An

MICROPROJECT REPORT
At

“ Heat Ventilation And Air Conditioning ”

SUBMITTED BY

MR.ERANDE PRATHAMESH RAMESH

MR.GAVHANE NIKHIL HEMANT
MR. VARPE GAURAV NAVANATH

(DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGG)

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

GAUTAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE,

GAUTAMNAGAR.

2024-25

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 KSKES’S

GAUTAM POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, GAUTAMNAGAR

CERTIFICATE
This is to certify that
MR.ERANDE PRATHAMESH RAMESH
MR.GAVHANE NIKHIL HEMANT
MR. VARPE GAURAV NAVANATH

Has successfully completed MICRO PROJECT in

“Heat Ventilation And Air Conditioning”

During the academic year 2025-26. This is in partial fulfillment of

the requirement for undergoing “MICROPROJECT” at

DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGG course as per syllabus laid by M.S.B.T.E.

Prof. SHINDE P.A Prof. SHINDE P.A Prof. BHARTI S.M.

Guide HOD Principal

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 ABSTRACT
Heat, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are integral to maintaining comfort
and ensuring indoor air quality in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. These
systems are designed to regulate and control temperature, humidity, air quality, and airflow
within a space, providing optimal environmental conditions for occupants. HVAC systems
typically consist of three core components: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Heating is
provided through various means, such as furnaces, boilers, and heat pumps, while air
conditioning ensures the cooling of indoor spaces during warmer months. Ventilation is
responsible for the exchange of indoor and outdoor air, removing pollutants and ensuring a
steady supply of fresh air.

HVAC technology has evolved significantly over time, incorporating advanced controls,
energy- efficient designs, and environmentally friendly refrigerants to reduce energy
consumption and minimize the carbon footprint. The design and optimization of HVAC systems
require a thorough understanding of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials science to
ensure energy efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and sustainability. The development of smart
HVAC systems, powered by IoT (Internet of Things) and artificial intelligence, has
revolutionized building management, enabling real-time monitoring and optimization of system
performance for improved comfort, energy savings, and environmental responsibility.

In conclusion, HVAC systems are vital to modern infrastructure, ensuring indoor comfort,
health, and safety. Ongoing advancements in technology continue to drive improvements in
system efficiency, energy conservation, and environmental impact.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems perform the essential function of ensuring an
internal healthcare environment that is conducive to the safety and comfort of both patients and
staff. This chapter provides an overview of these systems, allowing clinical engineering
practitioners to become familiar with the related equipment and functions.

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Heating ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems are a costly energy source used in
most facilities, but that energy cost is often overlooked or underestimated. An HVAC system is
usually installed for human comfort, but can also have a major impact on the operation of the
process equipment. The basic energy cost of an HVAC system includes not only the electrical
cost of the fan and pump system but also the heating and cooling energy source costs to support
the operational needs. This chapter focuses on a typical HVAC system used in a manufacturing
facility, including the office areas, to condition the environment. Concentrating on the proper
operation and maintenance of an HVAC system will ensure the highest operating efficiency and
lowest energy cost. The chapter analyzes four functions of an HVAC that are important to
energy efficiency: supply side with demand side alignment; operation; maintenance; and
recommissioning. © 2015 by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, Inc. All rights
reserved.

The three major functions of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning are interrelated,
especially with the need to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality within
reasonable installation, operation, and maintenance costs. HVAC systems can be used in both
domestic and commercial environments. HVAC systems can provide ventilation, and maintain
pressure relationships between spaces. The means of air delivery and removal from spaces is
known
as room air distribution.

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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

It is indeed a great pleasure and proud privilege for me to present this

in microproject report about “HEAT VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING”

This microproject provides me with the first and the best opportunity to
put my engineering knowledge to practical use.

I must be thankful to department of “Mechanical Engg.”, for giving me

such opportunity.

I express my sincere gratitude to all departmental managers for not

only guiding me through the project period but also sharing their
immense knowledge and technical experience with me at every stage.

