BIM-MEPAUS SPECIFICATION Passive Chilled Beams
Issued By: BIM-MEPAUS 30 Cromwell Street, Burwood 3205 VIC Australia
Revision: REV B
Date May 2017 AUS BIM-MEP Specification Passive Chilled Beam
Acknowledgements
BIM-MEPAUS greatly acknowledges the contributions of the following organisations to this specification.
• D&E Air Conditioning • A.G. Coombs • BSA Ltd • A2K Technologies • EcoHVAC • Frenger Systems • Air conditioning Systems • NDY
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Table of Contents
1 INTRODUCTION ...... 4 1.1 Scope ...... 4 1.2 BIM-MEPAUS reference documents ...... 4 1.3 Objectives ...... 4 1.4 BIM-MEPAUS Schema ...... 4 2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS ...... 5
3 MODELS ...... 6 3.1 Model workflow ...... 6 3.2 Generic design content ...... 6 3.3 Manufacturer certified content ...... 6 3.4 Commissioned As-Built Model ...... 7 4 SHARED PARAMETER SCHEDULING ...... 8
5 PASSIVE CHILLED BEAM SPECIFICATION ...... 10 5.1 Passive chilled beam selection ...... 10 5.2 Passive chilled beam installation arrangements ...... 10 5.3 Controls ...... 10 5.4 Connections ...... 10 5.5 Unit Selection ...... 10 6 REVIT FUNCTIONALITY ...... 11 6.1 Category classification ...... 11 6.2 Functional type and sub-type ...... 11 6.3 Family naming syntax ...... 11 6.4 Family/type version control ...... 11 6.5 Omniclass ...... 12 6.6 Connector settings ...... 12 6.7 Family geometry ...... 13 6.8 Clearance and access zones ...... 13 7 PARAMETER SCHEDULES ...... 14 7.1 Identity schedule...... 14 7.2 BIM classification schedule ...... 15 7.3 System analysis schedule ...... 15 7.4 Green building properties schedule ...... 15 7.5 Performance/Quality schedule ...... 16 7.6 Manufacturer schedule ...... 17 7.7 Commissioning schedule ...... 18 7.8 Completion schedule ...... 18 7.9 Generic design model schedule ...... 19 7.10 MCM schedule...... 20
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1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Scope
This document sets out the BIM-MEPAUS specification for the following families:
• Passive Chilled Beams
The following types of Chilled Beams are not addressed in this specification.
• Active Chilled Beams
1.2 BIM-MEPAUS reference documents
This specification should be read in conjunction with the following specifications and documents:
• BIM-MEPAUS Ducting systems, plant and equipment schedule – this Excel based schedule provides the complete listing of ductwork systems, plant and equipment names as well as the system colour schema.
• BIM-MEPAUS Passive Chilled Beam product data template – this Excel based schedule details the BMA IFM and generic design families provided by BIM-MEPAUS including the catalogue of size types provided for design purposes. The workbook also provides the complete schedule of shared parameters and the product data templates for designers and product manufacturers.
• BIM-MEPAUS Master shared parameter schedule – this document provides the reference source for all shared parameter names used within BIM-MEPAUS Generic Design and Manufacturer Certified Model (MCM) content models together with the Revit MEP classification of each parameter and its associated BIM-MEPAUS GUID.
• BIM-MEPAUS Plant, equipment and fitting scheduling specification – this document details the technical and workflow requirements in relation to shared parameter scheduling.
These documents can be accessed through the BIM-MEPAUS website.
1.3 Objectives
Benefits sought through the development and implementation of this BIM-MEPAUS specification include:
• A structured approach to the specification and modelling of passive chilled beams;
• Reliable and accurate Design to Commissioned As-built workflows; and
• Industry standardization delivering improved supply chain efficiency and reduced project costs and risks to the client and project team.
1.4 BIM-MEPAUS Schema
Within the BIM-MEPAUS plant, equipment and fitting schema is used to determine the component life cycle modelling requirements, passive chilled beams are classified as mechanical equipment, sub-classification chilled beams.
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2 APPLICABLE STANDARDS
There are a number of requirements in the National Construction Code as well as relevant Australian and international standards that relate to passive chilled beam design and selection.
