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BUILDING SERVICES II
SS15 COURTYARD
LECTURER: DR. KAM KENN JHUN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
NO. CONTENT PAGE NUMBER
1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1
2.0 INTRODUCTION 2
3.0 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 3-26
4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 27-42
5.0 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 43-62
6.0 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM 63-79
7.0 PROBLEMS 80-83
8.0 RECOMMENDTIONS & SOLUTION 84-87
9.0 CONCLUSION 88
10.0 REFERENCES 89-92
11.0 APPENDIX 93-99
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2.0 INTRODUCTION
SS15 Courtyard is a high rise commercial building that located in SS15, Subang Jaya. The mall
was developed by Titijaya Group and officially opened in December 2015. The main reason that
we choose this building as our case study is because this building consists of 2 office
towers( Southern & Northern ), a residential block(Northern) and a retail mall (3 floors).
Therefore, we can observe the different types of operation system in different area.
We visited SS15 Courtyard for twice. Our first visit was on 17st of May, Mr Chang had brought
us around the building to describe the function of each system. The second visit was on 1th of
June. Unfortunately, we could not visit the vertical transportation because Mr Chang rejected us
due to the private and confidential policy. However, we are really grateful that Mr Chang spent
his time on the guide and provide us the information.
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3.0 AIR
CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
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2.0 Literature overview
Mechanical Ventilation
Mechanical ventilation is the process where the air in a space is being removed and replaced
with fresh air with the use of mechanical system such as powered fan and air conditioning. This
type of ventilation is needed when the natural air circulation is insufficient to provide fresh air to
the occupant in the area. It is an active design which used to control indoor air temperature and
quality, remove excess humidity, odors and contaminants.
Air Conditioning System
Air conditioner is one of the mechanical ventilation systems that can change the temperature of
the air within a building to provide thermal comfort for the occupants. Air conditioner is
commonly used in both domestic and commercial building. The operating principle of a
refrigeration cycle is to transport heat from the area to be cooled to the outside environment by
using a medium called refrigerant which absorbs and removes heat. The common types of air
conditioning system used nowadays are unitary system, package system and centralized
system.
UBBL Part III Section 41– Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning
1. Windows and openings allowing uninterrupted air passage is not necessary if the rooms
is equipped with mechanical ventilation or air- conditions.
2. In case of air- conditioning failure there should be alternative ways to introduce fresh air
into the room within half an hour.
3. This provision apply to building with mechanically ventilated or air- conditioning.
4. Windows and openings allowing uninterrupted air passage is no necessary if the toilets
are equipped with mechanical ventilation or air- conditioning.
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2.1 Unitary System
There are two types of unitary systems: window unit and split unit. The split unit system is
chosen to use in the mall.
Split unit consists of two main parts:
1) Indoor unit:
It is a unit that produces the cooling effect inside the room or office. The indoor unit houses the
evaporator coil, a blower and the filter. After passing from the expansion coil, the chilled Freon
fluid enters the cooling coil. The blower sucks the hot, humid and filtered air from the room and
it blows it over the cooling coil. As the air passes over cooling coil its temperature drops and
also loses the excess moisture. The cool and dry air enters the room and maintains comfortable
conditions as per the requirements.
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2) Outdoor unit:
This unit consists components such as compressor, condenser coil and expansion coil. This unit
is installed outside the room or office space which is to be cooled and the major source of noise
is eliminated.
In the outdoor unit, there is a fan that blows air over the condenser thus cooling the compressed
Freon gas in it. This gas passes through the expansion coil and gets converted into low
pressure, low temperature partial gas and partial liquid Freon fluid.
Indoor Units
There are two types of the split unit AC can be found in the mall are:
a. Wall Mounted Type:
This unit can be mounted in the room’s wall. It is suitable for a room or an area required
different power to fulfil in different air condition.
b. Ceiling Mounted Type:
This type is suitable in large open spaces to provide cooling comfort. Its four-direction
louvers and fan speed features on the ceiling cassette units allow for even air
distribution.
A wall mounted indoor unit found in the security room at Level P2.
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A ceiling mounted indoor unit type (left) and its outdoor unit(right) found in the management
office of the mall at Level P2.
Another ceiling mounted indoor unit discovered inside the mall. The unit located in the open
space for even cool air distribution.
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Outdoor Units
Some outdoor units are placed at Level P2, besides the management office. These units are
owned by one of the tenants in the mall, Loudspeaker.
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2.1.1 Components of Indoor Unit
The components in the unit are:
a. Evaporator coil:
A network of tubes filled with refrigerant that remove heat and moisture from the air as
the refrigerant evaporates into a gas again.
b. Air filters:
Air filter elements trap dust, pollen, and other particles as air moves through the air
conditioning system and helps to supplying clean air to the room.
c. Blower:
The blower sucks the hot and unclean air from the room and supplies cool and clean air
back.
d. Drain Pipe:
The pipe is often made of PVC, that carry the condensate water to the outside of the
building.
2.1.2 Components of Outdoor Unit
The outdoor unit is installed outside of a room or any open space for the ease of installation and
maintenance. The components in the unit are:
a. Compressor:
The electric pump, or heart of the system, that circulates the refrigerant in a closed loop
between the condenser and evaporator coils.
b. Condenser:
A network of tubes filled with refrigerant that remove heat from the heated gas
refrigerant and convert the refrigerant into a liquid form again. The excess heat escapes
into the outside air.
c. Cooling Fan:
It pulls the air through condenser coil for heat dispersal.
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d. Expansion Valve:
It is used to control the refrigerant flow in a refrigeration system. They help to facilitate
the change of higher pressure of liquid refrigerant in the condensing unit to lower
pressure gas refrigerant in the evaporator.
2.2 Package Air Conditioners System
A package unit is the all-in-one heating and cooling system. It is similar to split unit but it
provides greater capacity and efficiency. The unit is suitable for places like restaurants, small
halls, etc. Packaged AC can be either air-cooled or water-cooled.
The air-cooled packaged AC is another system used in mall. Tenants such as 7eleven,
Rakuzen, Guardian, etc. Referring to the site officer, the reason of their choosing is because
this system is greater for enhancement in cooling in small space.
In this system unit, the refrigeration coil is cooled by the atmospheric air. There is an outdoor
unit that comprises the components like the compressor, condenser and expansion valve. The
outdoor unit can be kept on any open space where free flow of the atmospheric air is available.
The fan located inside this unit sucks the outside air and blows it over the condenser coil cooling
it in the process. The condenser coil is made up of several turns of the copper tubing and it is
finned externally.
The cooling unit comprising of the expansion valve, evaporator, the air handling blower and the
filter are usually hanged to the ceiling. The ducts coming from the cooling unit are connected to
the various rooms that are to be cooled.
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The diagram below show how the packaged system runs inside a house.
The photos below were taken inside the mall.
Indoor unit
Left: The unit is hang to the ceiling. This ducting provides quiet operation and easy installation
and service.
Right: The diagram shown the components inside the ducting.
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Outdoor Units
The outdoor units are placed at Level P2, which is nearby the management office. These units
are owned by different mall’s tenants.
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2.3 Centralized Air Conditioning System
Another air conditioning system utilizes in Courtyard is centralized air conditioning, it is suitable
for large building which comprised of several floors to be cooled down like shopping mall,
cinema, airport and hotel. It is more economically viable for a large building as it can cool the
whole building at once. It must be installed before the building done constructing. This system is
different from unitary and package system as there is no individual cooling coil and other
components like evaporator installed in the room, all the compressor, condenser, expansion
valve and evaporator are kept in a large plant room. Chilled air is supply to the building with a
system of supply and return ducts. This system consists of 3 main parts where the process of
heat exchange is carried out, namely AHU room, chiller room and cooling tower.
2.3.1 Air Handling Unit (AHU)
Air handling unit is a device used to regulate and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, air
conditioning (HVAC) system. Basically, AHU room consists of the supply duct for inlet and outlet
of air, blower, heating and cooling coil, filter compartment and air duct. AHU acts as an
intermediary which receive chilled air from chiller room and supply them to all the rooms. All the
unwanted heat is removed from the rooms by the inlet diffuser, subsequently it flows back to the
chiller room.
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2.3.2 Chiller Room
2.3.3 Cooling Tower
Cooling tower which is normally located on top of a building is used to reject the heat from the
condenser water. Water is sprayed down onto a water basin to increase the water surface area
as large as possible. Simultaneously, there is a fan on top to blow the water. Heat is being
removed at the same time when a small amount of water is evaporated, creating a cooling
action. The cooled condenser water is then returned to the chiller unit.
Chiller unit is usually located at the basement
of a building. A chiller unit consists of four
major components, there are condenser,
compressor, expansion valve and evaporator.
This is the place where the exchange of heat
between the condenser and evaporator
happens. The heat from AHU room is returned
back to evaporator (chiller room). The
condenser water picks up the heat then
pumped up to the cooling tower for cooling.
The cooled condenser water is returned back
to chiller room, the whole process is repeated.
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2.3.4 Air Handling Unit (AHU) room
There is a sign labelled ‘A.H.U room’ on each door of the room.
This is the internal part of the AHU, it consists of blower, heating and cooling coil. The blower
serves to circulate the air movement and control the airflow rate. The cooling coils are used to
cool down high temperature air whereas the heating coils serve to allow the low temperature
air to be heated up.
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This is the filter panel that helps clean the air, ensure that a dust free and safe- inhaling air is
supplied to the building.
This is the ducting system in AHU room, its function is to transport air to and from the complex.
This allows the ideal temperature to be achieved and maintained in the building when the hot
and cold air mixed together. All the ducts are sealed, tested for tightness and insulated.
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There are 2 pipes in the AHU room, one labelled with CHWS (dark blue in colour) and another
is CHWR (light blue in colour).
There is another component called humidifier in AHU room. It helps to keep the indoor
environment moist as excessive cooling will lead to dry atmosphere which can causes various
health issues.
2.3.5 Chiller Room
This is the chiller room located at level P4 (parking area) of ss15 Courtyard, there are a total of
3 chiller units. Two out of the three chiller units will take turn to operate everyday to expand their
service life span.
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The model of the chiller used in SS15
Courtyard is the Carrier
AQUAFORCE® 30HX chiller, a type
of high- efficiency indoor screw water-
cooled liquid chiller certified with
AHRI Standard 550/590 (I-P).
In the chiller room, there are four pipes with
different colours.
CHWS (dark blue) - chilled water supply to AHU
room.
CHWR (light blue) - chilled water return from
AHU room.
CWS (light green) - condenser water supply to
cooling tower.
CWR (dark green) - condenser water return
from cooling tower.
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Temperature Sensor
There is an electrical temperature sensor on the Carrier device that is able to detect any
changes in temperature of the liquid refrigerant. According to the label on the device, it stated
that the temperature of the leaving chilled water and entering condenser water shall be kept at
7o
C and 30o
C respectively.