I am also thankful to all the friends who directly and indirectly inspired
and helped me for completion of this Micro Project.

Mr. PARCHE MOKSH RAMESHWAR

(DIPLOMA IN MECHANICAL ENGG)

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter. No. CONTENT Page No.

1. INTRODUCTION 7-8

2. INFORMATION 9-21
3 ADVANTAGES 22

4 DISADVANTAGES 23

5 CONCLUSION 24

6 REFERANCE 25

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 CHAPTER 1.

INTRODUCTION
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) is the use of various technologies to
control the temperature, humidity, and purity of the air in an enclosed space. Its goal is to
provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality. HVAC system design is a
subdiscipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of thermodynamics, fluid
mechanics, and heat transfer. "Refrigeration" is sometimes added to the field's abbreviation
as HVAC&R or HVACR, or "ventilation" is dropped, as in HACR (as in the designation of
HACR-rated circuit breakers).

HVAC is an important part of residential structures such as single family homes, apartment
buildings, hotels, and senior living facilities; medium to large industrial and office buildings
such as skyscrapers and hospitals; vehicles such as cars, trains, airplanes, ships and submarines;
and in marine environments, where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with
respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors.

Ventilating or ventilation (the "V" in HVAC) is the process of exchanging or replacing air in any
space to provide high indoor air quality which involves temperature control, oxygen
replenishment, and removal of moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, carbon
dioxide, and other gases. Ventilation removes unpleasant smells and excessive moisture,
introduces outside air, and keeps interior air circulating. Building ventilation methods are
categorized as mechanical (forced) or natural.

4D printing, initially defined as “3D printing + time” with the fourth dimension to be time, has
attracted tremendous interest in various research fields since 2013. 4D printing allows a 3D-
printed structure to change its shape, property, or functionality with time in response to external

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stimuli. 4D printing technique involves the interdisciplinary research of smart materials, 3D
printing techniques, and design/modeling. This chapter provides a general introduction to 4D
printing, with a focus on the printing methodologies and material systems. After a brief overview
of the history of 4D printing and basic components, we elaborated on the four major material
Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems play a crucial role in creating and
maintaining comfortable indoor environments in homes, offices, hospitals, factories, and various
other buildings. These systems are designed to regulate three key aspects of indoor climate:
temperature (heating and cooling), air movement (ventilation), and air quality. HVAC systems
help to ensure not only thermal comfort but also healthy indoor air by controlling humidity levels
and removing contaminants and pollutants.

Heating components in HVAC systems work to raise indoor temperatures during colder seasons
using equipment such as furnaces, heat pumps, or boilers. Ventilation ensures the continuous
exchange of indoor and outdoor air, which helps in removing stale air, odors, moisture, and
airborne particles, while introducing fresh air into the space. Air conditioning provides cooling
and dehumidification, maintaining a comfortable environment during hot weather.

With the increasing focus on energy efficiency and environmental sustainability, modern HVAC
systems are becoming more advanced. They now incorporate smart technologies for automation,
energy-saving features, and the use of eco-friendly refrigerants. Understanding HVAC systems is
essential for designing buildings that are both comfortable and energy-efficient, making HVAC a
key area in mechanical and environmental engineering.

In essence, HVAC systems are the backbone of indoor environmental control, influencing
occupant health, productivity, and overall quality of life.

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 CHAPTER 2.

INFORMATIONS
Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are mechanical systems used to
provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality in buildings. They are essential in
both residential and commercial structures, ensuring that the internal environment remains
comfortable, healthy, and energy-efficient throughout the year.

