This document provides a summary of the cooling load calculations for a hostel building located at the University of Engineering & Technology Lahore-Narowal Campus. It includes an introduction, purpose, assumptions, zoning of the building, calculations of various space heat gains including external and internal loads, and manual calculations of the cooling load for each zone. The four zones are residential rooms, toilets, main dining hall and kitchen, and TV lounge. Detailed cooling load calculations are presented for each room and zone based on the CLTD/SCL/CLF method. The document concludes with the total cooling load calculated for the entire hostel building.
This document discusses cooling load estimation for a multi-story office building. It presents a thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on thermal engineering. The thesis analyzes cooling load calculation using the CLTD method for different climate conditions. It discusses factors that impact human comfort, and methods to calculate various internal and external heat gains that contribute to the total cooling load of a building. These include heat gains from occupants, lighting, equipment, infiltration, ventilation and through opaque and glass surfaces. The objective is to accurately size air conditioning equipment by determining the peak cooling load.
This document provides commentary on the National Building Code of India Part 4 related to Fire and Life Safety.
It begins with an overview of the contents and key points covered in the Foreword section of the NBC including minimizing danger to life and property from fire through an integrated approach. Fire protection techniques should be based on characteristics of building materials and elements.
The commentary then reviews terminology definitions in the NBC such as for automatic fire detection and alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, exit, exit access, exit discharge, and more. It provides explanations of these important fire and life safety related terms.
The document concludes with noting that the commentary is based on analyzing the final revised version of NBC Part 4 that was sent for
This document provides an overview of refrigeration and its key components. It discusses heat pumps and refrigerators, and how they maintain higher or lower temperatures than their surroundings. The document then focuses on vapor compression refrigeration systems. It describes each major component - the compressor, condenser, receiver, expansion valve, and evaporator. It explains the purpose of each component and the changes to the refrigerant that occur within each part of the vapor compression cycle.
Cooling and heating load calculations tide load4zTin Arboladura
The document discusses cooling and heating load calculation methods for buildings. It describes the complex factors that influence load results, including building envelope properties, internal heat sources, occupancy patterns, and weather. The traditional CLTD/CLF method uses tables to account for these factors, while newer methods like Heat Balance are more complex numerical simulations. However, the newer methods still have limitations and uncertainties around inputs like internal loads, duct losses, and infiltration that make load calculations challenging. The primary source of uncertainty is predicting occupant behavior and equipment usage rather than the calculation method itself.
This document presents the design of an HVAC system for a hotel building in Cairo, Egypt to implement energy saving codes. It calculates cooling loads, simulates energy consumption, and designs ducts and piping. The results show reduced power consumption from 40% when the energy code is implemented with predefined operating profiles, highlighting the importance of applying such codes. Tasks included load estimation, system selection, energy simulation, duct design, and equipment selection. Various cases were analyzed with and without the energy code in Cairo and Aswan.
This document provides an overview of concepts related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) design. It begins with definitions of key terms like thermal load and psychrometry. It then discusses outdoor and indoor design conditions, principles of cooling load, and components of heating and cooling load. Specific topics covered include psychrometric processes, properties of air like temperature and humidity, and factors that affect human comfort like air movement and clothing. Methods of heat transfer and concepts like thermal conductivity and U-values are also summarized. Finally, it briefly outlines principles of air cooling and different types of air conditioners.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
1.Refrigeration System
Two types of valves are used on machine air conditioning systems:
Internally-equalized valve - most common
Externally-equalized valve special control
Internally-Equalized Expansion Valve
The refrigerant enters the inlet and screen as a high-pressure liquid. The refrigerant flow is restricted by a metered orifice through which it must pass.
As the refrigerant passes through this orifice, it changes from a high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure liquid (or passes from the
high side to the low side of the system).
Let's review briefly what happens to the refrigerant as we change its pressure.
As a high-pressure liquid, the boiling point of the refrigerant has been raised in direct proportion to its pressure. This has concentrated its heat content into a small area, raising the temperature of the refrigerant higher than that of the air passing over the condenser. This heat will then transfer from the warmer refrigerant to the cooler air, which condenses the refrigerant to a liquid.
