ME 517 – AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM AND VENTILATION

CAPSTONE PROJECT
(NOTES: Consider the ff. during the design process: Engineering Codes and Standards, Economic Factors, Environmental Effects, Sustainability,
Manufacturability (Constructability), Ethical Considerations, Health and Safety Issues Etc.)

Title Page
Table of Contents
List of Table
List of Figure
Executive Summary
CHAPTER I - IINTRODUCTION
- Introduction
- Subject of the Report
- Location (with map)
CHAPTER II - REPORT PROPER
- Methodology (Logical and comprehensive)
- Design Data
- Summary of Calculations
- Psychrometic Calculation
- Summary Equipment
CHAPTER III - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS
- Bill of Material & Project Costing
CHAPTER IV - OBSERVATION, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
- Observations
- Comments
- Recommendations
V - BIBLIOGRAPHY

VI - APPENDICES
A. Sample Calculation
B. Code and Standard
C. Tables and Charts
D. Catalog
E. Project Documentation (max of 5 pages; picture, learning experience, etc )
F. Final Layout (A3-See Attached Template, Minimum Size of Paper)
NOTE:
1. Do not include irrelevant tables, figures and chart.
2. Be consistent with the units
3. Make the number of pages of the project the least possible
4. Use 8.5 x 13 in. 80 gsm paper
5. Use Arial Font 12 (except for table and attachment)
6. Use 1.5-line Spacing
7. Use the following margin: top, bottom, right – 1 in; Left 1.5 in
8. Submit copy of the report in word and pdf format to a flash drive, including all the reference, table, chart figure, standards and software
9. Submit .docx file at turnitin.com.
10. Submit a Power point presentation highlighting the significant points of discussion and complete calculations procedure. All-important
calculation procedure should be linkable to the detail formula, calculation charts, tables, drawings, picture and flow chart.
11. Soft bind green cover
12. Due date: – 3 days before the presentation (for print and turnitin copy)

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Executive Summary The executive summary distills your entire report onto a single page
Table of Contents - include a list of table, figures
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understanding the design.
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summary be self-supporting and that a reader can understand what you accomplished at a top level just by reading the executive summary.
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that you are sticking to plain writing. Engineering writing is also fact-based, so be sure to back up any assertions you make using credible
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Additional Instructions
Title Page

TITLE

ONE GRAPHIC THAT BEST

ILLUSTRATES THE DESIGN

JUAN DELA CRUZ

DECEMBER 2020

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.
CHAPTER I - IINTRODUCTION
Introduction 1
Subject of the Report
Location
CHAPTER II – DESIGN
CALCULATION AND EQUIPMENT
SELECTION
Methodology 3

List of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

Page No.
TABLE 1.O SUMMARY OF LOAD 10
CALCCULATION
TABLE 2.0 EQUIPMENT 15
SELECTION

List of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

Page No.
FIGURE 1.O VICINITY MAP 5
FIGURE 2.0 WALL 16
CONSTRUCTIONS
Executive Summary - The executive summary distills your entire report onto a single page

CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTION
- Introduction – Focus on the report, do not include unnecessary topic/ information etc.

- Subject of the Report - Focus on the report, do not include unnecessary topic/ information etc.

- Location (with map) – Include only necessary information for the completion of the project, map must be clear, easy to read and understand,
with orientation

CHAPTER II – DESIGN CALCULATION AND EQUIPMENT SELECTION

- Methodology (Logical and comprehensive),
 Data Gathering
 Cooling Load Calculation, Using Software and Manual Computation (include all equation for Wall, Roof, Occupants, Etc,)
 Duct Sizing Calculation – Software and Manual (sizing and computation for longest run)
 Fan Sizing Calculation
 Pipe Sizing Design - Using Software and Manual Computation (sizing and computation for longest run)
 Pump Sizing Calculation
 Expansion Tank Design – Using Software and Manual Computation
 Equipment Selection Procedures
 Other Methods/Procedure
 NOTE – METHODS/PROCEDURES ONLY
 Use EQUATION EDITOR for all equation and formula
 Observe proper citation (Use APA)