1. Components of HVAC Systems:

 Heating:
Heating systems increase the indoor temperature during cold weather. Common heating
methods include:
o Furnaces (gas, oil, or electric)
o Heat pumps
o Boilers and radiators
o Electric heaters
 Ventilation:
Ventilation is the process of replacing or exchanging air within a space to provide high
indoor air quality. It removes moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria,
and carbon dioxide, and replenishes oxygen. Types include:
o Natural ventilation (via windows and vents)
o Mechanical ventilation (via fans and ductwork)
 Air Conditioning:
Air conditioning systems cool indoor spaces during hot weather. They also help with
humidity control. Main types include:
o Central air conditioning
o Split and multi-split systems

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 o Window units
o Portable air conditioners

2. Functions of HVAC Systems:

 Regulate indoor temperature

 Control humidity
 Maintain air quality
 Ensure proper air circulation
 Improve comfort and productivity

3. Importance of HVAC:

 Comfort: Keeps the indoor temperature and air quality at comfortable levels.
 Health: Reduces the risk of respiratory problems by filtering dust, allergens, and
pathogens.
 Energy Efficiency: Modern HVAC systems are designed to reduce energy consumption
and minimize environmental impact.
 Automation: Smart HVAC systems use sensors and artificial intelligence to optimize
performance and reduce costs.

4. Applications:

HVAC systems are used in:

 Residential buildings
 Commercial buildings (offices, malls, hotels)
 Industrial facilities
 Hospitals and laboratories
 Vehicles (cars, airplanes, trains)

5. Future Trends:

 Use of eco-friendly refrigerants

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  Integration with renewable energy sources (solar, geothermal)
 Smart and automated HVAC systems
 Increased focus on energy-efficient building designs

In summary, HVAC systems are an essential part of modern infrastructure, playing a key role in
ensuring comfort, health, and sustainability in indoor environments.

Individual systems:-

In modern buildings, the design, installation, and control systems of these functions are integrated
into one or more HVAC systems. For very small buildings, contractors normally estimate the
capacity and type of system needed and then design the system, selecting the appropriate
refrigerant and various components needed. For larger buildings, building service designers,
mechanical engineers, or building services engineers analyze, design, and specify the HVAC
systems. Specialty mechanical contractors and suppliers then fabricate, install and commission
the systems. Building permits and code-compliance inspections of the installations are normally
required for all sizes of buildings.

District networks:-

Although HVAC is executed in individual buildings or other enclosed spaces

(like NORAD's underground headquarters), the equipment involved is in some cases an extension
of a larger district heating (DH) or district cooling (DC) network, or a combined DHC network.
In such cases, the operating and maintenance aspects are simplified and metering

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becomes necessary to bill for the energy that is consumed, and in some cases energy that is
returned to the larger system. For example, at a given time one building may be utilizing chilled
water for air conditioning and the warm water it returns may be used in another building for
heating, or for the overall heating-portion of the DHC network (likely with energy added to
boost the temperature).[3][4][5]

Basing HVAC on a larger network helps provide an economy of scale that is often not possible
for individual buildings, for utilizing renewable energy sources such as solar heat,[6][7][8] winter's
cold,[9][10] the cooling potential in some places of lakes or seawater for free cooling, and the
enabling function of seasonal thermal energy storage. Utilizing natural sources for HVAC can
significantly benefit the environment and promote awareness of alternative methods.

Heating:-

Heaters are appliances whose purpose is to generate heat (i.e. warmth) for the building. This can
be done via central heating. Such a system contains a boiler, furnace, or heat pump to heat
water, steam, or air in a central location such as a furnace room in a home, or a mechanical room
in a large building. The heat can be transferred by convection, conduction, or radiation. Space
heaters are used to heat single rooms and only consist of a single unit.

Generation:-

Heaters exist for various types of fuel, including solid fuels, liquids, and gases. Another type of
heat source is electricity, normally heating ribbons composed of high resistance wire
(see Nichrome). This principle is also used for baseboard heaters and portable heaters. Electrical
heaters are often used as backup or supplemental heat for heat pump systems.

The heat pump gained popularity in the 1950s in Japan and the United States.[14] Heat pumps can
extract heat from various sources, such as environmental air, exhaust air from a building, or from
the ground. Heat pumps transfer heat from outside the structure into the air inside. Initially, heat
pump HVAC systems were only used in moderate climates, but with improvements in low

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temperature operation and reduced loads due to more efficient homes, they are increasing in
popularity in cooler climates. They can also operate in reverse to cool an interior.