Codes and standards referenced in this specification include:
General Requirements
NCC/ BCA : National Construction Code / Building Code of Australia
AS3500 : National Plumbing and drainage code
State plumbing regulations
Passive Chilled Beams
AS 1668.2 -2015 : The use of ventilation and air conditioning in buildings – Part 2: Mechanical Ventilation in buildings
AS3666 : Air Handling and water systems of buildings – Microbial control
Eurovent : EN14518
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3 MODELS 3.1 Model workflow
One of the principle aims of BIM-MEPAUS is to enable efficient BIM workflows that see the design model progressively refined through the design, virtual build and construction process to ultimately deliver a completed Commissioned As-Built Model.
A key step in this process is the virtual build during which the change-out of the generic design components with Manufacturer’s Certified Models (MCMs) occurs. These MCMs are able to support a range of construction and commissioning workflows as well as the asset’s life cycle management post-handover.
The completed construction model generated through the virtual build is then used to drive a range of activities including site layout, procurement and installation scheduling and tracking.
Once the installation is completed and the systems commissioned, as-built data and project completion information are used to finalise the Commissioned-As Built Model for handover to the client.
3.2 Generic design content
BIM-MEPAUS generic design families provide a catalogue of sizes (types) that allow designers to spatially model to LOD 300 as well as specify the passive chilled beam’s performance and quality requirements.
The generic design model shared parameters have been developed through industry consultation and are considered those necessary to schedule the quality and performance requirements for tendering and procurement purposes.
The passive chilled beam lengths (mm) are customizable in 100mm increments with a minimum length of 600mm and maximum of 5400mm. Commonly used lengths are 1800, 2100 and 2700mm.
Passive chilled beams are available in widths from 270 – 840mm.
Design firms with content libraries can pre-populate these passive chilled beam design families with their specific quality specifications in order to minimise repetitive data entry on each use in a project. This approach limits subsequent scheduling to only those instance based performance parameters that are typically scheduled in specification equipment schedules.
3.3 Manufacturer certified content
The virtual build develops the design model into the LOD 400 construction model and typically involves changing out the design content with manufacturer certified content. Where the manufacturer’s model is BIM-MEPAUS compliant this should be readily achieved.
Manufacturer’s models are preferably generated from the BIM-MEPAUS Industry Foundation Models (IFM) and are a single type family that has the passive chilled beam geometry needed for the virtual build plus the manufacturer data for the specific passive chilled beam to be supplied to the project.
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BIM-MEPAUS certified manufacturer models are fully interchangeable with the generic design models and provide:
• Accurate geometry • Performance data • Full BIM-MEPAUS Revit operability.
Where the data is not able to be provided by the manufacturer in Revit shared parameter format, manufacturer data should be delivered in Excel format using the BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Templates to allow the data to be efficiently imported by the specialist trade contractor into their scheduling database or Revit virtual build model.
Microsoft Excel based product data templates are provided for this purpose on the BIM-MEPAUS website under the specification product templates section. Where required additional fields can be drawn from the shared parameter schedules in this specification to provide additional product data as required.
As the MCM and supporting shared parameter schedule replaces the certified drawings and technical schedules that have traditionally been provided by manufacturers, the model accuracy should be no less than that provided by a manufacturer’s certified drawing.
Manufacturer’s certified models should preferably include a link to a pdf or web page providing pre-commissioning checklists for modeller’s and shop drawers to facilitate the proper incorporation of the component into the model as well as providing the pre-commissioning check sheet for the project site team.
3.4 Commissioned As-Built Model
The commissioned as-built model comprises the construction model updated to reflect any changes made during the field installation.
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4 SHARED PARAMETER SCHEDULING
The shared parameter schema has been developed to effectively support data requirements for design, procurement and commissioning as well as life cycle asset management.
All BIM-MEPAUS plant and equipment models have the same schedule structure shown below.
• Identity • BIM Classification • System Analysis • Green Building Properties • Performance / Quality • Manufacturer • Commissioning • Completion
System Analysis, Green Building Properties and Commissioning schedules are only included where applicable or where they have been defined by a relevant standard.
The schedules are progressively completed as the MEP services model progresses through design and virtual construction to a fully completed Commissioned As-built component within the final model.