(a)Chilled water leaving temperature (b) Cooling water entering temperature
The system operates in ss15 Courtyard has shown to run at a temperature of 6.6 o
C and 29.4 o
C
which is slightly different from the MS 1525 code 8.11.1 and the specification of the Carrier
Device.
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MS 1525 code 8.11.1
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2.3.6 Cooling Tower
There is only one cooling tower in Courtyard which is located at level 6 which is an open air
area.
As I have mentioned above, these two pipes (CWS & CWR) are filled with condenser water
which linked to chiller room.
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2.3.7 Diffuser (Inlet/Outlet)
Louver bladed diffuser
It is the most common diffusers in Courtyard. They are used to supply air at ceiling level.They
can deliver air in 360° which helps to distribute airflow evenly to a big size room. It has circular,
square and rectangular shapes. For the square shape diffuser, it has four separate quadrants to
allow air to flow in 4 directions.
Cone Diffuser
They can be seen on the wall above level 1 in Courtyard, it is used to when large air velocities
are needed at the high ceiling area (from ground level to level 1 in Courtyard). It can supply air
in a horizontal direction by extending the cones and vertical direction by retracting the cones.
This ensure the area receive enough amount of cool air to keep the comfort level steady.
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Linear Diffuser
It can be seen at the ceiling outside of the lift at ground level, it is used for aesthetic reason as it
can fit the narrow space between the false ceiling and the wall. Air can also be delivered equally
around the perimeter of area outside the lift. Normally the width of a linear diffuser is of one to
four slots, depends on how much air is required to supply. The linear diffuser used in Courtyard
has 3 slots as shown in the picture above.
Air curtain with linear slot outlet mounted above the automatic door in Courtyard.
(Function: a type of downward facing blower fan that prevent contaminants and unconditioned
air from outdoor to flow inside or cold air to leave the mall.)
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2.3.8 Return Grilles
Inlet diffuser works in the opposite way to an outlet diffuser, it is designed to extract air from the
room and return back to AHU room for further conditioning.
Double deflection supply grille has two sets of blades in the horizontal and vertical orientation.
Inlet diffuser that installed on the ceiling at ground level near the lift.
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Some of the diffuser are hanging without any ceiling cover, therefore you are able to see the
ducting directly.
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4.0 FIRE
PROTECTION
SYSTEM
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4.1 Active Fire System
Active fire protection is the component of fire detection and prevention which reacts to action or
motion. The role of active fire protection within the fire containment process is to detect, alert
about, and seek to eliminate the fire hazard.
4.1.1 Sprinkler System
A fire sprinkler system consist of water supply system, providing adequate pressure and flow
rate to a water distribution piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. The plug is a
small glass bulb full of a glycerin-based liquid designed to expand and shatter when it gets hot.
If fire breaks out, the air temperature above the fire rises and the sprinkler activates when the air
temperature gets high enough. The sprinkler sprays water forcefully over the flames,
extinguishing them completely in most cases.
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4.1.2 Fire Extinguisher
A fire extinguisher is used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It
located in the wet riser room. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical
pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Cartridge
Operated Dry Chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the
chemical reaction of the fire triangle. Like the stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers, the
multipurpose dry chemical is effective on Class A, B, and C fires.
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4.1.3 Automatic CO2 System
It located in the electrical system control room. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless,
electrically non-conductive gas that is highly efficient as a fire suppression agent. Gas
Suppression Systems are generally used in concealed rooms. The principle used by Gas
Suppression System is by breaking the Fire Triangle, the fire ceases to exist. Each detector
constantly monitors the room for signs of fire. As soon as fire is detected, an alarm is sounded,
to the personnel to evacuate the entire room. Then, the gas like, Novec, Clean Agent or Co2 is
released in the enclosed room. Thus, the oxygen in the room is rapidly reduced, to a level
where fire cannot exist.
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4.1.4 Wet/Dry Riser System
Dry riser (red in color) Wet riser
This buildings have a wet riser and dry riser system. They are intended for the use of the Fire
Service to provide a readily available means of delivering considerable quantities of water for
manual or automatic fire fighting operations.
Dry riser is a vertical pipe intended to distribute water to multiple levels of a building or structure
as a component of the fire suppression systems. It do not contain water when they are not being
used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary.
Wet riser is a system where the pipes are kept full of water for manual or automatic fire fighting
operations. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that firefighters do not
need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and avoids the breaching of
fire compartments by running hose lines between them.
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4.1.5 Alarm Fire Detection System
A fire alarm system has a number of devices working together to detect and warn people
through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other emergencies
are present. These alarms may be activated automatically from smoke detectors, and heat
detectors or may also be activated via manual fire alarm activation devices such as manual call
points or pull stations.
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4.1.6 Smoke Detector
A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. This building
security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of a fire alarm system, while
household smoke detectors, also known as smoke alarms, generally issue a local audible or
visual alarm from the detector itself. It located on the ceiling of the building. Smoke can be
detected either optically or by physical process (ionization), detectors may use either, or both,
methods. Sensitive alarms can be used to detect, and thus deter, smoking in areas where it is
banned.
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4.1.7 Voice Communication System
This Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) is designed for use as a fire telephone
system, disabled refuge call system or as a combined system when both fire telephones and
disabled refuge points are required. Voice-based systems provide response personnel with the
ability to conduct orderly evacuation and notify building occupants of changing event
circumstances. In high rise buildings, different evacuation messages may be played to each
floor, depending on the location of the fire.
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4.1.8 Hose Reel
Fire hose reels are located at the bomba room and it is to provide a reasonably accessible and
controlled supply of water to combat a potential fire risk. The length of a fully extended fire hose is
36 meters with a diameter of 19mm (outside diameter). A control nozzle attached to the end of the
hose enables the operator to control the direction and flow of water to the fire. All fire hose reels
come with a unique ball valve shut-off device, a plastic or solid brass hose reel nozzle and mounting
bracket.
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4.1.9 Break Glass
A Break Glass Call Point is a device which enables personnel to raise the alarm by breaking the
frangible element on the fascia. They should be mounted 1.4m from the floor and sited where
they can be easily seen. Manual Call Points should be sited on the floor landings of stairways
and at exits to open air. It should be noted that Call Points should be fitted on the floor side of
an access door to a staircase so the floor of origin is indicated at the Control Panel. Flameproof
call points are available, also handle operated points for use in areas where broken glass may
cause a hazard.
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4.1.10 Fireman Switch
The fireman switch is a specialized switch disconnector or isolator. You can see these switches
on the outside wall of shops or the buildings. For exterior devices, the switch should be adjacent
to the controls for the devices. Interior switches should be adjacent to the main entrance to the
building. They are used by firemen to turn off neon- lighting or other electrical equipment in case
of fire to prevent the overheated equipment from exploding. The ON and OFF positions for the
switch must be clearly indicated and visible to someone standing on the ground.
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4.2 Passive Fire Protection System
Overview
It is an integral component of the structural fire protection and fire safety in the building that use
fire resistant door or wall to contain fire or slow the spread. It also helps to reduce damage to
the building as well as provides more evacuation time for the people inside the building.
Moreover, it includes fire doors, assembly point, firefighter lift and so on.
4.2.1 Fire Door
There are fire door at every floor and it will separate each compartment. They are mostly
located at the fire escape exits. Fire door is very important for all building because it can delay
the spread of fire as well as smoke and can protect people in the building to escape from the fire
accident as soon as possible.
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UBBL 1984 Section 173
(1) All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of key or any special
knowledge or effort.
(2) Exit doors shall close automatically when release and all door devices including
magnetic door holders, shall release the doors upon power failure or actuation of the fire
alarm.
4.2.2 Exit Sign
Exit sign is very crucial that it acts as a guidance which allows the occupants to find the exit or
safety zone when break out of fire. Besides, it can be found at the ceiling above the doors.
UBBL 1984 Section 172
(1) Story exits and access to such exits shall be marked by readily visible sign sand shall
not obscure by any decoration, furnishings or other equipment.
(2) A sign reading “KELUAR” with an arrow indicating the direction shall be placed in every
location where the direction of the travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately
apparent.
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(3) Every exit sign shall have the world “KELUAR” in plainly legible letters not less than 150
meter high with the principal strokes of the letters not less than 18mm wide. The lettering
shall be in red against a black background.
(4) All exit signs shall be illuminated continuously during periods of occupancy.
4.2.3 Emergency Staircase
In a building, the location of the emergency staircase should have the advantage to provide
clear access to the road for the ease of rescue process and fire fighting. Besides, the occupants
of the building may also use the emergency staircase to access to the road routinely so that
obstruction freedom can be maintained all the time.
UBBL 1984 Section 168
(1) Except as provided for in by-law 194 upper floor shall have means of egress via at least
two separate staircase.
(2) Staircase shall be of such width that in the event of any one staircase not being available
for escape purpose the remaining staircases shall accommodate the highest occupancy
load of any one floor discharging into it calculated in accordance with provisions in
Seventh schedule to these By-laws.
(3) The required width of a staircase shall be the clear width between walls and handrails
may be permitted to encroach on this width to a maximum of 75 millimeters.
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(4) The required width of a staircase shall be maintained throughout its length including at
landings.
(5) Door giving access to staircases shall be so positioned that their swing shall at no point
encroach on the required width of the staircase or landings.
4.2.4 Fire Evacuation Route
Fire evacuation route is be displayed at the wall of lift lobby and clearly to state the way to
escape for the occupants. Guidelines and requirements are provided in order to enhance the
safe evacuation of all occupants. Besides, it also helps in handling of an emergency situation.
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4.2.5 Firefighter Lift
A firefighter lift is a lift which allows commandeered by the Fire Service. Basically, the lift can be
controlled within the car after the activation of the lift controls which is usually located at the
ground floor level so that the firefighters are able to access to whatever level they want in order
to proceed with the rescue operation.
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5.0 VERTICAL
TRANSPORTATIO
N SYSTEM
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5.0 Overview
Vertical transportation system is a system that allow the user to access one floor to another
floor. All building more than one storey will have at least one staircase to access to another
floor. Besides that, buildings more than 4 storey, an elevator commonly known as lifts is
required. Because staircase is not suitable for the people with disabilities. In addition, the
installation of elevator solve the problem for people who is not willing to use the staircase.
We observed that in SS15 Courtyard consists of escalator, travelator and elevator. There are
total 10 elevators and 5 pairs of escalators. Both escalator and elevator play an important role in
providing convenient and accessible path in this building.
5.1 Escalator
An escalator is a moving staircase that enable the consumer access from one floor to another
floor. It requires no waiting time except during heavy traffic.
There are three different types of escalator in SS15 Courtyard. The speed of the escalator in
FIGURE 1 is about 0.45m/s, FIGURE 2 is about 0.50m/s while FIGURE 3 is about 0.47m/s. The
step width of escalator in FIGURE 1 is about 810 mm, while FIGURE 2 is about 1080 mm and
which can allow two people stand side by side. The step width of escalator in FIGURE 3 is
about 977 mm. The escalator is manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd.
