Erik R. Shearer

Technical Assignments

Mechanical Technical Assignment #1

Executive Summary

The Ventilation Rate Procedure from ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004 was used to determine whether the three energy recovery units in the new student housing project at the Mount St. Mary's University complied with ventilation requirements at design conditions.

Mechanical Technical Assignment #2

Executive Summary

This report shows a detailed energy analysis of the new student housing project soon to be built at the Mount St. Mary’s University.  Several methods of evaluation were considered, such as a LEED-NC analysis, a detailed study for compliance with ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2004, analysis of mechanical systems first cost and lost rentable space due to mechanical systems, and building loads, energy usage, and cost estimates.

Mechanical Technical Assignment #3

Executive Summary

This report analyzes the mechanical systems of the new student housing project. The factors that influenced design were reexamined, and the building's systems were explained, evaluated, and then critiqued.