The final thesis report is an analysis of mechanical system design alternatives to the original systems in the New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital. Included in the report is an analysis of the existing systems, investigation into a central plant redesign, a variable refrigerant flow system, and a solar thermal system.

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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 Adam Bernardo. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or 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.