Building Mechanicals: Systems and Equipment

Event Description:

This course introduces students to Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing systems and equipment in buildings. Building upon the first course in the sequence, Introduction to Building Science and Energy Engineering, students are exposed to details of equipment, its operation and control, especially adjustments and retrofits for energy efficiency, water conservation and carbon reduction. The course emphasizes professional practice, including field-testing, measurement, data acquisition and key parameter analysis as methods in energy audits and performance assessment before and after adjustment/retrofit. Students will be responsible for coordination and quality control of student-team work, including clarity of analysis, quantification procedures, and quality of technical writing.