Module 1 HVAC

Module 01
HVAC System
Instructor:
Engr. Haris Alam
Department of Civil Engineering

CECOS University, Peshawar.
HVAC System
What is HVAC System??
H- Heating
V- Ventilation
AC Air Conditioning
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HVAC System
Few people think that HVAC is all

Luxury, Waste of money &
Valuable Energy.
But.!!!
HVAC System
Of Course,
It is Right of Every Individual
to live in Comfort & HVAC
Serves the industrial segment
to great extent.
Functions of HVAC
Control of Air Temperature.
Control of Moisture Content in Air.
Proper Air Movement.
To Hold the Air Contamination Within Acceptable limits.
Humidity & Temperature:
Humidity:
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. Water vapor is the
gaseous state of water and is invisible.
There are three main measurements of humidity:
Absolute humidity is the water content of air.

Relative humidity, expressed as a percent, measures the current absolute
humidity relative to the maximum for that temperature.
Specific humidity is a ratio of the water vapor content of the mixture to the
total air content on a mass basis.
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Humidity Instruments:
Electrical Hygrometers
Hygroscopic films detect atmospheric moisture
Dew point impedance from partial pressure of water vapor
Chilled mirror
Optically sense presence of dew or frost on mirror
Measure temperature of mirror for dew point or frost point
Recent optical sensing improvements
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Problems due to Humidity:
Electrical: . High voltage short-circuit occurs when the insulation is moist.
Archive: Films and papers will stick together if stored in moist place. Paper turns
yellow and disintegrates.
Metal: A lot of metals are free from corrosion if the environment is dry.
Food: Drying is usually part of food processing. Food exposed to moisture are
subject to fungal growth.
Military: A lot of military gears must be stored at low RH to keep away from rust
forming. Gun powder and explosive are particularly sensitive to moisture.

Batteries production: Extremely low RH is required to batteries production.
Photography material: Most films are moisture sensitive.
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Humidity Levels:
Humidity & Temperature:
Temperature:
A temperature is a comparative measure of hot and cold.
It is measured, typically by a thermometer, through the bulk behavior of
a thermometric material, detection of heat radiation, or by particle

velocity or kinetic energy.
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Temperature Instruments
Electrical Thermometers
Thermocouple:
Resistance temperature detector (RTD):RTD are devices used to measure
A
Thermocouple
is
a
sensor
used
to
measure
temperature. Thermocouples consist of two wire legs made from different metals. The
wires legs are welded together at one end, creating a junction. This junction is where the
temperature is measured.
temperature by correlating the resistance of the RTD element with temperature. Most RTD
elements consist of a length of fine coiled wire wrapped around a ceramic or glass core. The
element is usually quite fragile, so it is often placed inside a sheathed probe to protect it.
Thermistor :A thermistor is a type of resistor whose
resistance varies significantly with temperature, more so

than in standard resistors.
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Temperature Instruments
Manual Thermometers:
Liquid in glass thermometers

Bi-metallic sensor
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Comfort Levels:
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Cooling Load Calculation:
The Cooling load calculation begins with the determination of heat

loss through a variety of building envelope components and
situations.
Walls , Roofs , Windows, Doors, Exposed Floors, Slab-on-Grade , Basement

Walls, Infiltration Ventilation ,Duct Loss , Electric Appliances, Humans & others
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Cooling Load Calculation:
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Temperature & Humidity Controls:
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Components.
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Components of HVAC System:
Source Components
Distribution Components
Delivery Components
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Source Components:
Heating :
Combustion of some flammable material (a fuel)

Conversion of Electrical energy to heat
Solar radiation or other renewable energy resources
Removal of Heat from material on site and transferred into a building.
Cooling:
Natural Heat Sinks (Outside air, the night sky, on-site water bodies,
and on-site soil)
Artificial Heat Sinks (Vapor compression (mechanical) refrigeration, ,
absorption (chemical) refrigeration, evaporative cooling)
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Natural Heat Sink
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Artificial Heat Sink:
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Commonly used Heating & Cooling system for active control.
Fireplace:
Wood Strove:
Furnace:
Boilers
Solar Thermal Collector
Vapor Compression Refrigeration Unit
Absorption Refrigeration Unit.
Chillers
Cooling towers
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Distribution Component:
Heating or cooling effect produced must be transmitted to the

various spaces in a building
Three transmission media are commonly used in central systems:
air, water, and steam.
Air & Steam Based System

Two
Ducts are required one for Conveying the air & Other for taking the
air back to the system
Water Based System:

