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ESCI 561: Optimizing Mechanical Systems In Commercial Buildings

Environmental Sciences · 5 credits

This graduate-level course, stacked with ENRG/ESCI 461, concerns modern best practices for energy efficiency optimization of mechanical and environmental systems in large buildings, with an emphasis on existing buildings. This course takes a quantitative but accessible approach to monitoring, analysis and evaluation of commercial buildings and measures to improve their energy efficiency, occupant comfort and environmental quality. Topics covered include indoor lighting systems, building heating and cooling loads, indoor air quality and ventilation, humidity and thermal comfort, HVAC system configurations and efficiency, economic analysis and metrics. The course includes a field/lab component in which students will measure energy use and analyze saving potential in an existing building. Also offered as ENRG 561.

Offered in 4 of the 26 listed terms (Winter 2024 to Spring 2027).

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