The heat transferred into the air is called latent heat of condensation. Four pounds (1.8 kg) of refrigerant flowing per minute through the orifice will result in 12,000 Btu (12.7 MJ) per hour transferred, which is designated a one-ton unit. Six pounds (2.7 kg) of flow per minute will result in 18,000 Btu (19.0 MJ) per hour, or a one and one-half ton unit.
Valve details
The refrigerant flow through the metered orifice is extremely important, anything restricting the flow will affect the entire system.
If the area cooled by the evaporator suddenly gets colder, the heat transfer requirements change. If the expansion valve continued to feed the same amount of refrigerant to the evaporator, the fins and coils would get colder until they eventually freeze over with ice and the air flow is stopped.
A thermal bulb has a small line filled with C02 is attached to the evaporator tailpipe. If the temperature on the tail pipe raises, the gas will expand and cause pressure against the diaphragm. This expansion will then move the seat away from the orifice,
This document discusses cooling load estimation for a multi-story office building. It presents a thesis submitted for the degree of Master of Technology in Mechanical Engineering, with a focus on thermal engineering. The thesis analyzes cooling load calculation using the CLTD method for different climate conditions. It discusses factors that impact human comfort, and methods to calculate various internal and external heat gains that contribute to the total cooling load of a building. These include heat gains from occupants, lighting, equipment, infiltration, ventilation and through opaque and glass surfaces. The objective is to accurately size air conditioning equipment by determining the peak cooling load.
This document provides commentary on the National Building Code of India Part 4 related to Fire and Life Safety.
It begins with an overview of the contents and key points covered in the Foreword section of the NBC including minimizing danger to life and property from fire through an integrated approach. Fire protection techniques should be based on characteristics of building materials and elements.
The commentary then reviews terminology definitions in the NBC such as for automatic fire detection and alarm systems, automatic sprinkler systems, exit, exit access, exit discharge, and more. It provides explanations of these important fire and life safety related terms.
The document concludes with noting that the commentary is based on analyzing the final revised version of NBC Part 4 that was sent for
This document provides an overview of refrigeration and its key components. It discusses heat pumps and refrigerators, and how they maintain higher or lower temperatures than their surroundings. The document then focuses on vapor compression refrigeration systems. It describes each major component - the compressor, condenser, receiver, expansion valve, and evaporator. It explains the purpose of each component and the changes to the refrigerant that occur within each part of the vapor compression cycle.
Cooling and heating load calculations tide load4zTin Arboladura
The document discusses cooling and heating load calculation methods for buildings. It describes the complex factors that influence load results, including building envelope properties, internal heat sources, occupancy patterns, and weather. The traditional CLTD/CLF method uses tables to account for these factors, while newer methods like Heat Balance are more complex numerical simulations. However, the newer methods still have limitations and uncertainties around inputs like internal loads, duct losses, and infiltration that make load calculations challenging. The primary source of uncertainty is predicting occupant behavior and equipment usage rather than the calculation method itself.
This document presents the design of an HVAC system for a hotel building in Cairo, Egypt to implement energy saving codes. It calculates cooling loads, simulates energy consumption, and designs ducts and piping. The results show reduced power consumption from 40% when the energy code is implemented with predefined operating profiles, highlighting the importance of applying such codes. Tasks included load estimation, system selection, energy simulation, duct design, and equipment selection. Various cases were analyzed with and without the energy code in Cairo and Aswan.
This document provides an overview of concepts related to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) design. It begins with definitions of key terms like thermal load and psychrometry. It then discusses outdoor and indoor design conditions, principles of cooling load, and components of heating and cooling load. Specific topics covered include psychrometric processes, properties of air like temperature and humidity, and factors that affect human comfort like air movement and clothing. Methods of heat transfer and concepts like thermal conductivity and U-values are also summarized. Finally, it briefly outlines principles of air cooling and different types of air conditioners.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
1.Refrigeration System
Two types of valves are used on machine air conditioning systems:
Internally-equalized valve - most common
Externally-equalized valve special control
Internally-Equalized Expansion Valve
The refrigerant enters the inlet and screen as a high-pressure liquid. The refrigerant flow is restricted by a metered orifice through which it must pass.
