Project
BMS A new simple BMS is installed to monitor key components of the MEPF systems . All the monitored information is transmitted to a central computer in the control room , and the information is displayed in graphical format on a screen in the control room . The BMS can be set to trend and store data for troubleshooting purposes . The BMS is mainly used for alarm management .
AWARDS SAPOA presented this project with two awards in 2020 . The first award went to the developers of this project Atterbury and Ithemba Property for the winner in the mixed-use category .
Towers Main also won the prestigious overall transformation award . RACA
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Pieter de Bod ( Pr . Eng .) is an accredited LEED BD + C and Green Star Professional and worked as the technical director of WSP Group Africa during the design of the project , and is currently working at WSP in Dallas , Texas , US .
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS , SUPPLIERS , AND EQUIPMENT List of professionals :
Developers Architect
Divercity Urban Property Fund , Atterbury & Ithemba Property AMA Architecture
MEP consultants HVAC contractor
WSP Group Africa Ductech
List of Mechanical Equipment Supplier and manufacturers : Chiller
Sky Shot / CIAT
AHU Pumps Fans Electrical & BMS
Ductech Xylem / Lowara AMS Satchtech
Equipment installed : Equipment
Total
Air Cooled Heat Pump Chillers |
4 |
Secondary Pumps |
4 |
Fans |
70 |
Outside Air handling unit |
1 |
Chilled water pressurisation set |
1 |
Hot water pressurisation set |
1 |
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