GENERAL MECHANICAL RESOURCES:

1) ASHRAE Handbook, Fundamentals. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2001.

The ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals (technical book) gives a general overview of all processes involved in HVAC design. It covers the basics involved in building mechanical engineering. This resource will be utilized throughout the entire thesis project as a basis for the mechanical depth redesign.

2) ASHRAE Handbook, HVAC Applications. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2003.

The ASHRAE Handbook of HVAC Applications (technical book) goes further into the specifics of building mechanical engineering and design. It takes the basics given in the ASHRAE Handbook of Fundamentals and demonstrates their application in building HVAC design more clearly. This resource will also be utilized throughout the entire thesis project as a basis of redesign.

3) ASHRAE Handbook, HVAC Systems and Equipment. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2004.

The ASHRAE Handbook of HVAC Systems and Equipment (technical book) deals with all equipment involved in building HVAC systems. It defines the intended operation of each piece of equipment involved in building mechanical systems. It also serves as a reference for acceptable building mechanical operation. Again, this resource will be utilized throughout the entire thesis project as a basis of redesign.

This technical manual/textbook outlines the basics of central chiller plant design. All equipment and steps needed for chiller plant design and operation are explained. Chiller plant optimization is the goal of the reference. This reference is directly linked to my thesis mechanical depth.

This manufacturer's page gives information on building chiller plant design and optimization. The particular design involves the use of a hybrid or gas and electric driven central chiller plant. In a lot of cases this type of configuration creates optimum plant operation. This idea will be analyzed throughout my thesis work.

This technical paper also addresses the issue of hybrid gas/electric chiller plants. It goes into more detail than the previous reference and will be an excellent addition to this area of my research. A very useful diagram is also contained in this reference.

4) Smith, Brian. 2002. Economic Analysis of Hybrid Chiller Plants. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers Journal.

This journal article gives information on building chiller plant design and optimization. Again, the particular design involves the use of a hybrid or gas and electric driven central chiller plant. In a lot of cases this type of configuration creates optimum plant operation. This idea will be analyzed throughout my thesis work.

1) Wildin, Maurice W. 2004. Thermal Energy Storage - A Primer. Energy User News. http://www.energyusernews.com.

This technical paper gives information about the many advantages of thermal energy storage. It also lists several thermal storage design guidelines. Common thermal energy storage configurations are mentioned as well. This resource will be used along with the chiller plant optimization references for my mechanical depth redesign.

1) Butkus, Alexander S. 2003. Using Wastewater for Cooling Tower Makeup – Laundry Water Recovery for Tower. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air Conditioning Engineers Journal.

This technical paper/journal article demonstrates the possibility of using laundry wastewater for cooling tower makeup water. It highlights a case study performed on the Caribbean island of Aruba. For my thesis project, this paper will be used as a reference when looking at the possibility of using the hotel's laundry wastewater for cooling tower makeup water.

This website gives a ton of information about ozone water treatment for cooling towers. It will be used along with the cooling tower makeup water references to study the possibilities for cooling tower makeup, if time allows. Ozone water treatment is a very environmentally friendly way of treating cooling tower water.

Chiller Equipment:
http://www.trane.com.
http://www.carrier.com.
http://www.mcquay.com.
http://www.york.com.

Thermal Ice Storage Equipment:
http://www.calmac.com.
http://www.cryogel.com.
http://www.cristopia.com.

1) Hughes, David.  Electrical Systems in Buildings.  Delmar Publishers Inc.
Albany, NY. 1988.

This textbook is used by the Penn State AE Department in most of the introductory building electrical courses. Throughout my thesis work, it will serve as a guide for the resizing of electrical wiring and equipment. It will also help me to check my overall redesign for problems.

1) ANSI/ASHRAE 90.1-2001: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc., Atlanta, GA 2001.

This standard highlights the requirements for energy efficient lighting design in buildings. It will be used as a guide in analyzing MCCCH's current lighting system. It will also be consulted when dealing with any lighting system changes.

1) Horman, Dr. Michael. SIPS - Short Interval Production Scheduling. AE 597A-Presentation.

This presentation by Dr. Michael Horman was given as part of the AE 597A class. The document will help me to put together a SIPS for MCCCH's hotel. This part of my thesis falls under one of my breadth areas.

2) Burkhart, Alvin F. The use of SIPS as a Productivity Improvement Tool. Construction Congress 1. 1989.

This article was given out by Dr. Michael Horman as part of the AE 597A class. This document will also help me to put together a SIPS for MCCCH's hotel.