1. RowanStricklandhascompletedathree weeksecondmentwiththe MEPteam, here in
Dubai. Throughoutthistime,Rowanhasshowna goodunderstandingof the basicprinciplesof
mechanical engineering. Rowanhaspickedupconceptsquicklyandwasable to complete the
taskshe wasgivenaccurately. Rowanhasprovedhimself able toworkautonomously,butwill
ask forguidance whenunsure of how to progress.
Overthe pastthree weeksRowanhasworkedonthe followingelementsof mechanical design:
First principle heatgaincalculationsincluding
o Fabric gains,andthe role U-value playsinthese gains
o Occupancy gains
o Equipmentandlightinggains
o Use ASHRAEand CIBSE guidesasa reference tothe above
First principle conversionof energyto heating/coolingmediaflow rate (Q= m.Cp.ΔT)
Pipe sizing,andusingthistocalculate the requiredpumpperformance
Duct sizing,andusingthistocalculate the requiredfanperformance
Modellingandanalysingbuildingenergy/heating/cooling/ventilation(usingHAP)
Productionof basicschematicdrawings
Productionof basiclayoutdrawings
Rowan hasalso beenexposedtothe following:
An overviewof the constructionindustry,andthe relationshipbetweenthe buildingservice
engineerandotherprofessionals
An overviewof the buildingdesignprocess
An overviewof the role of abuildingservicesengineer
Use of AutoCAD,HAP,andMS excel.
Designteammeeting
Contractor meeting
Technical meetingswithmanufacturers.

2. Rowanhas workedona shoppingmall anda hospital duringhistenure withHyder. Bothtype of
projectprovidedsignificantexperience inthe designof ventilationandairconditioning
systems. Thisexperiencewillstandhimingoodsteadif he choosesto continue hiscareerasa
buildingservicesengineerinthe Middle East.
Rowan hasbeenof great benefittothe teamandhissupporton Al Musalla,and SecurityForces
Medical Cityshouldnotbe underestimated.
Kindregards