As the refrigerant passes through this orifice, it changes from a high-pressure liquid to a low-pressure liquid (or passes from the
high side to the low side of the system).
Let's review briefly what happens to the refrigerant as we change its pressure.
As a high-pressure liquid, the boiling point of the refrigerant has been raised in direct proportion to its pressure. This has concentrated its heat content into a small area, raising the temperature of the refrigerant higher than that of the air passing over the condenser. This heat will then transfer from the warmer refrigerant to the cooler air, which condenses the refrigerant to a liquid.
The heat transferred into the air is called latent heat of condensation. Four pounds (1.8 kg) of refrigerant flowing per minute through the orifice will result in 12,000 Btu (12.7 MJ) per hour transferred, which is designated a one-ton unit. Six pounds (2.7 kg) of flow per minute will result in 18,000 Btu (19.0 MJ) per hour, or a one and one-half ton unit.
Valve details
The refrigerant flow through the metered orifice is extremely important, anything restricting the flow will affect the entire system.
If the area cooled by the evaporator suddenly gets colder, the heat transfer requirements change. If the expansion valve continued to feed the same amount of refrigerant to the evaporator, the fins and coils would get colder until they eventually freeze over with ice and the air flow is stopped.
A thermal bulb has a small line filled with C02 is attached to the evaporator tailpipe. If the temperature on the tail pipe raises, the gas will expand and cause pressure against the diaphragm. This expansion will then move the seat away from the orifice,
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)Joshua Joel
The document provides an overview of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. It discusses key components such as furnaces, heat exchangers, evaporator coils, condensing units, ducts, vents, and thermostats. It explains how HVAC systems work to moderate interior temperatures through heating in winter and cooling in summer. Performance metrics for HVAC systems like efficiency, EER, and SEER are also defined.
Condensers and evaporators are basically heat exchangers in which the refrigerant undergoes a phase change. Next to compressors, proper design and selection of condensers and evaporators is very important for satisfactory performance of any refrigeration system.
This document provides an introduction to HVAC systems. It discusses the primary functions of HVAC systems to provide healthy and comfortable interior conditions while minimizing energy usage and emissions. It describes different types of HVAC systems including air systems, hydronic/steam systems, and unitary systems. It also discusses key HVAC components like air handling units, fans, pumps, ductwork, controls and their purposes.
Basics of HVAC - Part 1 (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)MOHAMMED KHAN
The document provides an overview of the basics of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. It was prepared by Mohammed Abdul Mujeeb Khan, a mechanical engineer. The document defines HVAC, describes common HVAC system types like direct expansion and chilled water systems, and covers topics like temperature and humidity control, load calculation, equipment selection, and system design.
Psychrometry is the study of air-water vapor mixtures. It examines properties like dew point temperature, relative humidity, and dry/wet bulb temperatures. Key psychrometric processes include sensible heating/cooling which changes temperature without altering moisture content, and dehumidification/humidification which remove or add moisture through heat transfer. Adiabatic cooling involves evaporative cooling without heat loss, while adiabatic mixing describes combining air streams without a net heat change. Psychrometric charts graphically depict these processes and climate zones.
This document provides information on ventilation and air conditioning systems for buildings. It discusses the importance of ventilation to remove stale air and introduce fresh air. Natural ventilation relies on wind and stack effects, while mechanical ventilation uses fans. Central air conditioning systems condition air at a central plant and distribute via ducts, while split systems have indoor and outdoor components. Proper selection of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment requires balancing multiple factors like energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
This document provides an overview of calculating heating loads for buildings. It discusses determining heat loss through building envelope components like walls, windows, floors, and infiltration. The heat loss equation and assumptions are explained. Methods for calculating U-factors and R-values of walls, floors, windows, and doors are given. Corrections for factors like framing, metal studs, and cavity depth are also covered. Sample heating load calculations are worked through as examples.