Schedule Section Generic Design / MCM Schedule completion by Model schedule
Identity Generic design model Designer / Manufacturer / Installer
BIM Classification Generic design model Designer
System Analysis Generic design model Designer
Green Building Properties Generic design model / MCM model Designer / Installer / Manufacturer
Performance /Quality Generic design model / MCM model Designer / Installer
Manufacturer MCM model Manufacturer
Commissioning MCM model Installer
Completion Schedule MCM model Installer
The identity and completion schedules must be completed for all components and once the values are defined are fixed for the life of the component.
It is expected that not all data will be carried in the Revit design or virtual construction model with non-core data likely to be managed off model using scheduling databases and/or spreadsheets. This non-core data is commonly required for the finalization of procurement, commissioning and facility management purposes.
Manufacturer BIM data must be supplied in a format that can be imported into a data management system and/or Revit based Virtual Construction model with suitable formats including:
• MCM model incorporating BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Template shared parameters • MCM geometry model with supporting BIM-MEPAUS Product Data Template Excel file.
To allow efficient and reliable data exchanges, it is critical that the BIM-MEPAUS shared parameter names and respective GUIDs be used.
Parameters indicated in bold font are core Revit model data expected to reside in the model whilst those in italics are non-core data that can be managed either in the Revit MEP model or off model in a scheduling database.
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Parameters notated with the symbol have an industry defined set of allowable values or descriptions that are listed in the master BIM-MEPAUS shared parameter schedule.
It is noted that BIM-MEPAUS compliant manufacturer’s certified models can be used for the basis of design where deemed appropriate by the designer and/or where specific manufacturer plant and equipment is to be nominated.
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5 PASSIVE CHILLED BEAM SPECIFICATION
The following guidance has been developed through the industry consultation process for this specification and provides advice in relation to passive chilled beam selection and completion of the quality/performance schedules. 5.1 Passive chilled beam selection
The majority of new buildings that utilize passive chilled beams aim to leverage the benefits of waterside cooling in the space to increase energy efficiency and occupant comfort. There are other benefits to gain including acoustics.
When selecting passive chilled beams as a method of providing cooling to a space it must first be ensured the operating chilled water temperatures are above the space dew point in order to avoid condensation issues. Control strategies allowing for high humidity days are recommended. 5.2 Passive chilled beam installation arrangements
Installation of passive chilled beams is to be as per manufacturers guidelines and instructions. Due to the cooling method of passive chilled beams dimensional requirements between the underside of the floor above to the chilled beam and the chilled beam clearance from the ceiling become important due to the buoyancy forces involved.
5.3 Controls
Chilled beams should be grouped into zones to suit the load characteristics of the building and any other zoning requirements. Each zone will have a single two way valve which is controlled by an appropriately located thermostat within the zone. The chilled water temperature serving the chilled beams should be high enough to prevent condensation forming on the chilled beam 5.4 Connections
Chilled and heating water pipes are connected through flexible hoses using a threaded BSP or o-ring type fitting. 5.5 Unit Selection
The length of the chilled beam will be selected based upon the heat load requirements of the room.
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6 REVIT FUNCTIONALITY 6.1 Category classification
All passive chilled beam families are designated in Revit MEP as mechanical equipment.
6.2 Functional type and sub-type
The design and manufacture models functional type and sub-type are:
• Functional Type : Mechanical Equipment • Sub Type : Passive Chilled Beam
6.3 Family naming syntax The Passive Chilled Beam family naming convention is as follows
Format:
Generic Design :
MCM :
Example family names:
Generic Design Model
MechanicalEquipment_PassiveChilledBeam_Generic_BMA
Manufacturer Certified Model
MechanicalEquipment_PassiveChilledBeam_ManufacturerName_PassiveChilledBeam01
6.4 Family/type version control
Family Identification parameters are used for source and version control and are embedded in the Family Parameters. They do not appear in the BIM-MEPAUS shared parameter schedules for the family as they are not intended to be modified by designers or constructors.
Design Family – Multiple Type
Family Identification Unit /Type Sample Value
FamilyName Text Mechanical Equipment_PassiveChilledBeam_ Generic_BMA
Version Text 2016
CreatedOn Text 201607
CreatedBy Text BMA
Manufacturer’s Certified Model – single type
Family Identification Unit /Type Sample Value
FamilyName Text MechanicalEquipment_PassiveChilledBeam_ Manufacturer Name_ PassiveChilledBeam01
TypeName Text QPBA 320
Version Text 2016-01
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CreatedOn Text 20160831
CreatedBy Text Modelling Company Name
6.5 Omniclass
The BIM Classification Code is a Revit System Parameter with the Passive Chilled Beam Classification.
