Berkeley YMCA Pool Energy Use

Down the Drain:
Energy Consumption at the Berkeley YMCA Pool
A Vital Signs Case Study
Prof. Alison Kwok/ARCH 507/University of Oregon Architecture Dept.

Introduction

Abstract

Hypothesis

Methodology

Data Analysis

Conclusion

Design Issues

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Team Members:
Anne Deutsch
Ram Ganapathy
Geoff Grummon

Abstract

This project examines heat loss in an indoor pool at the YMCA in Berkeley, California. Evaporation was found to be the most significant form of heat loss over convection and conduction. Strategies for minimizing heat loss, including solar heating and pool covers, were examined and energy savings were estimated. Installation of a pool cover was found to be the most effective way to reduce energy usage.

Down the Drain: Energy Consumption at the Berkeley YMCA Pool A Vital Signs Case Study Prof. Alison Kwok/ARCH 507/University of Oregon Architecture Dept.

Abstract

Down the Drain:
Energy Consumption at the Berkeley YMCA Pool
A Vital Signs Case Study
Prof. Alison Kwok/ARCH 507/University of Oregon Architecture Dept.