Distribution:-

Water/steam:-

In the case of heated water or steam, piping is used to transport the heat to the rooms. Most
modern hot water boiler heating systems have a circulator, which is a pump, to move hot water
through the distribution system (as opposed to older gravity-fed systems). The heat can be
transferred to the surrounding air using radiators, hot water coils (hydro-air), or other heat
exchangers. The radiators may be mounted on walls or installed within the floor to produce floor
heat.

The use of water as the heat transfer medium is known as hydronics. The heated water can also
supply an auxiliary heat exchanger to supply hot water for bathing and washing.

Air:-

Warm air systems distribute the heated air through ductwork systems of supply and return air
through metal or fiberglass ducts. Many systems use the same ducts to distribute air cooled by an

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evaporator coil for air conditioning. The air supply is normally filtered through air
filters[dubious – discuss] to remove dust and pollen particles.

Dangers:-

The use of furnaces, space heaters, and boilers as a method of indoor heating could result in
incomplete combustion and the emission of carbon monoxide, nitrogen
oxides, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, and other combustion byproducts.
Incomplete combustion occurs when there is insufficient oxygen; the inputs are fuels containing
various contaminants and the outputs are harmful byproducts, most dangerously carbon
monoxide, which is a tasteless and odorless gas with serious adverse health effects.[16]

Without proper ventilation, carbon monoxide can be lethal at concentrations of 1000 ppm
(0.1%). However, at several hundred ppm, carbon monoxide exposure induces headaches,
fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Carbon monoxide binds with hemoglobin in the blood, forming
carboxyhemoglobin, reducing the blood's ability to transport oxygen. The primary health
concerns associated with carbon monoxide exposure are its cardiovascular and neurobehavioral
effects. Carbon monoxide can cause atherosclerosis (the hardening of arteries) and can also
trigger heart attacks. Neurologically, carbon monoxide exposure reduces hand to eye
coordination, vigilance, and continuous performance. It can also affect time discrimination.

Ventilation:-

Ventilation is the process of changing or replacing air in any space to control the temperature or
remove any combination of moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, or carbon
dioxide, and to replenish oxygen. It plays a critical role in maintaining a healthy indoor
environment by preventing the buildup of harmful pollutants and ensuring the circulation of
fresh air. Different methods, such as natural ventilation through windows and
mechanical ventilation systems, can be used depending on the building design and air quality

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needs. Ventilation often refers to the intentional delivery of the outside air to the building indoor
space. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air quality in
buildings.

Although ventilation plays a key role in indoor air quality, it may not be sufficient on its own.
[18]
A clear understanding of both indoor and outdoor air quality parameters is needed to
improve the performance of ventilation in terms of ...[19] In scenarios where
outdoor pollution would deteriorate indoor air quality, other treatment devices such
as filtration may also be necessary.

Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/forced and natural types.

Mechanical or forced:-

HVAC ventilation exhaust for a 12-story buildingAn axial belt-drive exhaust fan serving an
underground car park. This exhaust fan's operation is interlocked with the concentration of
contaminants emitted by internal combustion engines.

Mechanical, or forced, ventilation is provided by an air handler (AHU) and used to control
indoor air quality. Excess humidity, odors, and contaminants can often be controlled via dilution
or replacement with outside air. However, in humid climates more energy is required to remove
excess moisture from ventilation air.

Kitchens and bathrooms typically have mechanical exhausts to control odors and sometimes
humidity. Factors in the design of such systems include the flow rate (which is a function of the
fan speed and exhaust vent size) and noise level. Direct drive fans are available for many
applications and can reduce maintenance needs.

In summer, ceiling fans and table/floor fans circulate air within a room for the purpose of
reducing the perceived temperature by increasing evaporation of perspiration on the skin of the
occupants. Because hot air rises, ceiling fans may be used to keep a room warmer in the winter
by circulating the warm stratified air from the ceiling to the floor.

