Catalog Course Description

The analysis and design of hydronic systems including piping, plumbing, pumping, and the water-side of heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC). Not open for credit to those taking the mechanical/energy section of ARCE 698 or 699. Prerequisite: ARCE 660 or consent of the instructor.

Required or Elective Course?

This course is an elective for non-HVAC/Solar option (BMES) B.S. in architectural engineering students, other undergraduate engineering (e.g., BSME), and graduate engineering students. The course is taught annually in the Spring semesters in the same room and at the same time as ARCE 698 or 699 with Prof. Rock. ARCE 662 is three credit-hours of engineering design.

Typical Course Topics

• Introduction
• Capstone/Senior/Graduate Engineering analysis/design/construction project
  1. ASHRAE Senior Design Project Competition
  2. or other interesting topic/problem
• Hydronics/Water-Side of HVAC
  1. Review of fluid mechanics
  2. Piping, fittings, and valves
  3. Plumbing design
  4. Pumps
  5. Heat exchangers
  6. Sizing heating and cooling coils, convectors, etc.
  7. Steam

As time allows (topics at students' requests):

• Introductions to other tech topics such as
  1. Noise and vibration control
  2. Heat recovery
  3. Thermal storage
  4. Automatic controls
  5. Fire protection
  6. Solar energy
  7. Indoor air quality
• Technical/business communications
  1. Business memos, letters, outlines, and e-mails
  2. Technical report manuscripts
  3. Resumes, cover letters, and thank you letters
• Professional practice
  1. ASHRAE meetings
  2. Professional ethics
  3. Time management
  4. Office teamwork
  5. Professional registration
  6. Employment issues

Latest Syllabus

ARCE 662, Prof. Rock via .pdf file

For More Information Contact:

Prof. Rock

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Revised: August 13, 2018