The University of Calgary
Department of Mechanical Engineering

ENME 583 Mechanical Systems for Buildings
Winter, 2003
Course Outline

Calendar Statement
Fundamentals of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in buildings. Heating and cooling loads. Codes, regulations, and standards. System selection, generation equipment, heat exchangers, distribution and driving systems, terminal units, controls and accessories, and cost estimating. Energy efficiency and renewable energy applications. Elevators and escalators. Lifting devices. Sewage systems.

Pre-requisite: ENME 483 Heat Transfer

Mark Breakdown

1) Test 1 - 80 min 20%	5) Lab Project 1 15%
2) Test 2 - 80 min 20%	6) Lab Project 2 8%
3) Test 3 - 80 min 10%	6) Lab Project 3 12%
4) Layout & Sizing Project 15%

Note:  The tests are open book tests.

Text
McQuiston, F. C. and J. D. Parker. 2000. Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning Analysis and Design. 6th ed. New York: John Wiley and Sons.

References

ASHRAE Handbooks - Fundamentals, HVAC Systems and Equipment, Refrigeration, HVAC Applications

ASHRAE Air-conditioning Systems Design Manual


Schedule

2 lectures (80 min.) T Th 1230-1350
1 lab (110) W 1600-1800

Tests

February 11
March 11
April 15

Systems Sizing and Layout Project

HVAC Systems Approximate Sizing and Layout Due Mar. 18
Group assignment; assigned teams of Engineering and Environmental Design students