Andrew Rhodes

Mechanical Option
The Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel
Baltimore, MD

This is a student-generated Capstone Project e-Portfolio (CPEP) produced in conjunction with the AE Senior Thesis e-Studio.

The Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel

Technical Assignments

Technical Assignment # 1

ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 Ventilation Report - Posted 10.05.2006

Executive Summary - Posted 10.05.2006

For this report, ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 was used to evaluate the minimum required amount of outdoor air to be supplied by nine systems in The Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel. The entire report and executive summary can be seen by clicking the links above. All files are viewable with Adobe Acrobat Reader.

 

Technical Assignment # 2

Building and Plant Energy Analysis Report - Posted 10.26.2006

Executive Summary- Posted 10.26.06

The purpose of this report was to analyze The Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel for its building and plant energy performance. This analysis includes a LEED-NC Version 2.2 evaluation, ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004 compliance study, and building load, energy, and cost calculations. Lost rentable space due to the building mechanical system and building mechanical system first cost were also calculated.

 

Technical Assignment # 3

Mechanical Systems Existing Conditions Evaluation - Posted 11.21.2006

Executive Summary- Posted 11.21.06

The purpose of this report is to summarize the existing mechanical systems in the Hilton Baltimore Convention Center Hotel (HBCCH).  Design objectives and requirements, as well as energy sources and their corresponding rates, are studied in order to better understand the design criteria for the HBCCH.  Influential cost and site factors are also considered, eventually conveying the fact that district chilled water and steam systems were good system choices.

 

 

 

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