Mechanical Engineering Practice for Building Services Engineering - Module 3

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 program 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 3 is specifically for those who are involved in energy management in commercial buildings.

Course Outline

Day 1 – Conceptual Background – Energy Management

Including industry benchmarks, Greenstar and Nabers sustainability and energy rating

• Introduction – big picture use and abuse of energy consumption in commercial buildings
• What are the energy consumption targets?
• Industry benchmarks, Greenstar and Nabers sustainability and energy rating
• Mandatory BCA Section J, overview of measures J1 to J8
• Energy efficiency strategies for mechanical plant
• Chillers
• Fans, pumps and heat rejection equipment
• Design criteria for peak and part load mechanical system performance
• Controls of mechanical plant

Day 2 – Detailed Look at Energy Management

Including energy audits, surveys, management plans and case studies of 5 star energy efficient buildings

• Energy audits and surveys
• What is the energy consuming equipment in the building
• What are the energy inefficiencies inherent with the building fabric and structure, sealing, insulation, glazing, interior and exterior shading
• Energy consumption costs, tariffs, metering and documentation
• Determining the equipment and operating load factors for consumption items to allow calculation of existing energy usage distribution
• Energy management plans (Going forward to where?; Management; Technology; Documentation and monitoring)
• Case studies of successful 5 Star energy efficient buildings.
• 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.

Registration

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A 10% saving applies for Engineers Australia Members or for group bookings of 3 or more participants.