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Neal Babcock |
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Geothermal Engineer / Project Manager |
Education:
M.S. in Civil/Mechanical Engineering in Building Systems, Drexel University; 2005
B.S. in Architectural Engineering, Drexel University; 2005
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Drexel University; 2005
American Society of Sanitary Engineering Design Certificate
Clapp Associates and Spence Engineering Co. - Steam Systems Training Certificate
Clapp Associates and Patterson Pumps – Hydronic Systems Training Certificate
Registration: Pennsylvania – Engineer In Training # ET008540
USGBC - LEEDTM BD&C
Professional Affiliations: ASHRAE, USGBC, DVGBC
   
Work Experience: Neal has worked for AEI beginning in 2005. He has a Masters degree in Mechanical Building Systems from Drexel University, studying topics including equipment control, advanced trending, maintenance prediction, indoor air quality, moisture migration/mitigation, and advanced building simulations.
He has become an accomplished designer of Geothermal Well Field Systems, developing projects ranging from 3-Ton single-space systems to 3700-Ton campus-wide systems, including both boiler and cooling tower hybrid systems. Working with Alderson he has gained a strong working expertise of many system types: Geothermal Water Source Heat Pumps, Water Source Heat Pumps, Split Systems, 2-Pipe & 4-Pipe Hydronic Systems and Rooftop VAV’s. His recent projects have included a wide array of building types and classifications: University Education and Dormitory, Schools, Police/Township, Retirement Communities, Single Residences, Condos, Hotels and Storage Facilities.
Highlights of Work Experience:
West Chester University; West Chester, PA
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Feasibility Study & Retrofit: This project began as writing a report outlining the potential cost savings from the conversion from the existing mechanical systems to a geothermal water-source heat pump system with air-to-air energy recovery. Following this report, the full retrofit designs for three buildings, totaling 160,000 sq.ft., were completed in conjunction with an ESCO simultaneously implementing several other energy conservation measures.
Comprehensive Planning: Parallel to the retrofit designs, Neal prepared a comprehensive conversion plan to implement a centralized closed-loop geothermal condenser system for the North academic campus. As planned, the system is the largest of its kind. The overall design included the layout and performance of a system pumping station serving 2.39 million square feet of conditioned spaces, in 29 buildings (roughly 6,400 tons of capacity). The first portion of this comprehensive plan has been implemented and currently serves new dormitories. Neal has supported the University in filing several grant applications to aid in funding the sustainability-focused plan.
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Epic Systems Corp.; Verona, WI
After successful completion of the AEI design of the geothermal well field for a 2000 Ton campus, the flourishing company has designed another 3700 Ton campus. Neal has designed another well field to adhere to Wisconsin’s strict well drilling requirements.
Pennswood Village Retirement Community; Newtown, PA
This project involved many disciplines and subprojects. Neal authored a report analyzing the feasibility of a community wide site back-up generator, including a financial and logistical comparison of utilizing the generator as a cogeneration source for water heating. He has also engineered a new geothermal water-source heat pump system to replace an aging heat pump system in the primary commons and active care buildings. This project included a phased replacement of 200 heat pumps and 168 bore hole well field. This project was one of the first projects at AEI to seek LEED Certification for a 30,000 sf portion of the facility that underwent a complete renovation.
Personal Highlights: Neal spends most of his personal time training for Iron Man Triathlon competitions around the county which he does side by side with is wife. He spends much of his time outdoors, which reflects his professional personality of innovative GREEN DESIGN.
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