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FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
FIGURE 3
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5.1.1 Arrangement of escalator
There are two types of escalator arrangement in SS15 Courtyard, double bank with interrupted
traffic in one direction and parallel two way traffic. Double bank with interrupted traffic in one
direction is the passenger need to pass through several merchandise. This arrangement is
inconvenient for the passenger but benefits to the shopping complex owner. Parallel two way
traffic is used in the building where heavy traffic flow.
Parallel two way traffic Double bank with interrupted traffic
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5.1.2 Location of escalator
There are 5 pairs of escalator in SS15 Courtyard.
This escalator is located at basement. It allow the user to access from B1 (basement) to level LG (lower
ground floor).
(a) (b)
These two escalator is located at lower ground floor (LG). It allow the user to access from level
LG (lower ground floor) to level G (ground floor). (a) escalator is located at the middle of the
mall. (b) escalator is located at the side of the mall and also in front of the side entrance.
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(c) (d)
These two escalator is located at ground floor. It allow the user to access from level G (ground
floor) to level 1 (first floor). (c) escalator is located at the middle of the mall and also in front of
the main entrance. (d) escalator is located at the side of the mall.
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5.1.3 Components of Escalator
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Components Functions
1 Moving Handrail To provide stability for passenger.
2 Deck Board A decorative capping member of the balustrade.
3 Comb Plates To prevent objects get stuck in the gap.
4 Control Panel To control the operation of escalator.
5 Drive Unit To move the steps with a motor.
6 Drive Chain To move the chain.
7 Sprocket Is a profile wheel with teeth that mesh with the chain.
8 Trailing Track A railway for the chain to move.
9 Moving Handrail Drive
Unit
Located at the top of balustrading which move the
balustrading at the same time.
10 Step Tread A horizontal surface that provide a standing place.
11 Riser A vertical surface of step.
12 Step Demarcation Line Warning security line.
13 Trailing Roller To make sure the chain roll smoothly.
14 Step Chain To link all the steps into a close loops.
15 Landing Platforms There are top and bottom landing platform. Top platform
contain motor, bottom platform hold the step return idler
sprocket.
16 Floor Plates A place to be provided for passenger before they step into
the moving stairs.
17 Tracks To guide the step chain and pull the step from the bottom
platform to top platform.
Safety Devices
1 Emergency stop button Any accidents happened, it will stop the walkway
immediately.
2 Maintenance switch During maintenance service, it will cut off the circuit.
3 Skirt panel brush Prevent the passengers' shoes from touching the skirt panel
and avoid foreign matters from being taken into the gap.
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5.1.4 Additional Feature in Line With Green Technology
The escalators and travelator in SS15 Courtyard had installed variable frequently(VVVF)
energy-saving system. It can save up to 60% of energy. If there is no passenger, the escalator
and travelator will stop to enter the saving mode. If there is people approaching, it will run
immediately.
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5.2 Travelator
Travelator is a moving walkways to transport people in short distance or inclined distance
between two floors of the building. Overall, travelator is a conveyor transport that allow people
and things transfer from a point to another point.
There are two types of travelator, zero degrees inclination or also known as “Horizontal” moving
walkways and up to 15 degrees inclination or also known as “Inclined” moving walkways.
Travelator in SS15 Courtyard is in 15 degrees inclined position. The speed of the travelator is
about 0.45m/s. the step width of the travelator is about 1012 mm. The travelator is
manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd.
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5.2.1 Location of Travelator
There is only a travelator in courtyard which connected from level LG(lower ground) to
B1(basement). This travelator is provide convenience for the village grocer customer who can
travel the trolley from LG to B1.
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5.3 Elevator
Elevator or lift is a vertical transportation that allow people or transport goods from one floor to
another floor. There are two types of elevator, electric elevator and hydraulic elevator.
Electric elevator use electrical power to lift and lower the car. Hydraulic elevator use the
principles of hydraulics to raise and lower the car.
The lift in SS15 Courtyard can carry 15 persons or support 1025 kg in one time. The duration of
the elevator is about 47s from ground floor to P5 (parking 5). The passenger transfer time is
2.0s in and out. The elevator is manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd.
The lift entrance width is 1125mm with single speed centre opening. The door closing time is
3.2s.
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The Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (UBBL) requirements for lifts:
Under UBBL 1984 section 123-128, lifts:
124 - For all non-residential buildings exceeding 4 storeys above or below the main access level
at least one lift shall be provided.
Under UBBL 1984 section 152-155, ventilation to lifts shafts:
152(1) - Every opening in a lift shaft or lift entrance shall open into a protected lobby unless
other suitable means of protection to the opening to the satisfaction of the local authority is
provided. These requirements shall not apply to open type industrial and other special buildings
as may be approved by the D.G.F.S.
5.3.1 Sensor of elevator
The aim of sensor used in escalator is for safety purposes. The sensor will open while the
sensor detect a person or an object blocks the doorway until the person or object is removed
from the doorway.
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5.3.2 Arrangement of Elevator
There are two types of elevator arrangement in SS15 Courtyard.
Six Car Arrangement
It consists of five passenger lifts and a firefighter lift.
Ground Floor
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Three Car Arrangement
It consists of two passenger lifts and a firefighter lift.
Lower Ground Floor
First Floor
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5.3.4 Components of Elevator
External
Lift supervisory
Floor indicator
Lift supervisory is for building
manager to take a look what
happen to the elevator. It receives
the alarm signal from the elevator
to the building manager and to
contact the passenger in the
elevator during emergency such as
lift failure.
Floor indicator is located inside
and outside of the lift. It display the
name of the floor level.
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Emergency intercom
Lift operating panel
Up and down button
A communication system located
inside the lift that enable
communication between the
passenger and the person in
charge during emergency.
Use to select the floor that
passenger wish to travel.
It is use when passenger is
requesting a lift.
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Ventilation hole
Hand rail
Lift car
To provide ventilation in the
elevator.
In SS15 Courtyard’s elevator, the
handrail is in circular. It is for the
passenger to hold when falling of
elevator occur.
A place where passenger on
board.
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Internal
Components Functions
Control panel Control the operation of elevator.
Overspeed governor To stop and hold the governor rope in case
the elevator run exceeding the rated speed.
Guard rail To guide the elevator travel uniformly.
Counterweight It move at opposite direction with the lift car to
balance the weight of car.
Buffers To stop the lift car or counterweight during
emergency.
Wire ropes To hold the lift car.
Traveling cable Used for power transmission for the elevator
and communication between controller.
Lift frame To support the lift car.
Door operator To open and close the door.
Landing door To prevent passenger or things falling into the
hoistway.
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6.0 ELECTRICAL
SUPPLY
SYSTEM
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6.0 Overview
Electricity in this world have made an impact to our daily life due to the fact that it provides us
power for mechanical ventilation and artificial lighting in the buildings. In Malaysia, there are 3
electric utility companies that provides the electricity that is demanded by the public which are
Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for peninsular Malaysia, for Sabah it is Sabah Electricity SDN.
BHD (SESB), and also Sarawak Energy (SE) for Sarawak. It all starts from a power plant that
produces high voltage current to consumer. The process is called power distribution grid,
whereby the voltage rises and drops depending on function and locations. The generated
electricity will pass through the step-up transformer to raise the voltage to HV of transmission
voltage. The purpose is to cover back the energy loss due to the resistance in the transmission
wire.
SS15 Courtyard received 11kV of electrical supply from the TNB substation. The electricity is
distributed to the High Tension Room of the building. The electricity is then stepped down by the
transformer to 415V and moved to the Low Voltage Room to supply electricity to the Riser
Room of every floor of the building.
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6.1 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ROOM
6.1.1 HIGH TENSION ROOM
The High Tension Room is at the ground floor of SS15 Courtyard. The incoming electrical power
supplied through a 11kV feeder from TNB. The underground cables of the 11kV supply is
connected to the 11kV switchgear inside the high tension room which is just next to the TNB
substation. The high tension room has switchgears which consists of switching and protection
devices such as fuses, vacuum circuit breakers, isolators, disconnect switches, overcurrent and
earth fault protection (OCEF) relays and other devices that control the flow of electricity. The
high voltage electricity at 11kV will be step down using several step-down transformers
depending on the power demand of the end user, which in this case will be the tenants and
management of this building.
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3 phase, 11kV Control Panel together Vacuum Circuit Breaker together with
with the OCEF relay in blue colour contact arms on a withdrawable trolley
A vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) is used as an ON/OFF device to control the flow of electricity.
Due to the high voltage of 11kV, the actual ON/OFF switch must be operated inside a vacuum.
In the above picture, the white coloured cylinders is the actual switches, technically named
"interruptors". The operation of the ON/OFF switch can be controlled manually (for simple
switching to ON or OFF) or automatically when abnormal situations are detected by the OCEF
protection relay. When an abnormal situation is detected by the OCEF relay, such as an
abnormally high current flow or leakage of current to earth, this protection relay will
automatically "trip" (switch OFF) the VCB to protect the end users and equipment from damage.
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6.1.2 TRANSFORMER ROOM
In SS15 Courtyard, there are 2
transformer rooms. Both of it are located
at 2 different locations. The smaller
transformer is located at the Ground
Floor, whereas the bigger transformer is
located at the Basement. The step-down
transformers are placed in these rooms in
order for them to step down 11kV of
electricity that is coming from the High
Tension Room to 415V. The stepped
down current will then be transferred to
their own Main Switch Board (MSB) that
are located in the Low Voltage Room.
MS 1525:2014 7.3 Transformers
7.3.1 All supply voltage transformers in the building’s electrical system shall be selected based
on their overall efficiency according to their load profile, taking account of the capital cost and
cost of losses. Such a selection can be based on the following typical loss characteristics for the
different transformer ratings as shown in Tables 16, 17, and 18. The losses indicated in Tables
16, 17, and 18 are valid for low voltage distribution transformers and shall be applicable for
secondary windings from 400V to 433V.
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The Transformer Panel Transformer switch when it is switched on
Readings on the transformer panel shows that it supplies 415V to the shops, residence and
offices in the building
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Dry transformer with protective metal cage (Basement)
A smaller transformer (Ground floor)
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6.1.3 Low Tension Room
The Low Tension Room is situated next to the Transformer Room. The output from the
secondary side of transformer, which is at low voltage, is connected to low tension room with
cables. The equipment in the Low Tension room has similar functions as those in the 11kV High
Tension room, but the voltage level is lower (415V), and instead of using vacuum circuit
breakers, it uses air insulated circuit breakers (ACB). In SS15 Courtyard, there are 3 Main
Switch Boards (MSB) inside the Low Tension Room that distribute electricity to the landlord,
tenants and chiller respectively. These panels are the main power switches of the entire
building.
