This document discusses heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It describes the basic components and functions of HVAC, including temperature control, moisture control, air movement, and air quality maintenance. It also discusses different types of HVAC systems, factors to consider when selecting a system, and provides a case study of the HVAC system used in a hospital in Gulbarga, India. The hospital uses a chilled water system with water-cooled chillers to cool water that is circulated throughout the building to air handlers.