This document summarizes the process of improving an air conditioning system through a case study. It discusses identifying problems with existing window AC units, such as noise, lack of versatility, and aesthetics. The team then proposes ideas to address these issues, such as splitting the compressor from the main unit, making the indoor unit thinner, and using a scroll compressor. Later sections outline the design development process and prototype creation for a new split AC system. Functions of the new system are also listed.
This document discusses psychrometry and air conditioning. It begins by defining dry air and atmospheric air, and the specific and relative humidity of air. It then discusses dew point temperature and how to calculate it. The document introduces the psychrometric chart as a tool to determine air properties and outlines several air conditioning processes like heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification. Key concepts like wet bulb temperature, adiabatic saturation and human comfort are also summarized. Specific air conditioning applications such as evaporative cooling, mixing of air streams and cooling towers are briefly described.
This document provides an overview of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems. It discusses the main components and working principles of vapor-compression refrigeration cycles used in chilled water air-conditioning systems. The document also describes different types of air-conditioning systems, including various compressor types, and central chilled water system components and layouts. Optimization strategies for chilled water systems are presented, focusing on aspects like chiller efficiency, sizing, sequencing, and temperature reset controls.
This document provides a summary and introduction to a guide on using jet fans for smoke ventilation and control in enclosed car parks. It discusses the history and current requirements for car park ventilation, as well as more stringent smoke control requirements in some countries. The aim of the guide is to present formulas and methods to estimate the exhaust flow rates required for smoke control, taking into account the jet fan induced airflows and smoke mass flows from a fire. This will help designers size smoke control systems and perform initial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling before detailed design.
Complete hvac ppt by kk 354647.pptx 1234KRISHAN KUMAR
This document provides an overview of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It discusses the history and development of HVAC, including early innovations in refrigeration. The core components and functions of HVAC systems are described, such as furnaces, ducts, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Various types of HVAC installations and systems are covered, like central air, zoned heating, and radiant heat. Recent developments in HVAC technology and applications are also summarized along with the advantages and disadvantages of HVAC.
This document discusses refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It covers topics like principles of refrigeration, vapor compression systems, vapor absorption systems, refrigerants and their properties, refrigeration system components, reciprocating compressors, and principles of air conditioning. Specifically, it describes air refrigeration cycles like open and closed cycles, the reversed Carnot cycle for air refrigeration, and how the coefficient of performance is maximized by decreasing the higher temperature and increasing the lower temperature in the reversed Carnot cycle.
To save energy seal ducts. New code requirements will test ducts for air leakage. Find out the best way to seal your HVAC system whether it's a retrofit or a new system.
Air conditioning systems are designed to maintain suitable humidity, supply ventilation, efficiently remove microorganisms and dust from the air, cool rooms in certain seasons, and heat rooms in winter. The key components of an air conditioning system are the evaporator coil, condenser coil, compressor, and ductwork. Common air conditioning systems include all-air systems, air-and-water systems, all-water systems, and unitary systems. Choosing an appropriate air conditioning system depends on factors like building design, location, utility availability and costs, indoor load requirements, and client needs and budget.
Industrial Training report Civil Engineering.JAPJEETSINGH13
Industrial training report for civil engineering major training final year. All rights to the images, blueprints and content is reserved.
Only available for educational purposes.
A boiler is a closed vessel that heats water or another fluid. Boilers are constructed from low-carbon steel and have corrugated furnaces for strength. On ships, steam is used for heating, powering turbines, pumps, and other machinery. There are different types of boilers classified by their orientation, circulation method, pressure rating, and whether water or hot gases pass through tubes. Fire tube boilers have hot gases passing through tubes surrounded by water while water tube boilers have water passing through tubes surrounded by hot gases. Packaged boilers are self-contained and efficient units that produce steam quickly.