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The Main Switch Board (MSB) receives the low
voltage electricity from the transformer and supply it to
multiple units of Distribution Boards (DB) located at
every floor of the building through the Riser Room or
near the end user’s premises. MSB contains a lot of
air-insulated Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs)
and its associated control and protection circuitry.
Air Insulated MCCBs
Low Voltage OCEF Relay
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The distribution board (DB) is also known as
panelboard or breaker panel. The main function
is to divide the electrical power feed into
subsidiary circuits while providing a protective
fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit. The
distribution board offers protection to users and
equipment from electrical shock or fire resulting
from ground fault. The electricity from the
distribution board is then further delivered to a
smaller version of MCCB, MCB and Earth
Leakage Circuit Board (ELCB).
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6.1.4 RISER ROOM
Riser Room can be found at every floor of SS15 Courtyard. The Riser Room consist of
Distribution Board (DB), which is a smaller panel board that receive electricity from the Main
Switch Board (MSB) and supply electricity to every electric appliances of the particular floor that
it is situated in. Besides that, the Riser Room also consist of an Essential Distribution Board
(ESB) that receive the electricity from generator during emergency.
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Electrical Meter Distribution Board Wiring
Distribution Board (DB) Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
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The Generator Set Room is located
on the 1st Floor in the building. The
generator act as a backup electrical
supply source when there is an
electrical breakdown from the TNB
station. The generator will generate
electricity either automatically or
manually within 5 seconds by using
diesel oil after it detects that there is
no electrical supply from the TNB
station. As for SS15 Courtyard, their
generator has to be switched on
manually. So when there is actually a
power failure coming from TNB
station, one of the engineers working
under the building will manually
switch it on. The generator’s power
will be pumped and supplied by the
MSB to make it run. Diesel will then
be added into the tank to run the
motor inside the generator, to help
supply emergency electricity to the building or the area affected. The electricity generated will
transfer to EMSB in the Low Voltage Room, then to the ESB in Riser Room. The generator will
generate electricity for the building until the power supply has been regained, then it will be
manually switched off until a next power failure happens. But unfortunately, the power supplied
by the generator will only be enough for the lightings which are directly connected such as the
lifts, lobby or toilets. As for the offices, electricity will not be supplied there due to the shortage of
electric supply.
6.1.5 GENERATOR SET ROOM
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Main Switch Board that supplies the electricity to the Generator Set
Generator Set
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Ventilation System
Flexible Bellows
When the generator is switched on and running, it will generate electricity when the motor inside
starts to run. This will cause the generator set to produce heat. Therefore, a ventilation system
is needed in the generator set room to prevent the generator from overheating. Which is why
the flexible bellows attached to the back of the generator, will act as a medium to let the hot air
out through a louvered panel in order for the heat to not be trapped.
[Photo above] Diagram of what it looks like in
a generator set room along with their labels
Louvered Panel
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Diesel Tank
In the picture on the left, it shows the maximum area
where we were allowed to have access to. The
purpose of a diesel tank is to store the diesel to run
the generator when it is switched on to supply
electricity to the building during power failures. This
is due to the fact that battery has much lower specific
energy than the fuel like gasoline, therefore diesel
fuel is required to work out the generator while still
using battery to operate. Even though gasolines can
only be stored for about a year, disposing it would be
difficult. When the diesel fuel passes through the
motor and allow combustion to occur, the dynamo
will generate electric field and current will be supplied to the LV room, later followed by the
distributing areas.
[Photo above] What a diesel tank would look like up
front.
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Carbon Dioxide Tank
The purpose of the carbon dioxide tank is when a fire breaks out in any of the rooms, a carbon
dioxide pilot will pull its trigger to conduct those tanks to work to put out the fire during
emergencies. These tanks are needed in every electrical supply room for safety purposes.
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PROBLEMS
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Problems of Mechanical Ventilation and Air- Conditioning
Cooling Tower
Cooling tower continuously wash by condenser water, inevitably it is exposed to the risk of the
growth of algae and bacteria like Legionella. It also cause problems like corrosion and fouling
which will increase health risks.
Corrosion often associate with cooling tower as it always expose to air and water.
Fouling is the deposition of suspended material from internal sources such as by-products of
corrosion or dust around the cooling tower.
It is a serious problem as it will increase the hardness of water and water consumption.
Blockage in the water basin of cooling tower may happen, eventually lead to leakage.
All these problems reduced heat transfer efficiency and therefore reduced the efficiency of
cooling process. It will then increase the energy consumption by refrigeration chillers and
greenhouse gas emissions.
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Problem of Fire Protection System
Fire Door
Through our observation, we realized that most of the fire door cannot close automatically.
However, exit doors shall be close automatically when released and all devices including
magnetic door holders, shall release the doors upon the power failure or actuation of fire alarm
as stated in UBBL 1984 section 173 (2). Thus, the fire door cannot compartment the safety zone
and the fire area when fire breaks out which cannot protect the occupants in the building.
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Moreover, we also found that the advertisement boards are placed in front of the fire door. This
will block the occupants when they escape from the building during the fire break out due to
there have many obstruction in front of the fire door. The management of Courtyard has not
fulfilled the requirement of UBBL 1984.
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RECOMMENDATION
& SOLUTION
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RECOMMENDATIONS & SOLUTIONS ON IMPROVING AIR CONDITIONING
SYSTEM
Cooling Tower
1. Regular maintenance
First, the contaminants in the cooling tower should be removed and keeping it as clean as
possible. Fix the damages on cooling tower like leakage and broken panel. Do inspection
regularly to ensure it functions properly.
2. Continuous monitoring
Purchase equipment and software to supervise the cooling-system water. This process includes
checking the water quality and system efficiency. Warning will be given to the facility team when
there is any potential decline in water quality.
3. Systematic filtration
Side stream filtration helps to draw out trapped contaminants that may circulate in the water
before they can accumulate in the basin and reach other parts of the system. After the water is
filtered, it returns back to the chiller room or cooling tower. It can be installed at the side of the
water basin or the condenser water return pipe. It is cost effective as it only filters a portion of
the water flow, it doesn’t need to be compatible with the system’s recirculation rate. Side stream
filtration system eliminates shutdown time as it can be cleaned while the cooling systems are
running. By removing the suspended contaminants, all the problems (growth of algae and
biological bacteria, fouling and corrosion) can be solve directly or indirectly.
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RECOMMENDATIONS & SOLUTIONS ON IMPROVING FIRE PROTECTION
SYSTEM
FIRE DOOR
After identified the problems, we suggest to apply an electronic magnetic door catch to every
single fire door. The magnetic fire door catches/holders will allow a fire door to be held open
electro-magnetically allowing a free flow of traffic. In the event of a fire (or power failure), the
magnet is released and the door closer will close the fire door securely to help limit the spread
of fire throughout a building. This type of door control is ideal for busy corridor doors as found in
the shopping mall, schools or even hospitals.
The fire door could be open but it will closed properly when emergency/fire burn out. It suit for
the needs of courtyard allowing a free flow of traffic. At the same time, it can be a very good fire
protection system by releasing the door automatically.
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In addition to that, for the problems of advertisements blocking the fire exit door, we can actually
instruct the mall security guards to remove it when they doing their rounds. If the same
problems happen in second time again, the mall management can catch the people by
monitoring the CCTV and give them a fine.
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CONCLUSION
Through observing SS15 Courtyard, we found that the building services in this building are
being well maintained and a majority of them had meet the basic requirements and standards of
the rule according to the Uniform Building By-Law 1984 (UBBL).
Maintenance to the building is very important because it can maintain the effectiveness and
efficiency of the building systems. Services such as repairing, servicing, renovation and
replacement should be carried out frequently.
Throughout this assignment, we are able to identify, understand and explain the type of building
system such as air conditioning system, fire protection system, vertical transportation system
and electrical supply system. Besides that, we are also able to understand how the system work
and its function. Moreover, we also can differentiate and distinguish the installation of various
types of services in this building. Other than that, we are able to work in a team and learnt to
tolerate each other to complete this assignment effectively.
In a conclusion, building services play an important role in a building. It makes the building more
comfortable, functional and safe to use.
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APRIL 2017
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18
Job
delegation
19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
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SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17
Site visit
18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
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JUNE 2017
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT
1
Second
site visit
2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12
Report
compilation
13 14 15 16
Slide
compilation
17
18 19 20 21 22
Presentatio
n
23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30
Date of discussion: 18 April 2017
Job delegation:
Phon Kit Poi
Discussion on Vertical Transportation System
Introduction
Sew Yue Ling
Discussion on Vertical Transportation System
Conclusion
Hong Li Vian
Discussion on Air Conditioning System
Analysis on air conditioning system
Recommendation on air conditioning system
Lee Lin Hui
Discussion on Air Conditioning System
Analysis on air conditioning system
Recommendation on air conditioning system
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Lieu Xue Qi
Discussion on Fire Protection System
Analysis on fire protection system
Recommendation on fire protection system
Fong Kah Yan
Discussion on Fire Protection System
Analysis on fire protection system
Recommendation on fire protection system
Nicole Thain Huey Wei
Discussion on Electrical Supply System
Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee
Discussion on Electrical Supply System
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Site visit 1
Date of site visit: 17 May 2017 (Wednesday)
Location: SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya
Attendees: Phon Kit Poi, Sew Yue Ling, Hong Li Vian, Lee Lin Hui, Lieu Xue Qi, Fong Kah Yan
and Nicole Thain Huey Wei
Job scope:
Phon Kit Poi
Prepare letter
Take photo during site visit
Observer
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Sew Yue Ling
Take photo during site visit
Note taker
Observer
Hong Li Vian
Take photo during site visit
Observer
Lee Lin Hui
Driver
Take photo during site visit
Observer
Lieu Xue Qi
Take photo during site visit
Observer
Fong Kah Yan
Driver
Take photo during site visit
Observer
Nicole Thain Huey Wei
Take photo during site visit
Observer
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Site visit 2
Date of site visit: 1 June 2017 (Thursday)
Location: SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya
Attendees: Phon Kit Poi, Sew Yue Ling, Hong Li Vian and Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee
Job scope:
Phon Kit Poi
Prepare letter
Take photo during site visit
Sew Yue Ling
Take photo during site visit
Note taker
Hong Li Vian
Take photo during site visit
Observer
Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee
Take photo during site visit
Observer

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Building Services 2

  • 1. Group Members Student ID Phon Kit Poi 0328435 Nicole Thain Huey Wei 0325697 Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee 0320021 Sew Yue Ling 0327032 Lieu Xue Qi 0327523 Hong Li Vian 0327007 Lee Lin Hui 0322797 Fong Kah Yan 0322815 BUILDING SERVICES II SS15 COURTYARD LECTURER: DR. KAM KENN JHUN Word count: 8220 words
  • 2. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS NO. CONTENT PAGE NUMBER 1.0 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2 3.0 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 3-26 4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM 27-42 5.0 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM 43-62 6.0 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM 63-79 7.0 PROBLEMS 80-83 8.0 RECOMMENDTIONS & SOLUTION 84-87 9.0 CONCLUSION 88 10.0 REFERENCES 89-92 11.0 APPENDIX 93-99
  • 3. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 2 2.0 INTRODUCTION SS15 Courtyard is a high rise commercial building that located in SS15, Subang Jaya. The mall was developed by Titijaya Group and officially opened in December 2015. The main reason that we choose this building as our case study is because this building consists of 2 office towers( Southern & Northern ), a residential block(Northern) and a retail mall (3 floors). Therefore, we can observe the different types of operation system in different area. We visited SS15 Courtyard for twice. Our first visit was on 17st of May, Mr Chang had brought us around the building to describe the function of each system. The second visit was on 1th of June. Unfortunately, we could not visit the vertical transportation because Mr Chang rejected us due to the private and confidential policy. However, we are really grateful that Mr Chang spent his time on the guide and provide us the information.
