Welcome to William's AE Senior Thesis e-Portfolio: Thesis Proposal
Proposal - Full Report [PDF] 02.15.08
Proposal - Executive summary [PDF] 02.15.08
Proposal - Full Report [PDF]
01.18.2008
Proposal - Full Report [PDF]
12.18.2007
Proposal - Executive Summary [PDF]
The primary goal of this thesis project is to modify the existing mechanical system to reduce energy consumption and yearly utility costs. The proposal contains an overview of the building and mechanical systems, proposed redesign, breadth work, and tentative schedule of work.
Breadth: Electrical System Modification
The proposed mechanical redesign included the replacement of steam boilers with CHP generator(s). Demand from local grid will be reduced, and equipments for re-routing electrical source must be integrated as part of the new system. In addition, existing electrical equipments will be analyzed, and if necessary, resized to work with the alternate design. With on-site generation, elimination of existing emergency power generator set is a possibility.
Breadth: Acoustic Properties
CHP generator such as gas turbine has acoustic properties similar to a jet engine, and should be place outdoor. City Hospital campus is located in a dense urban area. Due to limitation of available space and future construction above “roof” of Phase 1, location of CHP generator(s) are limited to the boiler room. Noise and vibration generated by generator(s) may transmit to occupied spaces close to the boiler room. Noise criteria and control methods must be evaluated to ensure occupant comfort.