Mechanical Systems in Commercial Buildings revised

Mechanical Systems Used in Commercial Building
[Assessment of Mechanical Systems Used in Commercial Building]
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A man has continuously manipulated his living environment with the aim of keeping warmth or cold in different periods of the year. With the improvement in the level of technology, he has developed the mechanical systems that can be installed in various commercial and residential buildings, with the aim of creating the more comfortable living environment. The paper discusses the different mechanical systems that are used in commercial buildings. Moreover, it explores their essential purpose in order to enhance efficiency.
In the construction of commercial buildings, the heating system is considered to be the most critical mechanical system since it provides constant conditions in the premises. The thermal and humidity-based comfort systems, on the other hand, provide fresh and clean air flow in the buildings. Factors such as the location, commercial functions of the construction, cost, and availability of the system are considered when deciding what systems to incorporate. The following are the most common heating systems used in the construction of the commercial building.
The first heating control system used in the buildings is the boiler systems. Some of the most common boilers include the fire tube boilers, cast iron sectional boilers, water tube boilers and electric boilers. These boilers are used to generate hot water and steam for space heating as well as the domestic hot water.

The steam and the hot water boilers can be applied in a number of industrial processes including the harnessing of geothermal electric power. The advantages of using boilers as heating systems are diverse. For example, they are efficient, silent and easy to install. The second heating control system used in commercial buildings is the warm basic oxygen furnace. This is found in designs such as up-flows, down-flows, and horizontals. They are advantageous in that they are easy to install and most importantly energy savers. The individual room temperatures, spaces heaters, electric resistance heaters, and heating pumps are easy to clean, quiet, economical and also environmentally friendly.
Alternate Control Systems
Examples of alternative control systems which can be used in the building include the cooling and air-conditioning systems. Instances of this consist of the vapor-compression refrigeration system. These systems are advantageous in that they are easy to operate. They are cost friendly and easy to maintain. Moreover, indirect expansion equipment, the refrigerant freshens air for cooling without the use of an intermediate channel. The absence of any medium for heat transfer results in higher cooling efficiency. Additionally, the central air conditioners profoundly improve indoor air quality. The central chilled water system is cost-effective. The fact that there is no use of refrigerant pipes ensures a reduction in any possible hazards. Besides, the hybrid chiller systems are beneficial in that they reduce water consumption by utilizing wet cooling effect when they are hot and dry cooling effect when cold thus can be used in an infinite range of meteorological conditions. Lastly, the cool-thermal storage system is cost effective and also versatile. The Alternative mechanical systems can be substituted to provide energy efficiency in the buildings. This includes active solar thermal technologies, combined with heat and power and heat pumps (Grondzik and Kwok, 2014).
In conclusion, the choice of the mechanical building system should be relevant to the LEED credits. First, the consideration of the sustainability of the mechanical system should be sufficient enough to minimize the cost of operation and the maintenance costs. Also, one should consider the accessibility needed in the appliances and the means to power them. Furthermore, the system should be environmental friendly thus not impacting on the surroundings. Lastly, consider the final indoor environmental quality to be achieved and availability of the room for system innovation.
Reference
Grondzik, W. T., & Kwok, A. G. (2014). Mechanical and electrical equipment for buildings. John Wiley & Sons.