  • 4. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 3 3.0 AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
  • 5. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 4 2.0 Literature overview Mechanical Ventilation Mechanical ventilation is the process where the air in a space is being removed and replaced with fresh air with the use of mechanical system such as powered fan and air conditioning. This type of ventilation is needed when the natural air circulation is insufficient to provide fresh air to the occupant in the area. It is an active design which used to control indoor air temperature and quality, remove excess humidity, odors and contaminants. Air Conditioning System Air conditioner is one of the mechanical ventilation systems that can change the temperature of the air within a building to provide thermal comfort for the occupants. Air conditioner is commonly used in both domestic and commercial building. The operating principle of a refrigeration cycle is to transport heat from the area to be cooled to the outside environment by using a medium called refrigerant which absorbs and removes heat. The common types of air conditioning system used nowadays are unitary system, package system and centralized system. UBBL Part III Section 41– Mechanical Ventilation and Air-Conditioning 1. Windows and openings allowing uninterrupted air passage is not necessary if the rooms is equipped with mechanical ventilation or air- conditions. 2. In case of air- conditioning failure there should be alternative ways to introduce fresh air into the room within half an hour. 3. This provision apply to building with mechanically ventilated or air- conditioning. 4. Windows and openings allowing uninterrupted air passage is no necessary if the toilets are equipped with mechanical ventilation or air- conditioning.
  • 6. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 5 2.1 Unitary System There are two types of unitary systems: window unit and split unit. The split unit system is chosen to use in the mall. Split unit consists of two main parts: 1) Indoor unit: It is a unit that produces the cooling effect inside the room or office. The indoor unit houses the evaporator coil, a blower and the filter. After passing from the expansion coil, the chilled Freon fluid enters the cooling coil. The blower sucks the hot, humid and filtered air from the room and it blows it over the cooling coil. As the air passes over cooling coil its temperature drops and also loses the excess moisture. The cool and dry air enters the room and maintains comfortable conditions as per the requirements.
  • 7. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 6 2) Outdoor unit: This unit consists components such as compressor, condenser coil and expansion coil. This unit is installed outside the room or office space which is to be cooled and the major source of noise is eliminated. In the outdoor unit, there is a fan that blows air over the condenser thus cooling the compressed Freon gas in it. This gas passes through the expansion coil and gets converted into low pressure, low temperature partial gas and partial liquid Freon fluid. Indoor Units There are two types of the split unit AC can be found in the mall are: a. Wall Mounted Type: This unit can be mounted in the room’s wall. It is suitable for a room or an area required different power to fulfil in different air condition. b. Ceiling Mounted Type: This type is suitable in large open spaces to provide cooling comfort. Its four-direction louvers and fan speed features on the ceiling cassette units allow for even air distribution. A wall mounted indoor unit found in the security room at Level P2.
  • 8. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 7 A ceiling mounted indoor unit type (left) and its outdoor unit(right) found in the management office of the mall at Level P2. Another ceiling mounted indoor unit discovered inside the mall. The unit located in the open space for even cool air distribution.
  • 9. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 8 Outdoor Units Some outdoor units are placed at Level P2, besides the management office. These units are owned by one of the tenants in the mall, Loudspeaker.
  • 10. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 9 2.1.1 Components of Indoor Unit The components in the unit are: a. Evaporator coil: A network of tubes filled with refrigerant that remove heat and moisture from the air as the refrigerant evaporates into a gas again. b. Air filters: Air filter elements trap dust, pollen, and other particles as air moves through the air conditioning system and helps to supplying clean air to the room. c. Blower: The blower sucks the hot and unclean air from the room and supplies cool and clean air back. d. Drain Pipe: The pipe is often made of PVC, that carry the condensate water to the outside of the building. 2.1.2 Components of Outdoor Unit The outdoor unit is installed outside of a room or any open space for the ease of installation and maintenance. The components in the unit are: a. Compressor: The electric pump, or heart of the system, that circulates the refrigerant in a closed loop between the condenser and evaporator coils. b. Condenser: A network of tubes filled with refrigerant that remove heat from the heated gas refrigerant and convert the refrigerant into a liquid form again. The excess heat escapes into the outside air. c. Cooling Fan: It pulls the air through condenser coil for heat dispersal.
  • 11. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 10 d. Expansion Valve: It is used to control the refrigerant flow in a refrigeration system. They help to facilitate the change of higher pressure of liquid refrigerant in the condensing unit to lower pressure gas refrigerant in the evaporator. 2.2 Package Air Conditioners System A package unit is the all-in-one heating and cooling system. It is similar to split unit but it provides greater capacity and efficiency. The unit is suitable for places like restaurants, small halls, etc. Packaged AC can be either air-cooled or water-cooled. The air-cooled packaged AC is another system used in mall. Tenants such as 7eleven, Rakuzen, Guardian, etc. Referring to the site officer, the reason of their choosing is because this system is greater for enhancement in cooling in small space. In this system unit, the refrigeration coil is cooled by the atmospheric air. There is an outdoor unit that comprises the components like the compressor, condenser and expansion valve. The outdoor unit can be kept on any open space where free flow of the atmospheric air is available. The fan located inside this unit sucks the outside air and blows it over the condenser coil cooling it in the process. The condenser coil is made up of several turns of the copper tubing and it is finned externally. The cooling unit comprising of the expansion valve, evaporator, the air handling blower and the filter are usually hanged to the ceiling. The ducts coming from the cooling unit are connected to the various rooms that are to be cooled.
  • 12. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 11 The diagram below show how the packaged system runs inside a house. The photos below were taken inside the mall. Indoor unit Left: The unit is hang to the ceiling. This ducting provides quiet operation and easy installation and service. Right: The diagram shown the components inside the ducting.
  • 13. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 12 Outdoor Units The outdoor units are placed at Level P2, which is nearby the management office. These units are owned by different mall’s tenants.
  • 14. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 13 2.3 Centralized Air Conditioning System Another air conditioning system utilizes in Courtyard is centralized air conditioning, it is suitable for large building which comprised of several floors to be cooled down like shopping mall, cinema, airport and hotel. It is more economically viable for a large building as it can cool the whole building at once. It must be installed before the building done constructing. This system is different from unitary and package system as there is no individual cooling coil and other components like evaporator installed in the room, all the compressor, condenser, expansion valve and evaporator are kept in a large plant room. Chilled air is supply to the building with a system of supply and return ducts. This system consists of 3 main parts where the process of heat exchange is carried out, namely AHU room, chiller room and cooling tower. 2.3.1 Air Handling Unit (AHU) Air handling unit is a device used to regulate and circulate air as part of a heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) system. Basically, AHU room consists of the supply duct for inlet and outlet of air, blower, heating and cooling coil, filter compartment and air duct. AHU acts as an intermediary which receive chilled air from chiller room and supply them to all the rooms. All the unwanted heat is removed from the rooms by the inlet diffuser, subsequently it flows back to the chiller room.
  • 15. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 14 2.3.2 Chiller Room 2.3.3 Cooling Tower Cooling tower which is normally located on top of a building is used to reject the heat from the condenser water. Water is sprayed down onto a water basin to increase the water surface area as large as possible. Simultaneously, there is a fan on top to blow the water. Heat is being removed at the same time when a small amount of water is evaporated, creating a cooling action. The cooled condenser water is then returned to the chiller unit. Chiller unit is usually located at the basement of a building. A chiller unit consists of four major components, there are condenser, compressor, expansion valve and evaporator. This is the place where the exchange of heat between the condenser and evaporator happens. The heat from AHU room is returned back to evaporator (chiller room). The condenser water picks up the heat then pumped up to the cooling tower for cooling. The cooled condenser water is returned back to chiller room, the whole process is repeated.
  • 16. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 15
  • 17. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 16 2.3.4 Air Handling Unit (AHU) room There is a sign labelled ‘A.H.U room’ on each door of the room. This is the internal part of the AHU, it consists of blower, heating and cooling coil. The blower serves to circulate the air movement and control the airflow rate. The cooling coils are used to cool down high temperature air whereas the heating coils serve to allow the low temperature air to be heated up.
  • 18. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 17 This is the filter panel that helps clean the air, ensure that a dust free and safe- inhaling air is supplied to the building. This is the ducting system in AHU room, its function is to transport air to and from the complex. This allows the ideal temperature to be achieved and maintained in the building when the hot and cold air mixed together. All the ducts are sealed, tested for tightness and insulated.
  • 19. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 18 There are 2 pipes in the AHU room, one labelled with CHWS (dark blue in colour) and another is CHWR (light blue in colour). There is another component called humidifier in AHU room. It helps to keep the indoor environment moist as excessive cooling will lead to dry atmosphere which can causes various health issues. 2.3.5 Chiller Room This is the chiller room located at level P4 (parking area) of ss15 Courtyard, there are a total of 3 chiller units. Two out of the three chiller units will take turn to operate everyday to expand their service life span.
  • 20. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 19 The model of the chiller used in SS15 Courtyard is the Carrier AQUAFORCE® 30HX chiller, a type of high- efficiency indoor screw water- cooled liquid chiller certified with AHRI Standard 550/590 (I-P). In the chiller room, there are four pipes with different colours. CHWS (dark blue) - chilled water supply to AHU room. CHWR (light blue) - chilled water return from AHU room. CWS (light green) - condenser water supply to cooling tower. CWR (dark green) - condenser water return from cooling tower.
  • 21. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 20 Temperature Sensor There is an electrical temperature sensor on the Carrier device that is able to detect any changes in temperature of the liquid refrigerant. According to the label on the device, it stated that the temperature of the leaving chilled water and entering condenser water shall be kept at 7o C and 30o C respectively. (a)Chilled water leaving temperature (b) Cooling water entering temperature The system operates in ss15 Courtyard has shown to run at a temperature of 6.6 o C and 29.4 o C which is slightly different from the MS 1525 code 8.11.1 and the specification of the Carrier Device.
