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FINAL REPORT

The mechanical system redesign is analyzed by calculating the energy consumption of the new system and comparing it to the current system. The alternate system was split into the base system and the system with solar thermal. The base system annual energy consumption cost was $92,211 and the solar alternate system cost of annual consumption was $76,844. Compared to the current system with an annual energy consumption cost of $77,776, the base system performs poorly and the solar alternate system performs marginally better. With the increase in cost of installation of the solar alternate system and the little energy it saves it would have a simple payback period of 748 years. The is not a feasible payback period and the solar alternate system is not recommended. However, the system can be modified and improved upon. An initial study of a system similar to the solar alternate system shows annual energy saving of 35%. Further study of the new system will need to be done before any further conclusions are made.

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Note: While great efforts have been taken to provide accurate and complete information on the pages of CPEP, please be aware that the information contained herewith is considered a work‐in progress for this thesis project. Modifications and changes related to the original building designs and construction methodologies for this senior thesis project are solely the interpretation of Jonathan Alles. Changes and discrepancies in no way imply that the original design contained errors or was flawed. Differing assumptions, code references, requirements, and methodologies have been incorporated into this thesis project; therefore, investigation results may vary from the original design.

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