Thermal insulation reduces heat transfer between objects and retains heat inside buildings. Various materials like fiberglass, rock wool, and polystyrene foam are used to insulate roofs, walls, windows, and other building elements. Proper insulation maintains indoor comfort, reduces energy costs, and lessens heat gain/loss. Common insulation methods include cavity walls, air gaps, reflective barriers, and double or triple glazing. Factors like costs, required insulation levels, and energy savings determine the best insulation approach for a building.
Thermal insulation materials and methods are used to reduce heat transfer between environments of different temperatures. Insulation works by inhibiting conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Common insulating materials create air pockets that provide thermal resistance. Proper building insulation can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs by maintaining comfortable interior temperatures while preventing exterior temperature fluctuations. The R-value quantifies a material's thermal resistance and insulation effectiveness.
Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)Joshua Joel
The document provides an overview of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. It discusses key components such as furnaces, heat exchangers, evaporator coils, condensing units, ducts, vents, and thermostats. It explains how HVAC systems work to moderate interior temperatures through heating in winter and cooling in summer. Performance metrics for HVAC systems like efficiency, EER, and SEER are also defined.
Condensers and evaporators are basically heat exchangers in which the refrigerant undergoes a phase change. Next to compressors, proper design and selection of condensers and evaporators is very important for satisfactory performance of any refrigeration system.
This document provides an introduction to HVAC systems. It discusses the primary functions of HVAC systems to provide healthy and comfortable interior conditions while minimizing energy usage and emissions. It describes different types of HVAC systems including air systems, hydronic/steam systems, and unitary systems. It also discusses key HVAC components like air handling units, fans, pumps, ductwork, controls and their purposes.
Basics of HVAC - Part 1 (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning)MOHAMMED KHAN
The document provides an overview of the basics of HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) systems. It was prepared by Mohammed Abdul Mujeeb Khan, a mechanical engineer. The document defines HVAC, describes common HVAC system types like direct expansion and chilled water systems, and covers topics like temperature and humidity control, load calculation, equipment selection, and system design.
Psychrometry is the study of air-water vapor mixtures. It examines properties like dew point temperature, relative humidity, and dry/wet bulb temperatures. Key psychrometric processes include sensible heating/cooling which changes temperature without altering moisture content, and dehumidification/humidification which remove or add moisture through heat transfer. Adiabatic cooling involves evaporative cooling without heat loss, while adiabatic mixing describes combining air streams without a net heat change. Psychrometric charts graphically depict these processes and climate zones.
This document provides information on ventilation and air conditioning systems for buildings. It discusses the importance of ventilation to remove stale air and introduce fresh air. Natural ventilation relies on wind and stack effects, while mechanical ventilation uses fans. Central air conditioning systems condition air at a central plant and distribute via ducts, while split systems have indoor and outdoor components. Proper selection of heating, cooling, and ventilation equipment requires balancing multiple factors like energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
This document provides an overview of calculating heating loads for buildings. It discusses determining heat loss through building envelope components like walls, windows, floors, and infiltration. The heat loss equation and assumptions are explained. Methods for calculating U-factors and R-values of walls, floors, windows, and doors are given. Corrections for factors like framing, metal studs, and cavity depth are also covered. Sample heating load calculations are worked through as examples.
This document summarizes the process of improving an air conditioning system through a case study. It discusses identifying problems with existing window AC units, such as noise, lack of versatility, and aesthetics. The team then proposes ideas to address these issues, such as splitting the compressor from the main unit, making the indoor unit thinner, and using a scroll compressor. Later sections outline the design development process and prototype creation for a new split AC system. Functions of the new system are also listed.
This document discusses psychrometry and air conditioning. It begins by defining dry air and atmospheric air, and the specific and relative humidity of air. It then discusses dew point temperature and how to calculate it. The document introduces the psychrometric chart as a tool to determine air properties and outlines several air conditioning processes like heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification. Key concepts like wet bulb temperature, adiabatic saturation and human comfort are also summarized. Specific air conditioning applications such as evaporative cooling, mixing of air streams and cooling towers are briefly described.
