Mechanical Systems (Division 15 and Division 23)
Using National Master Specifications, we have catalogued techncial material, notes, blog posts etc or easy access. Divsion 15 is the older format and Divison 23 is the newer 6 digit specificaiton format whichSchedule
| Date | Date | Lecture | Lab |
| Week 1 | Jan 6, 2015 | Introduction of Building Mechanical Systems | Heating load Analysis |
| Week 2 | Jan 12, 13 2015 | Energy Analysis & Heating Load Analysis | Energy Calculation |
| Week 3 | Jan 19, 20 2015 | Psychometric | Psychometric |
| Week 4 | Jan 26, 27 2015 | Thermal Comfort | Thermal Comfort |
| Week 5 | Feb 02, 03 2015 | Ventilation | Ventilation |
| Week 6 | Feb 09, 10 2015 | —Family Day— No Classes | Cooling Load Analysis |
| Week 7 | Feb 16, 17 2015 | Cooling Load Analysis | Mid-Term Exam |
| Week 8 | Feb 23, 24 2015 | Air Systems | Duct Design and Fan Selection |
| Week 9 | Mar 02, 03 2015 | All Water Systems | |
| Week 10 | Mar 09, 10 2015 | Refrigeration & Heat Pump Systems | |
| Week 11 | Mar 16, 17 2015 | Heat Recovery Systems | |
| Week 12 | Mar 23, 24 2015 | All Water Systems | |
| Week 13 | Mar 30, 31 2015 | Cooling Production Equipment | Hydronic Piping and Pump Selection |
| Week 14 | Apr 06, 07 2015 | —Easter Break — No classes | Plumbing Systems in Buildings |
| Week 15 | Apr 13, 14 2015 | Review for final exam | FINAL EXAM |
Air Transfer Ducts in HVAC Systems
Memory updated When it comes to HVAC systems, air transfer grilles are often necessary for maintaining balanced airflow and pressure throughout a building. Bringing the return air to the HVAC unit is essemntial for the equipment to operate properly. However, they come...
Plumbing: Why are Grease Interceptors needed?
Treating waste water from commercial kitchen sinks What is a grease interceptor? Grease interceptors were originally patented as passive gravity separators by Nathanial Whiting in the late 1800s. Grease interceptors are a device used to separate fats, oils, and grease...
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Sump Pumps (Residential)
Why do we need a sump pump? Gravity makes fluid flow downwards. Stormwater (rain water) and Sanitary (sewage) connections are provided by the municipality. Normally the municipal mains (storm and sanitary conencitons) are well below in the street and hence well below...
Course Goals
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:Describe the integrated multi-discipline engineering design process for buildings.Perform analytical and computational analysis of building heating and cooling loads.Describe various building HVAC systems configuration and operation.Design building ventilation systems as per British Columbia Building Codes and ASHRAE Standards 62.1.Design electric heating systems.Design hydronic heating and cooling systems, which include the specification for boilers, chillers, pumps and piping distribution and heating and cooling terminal units.Design forced air heating and cooling systems, which include the specification for air handling unit, fans, ducts and air diffusion components.Describe building plumbing engineering systems.Describe Building fire protection systems.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
- Describe the integrated multi-discipline engineering design process for buildings.
- Perform analytical and computational analysis of building heating and cooling loads.
- Describe various building HVAC systems configuration and operation.
- Design building ventilation systems as per British Columbia Building Codes and ASHRAE Standards 62.1.
- Design electric heating systems.
- Design hydronic heating and cooling systems, which include the specification for boilers, chillers, pumps and piping distribution and heating and cooling terminal units.
- Design forced air heating and cooling systems, which include the specification for air handling unit, fans, ducts and air diffusion components.
- Describe building plumbing engineering systems.
- Describe Building fire protection systems.
Requirements
Advancement: Students who fail three or more courses in a term cannot advance to the next term and may be asked to discontinue from the program.
Makeup Tests, Exams or Quizzes: There will be no makeup tests, exams or quizzes for failed assessments or for an unexcused absence from an assessment. Reasonable accommodation and allowance will be made when students are ill or otherwise have good reason to be absent in accordance with Policy 5101.
Examinations: Only approved calculators and authorized materials are allowed. All other electronic devices including personal music players, mobile devices (cell phones) and laptops are prohibited.