Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings
Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2007.
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| author | Chen, YunJa |
| author2 | Leon R. Glicksman. |
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| description | Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2007. |
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| spelling | mit-1721.1/404142019-04-11T03:24:32Z Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings Chen, YunJa Leon R. Glicksman. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dept. of Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering. Thesis (S.B.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Mechanical Engineering, 2007. Includes bibliographical references (p. 24). The existing windows of the 90-year-old buildings on the main MIT campus are not energy efficient and compromise comfort levels. The single panes of glass allow too much heat transfer and solar heat gain. In addition, the steel framework has warped due to oxidation and decay of the glazing compound, resulting in air and water infiltration. This thesis explored a feasible solution of a partial window replacement that would not compromise the historical significance of the existing windows. The design and prototype demonstrated the replacement's functionality and preservation of aesthetic quality. The analysis showed an expected decrease in energy consumption of more than 70% and cost savings of nearly $2 million a year. The analysis also showed that comfort levels are higher throughout the year. by YunJa Chen. S.B. 2008-02-27T22:22:44Z 2008-02-27T22:22:44Z 2007 2007 Thesis http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/40414 191685182 eng M.I.T. theses are protected by copyright. They may be viewed from this source for any purpose, but reproduction or distribution in any format is prohibited without written permission. See provided URL for inquiries about permission. http://dspace.mit.edu/handle/1721.1/7582 32 p. application/pdf Massachusetts Institute of Technology |
| spellingShingle | Mechanical Engineering. Chen, YunJa Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title | Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title_full | Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title_fullStr | Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title_full_unstemmed | Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title_short | Design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90-year-old MIT buildings |
| title_sort | design and prototype of a partial window replacement to improve the energy efficiency of 90 year old mit buildings |
| topic | Mechanical Engineering. |
| url | http://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/40414 |
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