2. What is HVAC System??
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HVAC
System
H- Heating
V- Ventilation
AC – Air Conditioning
3. Control of Air Temperature.
Control of Moisture Content in Air (Humidity).
Proper Air Movement (Circulation).
Air Filtration
Economy
Significance of HVAC System
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To Hold the Air Contamination Within Acceptable limits.
7. Source components provide or remove heat or moisture from
building zone.
Heating Source (Boiler) :
Combustion of some flammable material (a fuel)
Conversion of Electrical energy to heat
Solar radiation or other renewable energy resources
Cooling Source (Chiller):
Natural Heat Sinks (Outside air, on-site water bodies etc)
Artificial Heat Sinks (Vapor compression (mechanical) refrigeration, ,
absorption (chemical) refrigeration, evaporative cooling)
Source Components:
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10. Heating or cooling effect produced are transmitted to the various
spaces in a building by distribution components.
1) Air Handler Unit (AHU ): It transfer heat and cold air (or at least fresh air)
into different building zones.
2) System of Ducts
3) Dampers: Dampers are used to control the amount of air flow in a duct.
Distribution Component:
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11. Diffusers
Grilles
Registers (A grille equipped with a
damper)
Delivery Component:
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