Coppin State University

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The New RLPS Architects Office Building Lancaster,
PA Brice Ohl Mechanical Option Presented on
4/10/13
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Project Team
Presentation Outline
Project Team Project Introduction Existing
mechanical systems Mechanical Depth
Study Construction Breadth Study Results Conclusio
n Recommendation Questions
Owner Architects RLPS Architects Ltd.
General Contractor Warfel Construction
Mechanical Electrical Engineers Reese Engineering Inc.
Structural Engineers Zug Associates, Ltd. Structural Engineers.
Civil Engineers Harbor Engineering
Surveyor Herbert, Rowland, Grubic, Inc.
Landscaping RLPS Architects Ltd.
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Presentation Outline
Project Team Project Introduction Existing
mechanical systems Mechanical Depth
Study Construction Breadth Study Results Conclusio
n Recommendation Questions
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Presentation Outline

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Ground Level
Mezzanine Level
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Presentation Outline

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Ground Level
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Presentation Outline

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Mezzanine Level
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Key Mechanical Equipment

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• 8 Closed Loop Water Source
• 2 Pumps for heat Pump Loop
• 28 Water Source Heat Pumps
• Condensate Pump for Heat Pump Loop
• Expansion Tank for Heat Pump Loop
• 4 Ventilation Units

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Presentation Outline
Key Mechanical Equipment

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• 8 Closed Loop Water Source
• 2 Pumps for heat Pump Loop
• 28 Water Source Heat Pumps
• Condensate Pump for Heat Pump Loop
• Expansion Tank for Heat Pump Loop
• 4 Ventilation Units

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Presentation Outline

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing Mechanical Systems
• Mechanical Spaces
• Ground Level
• Mezzanine Level
• Well Field Layout
• Summary
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Design Objectives
Single Sided Ventilation

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• Reduce Energy Consumption
• Minimize the Need for Conditioned Air
• Maximize Outdoor Air
• Achieve Single Sided Ventilation

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Proposed Redesign

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• Hybrid Ventilation System
• Automated Window System
• Hybrid Ventilation System with Water Feature
• Automated Window System
• Subgrade Cistern
• Water Feature

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Presentation Outline
Proposed Redesign

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• Hybrid Ventilation System
• Automated Window System
• Hybrid Ventilation System with Water Feature
• Automated Window System
• Subgrade Cistern
• Water Feature

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Presentation Outline
Proposed Redesign

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• Hybrid Ventilation System
• Automated Window System
• Hybrid Ventilation System with Water Feature
• Automated Window System
• Subgrade Cistern
• Water Feature

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Presentation Outline
Proposed Redesign

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

• Hybrid Ventilation System
• Automated Window System
• Hybrid Ventilation System with Water Feature
• Automated Window System
• Subgrade Cistern
• Water Feature

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Presentation Outline
Method of Modeling
Temperature

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Weather Data Air Mixing Summer/Winter Design
Conditions
T mix (T OutdoorQ Outdoor T Heat PumpQ Heat
Pump)/ Q Total
Humidity
W Mix W Outdoor (? Heat Pump / ? Total) (W
Heat Pump W Outdoor)
Summer Design Conditions
73-79 F, 40-60 RH
Winter Design Conditions
68-74 F, 40-60 RH
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Presentation Outline
Method of Modeling
Temperature

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Weather Data Air Mixing Summer/Winter Design
Conditions
T mix (T OutdoorQ Outdoor T Heat PumpQ Heat
Pump)/ Q Total
Humidity
W Mix W Outdoor (? Heat Pump / ? Total) (W
Heat Pump W Outdoor)
Summer Design Conditions
73-79 F, 40-60 RH
Winter Design Conditions
68-74 F, 40-60 RH
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Presentation Outline
Method of Modeling
Temperature

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Design Objectives
• Proposed Redesign
• Method of Modeling
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

Weather Data Air Mixing Summer/Winter Design
Conditions
T mix (T OutdoorQ Outdoor T Heat PumpQ Heat
Pump)/ Q Total
Humidity
W Mix W Outdoor (? Heat Pump / ? Total) (W
Heat Pump W Outdoor)
Summer Design Conditions
73-79 F, 40-60 RH
Winter Design Conditions
68-74 F, 40-60 RH
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Interior Design Components

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Interior Components
• Exterior Components
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Exterior Components

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Interior Components
• Exterior Components
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Exterior Components

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Interior Components
• Exterior Components
• Results
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Hybrid Ventilation with Standard Ventilation
Hybrid Ventilation with Water Feature Conditions

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Hybrid Ventilation For Both conditions
• Comparative Results
• Construction Costs
• Energy / Cost Savings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Number of Hours for Each Condition
Percentage of Hours Annually for Each Condition

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Hybrid Ventilation with Standard Conditions
• Comparative Results
• Construction Costs
• Energy / Cost Savings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Construction Cost

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Hybrid Ventilation with Standard Conditions
• Comparative Results
• Construction Costs
• Energy / Cost Savings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Total Mechanical Systems Cost
Total Mechanical Systems Cost

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Hybrid Ventilation with Standard Conditions
• Comparative Results
• Construction Costs
• Energy / Cost Savings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Energy and Cost Savings

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Hybrid Ventilation with Standard Conditions
• Hybrid Ventilation with Water Feature Conditions
• Construction Costs
• Energy / Cost Savings
• Conclusion
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Presentation Outline
Energy and Cost Savings
Construction Costs

• Project Team
• Project Introduction
• Existing mechanical systems
• Mechanical Depth Study
• Construction Breadth Study
• Results
• Conclusion
• Savings vs. Cost
• Recommendation
• Questions

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Recommendation
Project Team Project Introduction Existing
mechanical systems Mechanical Depth
Study Construction Breadth Study Results Conclusio
n Recommendation Questions

• There is a great potential for natural
  ventilation
• Simpler system
• Integrate with existing BAS

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Special Thanks to
Project Team Project Introduction Existing
mechanical systems Mechanical Depth
Study Construction Breadth Study Results Conclusio
n Recommendation Questions
RLPS Architects Reese Engineering Project
Engineer Bryan Smith Thesis Advisor S.
Treado PSU AE Department A,C, D, and the
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