System Parameter Unit /Type Value
OmniClassNumber Text 23-33.41.13.11
6.6 Connector settings
The following Revit connectors are applied to the passive chilled beam model:
ID Connector System Direction Calculation System Type
Classification Method
1 CHW In CHW supply In Pre-set N/a
2 CHW Out CHW return Out Pre-set N/a
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6.7 Family geometry
Family geometry is controlled by type based parameters with the intention that the modeller should not need to modify the geometry of generic design models or Manufacturer’s Certified Models.
It is noted that the Family Dimension Parameters are used to schedule those parameters that define the type (size or capacity), with all detailed geometry dimensions listed separately under the Geometry Grouping.
Critical dimensions in relation to the model geometry are:
• Chilled beam length • Chilled beam width • Chilled beam depth • Pipe Connections
6.8 Clearance and access zones
Clearance zones for maintenance and access are provided for plant and equipment.
These requirements can be turned on or off for the purpose of clash coordination exercises.
Fine Level of Detail Plan with clearance and Fine Level Detail / Shaded 3D with clearance and access access zones zones
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7 PARAMETER SCHEDULES
The schedule structure and parameters have been developed to meet the needs of the BIM-MEPAUS integrated project delivery workflows as well as support future asset life cycle management requirements. The Product Data Templates form a subset of the overall shared parameter scheme.
Refer to Section 4 - Shared Parameter Scheduling for a detailed overview of the intended use and application of the schedules.
Parameter fields indicated in black bold text are included in the Product Data Template with the Design Model Schedule being provided with a sub-set of these parameters detailed in Section 7.9 Generic Design Model Schedule.
7.1 Identity schedule
Figure 7.1 Identity schedule Design parameters Unit / Type Sample Value
ComponentName Text M-PCB-32-2
SystemServed Text M-AHU-40-2
ZoneServed Text West Perimeter
Location Text Level 32
ComponentStatus Text CAB
MCM parameters Unit /Type Sample Value
Manufacturer Text Manufacturer Name
Model Text Model Name
ProductCode Text Product Code
SerialNumber Text Serial Number
ManufacturerURL Text Link to product page
AM/FM parameters Unit /Type Sample Value
AssetIdentifier Text M-PCB-32-2
Barcode Text Barcode Number
RFID Text RFID Tag Number
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7.2 BIM classification schedule
The BIM classification codes are based on the OmniClass Construction Classification System (known as OmniClass™ or OCCS) for the construction industry and Natspec.
Fig 7.2.1 BIM classification schedule
Parameters Unit /Type Sample Value
OmniClassElementNumber Text 23-33.51.00
OmniClassElementName Text HVAC specialized equipment
NATspecWorkSection Text 0748
Detailed definition of Elements can be found at http://www.omniclass.org/tables.asp with the following relevant codes noted:
NATspec’s Work Section classification system can be found at www.natspec.com.au/Products_Services/listallworksection.asp .
7.3 System analysis schedule
Figure 7.3.1 System analysis Schedule
Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
PCBWaterFlowCalc L/s 0.03
The two calculated figures in the family are returned by the passive chilled beam family when placed into the system – refer to Autodesk documentation for details of the calculation algorithm.
7.4 Green building properties schedule
No green building property parameters are currently defined for passive chilled beams.
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7.5 Performance/Quality schedule
The performance and quality schedule details the performance and quality requirements for the passive chilled beam.
The schedule brings together a number of typical specification requirements including those related to passive chilled beam design and performance, mechanical-electrical system integration and vibration and noise isolation.
The Manufacturer’s certified model may overwrite some sections of this schedule replacing the design performance requirements with submitted performance data.
