In addition to fully trained, skilled personnel, ET&B, Inc, is equipped with a complete line of the latest state of the art computerized electronic instruments to conduct analytical surveys, balance, and certify all types of air conditioning systems and environmental rooms.
These critical resources enable us to provide our customers with the followng service offerings:
DESIGN CONSULTING To eliminate costly changes during the construction phase, ENERGY TESTING & BALANCE, INC., as a consulting engineering firm, offers this service to the architects, consulting engineers and building owners. Trained specialists will analyze the HVAC Systems for “balanceability” and any foreseeable problems which may occur during testing and balancing. When the systems are in the design phase, we can spot the problems before it is too late. It is much less expensive to correct drawings than actual installations. We review all of the mechanical submittals and advise our client of the best choice or potential problems with the equipment.
TESTING, ADJUSTING, & BALANCING Trained specialists are assigned to survey and analyze design requirements as set forth in the plans and specifications. With a thorough understanding of all phases of the system and the completion of the installation and start up of all mechanical equipment by the contractor, ENERGY TESTING & BALANCE, INC’S., engineers using precision instrumentation are responsible for testing, adjusting, balancing, and submitting performance data for the following:
COMMISSIONING Our principals are Certified Commissioning Providers (CxAP). As a commissioning authority, ET&B, Inc.’s objective is to provide documented confirmation that a facility fulfills the functional and performance requirements of our client.
AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROLS - Commissioning and Total Dynamic Performance of the temperature control systems. Our engineers will work with temperature control contractors to ensure the most effective total systems operation. We will analyze and review trend data. We will redesign the control sequence, if necessary, in order to obtain the most efficient energy operations possible.
VIBRATIONS TESTING By using state of the art instruments our engineers will read, record, and analyze equipment vibration, housing vibration, foundation vibration, building structure vibration and any other tests as needed.
SOUND ANALYSIS By using an Octane Band Analyzer our engineers will read, record, and analyze sound levels in the buildings.
ENERGY AUDITS ENERGY TESTING & BALANCE, INC., engineers will analyze HVAC systems energy use and set the system for maximum performance with minimum energy usage. If necessary we shall redesign the system for optimum performance.
BIOHAZARD, FUME HOODS CERTIFICATION ENERGY TESTING & BALANCE, INC., is NFC ACCREDITED BIOHAZARD CABINET FIELD CERTIFIER, with the latest state of the art equipment. We certify your Fume Hoods in compliance with the rigorous ASHRAE 110 standards.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACILTY CERTIFICATION All of our engineers have a clear understanding of the provisions of Federal Standard 209, and are ready to perform cleanliness classification for any class. ENERGY TESTING & BALANCE INC., is equipped with the latest instruments to conduct every test specified and/or required by Federal Standard 209.
IN-HOUSE TESTING LABORATORY We have a FULLY EQUIPPED and COMPUTERIZED HVAC TESTING LABORATORY to conduct Performance Tests on VAV Boxes, fume hoods and chilled beams to avoid costly mistakes at the job site.
TROUBLE SHOOTING TESTING ADJUSTING AND BALANCING When approached with an issue with the operations of the HVAC, life safety or building automation systems, ET&B, Inc will utilize our extensive experience to identify root cause. If the root cause is not readily identifiable, based on experience, we will utilize scientific methods and processes assist.
HVAC TRAINING CLASSES We will provide customized training for the Owners' maintenance personnel so they can become familiar with the HVAC systems that are installed in the facility.