06-02-2019, 09:47 AM
Design consideration
As per clause 4.2.1 of NBC 2016 part 8 section 3 following factors shall take into account in planning of HVAC system :
As per clause 4.2.1 of NBC 2016 part 8 section 3 following factors shall take into account in planning of HVAC system :
- Recommended indoor temperature, relative humidity, air velocity, mean radiant temperature, clothing and activity
- Outside design conditions
- Details of building construction and orientation of exposures of building components;
- Fenestration area and shading factors
- Occupancy – Number of people and their activity
- Ventilation – Requirement for fresh air
- Infiltration, air leakage
- Internal Load – Lighting and other heat generating sources like computers, equipment and machinery
- Effective volume
- Occupancy, lighting and equipment schedule