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Proposed Design Research

2011 ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Applications. ASHRAE (2011). Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

This handbook describes the design and operation of various HVAC systems. It was used to perform a preliminary investigation of multi-split systems and variable refrigerant volume. This reference may also be useful for the condensing boiler investigation and many other aspects of the design of alternatives.

2008 ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Systems and Equipment. ASHRAE (2008). Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

This handbook considers the equipment that comprises various systems. This reference was used to examine the possible alternatives and to determine whether or not they were viable options for the New Braunfels Regional Rehabilitation Hospital.

"Idronics: Solar Thermal Combisystems." Caleffi Hydronic Solutions. Milwaukee, WI. 2009.

This journal discusses solar thermal systems in various configurations. The catalog will be one of many references that will be used to select the most appropriate solar thermal system and to design it for the facility.

"In the Deep End." Lstiburek, Joseph W., Ph.D., P.End., Fellow ASHRAE. ASHRAE Journal, September, 2011.

Lstiburek's article, published in the ASHRAE Journal from September, 2011, discusses the challenges of indoor environmental quality management for indoor swimming pool areas. The article suggests several envelope configurations that could be a good starting point for the redesign of NBRRH's therapy pool envelope.

 

Technical and Final Reports Research

2005 ASHRAE Handbook - Fundamentals. ASHRAE (2009). Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

2007 ASHRAE Handbook - HVAC Applications. ASHRAE (2009). Atlanta, GA: American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1 - 2004, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality. ASHRAE (2010). Atlanta, GA. American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 90.1 - 2004, Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings. ASHRAE (2010). Atlanta, GA. American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 170 - 2008, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities. ASHRAE (2010). Atlanta, GA. American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers, Inc.

Center Point Energy. Natural Gas and Electricity. 2011.http://www.centerpointenergy.com/services/naturalgas/business/naturalgasprices/energycostcomparison.

Dekker/Perich/Sabatini. "Architectural Design Documents." Albuquerque, NM. 2010.

Duffie, John A., et. al. Solar Engineering of Thermal Processes. John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, NJ. 2006.

JBA Consulting Engineers. "Mechanical Design Documents." Las Vegas, NV. 2010.

JBA Consulting Engineers. "Plumbing Design Documents." Las Vegas, NV. 2010.

Lochinvar LLC. "Commerical Solar Flat Plate Collectors." Lebanon, TN. 2010.

Lochinvar LLC. "Plumbing Design Documents." Lebanon, TN. 2010.

Long, Marshall, et. al. Architectural Acoustics. Elsevier Acadmic Press. Burlington, MA. 2006.

National Renewable Energy Laboratory. Source Energy and Emission Factors for Energy Use in Buildings. M. Deru and P. Torcellini. 2007.

New Braunfels Utilities. Current Rates. 2009. http://www.nbutexas.com

Trane Trace. 700 v.6.2.6.5 (2010). Tyler, TX, United States of America.

United States Energy Information Administration. September, 2008. CBECS. Commercial Energy Use & Costs.

United States Environmental Protection Agency. Air Pollution Control Orientation Course. 2010. http://www.epa.gov/eogapti1/course422/ap5.html.

United States Green Building Council. "LEED 2009 For New Construction and Major Renovations." Washington, DC. 2008.
     
   
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Note: 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 building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Adam Bernardo. 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 design.