MEHANICAL HVAC DESIGN  ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES :-

The normal procedure in a design-bid construction project and the mechanical engineer's responsibilities are-

• Initiation of a project by owner or developer.
• Organizing a design team.
• Determining the design criteria and indoor environmental parameters.
• Calculation of cooling and heating load.
• Selection of systems, subsystems, and their components.
• Preparation of schematic layout: sizing of piping and ductwork.
• Preparation of contract documents: drawing and specifications.
• Competitive bidding by various contractors; evaluation of bids; negotiations and modifications.
• Advice on awarding of contract.
• Monitoring, supervision, and inspection of installation; reviewing shop drawing.
• Supervision of commissioning.
• Modification of drawing to the as-built conditions; preparation of the operation and maintenance manual.
• Handing over to the property management for operation.