Welcome to Adam J. Senk's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio
The following thesis report analyzes the existing system
and suggest a new design for one of newest additions to the Eberly College
of Science at University Park, the Penn State Chemistry Building. The mechanical
design focused on improving the energy consumption and economics of the
building’s 4,050 ton chiller plant. Also examined was the retrofit
of a smoke evacuation system with a computational fluid and transient model,
along with the structural implications of the system.
User Note:
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 Adam J. Senk. 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.