This document provides an overview of air-conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems. It discusses the main components and working principles of vapor-compression refrigeration cycles used in chilled water air-conditioning systems. The document also describes different types of air-conditioning systems, including various compressor types, and central chilled water system components and layouts. Optimization strategies for chilled water systems are presented, focusing on aspects like chiller efficiency, sizing, sequencing, and temperature reset controls.
This document provides a summary and introduction to a guide on using jet fans for smoke ventilation and control in enclosed car parks. It discusses the history and current requirements for car park ventilation, as well as more stringent smoke control requirements in some countries. The aim of the guide is to present formulas and methods to estimate the exhaust flow rates required for smoke control, taking into account the jet fan induced airflows and smoke mass flows from a fire. This will help designers size smoke control systems and perform initial computational fluid dynamics (CFD) modeling before detailed design.
Complete hvac ppt by kk 354647.pptx 1234KRISHAN KUMAR
This document provides an overview of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It discusses the history and development of HVAC, including early innovations in refrigeration. The core components and functions of HVAC systems are described, such as furnaces, ducts, air conditioners, and heat pumps. Various types of HVAC installations and systems are covered, like central air, zoned heating, and radiant heat. Recent developments in HVAC technology and applications are also summarized along with the advantages and disadvantages of HVAC.
This document discusses refrigeration and air conditioning systems. It covers topics like principles of refrigeration, vapor compression systems, vapor absorption systems, refrigerants and their properties, refrigeration system components, reciprocating compressors, and principles of air conditioning. Specifically, it describes air refrigeration cycles like open and closed cycles, the reversed Carnot cycle for air refrigeration, and how the coefficient of performance is maximized by decreasing the higher temperature and increasing the lower temperature in the reversed Carnot cycle.
To save energy seal ducts. New code requirements will test ducts for air leakage. Find out the best way to seal your HVAC system whether it's a retrofit or a new system.
Air conditioning systems are designed to maintain suitable humidity, supply ventilation, efficiently remove microorganisms and dust from the air, cool rooms in certain seasons, and heat rooms in winter. The key components of an air conditioning system are the evaporator coil, condenser coil, compressor, and ductwork. Common air conditioning systems include all-air systems, air-and-water systems, all-water systems, and unitary systems. Choosing an appropriate air conditioning system depends on factors like building design, location, utility availability and costs, indoor load requirements, and client needs and budget.
Industrial Training report Civil Engineering.JAPJEETSINGH13
Industrial training report for civil engineering major training final year. All rights to the images, blueprints and content is reserved.
Only available for educational purposes.
A boiler is a closed vessel that heats water or another fluid. Boilers are constructed from low-carbon steel and have corrugated furnaces for strength. On ships, steam is used for heating, powering turbines, pumps, and other machinery. There are different types of boilers classified by their orientation, circulation method, pressure rating, and whether water or hot gases pass through tubes. Fire tube boilers have hot gases passing through tubes surrounded by water while water tube boilers have water passing through tubes surrounded by hot gases. Packaged boilers are self-contained and efficient units that produce steam quickly.
Thermal insulation reduces heat transfer between objects and retains heat inside buildings. Various materials like fiberglass, rock wool, and polystyrene foam are used to insulate roofs, walls, windows, and other building elements. Proper insulation maintains indoor comfort, reduces energy costs, and lessens heat gain/loss. Common insulation methods include cavity walls, air gaps, reflective barriers, and double or triple glazing. Factors like costs, required insulation levels, and energy savings determine the best insulation approach for a building.
Thermal insulation materials and methods are used to reduce heat transfer between environments of different temperatures. Insulation works by inhibiting conduction, convection, and radiation heat transfer. Common insulating materials create air pockets that provide thermal resistance. Proper building insulation can significantly reduce heating and cooling costs by maintaining comfortable interior temperatures while preventing exterior temperature fluctuations. The R-value quantifies a material's thermal resistance and insulation effectiveness.
