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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationJohn M. ScavelliThe Pennsylvania State UniversityArchitectural EngineeringMechanical Option Master of Architectural EngineeringBachelor of Architectural Engineering Thesis Advisor: Dr. William Bahnfleth

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility Costs

John M. ScavelliThe Pennsylvania State UniversityArchitectural EngineeringMechanical Option Master of Architectural EngineeringBachelor of Architectural Engineering Thesis Advisor: Dr. William Bahnfleth

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

John M. ScavelliThe Pennsylvania State UniversityArchitectural EngineeringMechanical Option Master of Architectural EngineeringBachelor of Architectural Engineering Thesis Advisor: Dr. William Bahnfleth

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

John M. ScavelliThe Pennsylvania State UniversityArchitectural EngineeringMechanical Option Master of Architectural EngineeringBachelor of Architectural Engineering Thesis Advisor: Dr. William Bahnfleth

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

NYPAManhattan

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Occupant: New York Police Department

Architect: Perkins + Will

Site Size: 2,400,000 SF

Building Size: 840,400 SF

Overall Cost: $656,000,000

East Campus: Academic/Office Space375,405 SF

West Campus: Physical Fitness/ Central Plant465,000 SF

Architecture: Modern w/ Strong Geometric Forms

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Turner Construction Company and STV Inc. will lead as joint General Contractors.

New York Department of Design and Construction will be responsible for overseeing the progression of the project.

Structural Engineers : Robert Silman Associates

Steel Super Structure

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

Electrical Engineers: WSP Flack + Kurtz

460/265V 3-Phase High Voltage system stepped down to 120/208 V 3-Phase Low Voltage System

Mechanical Engineers: WSP Flack + Kurtz

Centralized Heating and Cooling Plant System

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Ventilation Needs63 Air Handling Units-3,000-30,000 CFM

18-Central Plant26-West Campus19-East Campus

Central Plant-Heating and Cooling6- 1350 Ton Electric Centrifugal Chillers

2 Installed for future expansion6- Induced Draft Cooling Towers

3 Installed for future expansion5-25110 MBH Natural Gas Water Tube Boilers

2 Installed for Future expansion

Central Plant

West Campus

East Campus

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Ventilation Needs63 Air Handling Units-3,000-30,000 CFM

18-Central Plant26-West Campus19-East Campus

Central Plant-Heating and Cooling6- 1350 Ton Electric Centrifugal Chillers

2 Installed for future expansion6- Induced Draft Cooling Towers

3 Installed for future expansion5-25110 MBH Natural Gas Water Tube Boilers

2 Installed for Future expansion

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Ventilation Needs63 Air Handling Units-3,000-30,000 CFM

18-Central Plant26-West Campus19-East Campus

Central Plant-Heating and Cooling6- 1350 Ton Electric Centrifugal Chillers

2 Installed for future expansion6- Induced Draft Cooling Towers

3 Installed for future expansion5-25110 MBH Natural Gas Water Tube Boilers

2 Installed for Future expansion

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

The East Campus was chosen as the specific building of study.East and West Campus essentially two separate buildings375,405 SF

TRANE Trace 700 UsedLocation: LaGuardia Airport (1.6 miles from NYPA)Block Load Analysis52 Zones

Station Latitude Longitude Elevation Heating DB

(99.6%)

Cooling DB

0.4%

Cooling MCWB

0.4%

Evaporation WB

0.4%

Evaporation MCDB 0.4%

Dehumid. DP

0.4%

Dehumid HR

0.4%

Dehumid MCDB 0.4%

New York, LaGuardia

Aprt

40.78N

73.88W

30

12.6

92.2

74.4

77.2

87.2

74.3

185.5

81.0

 

Tons ft2/ton MBh Btu/hr ft2 Cooling Load 1235.5 303.84 14826.4 39.49 Heating Load - - -10,104.2 -26.92  

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Primary Heating Natural Gas Consumption[kBtu]Natural Gas Boilers 5,530,679  

Source Electricity Consumption [kWh] Primary Heating 10,945 (does not include gas consumption)

Primary Cooling 1,745,320Auxiliary 103,668Lighting 2,986,304Receptacle 839,635Totals 5,685,782  

The East Campus was chosen as the specific building of study.East and West Campus essentially two separate buildings375,405 SF

TRANE Trace 700 UsedLocation: LaGuardia Airport (1.6 miles from NYPA)Block Load Analysis52 Zones

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Energy Cost Energy Consumption Building Size (East

Campus Only)

Utility Price/ ft2 • yr

$.1611 /kWh 5,634,061 kWh/yr 375,405 ft2 $2.507 / ft2 • yr

$11.858/1000 ft3 NG 5,530,679 kBtu/yr 375,405 ft2 $.1699/ ft2 • yr

Total Utility Cost: $2.677/ ft2 • yr

Annual Cost: $1,004,921/yr

 

The East Campus was chosen as the specific building of study.East and West Campus essentially two separate buildings375,405 SF

TRANE Trace 700 UsedLocation: LaGuardia Airport (1.6 miles from NYPA)Block Load Analysis52 Zones

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Reduce Size of Central Plant yet keep ability for future expansion for West Campus.