Figure 7.5.1 Performance / Quality Schedule
Passive Chilled Beam Details Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
CHB_Type Text PassiveChilledBeam
CHB_Length mm 1200
CHB_Width mm 600
CHB_Depth mm 200
CHB_Model Text ModelName
Coil Details Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
CoolingCapacitySensible kW 2.1
CHW_TemperatureIn °C 16
CHW_TemperatureOut °C 18
CHW_Flow L/s 0.1
CHW_FlowConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_ReturnConnectionSize mm 15
Basis of Design Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
BasisofDesign Text Nominated Manufacturer
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7.6 Manufacturer schedule
Manufacturer schedules are completed by suppliers to confirm the detailed performance, quality and configuration selections.
Figure 7.6.1 Manufacturer’s Schedule
Passive Chilled Beam Details Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
CHB_Model Text ModelName
CHB_Length mm 1200
CHB_Width mm 600
CHB_Depth mm 200
CoolingCapacitySensible kW 2.1
CHW_FlowConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_ReturnConnectionSize mm 15
Assembly Details Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
TotalMass kg 40
PreCommissioningITP URL Link to Manufacturer’s ITP
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7.7 Commissioning schedule
Commissioning schedules are based on NEBB and relevant Australian Standards and are to be completed by the installers commissioning team and/or manufacturer’s representative.
Figure 7.7.1 Commissioning Schedule Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
CHB_Model Text ModelName
CHW_FlowActual L/s 0.1
CommissioningDate Text 2015-09-16
CommissioningTechName Text Commissioning Tech Name
7.8 Completion schedule
The completion schedule provides key information needed for asset and facility maintenance and is consistent across all the BIM-MEPAUS plant and equipment families.
Figure 7.8.1 – Completion Schedule
Parameter Unit/Type Sample Value
Designer Text Designer Name
Installer Text Installer Member
Client Text Client Name
InstallationDate Text Date (YY-MM-DD)
MaintenanceType Text Condition Based
OperatingMaintenanceManual URL URL to O&M
WarrantyDurationMonths Integer 12
ExpectedServiceLifeYears Integer 20
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7.9 Generic design model schedule The following schedule defines the shared parameters provided within the BIM-MEPAUS generic design model. It is a subset of the Product Data Template and is generally considered to form the minimum requirements for an LOD 300 deliverable.
Parameter Unit / Type Default Value
ComponentName Text M-PCB-32-2
SystemServed Text M-AHU-40-2
ZoneServed Text West Perimeter
Location Text Level 32
ComponentStatus Text DD
Manufacturer Text Frenger
Model Text X-wing
Product Code Text XW 400-15
SerialNumber Text 25328600145
HazardClassification Text Non Hazardous
CHB_Length mm 1200
CHB_Width mm 600
CHB_Depth mm 200
CoolingCapacitySensible kW 2.1
CHW_FlowConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_ReturnConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_TemperatureIn °C 16
CHW_TemperatureOut °C 18
CHW_Flow L/s 0.1
BasisofDesign Text Manufacturer Name / Model
Designer Text Designer Name
Client Text Client Name
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7.10 MCM schedule
The following schedule is based on the Product Data Template. This also forms the basis of the manufacturer’s certified model shared parameter schedule and/or Excel based product data file to be provided by the manufacturer. Additional parameters from the preceding shared parameter schedules may be included as required.
Parameter Unit / Type Default Value
ComponentName Text M-PCB-32-2
SystemServed Text M-AHU-40-2
ZoneServed Text West Perimeter
Location Text Level 32
ComponentStatus Text DD
Manufacturer Text Frenger
Model Text X-wing
Product Code Text XW 400-15
SerialNumber Text 25328600145
HazardClassification Text Non Hazardous
CHB_Length mm 1200
CHB_Width mm 600
CHB_Depth mm 200
CoolingCapacitySensible kW 2.1
CHW_FlowConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_ReturnConnectionSize mm 15
CHW_TemperatureIn °C 16
CHW_TemperatureOut °C 18
CHW_Flow L/s 0.1
BasisofDesign Text Manufacturer Name / Model
TotalMass kg 40
CHW_FlowActual L/s 0.1
CommissioningDate Text 2015-09-16
CommissioningTechName Text Commissioning Tech Name
Designer Text Designer Name
Installer Text Installer Member
Client Text Client Name
InstallationDate Text Date (YY-MM-DD)
MaintenanceType Text Condition Based
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OperatingMaintenanceManual URL URL to O&M
WarrantyDurationMonths Integer 12
ExpectedServiceLifeYears Integer 20
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