The document provides a cooling load calculation report for a warehouse building with two floors. It includes input data on the building specifications, outdoor and indoor design conditions, external and internal loads, and ventilation requirements. Calculations were performed using HAP software to determine the cooling loads on a space-by-space and system-by-system basis. The report summarizes the input data, output cooling loads, and compares the results to design values.
Mohamed Zedan - State of The Art in the Use of Thermal Insulation in Buildingkuwaitinsulation
This document discusses thermal insulation in building walls and roofs. It covers:
1. The importance of thermal insulation for energy conservation, thermal comfort, and cost savings.
2. The best location of insulation (inside vs outside the wall) under different air conditioning operating modes. Outside insulation leads to smaller fluctuations in cooling/heating loads.
3. Factors that influence the optimum thickness of insulation for buildings in Saudi Arabia, such as wall orientation and future electricity prices.
The document analyzes heat transfer through walls with inside and outside insulation under steady and transient conditions using computer models. Outside insulation provides better performance, with smaller peak loads and amplitude of load fluctuations.
LECTURE VI CONST.TEC V Thermal Insulation of BuildingsDarpan Arora
The document discusses techniques for providing thermal insulation in buildings. It describes how heat transfers between areas of different temperatures through conduction, convection and radiation. Thermal insulation maintains indoor comfort by reducing this transfer of heat in both summer and winter, allowing indoor conditions to remain cooler in summer and warmer in winter while reducing energy costs. Various materials used for insulation are described such as slab, blanket and bat insulations which can be applied to roofs, walls and other building elements.
Factors affecting acoustic of building and their remediesDhrupal Patel
The document discusses various factors that affect acoustic quality in buildings, including reverberation time, loudness, focusing, echo, echelon effect, resonance, and noise. It provides explanations of each factor and potential remedies. Reverberation time can be optimized through the use of sound absorbing materials on walls, ceilings, floors, and furnishings. Loudness can be made more uniform through strategic placement of absorbers and use of reflecting surfaces. Curved surfaces should be avoided or covered to prevent focusing effects. Echoes and echelon effects are remedied by covering reflective surfaces. Resonance is addressed by ensuring tight fittings. Noise is categorized as airborne, structure-borne, or inside noise, each with corresponding
The document describes an experiment to test the insulating properties of different materials by measuring how quickly hot water cools when wrapped in tin foil, a plastic bag, newspaper, or a woolen sock. The student hypothesized that the woolen sock would keep the water warmest. They recorded the temperature of the water wrapped in each material after 5, 10, 20, and 30 minutes, finding a 4 degree Celsius difference between the best and worst insulators after 30 minutes. Their results supported the hypothesis, with the woolen sock keeping the water warmest and newspaper the coolest.
The document discusses techniques for improving speech privacy and reducing acoustic distractions in work and public spaces. It describes how sound travels and can be absorbed, blocked, or covered using materials like acoustic panels or background noise/sound masking. The "ABC" system recommends using absorption, blocking, and covering techniques together. Open plan work environments can improve communication but reduce concentration due to lack of privacy and noise. Proper layout and equipment are discussed for effective public address and sound systems.
Sound is a disturbance that passes through a medium as longitudinal waves, causing the sensation of hearing. The speed of sound differs depending on the molecular composition of the medium. When sound waves encounter barriers in an enclosed space, they can be reflected, absorbed, refracted, diffused, diffracted, or transmitted. Reflection occurs when the wavelength is smaller than the surface, causing the waves to hit the enclosure continuously until the energy reduces to zero. Absorption occurs when some of the wave's energy is lost through transfer to barrier molecules. Refraction is the bending of sound waves when passing between different media. [END SUMMARY]
This document discusses principles and methods for estimating cooling loads on buildings. It covers heat transfer mechanisms like conduction, convection and radiation. It explains factors that affect human comfort and methods to estimate different components of a cooling load, including conduction through surfaces, solar heat gain through windows, internal heat gains from occupants, lights, equipment and infiltration. An example calculation is provided to estimate the sensible and latent cooling loads on an office space from these various components. The purpose is to understand and quantify all sources of heat gain on a building to properly size air conditioning equipment.
