance testing and emergency scenario verification. We review recent literature on smart monitoring, lifecycle commissioning methods, and continuous performance validation. Using descriptive statistics from project data across buildings, industrial plants, and data centers, we identify key trends and quantify defect reduction and performance improvements. Results demonstrate a consistent trend: integrated commissioning reduces operational failures, improves energy efficiency, and enhances system reliability. The findings highlight best practices and outline future research directions for automation and continuous performance analytics.
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