Energy Efficient Electrical Design for a Higher Education Building

Primary Faculty Mentor’s Name

Dr. Adel El Shahat

Proposal Track

Student

Session Format

Poster

Abstract

Energy Efficient Electrical Design for a Higher Education Building

Matthew Cobb, Nathan Justin

Advisor: Dr. Adel El Shahat, (aahmed@georgiasouthern.edu)

Abstract:

This paper encompasses the design and development for an energy efficient electrical design of a commercial structure for a post-secondary academic institution. Electricity is used every day across the world at ever increasing consumption levels. The goal of this work is to design a complete and safe electrical system that reduces power consumption and increases user friendly operation of all high and low voltage equipment for the end user of the building. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools are used to design and model the electrical systems. In this paper, a step by step process has been stated to accomplish each task so that the final completed design is a success. Background information, goals, and methodology are included with supporting material to present the reader with evidence that this design has a high probability of achieving all expectations. We designed the device and equipment layout of the floor plans for each type of electrical system. The next step is to perform all electrical load and lighting calculations using Microsoft Excel and Acuity Brands Visual 2012, respectively. Furthermore, three dimensional modeling of components within the building environment is presented. Schematic floor plan layouts on 30” x 42” architectural sheets along with highlighting important points from our technical specifications will be introduced and presented as well. We also present simulation results obtained from the lighting analysis software and to demonstrate the completion of the power distribution diagram, fire alarm signaling connection diagram, the lightning protection design and all technical detailed installation drawings in AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit. For the final demonstration, the plan is to present the final hard copies of all designs and all technical supporting materials. All risks involved with the design, execution, and completion of this work are identified and analyzed in this paper.

Keywords

power, energy, electrical, engineering, architecture

Award Consideration

1

Location

Concourse and Atrium

Presentation Year

2015

Start Date

11-7-2015 2:10 PM

End Date

11-7-2015 3:20 PM

Publication Type and Release Option

Presentation (Open Access)

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Energy Efficient Electrical Design for a Higher Education Building

Concourse and Atrium

Energy Efficient Electrical Design for a Higher Education Building

Matthew Cobb, Nathan Justin

Advisor: Dr. Adel El Shahat, (aahmed@georgiasouthern.edu)

Abstract:

This paper encompasses the design and development for an energy efficient electrical design of a commercial structure for a post-secondary academic institution. Electricity is used every day across the world at ever increasing consumption levels. The goal of this work is to design a complete and safe electrical system that reduces power consumption and increases user friendly operation of all high and low voltage equipment for the end user of the building. Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modeling (BIM) tools are used to design and model the electrical systems. In this paper, a step by step process has been stated to accomplish each task so that the final completed design is a success. Background information, goals, and methodology are included with supporting material to present the reader with evidence that this design has a high probability of achieving all expectations. We designed the device and equipment layout of the floor plans for each type of electrical system. The next step is to perform all electrical load and lighting calculations using Microsoft Excel and Acuity Brands Visual 2012, respectively. Furthermore, three dimensional modeling of components within the building environment is presented. Schematic floor plan layouts on 30” x 42” architectural sheets along with highlighting important points from our technical specifications will be introduced and presented as well. We also present simulation results obtained from the lighting analysis software and to demonstrate the completion of the power distribution diagram, fire alarm signaling connection diagram, the lightning protection design and all technical detailed installation drawings in AutoCAD MEP and Autodesk Revit. For the final demonstration, the plan is to present the final hard copies of all designs and all technical supporting materials. All risks involved with the design, execution, and completion of this work are identified and analyzed in this paper.