Introduction Flashcards
process of cooling to provide human comfort
Air conditioning
used for food preservation
refrigeration
perform
mechanical, electrical, and civil
engineering work in design, construction,
operation and maintenance of water
systems, electrical power lines, and power
plants
Engineering Utilities
s the decision
and practice of using less energy.
Energy Conservation
Production of natural gas and the delivery to the customers
Gas Utilities
The functions of Gas Utilities
Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
Production of drinkable water and its delivery to its customers
Water Utilities
Functions of Water Utilities
Treatment, Transmission, and Distribution
Addresses health related issues such as the presence of biological and toxic contaminants
Water Treatment
Transport dirty water away from customers and treats the dirty water.
Wastewater Utilities
These are the natural monopolies, they require government oversight so that they do not exercise monopoly power to the detriment of customers and society
Utilities
They establish regulations and monitor for compliance
Regulatory Boards
Goals of Regulators
To have utility services provided with adequate service levels with lowest possible rates.
Examples of Utilities Equipment
Cooling Tower, Airconditioning System, Air Compressor System, Water-Cooled Chiller
An integral part of the larger and more complex building procurement process through which an owner defines facility needs, considers architectural possibilities, contracts for design and construction services and uses the resulting facility.
Design Process
During _____ they determine specific electrical and mechanical systems and equipment, and very often will determine the owner and occupant satisfaction
Design Process
The building project begins with this, it establish the need for feasibility of, and proposed scope for a facility.
Predesign Activities
Simply a statement that outlines the expected high-level outcome of the design process.
Design Intent
The benchmarks against which success or failure in meeting design intent is measured.
Design Criteria
The sudden change for no obvious reason.
Whimsical Change
Forms the coldest part of the cabinet with a temperature of about -15°C
Freezer
The refrigerant evaporates at what temperature?
-25°C
This is located below the freezer
Chiller Tray
What is the standard condensing temperature?
55°C