- Design Data
 Present the data logically
 Do Not Include Unnecessary data
 Observe proper citation (APA)

- Design Calculation (Calculation Result Only)

Table 1.0
Load Calculation Results for Zone 1
LOADS (KW) TOTAL (KW)
Space Infiltration Miscellaneous
Wall Glass Roof Occupant Lights Appliances Sensible Latent
Air Load

Note: For all tables, (1) Introduce the table (2) Present (3) Interpret (Brief, Clear and Logical)

Table 2.0
Comparison of Calculation Results
ZONE/ LOADS (KW) TOTAL (KW)
SPACE Wall Glass Roof Occupant Lights Appliances Infiltration Air Miscellaneous Load Sensible Latent
HAP
Manual
Calculation

- Summary of Calculations
Table 3.0
Summary of Load Zone 1
Load (KW) Sensible Heat Supply Air
Zone Ventilation Air (L/s)
Sensible Latent Total Ratio (L/s)

- Psychrometic Calculation
 Psychrometic Calculation

Total Sensible Heat Load: W

Total Latent Heat Load: W
Sensible Heat Factor:
Percent Ventilation:
Entering Coil Condition: Te

Flow Diagram
he
We
Leaving Coil Condition: Tl
hl
Total Capacity of AC Unit: KW

Etc
Note: Calculation Result Only

Figure 1.0 Flow Diagram

Psychrometric Chart Representation

Present a HD Psychrometric Chart
Colored marking for all the important points & lines

Figure 2.0 Psychrometric Chart Representation

DISCUSSION (Brief, Clear and Logical)

- Duct Sizing Calculation

Duct Layout
(AHU-1 to Diffuser)
w/ length, damper, vav, damper, take off, louvers & other components

Figure 3.0 Duct Layout ….. (Zone & Specify AHU w/ tag No.)

Table 4.0
Duct Sizing (Zone & Specify AHU w/ tag No.)
Duct Flow Duct Width Duct Height Duct Equivalent Total Velocity Friction Total
Section (L/s) (mm) (mm) Length (m) Length (m) Length (m/s) Loss Loss
(m) (Pa/m) (Pa)
AHU1 – A
A–B
E- Diffuser
Total Loss (Pa)

Table 4.0
Fan Selection
EQUIPMENT AIR FLOW Total Pressure Power Duct Length (m)
(TAG NO.) (L/s) (Kw)

- Pipe Design
 Pipe Layout
Chiller to AHU/FCU
Supply & Return Pipe including pumps, valves, expansion tank, air
separator & other components
(Isometric View w/ dimension)

Figure 4.0 Pipe Layout

Table 4.0
Pipe Sizing Calculation
Pipe Flow (L/s) Diameter Velocity Pipe Length Equivalent Total Length Pressure Total (Pa)
Section (mm) (m/s) (m) Length (m) (m) Drop (Pa/m)
CH1 – A
A–B

Total

Schematic Diagram

Figure 4.0 Pipe Layout

Table 4.0
Pump Sizing
Tag No Flow rate Head Power NPSHR Efficiency
(L/s) (m) (Kw) (m)

- Expansion Tank
Table 4.0
Expansion Tank Calculation
Piping Volume Coil Volume Equipment Volume
Length Standard Pipe Total AHU/FCU Coil Quantity Total Equipment Coil Quantity Total
(m) Pipe Inner Volume Tag No. Volume Volume Tag No. Volume Volume
Size Diameter (L) (L) (L) (L) (L)
(mm) (mm)

Total Total Total

Table 4.0
Expansion Tank Selection
Required Initial Pressure (KPa)
Safety Factor
Tank Max, Pressure (KPa)
Tank Total Volume (L)

- Summary Equipment
Tag No. Selection Model Equipment Specification Page No
Parameter
Ex
CH 1 1495 TOR ME-5TH-5.0 1500 TOR 105 (Note: Don’t forget to
Air Cooled Highlight the catalog)
AHU1 Cooling Cap. –Kw
Air Vol. ---L/hr, L/s
FCU201 Cooling Cap.
Pump Flow Rate ---L/s
Head – m
Etc

