Question: Problem Description: Using the floor plan, building dimensions, and construction materials as specified below, determine: a ) Peak load time of the day and the

Problem Description:
Using the floor plan, building dimensions, and construction materials as specified below, determine:
a) Peak load time of the day and the month
b) Total cooling load of the building based on peak load time and month determined in part (a).
Submit your work as an excel file Term Project \#2- Cooling Loads Calculation
Factory Building Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Use the following data:
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Building has a 2500 CFM mechanical ventilation.
- Work hours: 7:00 am -12:00 am (two shifts)
- Number of employees per shift: 35
- Lighting: \(4\mathrm{~W}/\mathrm{ft}^{2}\)
- Inside temperature: \(75^{\circ}\mathrm{F}\)
- Inside the shop area there are 10 machines with 20 HP and 15 machines with 30 HP . All equipment consists of a motor out, driven equipment in.
- Concrete slab is insulated and no edge loss/gain
- Walls: Heavyweight -8 in. concrete, 2 in. insulation (Group B wall, Table 6.3)
- Windows: Double clear glass, \(1/4\) in. thickness, light color Venetian blinds, aluminum frame, 10 ft W x 8 ft H
- Doors: \(1\frac{1}{2}\) in. thick steel with mineral fiber core, 10 ft W x 8 ft H
- Roof: Flat roof \(2\mathrm{in}\). heavyweight concrete with 2 in . insulation (Roof \#4, Table 6.1)

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