Mechanical Engineering Practice for Building Services Engineering - Module 1

The Mechanical Engineering Practice Course for Building Services Engineering is a special series of three x two-day courses/modules that covers the planning, design, testing and commissioning and the management issues facing building services engineers in their day-to-day work.

The course material is up to date and uses Australian Standards, the Building Code of Australia, State and Local Government Regulation.

The mathematics and mechanical theory necessary to undertake this course are refreshed within the course. Roles and responsibilities are discussed in each module, so that participants understand the different roles of project teams, and the expectations of the client/occupant/architect/engineer.

Case studies, practical exercises, group discussion, calculation and interpretation of materials taught will reinforce learning objectives.

Recognised for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) by Engineers Australia (EA) in accordance with EA CPD Guidelines.

Target Audience

The Mechanical Engineering Practice Course provides an overview of Mechanical Services in commercial buildings, principally for architects, engineers, building and property professionals who want to increase skills and update knowledge. Module 1 is specifically for those who are involved with mechanical services in commercial buildings.

Course Outline

Module 1 of the Mechanical Engineering Practice Course is for Mechanical Services in Commercial Buildings.

Day 1 - The Why of Mechanical Services

Define and refine the program task

• Client/occupant needs
• Regulation requirements – local government consent, Building Code of Australia and referenced Australian Standards
• Industry sustainability drivers, Greenstar and Nabers rating schemes, with emphasis on energy, noise and air quality
• Budget, space and architectural constraints, the absolute necessary for integrated design
• AS1668.1 - mandatory smoke controls – overview of system and controls
• AS1668.2 - ventilation, air quality, filtration, overview of system and controls
• BCA section J Energy Efficiency
• Overview of BCS sections J1 to J8
• Details of section J5, air conditioning and ventilation, deemed to satisfy alternative solutions, energy modeling
• Brief revision of psychometrics, definitions of units and air conditioning terminology and processes

Day 2 - The How of Mechanical Services

Systems and equipment to achieve the desired performance

• Air conditioning systems in use for new and emerging technologies – advantages and disadvantaged
• Brief review of the cooling and heating equipment refrigeration cycle, direct expansion equipment, mechanical and absorption chillers, gas boilers
• The matching of system components for energy efficiency
• Fan coils, the three common types of coil processes, fans and pumps, efficiency and operations
• Heat rejection equipment, cooling towers and air cooled condensers – energy and water efficiency and noise.
• Air and water distribution, ducts, grilles and pipes
• Controls – functional description – what are the controls supplied to do?
• Full and part load operations – software and hardware
• Commissioning, validation of performance, certification, on going maintenance
• Detailed discussion and feedback (Questions and Answers)

Facilitator Information

Alan Obrart

B.E., B.Sc., FIE Aust., CP Eng., NPER (Mechanical and Building Services), M.AIRAH. M.ASHRAE Grad.Diploma Building Surveying and Assessment

The author and facilitator, Alan Obrart, has over 35 years experience in the design, installation and maintenance of mechanical and building services. Alan focuses on the engineering practice aspects of mechanical and building services to present material that is relevant to designers, managers and consulting engineers. Principal of Obrart & Co, Alan has spent the last decade as a
consultant in building services engineering. Prior to this, Alan spent 25 years as owner and principal of the successful design and construct mechanical contracting (January Engineering) and process refrigeration chiller manufacturing (Summit) businesses, both sold in 2000.

Alan has extensive experience as an mechanical and building services engineer and is an expert facilitator backed by professional engineering qualifications including:

• Engineers Australia C.P. Eng NPER (National Professional Engineering Register) Mechanical and Building Services.
• AC (Accredited Certifier) NSW BPB, with graduate diploma (2001 UTS) in Building Surveying and Assessment for BCA Fire Safety Solutions.
• University of Sydney, Faculty of Architecture, Design & Planning, senior lecturer, course co-ordinator graduate program in Building Services.

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