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Five Basic Subsystems Classification of Air Conditioning Systems
System Selection
33 oC, 28 oC
33 oC
27 oC
25 oC
Conditioned space
33 oC, 28 oC
33 oC
27 oC
25 oC
13 oC
13 oC
33 oC, 28 oC
33 oC
25 oC
12 oC
oC
7 oC
13 oC
13 oC
33 oC, 28 oC
Refrigeration equipment
33 oC 27 oC 12 oC 25
oC
10 oC 12 oC
49 oC
oC
7 oC
oC
38 oC
13 oC
13 oC
33 oC, 28 oC
Heat rejection
33 oC 27 oC 12 oC 25
oC
10 oC 12 oC
49 oC 35 oC 35 oC
7 oC
7 oC
3 oC
38 oC
29 oC 29 oC
13 oC
13 oC
33 oC, 28 oC
Control Loop
33 oC
27 oC 12 oC
25
oC
10 oC 12 oC
49 oC 35 oC 35 oC
7 oC
7 oC
3 oC
38 oC
29 oC 29 oC
13 oC
13 oC
Heat and humidification are part of the Airside Temperatures are representative only
Local systems
Such as window-type units, Split-type packages
Common in USA/Canada
VAV box
A dual-duct VAV central system: Mixing VAV box and operating diagram
Displacement ventilation Underfloor air conditioning Ice-storage or chilled-water systems Desiccant cooling systems Chilled beams and ceilings
System Selection
Selection criteria
Temp., humidity, space pressure requirements Capacity requirements Redundancy Spatial requirements First cost Operating cost Maintenance cost Reliability Flexibility Life cycle analysis
System Selection
System constraints
Performance limitations (temp., humidity, etc) Available capacity Available space (for plants & distribution) Available utility source Building architecture Construction budget Noise levels Aesthetics and visible components
System Selection
Selection report to address
Design goal(s) Criteria for selection Important factors Other goals
System Selection
System analysis & selection
Central and decentralised systems Primary equipment
Refrigeration plant Air and water delivery Heating equipment (if any)
Space requirements
Equipment rooms (4-9% of floor area), e.g. for chillers Fan rooms, vertical shafts Equipment access
System Selection
Design considerations
Air distribution methods
Upward or downward air flow Perforated ceiling Side wall inlets Use of jet nozzles
Ceiling plenums Pipe systems & insulation Heat rejection methods (air-cooled/water-cooled) Controls (stand alone or BEMCS)