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Executive Summary with Breadth Topics
This proposal covers the topics that will be investigated during the Spring semester for AE 482 and the Barshinger Life Science & Philosophy Building. The existing system operation and design is covered, along with the ideas proposed for a new mechanical system. The majority of this work is for educational purposes only, and does not in any way imply any shortfalls of the existing systems or designs.
Breadth 1 (Electrical Breadth) - This breadth will attempt to reduce the peak load of the building on the PP&L power grid by adding photovoltaic (PV) panels on the roof, as well as reducing the electrical energy consumption throughout the day and year. The electrical distribution system will also be adjusted to accomodate the hydronic heat pump units added in the mechanical depth.
Breadth 2 (Structural Breadth) - Because of all the added equipment throughout the building, as well as a great deal of eqipment added to the roof, the structural load on the building will increase, and larger steel members are likely. Plus, the late change to the roofing material (asphalt shingles to Vermont Slate) likely overloaded some of the steel. This breadth will investigate the use of the original ashpalt shingles, Vermont Slate, as well as PV shingles, and their structural support to handle the weather-based loads.