CHAPTER III - ENGINEERING ECONOMICS

- Bill of Material & Project Costing
 Table 5.0
Bill of Materials
Item Specification Quantity Unit Price Total

CHAPTER IV - OBSERVATION, COMMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

- Observations
- Comments
- Recommendations

V - BIBLIOGRAPHY

VI - APPENDICES
A. Sample Calculation (discussion on what you are doing is important, but be brief)
- Load Calculation (Sample Space Only)
- Duct Sizing Calculation (Sample Only, Chiller to Diffuser-longest run)
- Fan Sizing Calculation (Sample Only)
- Pipe Sizing Calculation (Sample Only, Chiller to Diffuser-longest run)
- Pump Calculation (Sample Only)
- Expansion Tank Calculation
- Other Computation necessary for project completion
- Note: Discussion on what you are doing is important but be brief
B. Code and Standard
- Excerpt page only, observe proper citation, highlights the portion/parts
C. Tables and Charts
- Observe proper citation, highlights the portion/parts
D. Catalog
- Excerpt page only, observe proper citation, highlights the portion/parts
- Chiller
- AHU
- FCU
- Pumps with pump performance curve
- Fan with pump performance curve
- Expansion Tank and Air separator
- Diffuser/Grills
- etc
E. Project Documentation
- max of 5 pages, picture while doing the project - to project presentation, learning experience of each member
F. Final Layout (A3-See Attached Template, Minimum Size of Paper)
Sheet 1 – Isometric View of the Building, Drawing List
Sheet 2 – Mechanical Layout According to floor plan & floor no.
The following must reflect on the plan.
 Mechanical Equipment (Chiller, AHU, FCU, Duct, Supply& Return pipe, drain line, Fresh Air Fan, Exhaust Fan,
Damper, Diffuser, Louver, and other mechanical equipment to insure indoor air quality) w/ Legend, Duct Size, Pipe
Size, Diffuser, Important Notes, Equipment Unit/Tag No. Equipment Schedule, Building Orientation Floor Plan (with
dimension or grid coordinates for reference of equipment) & Scale, See example Below

Chilled Water Piping Network (per floor)

Chilled Water Piping Network (may varies depending on the project)

Duct Work (per floor)

Duct Work (may varies depending on the project)

Drain Piping (per floor)

Exhaust (per floor)

Exhaust (may varies depending on the project)

Ceiling Look Up (per floor, for all air system & water-air system)
Riser (1 pressurization,1 fresh air,1exhaust & 1 chilled water riser)
 Example Equipment Schedule
CHILLER

AHU

FCU

PUMPS

FANS
 EXPANSION TANK

Sheet no. – Chilled Water Riser Diagram

Sheet no. - Fresh Air Fan Riser Diagram
Sheet no. - Exhaust Fan Riser Diagram
Sheet no. – Details
 Plant Layout - installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum), specification, connection details, support,
instrument and other auxiliary, for multiple equipment at the same area show the arrangement, distance and clearance
 Chiller - installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum), specification, connection details, support, instrument
and other auxiliary, chilled water treatment station
 AHU/AHU room - installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum), specification, connection details, support,
instrument and other auxiliary, for multiple equipment at the same area show the arrangement, distance and clearance
 FCU (Ceiling cassette, Ceiling concealed, ceiling expose, etc), - installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum),
specification, connection details, support, instrument and other auxiliary
 Pumps – installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum), specification, connection details, support, instrument
and other auxiliary, for multiple equipment at the same area show the arrangement, distance and clearance,
 Expansion tank - installation details (distance & clearance to reference datum), specification, connection details, support,
instrument and other auxiliary, for multiple equipment at the same area show the arrangement, distance and clearance
 Duct –section details, installation details, size, branch, take off, branch volume damper, duct support, diffuser lateral take
off, ceiling diffuser details
 Restrain for suspended equipment
 Air Curtain
 Outdoor Air Louver and Screen

Example