  • 22. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 21 MS 1525 code 8.11.1
  • 23. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 22 2.3.6 Cooling Tower There is only one cooling tower in Courtyard which is located at level 6 which is an open air area. As I have mentioned above, these two pipes (CWS & CWR) are filled with condenser water which linked to chiller room.
  • 24. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 23 2.3.7 Diffuser (Inlet/Outlet) Louver bladed diffuser It is the most common diffusers in Courtyard. They are used to supply air at ceiling level.They can deliver air in 360° which helps to distribute airflow evenly to a big size room. It has circular, square and rectangular shapes. For the square shape diffuser, it has four separate quadrants to allow air to flow in 4 directions. Cone Diffuser They can be seen on the wall above level 1 in Courtyard, it is used to when large air velocities are needed at the high ceiling area (from ground level to level 1 in Courtyard). It can supply air in a horizontal direction by extending the cones and vertical direction by retracting the cones. This ensure the area receive enough amount of cool air to keep the comfort level steady.
  • 25. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 24 Linear Diffuser It can be seen at the ceiling outside of the lift at ground level, it is used for aesthetic reason as it can fit the narrow space between the false ceiling and the wall. Air can also be delivered equally around the perimeter of area outside the lift. Normally the width of a linear diffuser is of one to four slots, depends on how much air is required to supply. The linear diffuser used in Courtyard has 3 slots as shown in the picture above. Air curtain with linear slot outlet mounted above the automatic door in Courtyard. (Function: a type of downward facing blower fan that prevent contaminants and unconditioned air from outdoor to flow inside or cold air to leave the mall.)
  • 26. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 25 2.3.8 Return Grilles Inlet diffuser works in the opposite way to an outlet diffuser, it is designed to extract air from the room and return back to AHU room for further conditioning. Double deflection supply grille has two sets of blades in the horizontal and vertical orientation. Inlet diffuser that installed on the ceiling at ground level near the lift.
  • 27. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 26 Some of the diffuser are hanging without any ceiling cover, therefore you are able to see the ducting directly.
  • 28. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 27 4.0 FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM
  • 29. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 28 4.1 Active Fire System Active fire protection is the component of fire detection and prevention which reacts to action or motion. The role of active fire protection within the fire containment process is to detect, alert about, and seek to eliminate the fire hazard. 4.1.1 Sprinkler System A fire sprinkler system consist of water supply system, providing adequate pressure and flow rate to a water distribution piping system, onto which fire sprinklers are connected. The plug is a small glass bulb full of a glycerin-based liquid designed to expand and shatter when it gets hot. If fire breaks out, the air temperature above the fire rises and the sprinkler activates when the air temperature gets high enough. The sprinkler sprays water forcefully over the flames, extinguishing them completely in most cases.
  • 30. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 29 4.1.2 Fire Extinguisher A fire extinguisher is used to extinguish or control small fires, often in emergency situations. It located in the wet riser room. Typically, a fire extinguisher consists of a hand-held cylindrical pressure vessel containing an agent which can be discharged to extinguish a fire. Cartridge Operated Dry Chemical fire extinguishers extinguish the fire primarily by interrupting the chemical reaction of the fire triangle. Like the stored pressure dry chemical extinguishers, the multipurpose dry chemical is effective on Class A, B, and C fires.
  • 31. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 30 4.1.3 Automatic CO2 System It located in the electrical system control room. Carbon dioxide is a colorless, odorless, electrically non-conductive gas that is highly efficient as a fire suppression agent. Gas Suppression Systems are generally used in concealed rooms. The principle used by Gas Suppression System is by breaking the Fire Triangle, the fire ceases to exist. Each detector constantly monitors the room for signs of fire. As soon as fire is detected, an alarm is sounded, to the personnel to evacuate the entire room. Then, the gas like, Novec, Clean Agent or Co2 is released in the enclosed room. Thus, the oxygen in the room is rapidly reduced, to a level where fire cannot exist.
  • 32. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 31 4.1.4 Wet/Dry Riser System Dry riser (red in color) Wet riser This buildings have a wet riser and dry riser system. They are intended for the use of the Fire Service to provide a readily available means of delivering considerable quantities of water for manual or automatic fire fighting operations. Dry riser is a vertical pipe intended to distribute water to multiple levels of a building or structure as a component of the fire suppression systems. It do not contain water when they are not being used, but are charged with water by fire service pumping appliances when necessary. Wet riser is a system where the pipes are kept full of water for manual or automatic fire fighting operations. The provision of a built-in water distribution system means that firefighters do not need to create their own distribution system in order to fight a fire and avoids the breaching of fire compartments by running hose lines between them.
  • 33. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 32 4.1.5 Alarm Fire Detection System A fire alarm system has a number of devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other emergencies are present. These alarms may be activated automatically from smoke detectors, and heat detectors or may also be activated via manual fire alarm activation devices such as manual call points or pull stations.
  • 34. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 33 4.1.6 Smoke Detector A smoke detector is a device that senses smoke, typically as an indicator of fire. This building security devices issue a signal to a fire alarm control panel as part of a fire alarm system, while household smoke detectors, also known as smoke alarms, generally issue a local audible or visual alarm from the detector itself. It located on the ceiling of the building. Smoke can be detected either optically or by physical process (ionization), detectors may use either, or both, methods. Sensitive alarms can be used to detect, and thus deter, smoking in areas where it is banned.
  • 35. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 34 4.1.7 Voice Communication System This Emergency Voice Communication System (EVCS) is designed for use as a fire telephone system, disabled refuge call system or as a combined system when both fire telephones and disabled refuge points are required. Voice-based systems provide response personnel with the ability to conduct orderly evacuation and notify building occupants of changing event circumstances. In high rise buildings, different evacuation messages may be played to each floor, depending on the location of the fire.
  • 36. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 35 4.1.8 Hose Reel Fire hose reels are located at the bomba room and it is to provide a reasonably accessible and controlled supply of water to combat a potential fire risk. The length of a fully extended fire hose is 36 meters with a diameter of 19mm (outside diameter). A control nozzle attached to the end of the hose enables the operator to control the direction and flow of water to the fire. All fire hose reels come with a unique ball valve shut-off device, a plastic or solid brass hose reel nozzle and mounting bracket.
  • 37. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 36 4.1.9 Break Glass A Break Glass Call Point is a device which enables personnel to raise the alarm by breaking the frangible element on the fascia. They should be mounted 1.4m from the floor and sited where they can be easily seen. Manual Call Points should be sited on the floor landings of stairways and at exits to open air. It should be noted that Call Points should be fitted on the floor side of an access door to a staircase so the floor of origin is indicated at the Control Panel. Flameproof call points are available, also handle operated points for use in areas where broken glass may cause a hazard.
  • 38. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 37 4.1.10 Fireman Switch The fireman switch is a specialized switch disconnector or isolator. You can see these switches on the outside wall of shops or the buildings. For exterior devices, the switch should be adjacent to the controls for the devices. Interior switches should be adjacent to the main entrance to the building. They are used by firemen to turn off neon- lighting or other electrical equipment in case of fire to prevent the overheated equipment from exploding. The ON and OFF positions for the switch must be clearly indicated and visible to someone standing on the ground.
  • 39. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 38 4.2 Passive Fire Protection System Overview It is an integral component of the structural fire protection and fire safety in the building that use fire resistant door or wall to contain fire or slow the spread. It also helps to reduce damage to the building as well as provides more evacuation time for the people inside the building. Moreover, it includes fire doors, assembly point, firefighter lift and so on. 4.2.1 Fire Door There are fire door at every floor and it will separate each compartment. They are mostly located at the fire escape exits. Fire door is very important for all building because it can delay the spread of fire as well as smoke and can protect people in the building to escape from the fire accident as soon as possible.
  • 40. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 39 UBBL 1984 Section 173 (1) All exit doors shall be openable from the inside without the use of key or any special knowledge or effort. (2) Exit doors shall close automatically when release and all door devices including magnetic door holders, shall release the doors upon power failure or actuation of the fire alarm. 4.2.2 Exit Sign Exit sign is very crucial that it acts as a guidance which allows the occupants to find the exit or safety zone when break out of fire. Besides, it can be found at the ceiling above the doors. UBBL 1984 Section 172 (1) Story exits and access to such exits shall be marked by readily visible sign sand shall not obscure by any decoration, furnishings or other equipment. (2) A sign reading “KELUAR” with an arrow indicating the direction shall be placed in every location where the direction of the travel to reach the nearest exit is not immediately apparent.
  • 41. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 40 (3) Every exit sign shall have the world “KELUAR” in plainly legible letters not less than 150 meter high with the principal strokes of the letters not less than 18mm wide. The lettering shall be in red against a black background. (4) All exit signs shall be illuminated continuously during periods of occupancy. 4.2.3 Emergency Staircase In a building, the location of the emergency staircase should have the advantage to provide clear access to the road for the ease of rescue process and fire fighting. Besides, the occupants of the building may also use the emergency staircase to access to the road routinely so that obstruction freedom can be maintained all the time. UBBL 1984 Section 168 (1) Except as provided for in by-law 194 upper floor shall have means of egress via at least two separate staircase. (2) Staircase shall be of such width that in the event of any one staircase not being available for escape purpose the remaining staircases shall accommodate the highest occupancy load of any one floor discharging into it calculated in accordance with provisions in Seventh schedule to these By-laws. (3) The required width of a staircase shall be the clear width between walls and handrails may be permitted to encroach on this width to a maximum of 75 millimeters.
  • 42. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 41 (4) The required width of a staircase shall be maintained throughout its length including at landings. (5) Door giving access to staircases shall be so positioned that their swing shall at no point encroach on the required width of the staircase or landings. 4.2.4 Fire Evacuation Route Fire evacuation route is be displayed at the wall of lift lobby and clearly to state the way to escape for the occupants. Guidelines and requirements are provided in order to enhance the safe evacuation of all occupants. Besides, it also helps in handling of an emergency situation.
  • 43. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 42 4.2.5 Firefighter Lift A firefighter lift is a lift which allows commandeered by the Fire Service. Basically, the lift can be controlled within the car after the activation of the lift controls which is usually located at the ground floor level so that the firefighters are able to access to whatever level they want in order to proceed with the rescue operation.
  • 44. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 43 5.0 VERTICAL TRANSPORTATIO N SYSTEM
  • 45. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 44 5.0 Overview Vertical transportation system is a system that allow the user to access one floor to another floor. All building more than one storey will have at least one staircase to access to another floor. Besides that, buildings more than 4 storey, an elevator commonly known as lifts is required. Because staircase is not suitable for the people with disabilities. In addition, the installation of elevator solve the problem for people who is not willing to use the staircase. We observed that in SS15 Courtyard consists of escalator, travelator and elevator. There are total 10 elevators and 5 pairs of escalators. Both escalator and elevator play an important role in providing convenient and accessible path in this building. 5.1 Escalator An escalator is a moving staircase that enable the consumer access from one floor to another floor. It requires no waiting time except during heavy traffic. There are three different types of escalator in SS15 Courtyard. The speed of the escalator in FIGURE 1 is about 0.45m/s, FIGURE 2 is about 0.50m/s while FIGURE 3 is about 0.47m/s. The step width of escalator in FIGURE 1 is about 810 mm, while FIGURE 2 is about 1080 mm and which can allow two people stand side by side. The step width of escalator in FIGURE 3 is about 977 mm. The escalator is manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd.
