Masters Dissertation Topic
Masters Dissertation Topic
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Hi Everybody,
I am pursuing MSc in Building services engineering from Brunel university and in the process of finalizing a suitable dissertation topic for my Masters and I have decided to do research in Leeds, Green buildings.
I am thinking to consider an existing office building which was built as per conventional design methodology and upgrading its design suitable for Leeds certification by incorporating the following features.
Customising the existing Building Management and Control Systems to enhance the energy management and energy conservation.
2. Incorporating the heat recovery devices.
3. Modification of existing HVAC design.
4. Slight modification of existing architectural design.
5. Looking for the possibilities of utilising Gray water and A/C condensate drain etc.
I would appreciate If any body can provide any valuable advice on this topic or about any other topic which is commercially in a good demand.
Best regards,
I am pursuing MSc in Building services engineering from Brunel university and in the process of finalizing a suitable dissertation topic for my Masters and I have decided to do research in Leeds, Green buildings.
I am thinking to consider an existing office building which was built as per conventional design methodology and upgrading its design suitable for Leeds certification by incorporating the following features.
Customising the existing Building Management and Control Systems to enhance the energy management and energy conservation.
2. Incorporating the heat recovery devices.
3. Modification of existing HVAC design.
4. Slight modification of existing architectural design.
5. Looking for the possibilities of utilising Gray water and A/C condensate drain etc.
I would appreciate If any body can provide any valuable advice on this topic or about any other topic which is commercially in a good demand.
Best regards,





RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
Your topics look like they came directly out of a random energy audit report generator.
RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
If you have any innovative topic which is commercially sound, please let me know asap.
Regards,
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RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
Do you think that comparing the building design for sustainability would be worth or I should choose any other topic.
I appreciate any valuable advice in this regard.
Please advice.
RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
You could find number of example, for instance, where heat recovery is not feasible option, or where insistence on some green strategies directly adversely affect indoor air quality.
Of course, there is fear that you can enrage your professors that way.
In my time we were always learned that engineer needs to OPTIMIZE energy strategy for any specific project, not to use any fancy strategy by all means.
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I think you are right upto some extent.
I understand that initial cost would be much higher by considering the green building strategy but energy consumption is reduced. Moreover, it is made mandatory in some countries to reduce carbon emmissions.
If the topic is not the green building, than what should be the most suitable topic.
Please advice.
RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
The Performance of Green Buildings Two to Five Years After Commissioning.
"Green Buildings" here means LEED certified, or built to ASHRAE 189.1, or Energy Star, or whatever standard was applied. These have been super-efficient spaces when commissioned. I wonder how long they stay that way.
A definitive follow-up of these projects would be enlightening. I suspect it might even be shocking.
Good on ya,
Goober Dave
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RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
How about determining what skills you would need to properly design, build and commission a HVAC system and then surveying the industry to see what skills are actually out there doing the engineering and commissioning?
You could pick a system type and go from there.....
RE: Masters Dissertation Topic
I totally agree with you and appreciate the topic you have suggested. There is a strong need to come up with these ideas in order to design the system in a more practical way.
How about the following topics, need your valuable advice.
"Design Decision making and ongoing Commissioning"
"Moving towards green (energy efficient) Chilled Water plant Design in the Gulf region"
Regards,