This course focuses on understanding the basic concept and engineering theory of mechanical systems in buildings so as to provide students not only with the elementary knowledge required for advanced courses in mechanical system engineering, but also with the basic information for the engineering consulting in electrical system & fire protection, structural design and construction. Main topics include the following: concepts of engineering, basic principles of thermodynamic process, heat transfer, energy theory in buildings, and heating & cooling systems such as thermodynamic properties, first law of thermodynamics & second law of thermodynamics, thermodynamic cycles, psychrometric chart, conduction heat transfer, convection heat transfer, radiation heat transfer, evaporation and moisture transfer, and heating/cooling load & energy analysis in building. This course also covers the application methods of mechanical systems in buildings including HVAC systems and automatic control systems.

Objectives:

l Learn the fundamentals of building energy analysis: building physics (conduction, convection, radiation), internal heat gains, infiltration, ventilation, fenestration, occupant behavior)

l Learn cooling and heating load calculation principles and methods for nonresidential buildings

l Understand the impact of architectural design variables on building energy use.