  • 46. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 45 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
  • 47. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 46 5.1.1 Arrangement of escalator There are two types of escalator arrangement in SS15 Courtyard, double bank with interrupted traffic in one direction and parallel two way traffic. Double bank with interrupted traffic in one direction is the passenger need to pass through several merchandise. This arrangement is inconvenient for the passenger but benefits to the shopping complex owner. Parallel two way traffic is used in the building where heavy traffic flow. Parallel two way traffic Double bank with interrupted traffic
  • 48. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 47 5.1.2 Location of escalator There are 5 pairs of escalator in SS15 Courtyard. This escalator is located at basement. It allow the user to access from B1 (basement) to level LG (lower ground floor). (a) (b) These two escalator is located at lower ground floor (LG). It allow the user to access from level LG (lower ground floor) to level G (ground floor). (a) escalator is located at the middle of the mall. (b) escalator is located at the side of the mall and also in front of the side entrance.
  • 49. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 48 (c) (d) These two escalator is located at ground floor. It allow the user to access from level G (ground floor) to level 1 (first floor). (c) escalator is located at the middle of the mall and also in front of the main entrance. (d) escalator is located at the side of the mall.
  • 50. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 49 5.1.3 Components of Escalator
  • 51. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 50 Components Functions 1 Moving Handrail To provide stability for passenger. 2 Deck Board A decorative capping member of the balustrade. 3 Comb Plates To prevent objects get stuck in the gap. 4 Control Panel To control the operation of escalator. 5 Drive Unit To move the steps with a motor. 6 Drive Chain To move the chain. 7 Sprocket Is a profile wheel with teeth that mesh with the chain. 8 Trailing Track A railway for the chain to move. 9 Moving Handrail Drive Unit Located at the top of balustrading which move the balustrading at the same time. 10 Step Tread A horizontal surface that provide a standing place. 11 Riser A vertical surface of step. 12 Step Demarcation Line Warning security line. 13 Trailing Roller To make sure the chain roll smoothly. 14 Step Chain To link all the steps into a close loops. 15 Landing Platforms There are top and bottom landing platform. Top platform contain motor, bottom platform hold the step return idler sprocket. 16 Floor Plates A place to be provided for passenger before they step into the moving stairs. 17 Tracks To guide the step chain and pull the step from the bottom platform to top platform. Safety Devices 1 Emergency stop button Any accidents happened, it will stop the walkway immediately. 2 Maintenance switch During maintenance service, it will cut off the circuit. 3 Skirt panel brush Prevent the passengers' shoes from touching the skirt panel and avoid foreign matters from being taken into the gap.
  • 52. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 51 5.1.4 Additional Feature in Line With Green Technology The escalators and travelator in SS15 Courtyard had installed variable frequently(VVVF) energy-saving system. It can save up to 60% of energy. If there is no passenger, the escalator and travelator will stop to enter the saving mode. If there is people approaching, it will run immediately.
  • 53. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 52 5.2 Travelator Travelator is a moving walkways to transport people in short distance or inclined distance between two floors of the building. Overall, travelator is a conveyor transport that allow people and things transfer from a point to another point. There are two types of travelator, zero degrees inclination or also known as “Horizontal” moving walkways and up to 15 degrees inclination or also known as “Inclined” moving walkways. Travelator in SS15 Courtyard is in 15 degrees inclined position. The speed of the travelator is about 0.45m/s. the step width of the travelator is about 1012 mm. The travelator is manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd.
  • 54. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 53 5.2.1 Location of Travelator There is only a travelator in courtyard which connected from level LG(lower ground) to B1(basement). This travelator is provide convenience for the village grocer customer who can travel the trolley from LG to B1.
  • 55. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 54 5.3 Elevator Elevator or lift is a vertical transportation that allow people or transport goods from one floor to another floor. There are two types of elevator, electric elevator and hydraulic elevator. Electric elevator use electrical power to lift and lower the car. Hydraulic elevator use the principles of hydraulics to raise and lower the car. The lift in SS15 Courtyard can carry 15 persons or support 1025 kg in one time. The duration of the elevator is about 47s from ground floor to P5 (parking 5). The passenger transfer time is 2.0s in and out. The elevator is manufactured by EITA-Schneider (MFG) Sdn Bhd. The lift entrance width is 1125mm with single speed centre opening. The door closing time is 3.2s.
  • 56. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 55 The Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 (UBBL) requirements for lifts: Under UBBL 1984 section 123-128, lifts: 124 - For all non-residential buildings exceeding 4 storeys above or below the main access level at least one lift shall be provided. Under UBBL 1984 section 152-155, ventilation to lifts shafts: 152(1) - Every opening in a lift shaft or lift entrance shall open into a protected lobby unless other suitable means of protection to the opening to the satisfaction of the local authority is provided. These requirements shall not apply to open type industrial and other special buildings as may be approved by the D.G.F.S. 5.3.1 Sensor of elevator The aim of sensor used in escalator is for safety purposes. The sensor will open while the sensor detect a person or an object blocks the doorway until the person or object is removed from the doorway.
  • 57. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 56 5.3.2 Arrangement of Elevator There are two types of elevator arrangement in SS15 Courtyard. Six Car Arrangement It consists of five passenger lifts and a firefighter lift. Ground Floor
  • 58. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 57 Three Car Arrangement It consists of two passenger lifts and a firefighter lift. Lower Ground Floor First Floor
  • 59. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 58 5.3.4 Components of Elevator External Lift supervisory Floor indicator Lift supervisory is for building manager to take a look what happen to the elevator. It receives the alarm signal from the elevator to the building manager and to contact the passenger in the elevator during emergency such as lift failure. Floor indicator is located inside and outside of the lift. It display the name of the floor level.
  • 60. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 59 Emergency intercom Lift operating panel Up and down button A communication system located inside the lift that enable communication between the passenger and the person in charge during emergency. Use to select the floor that passenger wish to travel. It is use when passenger is requesting a lift.
  • 61. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 60 Ventilation hole Hand rail Lift car To provide ventilation in the elevator. In SS15 Courtyard’s elevator, the handrail is in circular. It is for the passenger to hold when falling of elevator occur. A place where passenger on board.
  • 62. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 61
  • 63. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 62 Internal Components Functions Control panel Control the operation of elevator. Overspeed governor To stop and hold the governor rope in case the elevator run exceeding the rated speed. Guard rail To guide the elevator travel uniformly. Counterweight It move at opposite direction with the lift car to balance the weight of car. Buffers To stop the lift car or counterweight during emergency. Wire ropes To hold the lift car. Traveling cable Used for power transmission for the elevator and communication between controller. Lift frame To support the lift car. Door operator To open and close the door. Landing door To prevent passenger or things falling into the hoistway.
  • 64. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 63 6.0 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY SYSTEM
  • 65. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 64 6.0 Overview Electricity in this world have made an impact to our daily life due to the fact that it provides us power for mechanical ventilation and artificial lighting in the buildings. In Malaysia, there are 3 electric utility companies that provides the electricity that is demanded by the public which are Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for peninsular Malaysia, for Sabah it is Sabah Electricity SDN. BHD (SESB), and also Sarawak Energy (SE) for Sarawak. It all starts from a power plant that produces high voltage current to consumer. The process is called power distribution grid, whereby the voltage rises and drops depending on function and locations. The generated electricity will pass through the step-up transformer to raise the voltage to HV of transmission voltage. The purpose is to cover back the energy loss due to the resistance in the transmission wire. SS15 Courtyard received 11kV of electrical supply from the TNB substation. The electricity is distributed to the High Tension Room of the building. The electricity is then stepped down by the transformer to 415V and moved to the Low Voltage Room to supply electricity to the Riser Room of every floor of the building.
  • 66. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 65 6.1 ELECTRICAL SUPPLY ROOM 6.1.1 HIGH TENSION ROOM The High Tension Room is at the ground floor of SS15 Courtyard. The incoming electrical power supplied through a 11kV feeder from TNB. The underground cables of the 11kV supply is connected to the 11kV switchgear inside the high tension room which is just next to the TNB substation. The high tension room has switchgears which consists of switching and protection devices such as fuses, vacuum circuit breakers, isolators, disconnect switches, overcurrent and earth fault protection (OCEF) relays and other devices that control the flow of electricity. The high voltage electricity at 11kV will be step down using several step-down transformers depending on the power demand of the end user, which in this case will be the tenants and management of this building.
  • 67. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 66 3 phase, 11kV Control Panel together Vacuum Circuit Breaker together with with the OCEF relay in blue colour contact arms on a withdrawable trolley A vacuum circuit breaker (VCB) is used as an ON/OFF device to control the flow of electricity. Due to the high voltage of 11kV, the actual ON/OFF switch must be operated inside a vacuum. In the above picture, the white coloured cylinders is the actual switches, technically named "interruptors". The operation of the ON/OFF switch can be controlled manually (for simple switching to ON or OFF) or automatically when abnormal situations are detected by the OCEF protection relay. When an abnormal situation is detected by the OCEF relay, such as an abnormally high current flow or leakage of current to earth, this protection relay will automatically "trip" (switch OFF) the VCB to protect the end users and equipment from damage.
  • 68. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 67 6.1.2 TRANSFORMER ROOM In SS15 Courtyard, there are 2 transformer rooms. Both of it are located at 2 different locations. The smaller transformer is located at the Ground Floor, whereas the bigger transformer is located at the Basement. The step-down transformers are placed in these rooms in order for them to step down 11kV of electricity that is coming from the High Tension Room to 415V. The stepped down current will then be transferred to their own Main Switch Board (MSB) that are located in the Low Voltage Room. MS 1525:2014 7.3 Transformers 7.3.1 All supply voltage transformers in the building’s electrical system shall be selected based on their overall efficiency according to their load profile, taking account of the capital cost and cost of losses. Such a selection can be based on the following typical loss characteristics for the different transformer ratings as shown in Tables 16, 17, and 18. The losses indicated in Tables 16, 17, and 18 are valid for low voltage distribution transformers and shall be applicable for secondary windings from 400V to 433V.
