HVAC SystemDesign J udging Criteria

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ASHRAE
Student Activities Committee
Student Design Project Competition Evaluation Form

College:

Project Category: HVAC Design Calculations





HVAC System Design
Summary of Results
Max
Points
Actual
Points
System Sizing 300
ASHRAE Standards 200
Creativity 200
Communication of Results 300
TOTAL 1000

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HVAC SystemDesign J udging Criteria
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HVAC System Design
Goal: System Sizing
Max
Points
Actual
Points
Accuracy of Cooling Load Estimate 75
Accuracy of Heating Load Estimate 75
Understanding of Equipment 50
Energy Considerations 50
Operating and Maintenance Considerations 25
Flexibility of System to Meet Owners Requirements 25

TOTAL 300


HVAC System Design
Goal: Compliance with ASHRAE Standards
Max
Points
Actual
Points
ASHRAE 55 Thermal Comfort 25
ASHRAE 90.1 Envelope Compliance 25
ASHRAE 90.1 Equipment Efficiency Compliance 50
ASHRAE 90.1 System Selection 50
ASHRAE 62.1 Ventilation Compliance 50
TOTAL 200


HVAC System Design
Goal: Creativity
Max
Points
Actual
Points
How appropriate is the selected system for this building type 50
Does the system design easily integrate into the architecture of the
building?
50
Level of innovation above a "standard" design 100

TOTAL 200




HVAC System Selection
Communication of Results
Max
Points
Actual
Points
Presentation completeness of project narrative 100
Presentation of drawings and flow diagrams 100
General presentation 100
Penalty - (Project exceeds limits) -50
TOTAL 300