ENGINEERING UTILITIES 2

Basic Mechanical Engineering

Engr. Joeffrey D. Bustinera

Professional Mechanical Engineer
ENGINEERING UTILITIES 2
Description
The course focuses on the mechanical systems, fire protection
systems, sanitary/ plumbing systems, and acoustics in buildings. Lecture
discussions include HVAC systems, acoustics, vertical transportation and
fire protection. Reducing operational loads and integrating high
performance energy systems into buildings offers solutions towards
achieving a sustainable and secure energy future. Engineers must
understand the interrelationship between a building and its
subsystems, and need sufficient knowledge of building systems and
design alternatives to recommend appropriate solutions that suit the
site, climate, building type, and occupants. They must coordinate the
work of the engineering disciplines that carry the sustainability concept
forward through building design, construction, commissioning,
operation and, ultimately, demolition, recycling and reuse.
ENGINEERING UTILITIES 2

▪ Number of Units: 3 units lecture and laboratory 0

▪ Number of Contact Hours per Week: 3 lecture hours per week
▪ Prerequisite: Physics for Engineers
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Building Plumbing Systems
▪ a. Name, describe and distinguish between sources of potable water.
▪ b. Name, describe and distinguish between key types of and components in a plumbing
supply/distribution system.
▪ c. Identify, describe and distinguish between types of and uses for water heaters.
▪ d. Name and explain basic properties of fluid flow of a building plumbing system (i.e. flow rate,
velocity, pressure, pressure drop, etc.).
▪ e. Calculate maximum probable flow rate of a building plumbing system.
▪ f. Calculate pressure drop in lines of a building plumbing system.
▪ g. Compute the minimum required size of distribution lines of a building plumbing system.
▪ h. Name, describe and distinguish between methods of waste disposal in buildings.
▪ i. Identify, describe and distinguish between key components of a drain, west and vent (DWV)
system.
▪ j. Compute the minimum required size of drainage and vent lines of a building plumbing system.
▪ k. Interpret plumbing supply and DWV system design and detailing information.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Life Safety Systems

▪ a. Identify, describe, distinguish between passive and active fire protection.

▪ b. Identify, describe, distinguish and interpret fire resistance and spread fire ratings.
▪ c. Name, describe and distinguish between types and key components of building fire
extinguishing, sprinkler, and standpipe systems, fire detection systems, and fire alarm systems.
▪ d. Interpret building fire protection system design and detailing information.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Conveying Systems

▪ a. Identify, describe and distinguish between types of conveying systems that move people and
freight vertically and horizontally (escalators, elevators, ramps, lifts, walkways).
▪ b. Describe applications for building conveying systems that move people and freight.
▪ c. Interpret conveying system design and detailing information.
COURSE COMPETENCIES
Acoustical Control Systems

▪ a. Identify, describe, and interpret ratings related to acoustical control (STC, NRC).
▪ b. Interpret acoustical control design and detailing information.
COURSE OUTLINES
▪ Course Introduction
▪ Basic Principles of Sanitary/ Plumbing Design
▪ Plumbing Materials, Fittings, Fixtures
▪ Building Water System and Design
▪ Domestic Water Heating
▪ Sanitary Drainage Systems
▪ OSST/Alternative Waste Systems
▪ Plumbing/Water Systems Review
▪ Life Safety Systems in Buildings
▪ Acoustical Control in Buildings
▪ Basic Principles in Building Conveying Systems
References
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Construction. 5th Edition.. Pearson Education/Prentice Hall. 2010. (Hardcopy recommended)
2. Walter T. Grondzik, Aliso G. Kwok, Benjamin Stein, John S. Reynolds, Mechanical and Electrical Equipment for
Buildings, 11th Edition., John Wiley.
3. William K. Y. Tao, and Richard R. Janis, Mechanical and Electrical Systems in Buildings, 5th Edition.. Pearson
Education/Prentice hall.
4. Pertinet Codes (Most recent Edition): National Electrical Code. Energy Conservation Code, International Code
Council.
5. Revised National Plumbing Codes of the Philippines.
6. 2010 ASHRAE HANDBOOK, Refrigeration, ASHRAE,1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., ATLANTA, GA 30329, www.ashrae.org
7. Carrier – Handbook of Air – Conditioning System, Carrier Air – Conditioning Company.
8. ASHRAE HVAC 2001, Fundamentals Handbook, 2001, ASHRAE,1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., ATLANTA, GA 30329,
www.ashrae.org
9. ASHRAE 1999 HVAC, Application Handbook, 1999, ASHRAE,1791 Tullie Circle, N.E., ATLANTA, GA 30329,
www.ashrae.org
10. Dr. D.S Kumar, Thermodynamics , 2019 edition, Published by S.K. KATARIA & SONS
11. Dr. D.S Kumar, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning , 2019 edition, Published by S.K. KATARIA & SONS
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& SONS
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