  • 69. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 68 The Transformer Panel Transformer switch when it is switched on Readings on the transformer panel shows that it supplies 415V to the shops, residence and offices in the building
  • 70. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 69 Dry transformer with protective metal cage (Basement) A smaller transformer (Ground floor)
  • 71. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 70 6.1.3 Low Tension Room The Low Tension Room is situated next to the Transformer Room. The output from the secondary side of transformer, which is at low voltage, is connected to low tension room with cables. The equipment in the Low Tension room has similar functions as those in the 11kV High Tension room, but the voltage level is lower (415V), and instead of using vacuum circuit breakers, it uses air insulated circuit breakers (ACB). In SS15 Courtyard, there are 3 Main Switch Boards (MSB) inside the Low Tension Room that distribute electricity to the landlord, tenants and chiller respectively. These panels are the main power switches of the entire building.
  • 72. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 71 The Main Switch Board (MSB) receives the low voltage electricity from the transformer and supply it to multiple units of Distribution Boards (DB) located at every floor of the building through the Riser Room or near the end user’s premises. MSB contains a lot of air-insulated Moulded Case Circuit Breakers (MCCBs) and its associated control and protection circuitry. Air Insulated MCCBs Low Voltage OCEF Relay
  • 73. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 72 The distribution board (DB) is also known as panelboard or breaker panel. The main function is to divide the electrical power feed into subsidiary circuits while providing a protective fuse or circuit breaker for each circuit. The distribution board offers protection to users and equipment from electrical shock or fire resulting from ground fault. The electricity from the distribution board is then further delivered to a smaller version of MCCB, MCB and Earth Leakage Circuit Board (ELCB).
  • 74. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 73 6.1.4 RISER ROOM Riser Room can be found at every floor of SS15 Courtyard. The Riser Room consist of Distribution Board (DB), which is a smaller panel board that receive electricity from the Main Switch Board (MSB) and supply electricity to every electric appliances of the particular floor that it is situated in. Besides that, the Riser Room also consist of an Essential Distribution Board (ESB) that receive the electricity from generator during emergency.
  • 75. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 74 Electrical Meter Distribution Board Wiring Distribution Board (DB) Molded Case Circuit Breaker (MCCB)
  • 76. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 75 The Generator Set Room is located on the 1st Floor in the building. The generator act as a backup electrical supply source when there is an electrical breakdown from the TNB station. The generator will generate electricity either automatically or manually within 5 seconds by using diesel oil after it detects that there is no electrical supply from the TNB station. As for SS15 Courtyard, their generator has to be switched on manually. So when there is actually a power failure coming from TNB station, one of the engineers working under the building will manually switch it on. The generator’s power will be pumped and supplied by the MSB to make it run. Diesel will then be added into the tank to run the motor inside the generator, to help supply emergency electricity to the building or the area affected. The electricity generated will transfer to EMSB in the Low Voltage Room, then to the ESB in Riser Room. The generator will generate electricity for the building until the power supply has been regained, then it will be manually switched off until a next power failure happens. But unfortunately, the power supplied by the generator will only be enough for the lightings which are directly connected such as the lifts, lobby or toilets. As for the offices, electricity will not be supplied there due to the shortage of electric supply. 6.1.5 GENERATOR SET ROOM
  • 77. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 76 Main Switch Board that supplies the electricity to the Generator Set Generator Set
  • 78. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 77 Ventilation System Flexible Bellows When the generator is switched on and running, it will generate electricity when the motor inside starts to run. This will cause the generator set to produce heat. Therefore, a ventilation system is needed in the generator set room to prevent the generator from overheating. Which is why the flexible bellows attached to the back of the generator, will act as a medium to let the hot air out through a louvered panel in order for the heat to not be trapped. [Photo above] Diagram of what it looks like in a generator set room along with their labels Louvered Panel
  • 79. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 78 Diesel Tank In the picture on the left, it shows the maximum area where we were allowed to have access to. The purpose of a diesel tank is to store the diesel to run the generator when it is switched on to supply electricity to the building during power failures. This is due to the fact that battery has much lower specific energy than the fuel like gasoline, therefore diesel fuel is required to work out the generator while still using battery to operate. Even though gasolines can only be stored for about a year, disposing it would be difficult. When the diesel fuel passes through the motor and allow combustion to occur, the dynamo will generate electric field and current will be supplied to the LV room, later followed by the distributing areas. [Photo above] What a diesel tank would look like up front.
  • 80. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 79 Carbon Dioxide Tank The purpose of the carbon dioxide tank is when a fire breaks out in any of the rooms, a carbon dioxide pilot will pull its trigger to conduct those tanks to work to put out the fire during emergencies. These tanks are needed in every electrical supply room for safety purposes.
  • 81. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 80 PROBLEMS
  • 82. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 81 Problems of Mechanical Ventilation and Air- Conditioning Cooling Tower Cooling tower continuously wash by condenser water, inevitably it is exposed to the risk of the growth of algae and bacteria like Legionella. It also cause problems like corrosion and fouling which will increase health risks. Corrosion often associate with cooling tower as it always expose to air and water. Fouling is the deposition of suspended material from internal sources such as by-products of corrosion or dust around the cooling tower. It is a serious problem as it will increase the hardness of water and water consumption. Blockage in the water basin of cooling tower may happen, eventually lead to leakage. All these problems reduced heat transfer efficiency and therefore reduced the efficiency of cooling process. It will then increase the energy consumption by refrigeration chillers and greenhouse gas emissions.
  • 83. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 82 Problem of Fire Protection System Fire Door Through our observation, we realized that most of the fire door cannot close automatically. However, exit doors shall be close automatically when released and all devices including magnetic door holders, shall release the doors upon the power failure or actuation of fire alarm as stated in UBBL 1984 section 173 (2). Thus, the fire door cannot compartment the safety zone and the fire area when fire breaks out which cannot protect the occupants in the building.
  • 84. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 83 Moreover, we also found that the advertisement boards are placed in front of the fire door. This will block the occupants when they escape from the building during the fire break out due to there have many obstruction in front of the fire door. The management of Courtyard has not fulfilled the requirement of UBBL 1984.
  • 85. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 84 RECOMMENDATION & SOLUTION
  • 86. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 85 RECOMMENDATIONS & SOLUTIONS ON IMPROVING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM Cooling Tower 1. Regular maintenance First, the contaminants in the cooling tower should be removed and keeping it as clean as possible. Fix the damages on cooling tower like leakage and broken panel. Do inspection regularly to ensure it functions properly. 2. Continuous monitoring Purchase equipment and software to supervise the cooling-system water. This process includes checking the water quality and system efficiency. Warning will be given to the facility team when there is any potential decline in water quality. 3. Systematic filtration Side stream filtration helps to draw out trapped contaminants that may circulate in the water before they can accumulate in the basin and reach other parts of the system. After the water is filtered, it returns back to the chiller room or cooling tower. It can be installed at the side of the water basin or the condenser water return pipe. It is cost effective as it only filters a portion of the water flow, it doesn’t need to be compatible with the system’s recirculation rate. Side stream filtration system eliminates shutdown time as it can be cleaned while the cooling systems are running. By removing the suspended contaminants, all the problems (growth of algae and biological bacteria, fouling and corrosion) can be solve directly or indirectly.
  • 87. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 86 RECOMMENDATIONS & SOLUTIONS ON IMPROVING FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM FIRE DOOR After identified the problems, we suggest to apply an electronic magnetic door catch to every single fire door. The magnetic fire door catches/holders will allow a fire door to be held open electro-magnetically allowing a free flow of traffic. In the event of a fire (or power failure), the magnet is released and the door closer will close the fire door securely to help limit the spread of fire throughout a building. This type of door control is ideal for busy corridor doors as found in the shopping mall, schools or even hospitals. The fire door could be open but it will closed properly when emergency/fire burn out. It suit for the needs of courtyard allowing a free flow of traffic. At the same time, it can be a very good fire protection system by releasing the door automatically.
  • 88. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 87 In addition to that, for the problems of advertisements blocking the fire exit door, we can actually instruct the mall security guards to remove it when they doing their rounds. If the same problems happen in second time again, the mall management can catch the people by monitoring the CCTV and give them a fine.
  • 89. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 88 CONCLUSION Through observing SS15 Courtyard, we found that the building services in this building are being well maintained and a majority of them had meet the basic requirements and standards of the rule according to the Uniform Building By-Law 1984 (UBBL). Maintenance to the building is very important because it can maintain the effectiveness and efficiency of the building systems. Services such as repairing, servicing, renovation and replacement should be carried out frequently. Throughout this assignment, we are able to identify, understand and explain the type of building system such as air conditioning system, fire protection system, vertical transportation system and electrical supply system. Besides that, we are also able to understand how the system work and its function. Moreover, we also can differentiate and distinguish the installation of various types of services in this building. Other than that, we are able to work in a team and learnt to tolerate each other to complete this assignment effectively. In a conclusion, building services play an important role in a building. It makes the building more comfortable, functional and safe to use.
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  • 94. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 93 APPENDIX
  • 95. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 94 APRIL 2017 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Job delegation 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2017 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Site visit 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
  • 96. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 95 JUNE 2017 SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1 Second site visit 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Report compilation 13 14 15 16 Slide compilation 17 18 19 20 21 22 Presentatio n 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Date of discussion: 18 April 2017 Job delegation: Phon Kit Poi Discussion on Vertical Transportation System Introduction Sew Yue Ling Discussion on Vertical Transportation System Conclusion Hong Li Vian Discussion on Air Conditioning System Analysis on air conditioning system Recommendation on air conditioning system Lee Lin Hui Discussion on Air Conditioning System Analysis on air conditioning system Recommendation on air conditioning system
  • 97. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 96 Lieu Xue Qi Discussion on Fire Protection System Analysis on fire protection system Recommendation on fire protection system Fong Kah Yan Discussion on Fire Protection System Analysis on fire protection system Recommendation on fire protection system Nicole Thain Huey Wei Discussion on Electrical Supply System Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee Discussion on Electrical Supply System
  • 98. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 97 Site visit 1 Date of site visit: 17 May 2017 (Wednesday) Location: SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya Attendees: Phon Kit Poi, Sew Yue Ling, Hong Li Vian, Lee Lin Hui, Lieu Xue Qi, Fong Kah Yan and Nicole Thain Huey Wei Job scope: Phon Kit Poi Prepare letter Take photo during site visit Observer
  • 99. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 98 Sew Yue Ling Take photo during site visit Note taker Observer Hong Li Vian Take photo during site visit Observer Lee Lin Hui Driver Take photo during site visit Observer Lieu Xue Qi Take photo during site visit Observer Fong Kah Yan Driver Take photo during site visit Observer Nicole Thain Huey Wei Take photo during site visit Observer
  • 100. School of Architecture, Building and Design Taylor’s University | Building Services II | “SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya” 99 Site visit 2 Date of site visit: 1 June 2017 (Thursday) Location: SS15 Courtyard, Subang Jaya Attendees: Phon Kit Poi, Sew Yue Ling, Hong Li Vian and Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee Job scope: Phon Kit Poi Prepare letter Take photo during site visit Sew Yue Ling Take photo during site visit Note taker Hong Li Vian Take photo during site visit Observer Jacquelyn Vanessa Tee Take photo during site visit Observer