Content of Week 10

Understanding various HVAC Systems

In this lecture the readers will learn about various HVAC Systems. depending on the locations of condensing units and Evaporating units the components of the HVAC systems vary. HVAC systems also vary depending on the variations on the cooling/heating load, functionality, performance, accessibility  and energy consumption. The following are typical HVAC systems  available to market-

  1. Split Air Conditioning System
  2. Variable Refrigeration System
  3. Variable Air Volume System
  4. Packaged Roof Top Air Conditioning System

A brief description of various Types of HVAC Systems can be found open for readership.

HVAC systems Selection Process

Selection based on the modes (Heating, Cooling,  Heating/cooling)

Selection based on the heating/cooling load

Selection based on the accessibility of units, ducts and piping.

Selection based on the energy consumption and performance.