Entry Details
| Organization: | ATKINSREALIS-DUBAI |
| Login ID: | abdulahamedsab@outlook.com |
| Category applied for: | HVAC CONSULTING ENGINEER OF THE YEAR |
| Submission date: | 28-Oct-2024 |
| Submission Entry: | 1.) Given that buildings consume 40% of global energy, within which at least 40% is consumed by HVAC systems, how has the goal of 1.5 C additionally impacted your design development strategies? What specific design or equipment/controls selection changes have you incorporated (or suggested) in your designs in order to support the 1.5 goal? (227)Answer: All projects have been involved in AtkinRealis, the major role plays in design development strategies. As a MEP Lead/HVAC Expert involved in core projects in KSA. One of the iconic project MUKAAB in the heart of Riyadh as a MEP lead had to adopt a pro-active, innovative and collaborative approach to overcome significant challenges & strategies in terms of HVAC, MEP systems. The major ones that helped to achieve the 1.5C are, Energy Recovery and Reclamation of wasted Energy from Exhaust Air by using DOAS technology (dehumidify 100% outdoor air coupled with air handling units that heat or cool the space air). Use of high efficiency equipment with VSDs. In terms of passive techniques used with Architect for use of thermal insulation for walls and roofs, double-glazed windows to reduce the heat flow into and out of the building. HVAC systems including VRV with heat pumps, DCV (Demand control 2.) Describe what building performance indicators would you like to study or observe, if given an opportunity to visit a project you worked on, as part of a team or as an individual consultant. And why? (This is beyond the Defects Liability Period and could span the lifetime of the project.) (228)Answer: Being involved in design and build from last 23 years in GCC and the certifications to improve my career skills, If I would have got the opportunity to study and observe. Then my first recommendation would have been installing of Smart BTU meters with real-time consumption information to monitor chilled water consumption for all buildings connected to BMS. This would help to identify changes of consumptions at peak times and during the day times generating billing system in line with the building operational strategies. As a IPMV(International Performance Measurement & Verification Professional), this exam training and certification has influenced me to adapt building performance indicators in the projects. The Energy consumption and demand simulation for the whole project facility, calibrated with hourly/monthly utility billing data to calculate the savings. The use of routine and non routine adjustments for the frequency ranges for VSDs and controls of the motor. Another approach can be data trending and control logic reviewing for implementing Energy control measures. Energy performance Indicator (EPI) shall also help to get the complete data for all the facilities and operations of a building as per its size, operation hours and output. All these measures would really support the building 3.) In the past one year, how have you applied AI/IoT in projects you are given an opportunity to work on? What technological initiatives have you brought to bear as an individual and as a member of a team of engineering consultants? (229)Answer: As a MEP lead for the Project, involved in workshops with technology consultants to incorporate IOT based BMS to reduce the HVAC costs. Most of the Building management equipment and systems have transformed into compatible components in the modern software industry. Compared to the traditional BMS system the IOT based BMS shall have dedicated IOT gateway which will be connected through local connectivity i.e., Modbus, BACnet, LAN, Wi-Fi and the HVAC devices and sensors. So implementing this IOT based BMS was challenging but advantage was all these was connected to BMS server on the cloud. As myself i have been taking trainings on AI technologies even been pursuing a Post graduation in AI/IOT from IIM. To be updated and understand the benefits of human-machine interactions to enhance the data management and analytics. Even the use of AI in CFD to simulate 4.) In the past one year, what percentage of your design projects have secured a Green Building certification? And under which rating systems and at what levels of certification? (230)Answer: AtkinsRealis project have been involved had to achieve LEED certified or Mostadam. For the Mukaab Project both LEED and Mostadam certifications were required as per the contract: firstly to achieve outdoor Thermal Comfort- 50%/75% shading cover was incorporated within the plot to meet LEED/Mostadam requirements. The metering system was provided to meet landlord’s billing and certifications. Also to adhere LEED BD+C v4.1 the buildings, hotels, apartments were provided with “Building Level Energy Metering”, and the credit “Advanced Energy Metering”. Data from these sub-meters will enable the landlord to receive accurate consumption data. To meet other requirements, the 5.) In the past one year, how much carbon emission reduction has been achieved by the projects that you have designed, or been a substantial part of? (231)Answer: Most of the projects the carbon reduction measures are considered in the design stage and as per the calculations we were able to achieve more than 18% of the savings and & 12% of Carbon emission reduction for the project. As being a part of Global carbon council volunteer member, indulged inhouse seminar/webinar to create awareness to reduce carbon emission. As MEP lead for the projects handled, my role was to check for all feasibility solutions for reduction in energy consumption, decarbonization, reducing the transaction costs and eliminating the complications for the buildings by streamlining and standardization procedures. Develop and |
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| References: | CCAUAE2428 || abdulahamedsab@outlook.com |