This document discusses HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. It provides details on:
- HVAC energy consumption for a lab building, with cooling and heating accounting for over 60% of annual energy use.
- Common temperature and humidity setpoints for HVAC systems.
- The main components of HVAC systems including boilers, chillers, air handling units, and variable air volume boxes.
- How air handling units heat, cool, humidify and distribute air to rooms while also bringing in outside air.
- How variable air volume boxes control room temperature and air flow.
- Real-world issues that can cause HVAC systems to operate differently than intended.