Final Report
My final report includes a detailed explanation of the procedures and findings of my thesis study. A majority of the report is consists of a mechanical depth study which explores the use of a ground source heat pump (GSHP) system. The non-mechanical breadth topics that are examined include lighting and acoustics.

For a .pdf version of the Senior Thesis Final Report, click here.

For a .pdf version of the Final Report Executive Summary, click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

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 designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Christopher G. Conrad. 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.

This web page was last updated on April 28, 2008 by Christopher G. Conrad and is hosted by the Penn State AE Department ©2008