Mechanical Engineering
     The largest energy user in most of today’s commercial and institutional buildings is the mechanical system. It requires a thoughtful and will researched approach to match the correct mechanical system to each building’s particular needs. CEA uses building and energy modeling software programs to integrate the various HVAC components into the building design. We use the following tools to assist in the design process:

Auto CAD
Revit (BIM)
Trace 700 – Energy modeling and life cycle costing
eQuest – Energy Modeling based on DOE-2
COM-check – Energy code compliance

Equally as important, we evaluate the system’s acoustics, aesthetics, constructibility, ease of maintenance and life cycle costs. The scope of a building’s mechanical system design is diverse and includes many sub systems. CEA provides the design expertise for the following components:
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  • Base Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems
  • Energy management Systems
  • Air Quality and Clean Rooms
  • Life Safety and Smoke Control
  • Thermal Storage
  • Cogeneration
  • Building Automation Controls
  • Geothermal Based Systems
  • Building Automation Controls
  • Air Distribution
  • Piping Distribution
  • Central Hot and Chilled Water Plants
  • Campus Distribution Systems