at cranberry woods; cranberry township, PA
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 User Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work-in-progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Caitlin Hanzel. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors of was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.
 
 


 
 

Technical Reports

 

Mechanical Technical Assignment #1 was composed of two primary tasks. The first was to analyze the energy-efficient design aspects of the building by using ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2007. Energy requirements for the building envelope, HVAC systems, equipment and lighting and power systems were reviewed. The second part of the assignment was to calculate the minimum amount of outdoor air required for acceptable indoor air quality in The Regional Learning Alliance. The Ventilation Calculation Procedure in Section 6 of ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2007 was used during this process.

Technical Assignment #1

Mechanical Technical Assignment #2 focused on load calculations, and the annual energy consumption and operating costs of The Regional Learning Alliance. Trane's TRACE 700 was used to model the building, simulating year-round conditions and outputting an annual utility consumption. This information was used in conjunction with the current utility rates to estimate monthly and annual operating costs.

Technical Assignment #2

Technical Assignment 3 was dedicated to the exploration and evaluation of the current mechanical system and controls in The Regional Learning Alliance Center. Information discussed includes equipment performance, heating and cooling loads, energy analysis and annual operating costs, initial construction costs and lost rentable space, LEED analysis, control schematics and an overall system evaluation and critique.

Technical Assignment #3


 

 
     



 
 
 
     

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