N.V.C.C. Alexandria – Syllabus

Arc 243

Environmental Systems

Professor H.H. Liebman

Arc 243- Environmental Systems ( 4 credit hours )

Text: Mechanical And Electrical Systems in Buildings by Stein and Reynolds

Objectives: To familiarize students with mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems in buildings. Students will study the general physical principles underlying the design of these systems. They will be made aware of the function of each system component and their appropriate use. Each student will be required to make two field observations of mechanical and electrical systems resulting in field reports and slide illustrated oral presentations.

1 Energy Comfort and Climate 1 and 2

2 Sites and Heat Flow 3 and 4

3 Heating and Cooling 5

4 Systems and Equipment 6

5 Systems and Equipment 6

6 Large Building HVAC 7

7 Comparative Systems

8 Spring Break

9 Project Presentations

10 Project Presentations

11 HVAC Exam- Principles of Electricity 14

12 Electrical Systems 15 and 16

13 Plumbing 9 and 10

14 Project Presentations

15 Project Presentations

16 Electrical Systems Exam

Project presentations will be the result of a site visit . Presentations will include a description of the system, a diagram of the system, and 24 photographic slides of the system ( using Ektachrome or Elitechrome or Fujichrome film ) .

Evaluation- HVAC Section will count 2/3 of final grade. Electrical and Plumbing 1/3.

( 50% for exams and 50% presentations)

More than two absences will result in a grade reduction.