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Thesis Proposal

Proposal for work to be done in the Spring Semester

 

Revised Proposal

Lighting/ Electrical Depth

My Depth will consist of analysis and alterations to the lighting and electrical systems of the building. I will redesign the lighting for four spaces in the building. They will be designed to accomplish several different criteria. The electrical portion of my depth will include a branch circuit redesign and a short circuit analysis. I will also introduce a UPS system into the building, and add a PV array to the roof of the building. 

mechanical Breadth

My first breadth is a mechaincal study on the effect of a shading system and glazing changes on the HVAC system in my building. Adding a shade system and changing the glazing could block unwanted low sun angle glare, and potentially have an impact on the buildings HVAC load. 

 

Structural Breadth

My second breadth is a structural breadth that will analyze the current system to see if it is capable of handelling the addition of a PV array. If it is not capable of handelling the additional load then the system will be redesigned.

 

 

Photos courtesy of Francis Kauffman

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 Christopher Ankeny. 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.

 

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