Bane Shantanu Rajendra Sudha

UM4003-1

Illumination quality, noise levels and air quality

The study was conducted to understand the perception of users and effects of these factors on their comfort levels. User surveys and on-site measurements were performed using appropriate equipments. The results of these were compared with standards and best practices to establish issues in the facility. Further systems and technological solutions were studied in terms of its cost effectiveness, pros and cons, implementation challenges and effects on other services. Final Proposals and recommendations were summarized in a Facilities management Plan which included strategies to generate income for the capital and operational expenditure of these proposals.


Report Content

A comparison between survey results and measurements was performed to understand the perception of these factors by users.

The operation and maintenance of the water cooled HVAC system was studied to calculate the operation expense of it.

A checklist and regime was formulated to ensure efficient and timely maintenance of the HVAC system.

A zones and sensor based lighting system was adopted for basement to reduce the energy consumed for illumination of it.

A T-bulb was proposed to improve the illumination quality of the basement; further a motion sensor with controls for lux levels, lag time period and area under sensor was proposed for the basement.

A transparent acrylic noise barrier was proposed to reduce noise levels by 12 dB in front area and also to retain the visual connection between the street and front entry of the facility.

The cost effectiveness of various sound absorbing material was studied and a Mass loaded vinyl surface was proposed to reduce transmission of sound from HVAC plant room to adjacent basement parking space.

A dry scrubber was proposed to clean the kitchen air before exhausting it out in the basement.

An induction cooktop was proposed for the kitchen which would reduce the annual operation expenditure of it by INR 2,00,000.

A mechanical ventilation system was much needed to reduce the high PM10 levels detected in the basement, proving natural ventilation being insufficient for the space.