Project Proposal
Project Proposal
December 7, 2018
Project Proposal Final
January 14, 2019
Mechanical Depth
The proposed mechanical depth will focus on implementing combined heat and power to the Student Success Center and the other buildings on campus. The central plant located on campus and high electrical loads show potential for CHP. This central plant serves six buildings on campus and has two primary boilers, each having a 10.5 MMBtu input. In an area with higher electricity cost and cheaper gas costs, combined heat and power should prove to be beneficial. The energy usage per year/month will be analyzed first, then the tons of cold/hot water must be known. Once the supply values are known, the electricity usage and costs should be looked at. Sizing will be based off the provided electricity. Combined heat and power has the potential to increase efficiency, lower electricity bills, and convert the excess heat to electricity for use.
Electrical Breadth
The first breadth topic will be related to my redesign proposal. The building is supplied by a central plant on campus, so this has opportunity for combined heat and power. There is a large electrical load in the building so the extra heat can be used for electricity. The electrical load on the building will be impacted by this change so a breadth that analyzes the electrical distribution throughout the affected areas would be beneficial. Additional electrical controls will be required as well. Some areas may need to be redesigned depending on how much electricity this method will provide.
Acoustical Breadth
The Student Success Center has a west and east wing that is separated by a small atrium area. All of the equipment is located on a mezzanine that is above the second floor. The atrium extends up to the ceiling of the mezzanine in certain areas. An acoustical analysis would be beneficial to ensure that the sound pressure levels are sufficient. The atrium could prove problematic being a large space adjacent to the mezzanine in certain areas. A quality assurance will be tested to ensure that the space works as intended. This breadth will help determine if noise control strategies are still required.
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 Kyle Tarves. 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.