The document provides definitions for 25 keywords related to building systems and mechanical services. It defines terms like HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and building exit systems. The recipient is asked to define each keyword and submit them by 5pm that day.
The document provides definitions for 25 keywords related to building systems and mechanical services. It defines terms like HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and building exit systems. The recipient is asked to define each keyword and submit them by 5pm that day.
The document provides definitions for 25 keywords related to building systems and mechanical services. It defines terms like HVAC systems, electrical systems, plumbing, fire protection, and building exit systems. The recipient is asked to define each keyword and submit them by 5pm that day.
Your are required to enumerate the 25 keywords from the lecture I have presented. Define each keywords and submit to me before 5 pm today. Submit it here.
1. Mechanical Services – Mechanical services/systems in a building can be
defined as machines and system that will be help the building operate smoothly. Furthermore, there is a common mechanical system: HVAC system, electrical wiring, plumbing, ventilation, escalators and elevators and these common mechanical systems are being dependent to water, gas or even electricity in able for them to perform. 2. Building Automation Systems (BAS) and Technology Systems – These are technology that help to operate the mechanical systems, including lighting and HVAC and security. These systems are comprised of sensors and wired or wireless systems that connect those sensors to a control network and a software program that can be accessed at one or more computer terminals and/or mobile devices. Through the software, property managers, superintendents, maintenance personnel and mechanical contractors can observe the systems, note any problems with the system to delve into warning and repair those issues efficiently. 3. Heating, Cooling and Ventilation - HVAC system as the machinery that supplies the building with climate controlled air, but an HVAC system is far more complex than the rooftop or ground unit that facilitates heat transfer. Modern commercial HVAC systems are comprised of either rooftop units or , air ducts, CO2 sensors, thermostats, fans and dampeners. Some systems may even contain humidifiers and dehumidifiers as well as carbon monoxide detectors. It can also sustain the comfortability, eliminates allergens and mold and prevent toxic gases from building up in the indoor environment. 4. Electrical Systems - electrical system powers all the components in the building from lights, and outlets to the security system, computers, servers and HVAC. However, this system also includes safety features, like circuit breakers, GFI outlets, which are supposed to be installed in rooms that contain water fixtures, and arc fault interrupters. Older buildings may need power distribution systems in order to ensure the building has enough power for all the modern equipment that is now needed in buildings, and buildings with critical systems or life-saving systems that cannot be without power may need backup generators to supply power in case there is an electrical grid outage. 5. Plumbing – It is basically distributing liquids and gases throughout the building by transferring into an indoor & outdoor faucet, showers, bathtubs, washing machines and dishwashers. It may also be distributed to irrigation systems, hot tubs, fountains and swimming pools. 6. Process piping - Any pipes and components that are not part of the building's mechanical systems. Pipe systems for liquids and gases used for heating and cooling processes, or pipework that leads to plumbing fixtures or waste-water systems, would not be considered process piping systems. 7. Septic and Sewage System – The role of this two is to dispose or remove waste from the building. These wastes can be anything including human activities byproducts that flow through the pipes as gray water or sewage. But septic and onsite sewage systems are different. 8. Water Supply System – Including potable water and the supply of tap to the building maybe for cooking, washing, clothes, drinking, bathing and other functions. 9. Venting or Drainage System – Focuses in diverting gases and wastewater from both commercial and residential buildings out of them. It is made up of several components, which could include a trap, pump, piping system as well as external and internal venting systems. However, there should be enough water in the system for the drainage system to prevent sewer gases from getting back to the house. 10. Stormwater Drainage System - It is the system that carries rainwater away from the roof to the storage tanks. Stormwater drainage systems in older structures take rain into the septic system but can move water from modern buildings into the community storm sewers. Gutters, pipes, drains, and storage tanks are some of the components of a stormwater drainage system. 11. Fire-protection - Fire protection systems include fire suppression, sprinklers, smoke detectors, and other fire protection equipment that works in tandem to protect against fire. It is best to work with a fire protection company that understands the needs of your property and provides a variety of integrated protection systems. 12. Building exit systems - It is very important for occupants to be able to safely exit a building during an emergency example of this are exit routes, including aisles, hallways, corridors, and stairs must be kept free of obstructions that could impede or prevent occupants from safely evacuating. 13. Fire-alarm systems - number of devices working together to detect and warn people through visual and audio appliances when smoke, fire, carbon monoxide or other emergencies are present. These alarms may be activated automatically from smoke detectors, and heat detectors or may also be activated via manual fire alarm activation devices such as manual call points or pull stations. 14. Fire-suppression systems - A fire suppression system is an engineered group of units that are built to extinguish fires through the application of a substance. Most commonly, a fire suppression system has built-in components that detect fires at the beginning stages through heat, smoke, and other warning signals