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Energy Savings in Building Electrical,
Mechanical and Plumbing Systems
Steven G. Liescheidt, P.E., CSI-CCS, CCPR.
Overview
In today’s building industry, the concept of
integrated sustainable design has taken root and is branching out into full
blossom. Green is in. Green is considered the responsible way to design.
Integrated design is a process whereby the various disciplines involved in
design—architect, mechanical engineer, electrical engineer, interior design
professional, etc.—work together to come up with design solutions that maximize
performance, energy conservation, and environmental benefits.
In this course the student will learn a wide
variety of integrated sustainable concepts and practical ideas for building
electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems, from design to facility operation,
that will help with the integration of the various systems within the building.
Although the reference text discusses Federal Facilities, the principles apply
to all building types.
The student is expected to read and review the material contained
in the Greening of Federal Facilities – Second Edition, May 2001 (Part V –
Energy Systems).
The
student must take a multiple-choice quiz consisting of forty five (45) questions at
the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.
Specific Knowledge or Skill Attained
This
course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:
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Energy and
Conservation Issues
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HVAC Systems:
Boilers, Air Distribution Systems, Chillers, Absorption Cooling
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Desiccant
Dehumidification
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Ground-Source Heat
Pumps
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HVAC Technologies to
Consider
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Water Heating:
Heat-Recovery Water Heating, Solar Water Heating
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Lighting:
Fluorescent Lighting, Electronic Ballasts, Lighting Controls, Exterior
Lighting
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Office, Food
Service, and Laundry Equipment
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Energy Management
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Electric Motors and
Drives: High-Efficiency Drives, Variable-Frequency Motors, Power Factors
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Electric Power
Systems Analysis
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Microturbines, Fuel
Cells, Photovoltaics, Wind Energy, Biomass Energy Systems
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Combined Heat and
Power Systems
Course
Click on the link below
and review the PDF document prior
to taking a quiz for PDH credits.
Part V - Energy Systems (1.0 MB)
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desktop and return to this page to take the quiz.
To obtain PDH credits for this course, you will need to take a quiz for
credit. Click on the link below.
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Related Books
National Electric Code 2002 Handbook
Illustrated Guide to the NEC - Electronic
Version
Understanding NEC Calculations
National Electric Code 2002 (soft cover)
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