East Campus will not be expanded upon.

High Electricity Costs in New York Reduce Energy Consumption

Therefore, reduce utility costs and emissions

New Construction Project

Large enough site for well field

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost ComparisonCalculated using ASHRAE’s Handbook: HVAC Applications (Chapter 32)Largest length required would be for cooling: 299,183 ft.Cost Optimization of Loop Size( will be discussed under CM Breadth)

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Yearly Electricity Consumption [kWh]System CP GSHP Δ Primary Heating 10,945* 421,204 -410,259 Primary Cooling 1,745,320 833,324 911,996 Auxiliary 103,668 96,049 7,619 Lighting 2,986,304 2,986,304 0 Receptacle 839,635 839,635 0 Totals 5,685,782 5,176,517 509,265

 

Natural Gas Consumption [kBtu]GSHP System

Primary Heating Central Plant GSHP System Δ Natural Gas Boilers

5,530,679 0 5,530,679

 

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Energy Cost Energy Consumption Utility Price/ ft2 • yr

CP GSHP CP GSHP

$.1611 /kWh 5,685,782 kWh/yr 5,176,517 kWh/yr $2.507 / ft2 • yr $2.221/ ft2 • yr

$11.858/1000 ft3 NG 5,530,679 kBtu/yr 0 $.1699/ ft2 • yr 0

Total Utility Cost: $2.677/ ft2 • yr $2.221/ ft2 • yr

Annual Cost: $1,004,921/yr $833,774

 

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison17% Annual Utility Savings

Electricity + Natural GasAnnual Savings: $171,147

Life Cycle Analysis will be evaluated after

construction (first) costs are established

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Energy Cost Energy Consumption Utility Price/ ft2 • yr

CP GSHP CP GSHP

$.1611 /kWh 5,685,782 kWh/yr 5,176,517 kWh/yr $2.507 / ft2 • yr $2.221/ ft2 • yr

$11.858/1000 ft3 NG 5,530,679 kBtu/yr 0 $.1699/ ft2 • yr 0

Total Utility Cost: $2.677/ ft2 • yr $2.221/ ft2 • yr

Annual Cost: $1,004,921/yr $833,774

 

Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison17% Annual Utility Savings

Electricity + Natural GasAnnual Savings: $171,147

Life Cycle Analysis will be evaluated after

construction (first) costs are established

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

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Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic AnalysisBasic Array Information

Total Number of Panels 1368 Panels Total SF of Photovoltaics 19,290Ft2

 

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

System Characteristics Each of the Arrays

(456 Panels)

Voltage [Volts] 434

Current [amps] 194.4

Power [kW] 84.36

 

Energy Production InformationSolar System Capacity 193.89kWAnnual Electrical Production 237,612 kWh 

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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5% of Electricity 0.2% Increase in Cost

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

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The Pennsylvania State University: Department of Architectural EngineeringJohn M. Scavelli Mechanical Option Senior Thesis 2010-2011 Master/Bachelor of Architectural Engineering Student

Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost AnalysisProvides over 100% of Heating Load

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost AnalysisUnused Capacity

Under Capacity

Provides over 100% of Heating Load

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Supplement with/ Cooling Tower

Optimum Cost

Unused Capacity

Under Capacity

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Length Optimization

Construction Cost

Life Cycle Cost Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Yearly Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Pros vs. Cons

Final Recommendations

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Yearly Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Pros vs. Cons

Final Recommendations

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Yearly Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Pros vs. Cons

Final Recommendations

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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ProsReduced Emissions

Reduced Utility Costs

Sustainable Landmark Building

Eliminate Natural Gas Consumption

Decrease Electricity Demand

Cons

Increase in First Costs

Ground Temp Increase

Construction Difficulty

Final RecommendationsGSHP Implementation: Affirmative

Photovoltaic Implementation: Affirmative

Yearly Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Life Cycle Cost Analysis: GSHP + PV System

Pros vs. Cons

Final Recommendations

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Well Field Layout

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Justification

System Schematics

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Sizing

Well Field Layout

Energy Modeling

Utility Cost Comparison

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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214 WellsDepth 350’Two Loops per well

Well Field LayoutRow # of Wells Capacity

1 20 9.3%2 20 9.3%3 20 9.3%

Manifold 1 Total: 60 28%4 22 10.3%5 22 10.3%6 22 10.3%

Manifold 2 Total: 66 31%7 22 10.3%8 22 10.3%9 22 10.3%

10 22 10.3%Manifold 3 Total: 88 41%

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Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic AnalysisSharp NU Series 185 W Panels

Solion SunMount System

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

0 meters

5 meters

10 meters

20 meters

30 meters

0 meters

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Array Placement

Array Size

Panel Chosen, Mounting System Chosen

Electrical CharacteristicsStrings, Inverter, Switchgear

Economic Analysis

Presentation OutlineIntroduction

Location, Statistics, General InformationActual Mechanical Design

System, Loads, Utility CostsAlternative Design

Mechanical Depth: GSHPElectrical Breadth: PV ArrayConstruction Breadth: Cost Analysis

The Final AnalysisIntegration of Depths & BreadthsFinal Recommendation

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