Minimum
of 3 pipe system is required.
High Pressure & Low Pressure System

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Distribution Component:
Dampers are used to control air flow ,they balance

flows throughout a system
Specialized fire dampers and smoke dampers are

used to reduce the spread of fire and smoke through
the building air distribution system.
Splitters and turning vanes are used to reduce

friction losses by reducing turbulence within the
ductwork; they also can reduce noise generated
within the ducts.
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Delivery Component:
Devices designed to provide the interface between

occupied
components
building
are
spaces
and
collectively
distribution
termed
delivery
devices.
Diffusers.
Registers.
Grille.
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Assignment #01
Climatic Control System
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Ventilation.
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Ventilation System:
Process of "processing" or replacing air in any space to provide
high indoor air quality.
Used to remove unpleasant smells and excessive moisture, introduce

outside air, to keep interior building air circulating, and to prevent
stagnation of the interior air.
Ventilation includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as

circulation of air within the building.
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Purpose of Ventilation:
Maintain human comfort and health.
Provide sufficient oxygen (approx. 21%) for human during overcrowding in the
office (Remove Heat generated).
Remove products of respiration and bodily odor.
Remove contaminants or harmful chemicals.
Create air movement (feeling of freshness/comfort)
Moisture problems, as indicated by visible fungal growth in corners.
Staining and discoloration of false ceilings, walls or carpets.
Smoking in the office..

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Ventilation System:
Basic elements of Ventilation system:
Ventilation Rate: The amount of outdoor air
that is provided into the space.
Airflow direction: From clean zones to dirty zones
Air distribution or Airflow pattern: Deliverance of air to each part of
the space in an efficient manner ----- Airborne pollutants removed in

an efficient manner.
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Types of Ventilation:
Natural
Ventilation:
Natural movement of air entering

and leaving openings such as
windows, doors, wind towers, roof
ventilators.
Heated air rises, cool air below.( wind

towers/ high ventilators)
Mainly rely on pressure difference---placement of Openings to circulate

wind.
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Mechanical
Ventilation:
Alternative to Unreliable Natural Source. Also known as Forced Air.
Usually accepted as being the use of ducted air distributed to and from
centrally located fans with the addition of air filtration, heating,
cooling, humidification or heat recovery.
Case of Hospital ----- Need Sterilized places ----- Cant provide Large
opening like windows.
Components involves: Exhaust Fans, Filters, Ductworks & Diffusers.

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Propeller inside to enhance up-flow

air movement
Some without propeller and some install it in wrong orientation
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Hybrid
Ventilation:
Introduction of outdoor air ventilation into a building by both

mechanical and Natural.
It is sometimes called mixed-mode ventilation.
The Changeover Type
The Concurrent (or zoned) Type:

Changeover variant, controls could switch between mechanical and
passive ventilation seasonally, diurnally, or based on a measured
parameter.
Concurrent variant, appropriate controls are needed to prevent
fighting between the two ventilation methods.
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Module 01

Department of Civil Engineering

What is HVAC System??

CECOS University, Peshawar.

Few people think that HVAC is all

CECOS University, Peshawar.

CECOS University, Peshawar.

Control of Air Temperature.

Control of Moisture Content in Air.

Proper Air Movement.

To Hold the Air Contamination Within Acceptable limits.

CECOS University, Peshawar.

Humidity & Temperature:

There are three main measurements of humidity:

Absolute humidity is the water content of air.

Optically sense presence of dew or frost on mirror

Measure temperature of mirror for dew point or frost point

Recent optical sensing improvements

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.e

Problems due to Humidity:

Electrical: . High voltage short-circuit occurs when the insulation is moist.

forming. Gun powder and explosive are particularly sensitive to moisture.

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Humidity & Temperature:

A temperature is a comparative measure of hot and cold.

It is measured, typically by a thermometer, through the bulk behavior of

a thermometric material, detection of heat radiation, or by particle

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Resistance temperature detector (RTD):RTD are devices used to measure

Thermistor :A thermistor is a type of resistor whose

resistance varies significantly with temperature, more so

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Liquid in glass thermometers

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Cooling Load Calculation:

The Cooling load calculation begins with the determination of heat

Walls , Roofs , Windows, Doors, Exposed Floors, Slab-on-Grade , Basement

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Cooling Load Calculation:

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Temperature & Humidity Controls:

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Components of HVAC System:

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Components of HVAC System:

Combustion of some flammable material (a fuel)

Components of HVAC System:

Natural Heat Sink

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Components of HVAC System:

Artificial Heat Sink:

CED, CECOS University, Peshawar.

Components of HVAC System: