ARC 226 - Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings

Institution:

Delaware County Community College

Subject:

Architecture

Description:

This course presents a quantitative and qualitative survey of lighting, power distribution and heating, ventilating and cooling systems in buildings. Emphasis is placed on considering the impact of design decisions on life cycle costs and operations issues. Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: Discuss the various configurations of equipment used in hot air, hot water and steam heating systems and their functions; Show how domestic hot-water systems function utilizing alternative fuels; Explain how electric power and lighting systems are distributed through a building; Determine, from architectural drawings, the U factor of a building; Calculate heating requirements for homes in various geographical locations; Determine, from architectural drawings and specifications, the type of heating and/or air conditioning system specified; Discuss the role of insulation and other envelope design elements in energy management; Identify structural envelope leaks and specify means for correcting them; Discuss "Passive" and "Active" solar energy collection system design theory and relate them to specific problems.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

TCS 112 and PHY 107

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dccc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 359-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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