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Passive:-

Ventilation on the downdraught system, by impulsion, or the 'plenum' principle, applied to

schoolrooms (1899)

Natural ventilation is the ventilation of a building with outside air without using fans or other
mechanical systems. It can be via operable windows, louvers, or trickle vents when spaces are
small and the architecture permits. ASHRAE defined Natural ventilation as the flow of air
through open windows, doors, grilles, and other planned building envelope penetrations, and as
being driven by natural and/or artificially produced pressure differentials.

Natural ventilation strategies also include cross ventilation, which relies on wind pressure
differences on opposite sides of a building. By strategically placing openings, such as windows
or vents, on opposing walls, air is channeled through the space to enhance cooling and
ventilation. Cross ventilation is most effective when there are clear, unobstructed paths for
airflow within the building.

In more complex schemes, warm air is allowed to rise and flow out high building openings to the
outside (stack effect), causing cool outside air to be drawn into low building openings. Natural
ventilation schemes can use very little energy, but care must be taken to ensure comfort. In warm
or humid climates, maintaining thermal comfort solely via natural ventilation might not be
possible. Air conditioning systems are used, either as backups or supplements. Air-
side economizers also use outside air to condition spaces, but do so using fans, ducts, dampers,
and control systems to introduce and distribute cool outdoor air when appropriate.

An important component of natural ventilation is air change rate or air changes per hour: the
hourly rate of ventilation divided by the volume of the space. For example, six air changes per
hour means an amount of new air, equal to the volume of the space, is added every ten minutes.

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For human comfort, a minimum of four air changes per hour is typical, though warehouses might
have only two. Too high of an air change rate may be uncomfortable, akin to a wind
tunnel which has thousands of changes per hour. The highest air change rates are for crowded
spaces, bars, night clubs, commercial kitchens at around 30 to 50 air changes per hour.

Room pressure can be either positive or negative with respect to outside the room. Positive
pressure occurs when there is more air being supplied than exhausted, and is common to reduce
the infiltration of outside contaminants.

Airborne diseases:-

Natural ventilation is a key factor in reducing the spread of airborne illnesses such as
tuberculosis, the common cold, influenza, meningitis or COVID-19. Opening doors and
windows are good ways to maximize natural ventilation, which would make the risk of airborne
contagion much lower than with costly and maintenance-requiring mechanical systems. Old-
fashioned clinical areas with high ceilings and large windows provide the greatest protection.
Natural ventilation costs little and is maintenance free, and is particularly suited to limited-
resource settings and tropical climates, where the burden of TB and institutional TB
transmission is highest. In settings where respiratory isolation is difficult and climate permits,
windows and doors should be opened to reduce the risk of airborne contagion. Natural
ventilation requires little maintenance and is inexpensive.

Natural ventilation is not practical in much of the infrastructure because of climate. This means
that the facilities need to have effective mechanical ventilation systems and or use Ceiling Level
UV or FAR UV ventilation systems.

Ventilation is measured in terms of Air Changes Per Hour (ACH). As of 2023, the CDC
recommends that all spaces have a minimum of 5 ACH. For hospital rooms with airborne
contagions the CDC recommends a minimum of 12 ACH. The challenges in facility ventilation
are public unawareness, ineffective government oversight, poor building codes that are based on
comfort levels, poor system operations, poor maintenance, and lack of transparency.

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UVC or Ultraviolet Germicidal Irradiation is a function used in modern air conditioners which
reduces airborne viruses, bacteria, and fungi, through the use of a built-in LED UV light that
emits a gentle glow across the evaporator. As the cross-flow fan circulates the room air, any
viruses are guided through the sterilization module’s irradiation range, rendering them instantly
inactive.

Air conditioning:-

An air conditioning system, or a standalone air conditioner, provides cooling and/or humidity
control for all or part of a building. Air conditioned buildings often have sealed windows,
because open windows would work against the system intended to maintain constant indoor air
conditions. Outside, fresh air is generally drawn into the system by a vent into a mix air chamber
for mixing with the space return air. Then the mixture air enters an indoor or outdoor heat
exchanger section where the air is to be cooled down, then be guided to the space creating
positive air pressure. The percentage of return air made up of fresh air can usually be
manipulated by adjusting the opening of this vent. Typical fresh air intake is about 10% of the
total supply air.

Air conditioning and refrigeration are provided through the removal of heat. Heat can be
removed through radiation, convection, or conduction. The heat transfer medium is a
refrigeration system, such as water, air, ice, and chemicals are referred to as refrigerants. A
refrigerant is employed either in a heat pump system in which a compressor is used to drive
thermodynamic refrigeration cycle, or in a free cooling system that uses pumps to circulate a
cool refrigerant (typically water or a glycol mix).

It is imperative that the air conditioning horsepower is sufficient for the area being cooled.
Underpowered air conditioning systems will lead to power wastage and inefficient usage.
Adequate horsepower is required for any air conditioner installed.

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Solar air conditioning:-

Photovoltaic solar panels offer a new way to potentially decrease the operating cost of air
conditioning. Traditional air conditioners run using alternating current, and hence, any direct-
current solar power needs to be inverted to be compatible with these units. New variable-speed
DC-motor units allow solar power to more easily run them since this conversion is
unnecessary, and since the motors are tolerant of voltage fluctuations associated with variance
in supplied solar power (e.g., due to cloud cover).

Ventilation energy recovery:-

Energy recovery systems sometimes utilize heat recovery ventilation or energy recovery
ventilation systems that employ heat exchangers or enthalpy wheels to recover sensible or latent
heat from exhausted air. This is done by transfer of energy from the stale air inside the home to
the incoming fresh air from outside.

Air conditioning energy:-

The performance of vapor compression refrigeration cycles is limited by thermodynamics. These

air conditioning and heat pump devices move heat rather than convert it from one form to
another, so thermal efficiencies do not appropriately describe the performance of these devices.
The Coefficient of performance (COP) measures performance, but this dimensionless measure
has not been adopted. Instead, the Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) has traditionally been used to
characterize the performance of many HVAC systems. EER is the Energy Efficiency Ratio
based on a 35 °C (95 °F) outdoor temperature. To more accurately describe the performance of
air conditioning equipment over a typical cooling season a modified version of the EER, the
Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (SEER), or in Europe the ESEER, is used. SEER ratings are
based on seasonal temperature averages instead of a constant 35 °C (95 °F) outdoor temperature.
The current industry minimum SEER rating is 14 SEER. Engineers have pointed out some areas
where efficiency of the existing hardware could be improved. For example, the fan blades used
to move the air are usually stamped from sheet metal, an economical method of manufacture, but

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as a result they are not aerodynamically efficient. A well-designed blade could reduce the
electrical power required to move the air by a third.

Demand-controlled kitchen ventilation:-

Demand-controlled kitchen ventilation (DCKV) is a building controls approach to controlling the

volume of kitchen exhaust and supply air in response to the actual cooking loads in a commercial
kitchen. Traditional commercial kitchen ventilation systems operate at 100% fan speed
independent of the volume of cooking activity and DCKV technology changes that to provide
significant fan energy and conditioned air savings. By deploying smart sensing technology, both
the exhaust and supply fans can be controlled to capitalize on the affinity laws for motor energy
savings, reduce makeup air heating and cooling energy, increasing safety, and reducing ambient
kitchen noise levels.

Air filtration and cleaning

Air cleaning and filtration removes particles, contaminants, vapors and gases from the air. The
filtered and cleaned air then is used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Air cleaning and
filtration should be taken in account when protecting our building environments. If present,
contaminants can come out from the HVAC systems if not removed or filtered properly.

Clean air delivery rate (CADR) is the amount of clean air an air cleaner provides to a room or
space. When determining CADR, the amount of airflow in a space is taken into account. For
example, an air cleaner with a flow rate of 30 cubic metres (1,000 cu ft) per minute and an
efficiency of 50% has a CADR of 15 cubic metres (500 cu ft) per minute. Along with CADR,
filtration performance is very important when it comes to the air in our indoor environment.
This depends on the size of the particle or fiber, the filter packing density and depth, and the
airflow rate.

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Industry and standards:-

The HVAC industry is a worldwide enterprise, with roles including operation and maintenance,
system design and construction, equipment manufacturing and sales, and in education and
research. The HVAC industry was historically regulated by the manufacturers of HVAC
equipment, but regulating and standards organizations such as HARDI (Heating, Air-
conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International), ASHRAE, SMACNA, ACCA (Air
Conditioning Contractors of America), Uniform Mechanical Code, International Mechanical
Code, and AMCA have been established to support the industry and encourage high standards
and achievement. (UL as an omnibus agency is not specific to the HVAC industry.)

The starting point in carrying out an estimate both for cooling and heating depends on the
exterior climate and interior specified conditions. However, before taking up the heat
load calculation, it is necessary to find fresh air requirements for each area in detail,
as pressurization is an important consideration

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 CHAPTER 3

ADVANTAGES
 Improved Indoor Comfort
HVAC systems regulate temperature and humidity, creating a stable and comfortable
indoor climate regardless of external weather conditions. They provide warmth in winter
and cooling in summer, ensuring year-round comfort.
 Better Air Quality:-
Modern HVAC systems are equipped with filters and purifiers that remove dust,
allergens, smoke, bacteria, and other airborne pollutants. This leads to cleaner, healthier
air, reducing the risk of respiratory issues and allergies.
 Humidity Control:-
HVAC systems help maintain optimal humidity levels. Controlling humidity prevents
issues like mold growth, condensation, and dry skin, making the environment healthier
and more comfortable.

 Energy Efficiency :-

Today’s HVAC systems are designed with energy-saving technologies that reduce
power consumption. Features like programmable thermostats, variable-speed motors, and
smart controls help optimize performance and lower utility bills.

 Enhanced Productivity:-
Comfortable indoor environments improve focus, reduce fatigue, and enhance overall
productivity in workplaces, schools, and other settings.
 Automated Climate Control:-

Advanced HVAC systems come with automation and smart technology, allowing users to
control temperature settings remotely via mobile apps or smart home systems. This adds
convenience and helps in energy management.

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 CHAPTER 4

DISADVANTAGES

 High initial cost

 High Energy Consumption
 Maintenance Requirements
 Environmental Impact
 Space Requirements
 Noise Pollution
 Uneven Heating or Cooling
 Air Quality Issues (if poorly maintained)
 Dependence on Electricity
 Lifespan and Replacement Costs

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 CHAPTER 5.

CONCLUSION
Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are vital components of modern
infrastructure, playing a crucial role in maintaining indoor comfort, health, and air quality. They
regulate temperature, control humidity, and ensure the proper circulation of clean air, making
residential, commercial, and industrial spaces more livable and productive.

Despite some challenges, such as high installation costs, maintenance needs, and energy
consumption, the advantages of HVAC systems—like improved comfort, better air quality, and
energy efficiency—far outweigh the drawbacks. With ongoing technological advancements,
modern HVAC systems are becoming smarter, more energy-efficient, and environmentally
friendly, contributing to sustainable living and building design.

In conclusion, HVAC systems are essential for enhancing the quality of life in built environments. A
well-designed and properly maintained HVAC system not only ensures thermal comfort but also
promotes health, energy savings, and environmental responsibility.

In conclusion, Heat Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems are essential for creating a
comfortable, healthy, and controlled indoor environment. By regulating temperature, humidity,
and air quality, HVAC systems improve living and working conditions across various settings,
including homes, offices, hospitals, and industries.

Although these systems require significant investment, regular maintenance, and energy usage, their
benefits in terms of comfort, air purification, and modern convenience make them indispensable.
With continuous technological advancements, HVAC systems are becoming more energy-
efficient, environmentally friendly, and easier to manage through smart controls.

Overall, HVAC systems play a vital role in supporting human well-being, enhancing productivity,
and contributing to sustainable building practices in today’s world

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