This document discusses cooling load, which is the thermal energy that must be removed from a space to maintain comfort conditions. It outlines various components that contribute to cooling load, including heat gains from enclosure elements, internal loads, and outdoor air. Key terms are defined, such as cooling load temperature difference (CLTD) and cooling load factor (CLF), which are used to account for time delays in radiation and conduction gains. Methods for calculating cooling loads from walls, roofs, glazing, lighting, people and other internal sources are presented.
This document appears to be a student's final year project report submitted to the International Islamic University Malaysia. It includes sections on the introduction, problem description, literature review, proposed solution, project design, prototype development, and conclusion. The report was supervised by [Supervisor's Name] and submitted in partial fulfillment of the Bachelor of Computer Science degree in the Department of Computer Science, Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology. It focuses on developing a prototype for the final year project titled "[FYP Title]".
This document discusses the design, analysis, and fabrication of a prototype highway wind turbine. It begins with an introduction covering global and local utilization of wind energy, including statistics on installed wind power capacity worldwide and wind energy potential in Pakistan. The problem statement outlines challenges facing wind power generation. The document then covers the project objectives, literature review on vertical axis wind turbines and prior related work, and project management aspects such as the timeline and work breakdown structure. Subsequent chapters discuss the engineering design and analysis using SolidWorks and ANSYS, fabrication of the turbine prototype, testing plans, and considerations around safety, maintenance, environment, and economics. The conclusion discusses specifications, recommendations for future work, and lessons learned.
The document discusses the design and CFD analysis of a Formula 1 front wing. It was a final year project conducted by three mechanical engineering students at the University of Engineering and Technology Lahore. The project involved designing an F1 front wing model using Creo Parametric, meshing it, and performing CFD simulations and analysis using ANSYS 13.0. The goals of the project were to generate downforce while reducing drag. Various design parameters of the front wing and endplates were analyzed through the CFD simulations to evaluate their impact on lift and drag coefficients. Flow patterns and improvements with different designs were also observed. Key results from the simulations including velocity contours and pressure distributions are presented and discussed.
HMT Machine Tools Ltd Ajmer Practical Summer Training ReportSiddharth Bhatnagar
The document provides an overview of the author's 60-day practical training experience at HMT Machine Tools Ltd. in Ajmer, India. It discusses the various departments the author worked in, including manufacturing, assembly, foundry, maintenance, and inspection. It also describes the key processes at HMT such as pattern making, sand moulding and core making in the foundry. The author gained exposure to different machine tools and grinding machines manufactured by HMT and learned about their manufacturing processes. Overall, the training provided the author practical experience of engineering functions and helped develop professional skills.
This document provides an overview of maintenance services offered by PIA Engineering, including base maintenance like C checks, D checks, and inspections, as well as line maintenance like A checks and B checks. It also introduces some key concepts about aircraft, such as aerodynamics, airfoils, and the four fundamental forces of flight: lift, weight, thrust, and drag. Finally, it discusses different types of aircraft engines and their applications.
This training report summarizes Aman Kashyap's training at the Diesel Loco Shed in Izzatnagar, North Eastern Railway. The report provides an overview of the loco shed, descriptions of key components of diesel locomotives like the turbo supercharger and fuel oil system, and maintenance processes like schedule examinations. It was submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for a Bachelor of Technology degree in Mechanical Engineering from G.N.I.O.T. Greater Noida. The report contains 14 sections covering topics like Indian railway history, locomotive systems, and preventative maintenance examinations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECLARATION.............................................................................................................................. i
ACKNOWLEDGMENT................................................................................................................iii
LIST OF FIGURES ....................................................................................................................... vi
LIST OF TABLES ........................................................................................................................ vii
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS..................................................................................... viii
CHAPTER ONE............................................................................................................................. 1
1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Background ........................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 Problem statement ................................................................................................................. 3
1.3 Objective ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.3.1 General objective ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3.2 Specific objective
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COOLING LOAD CALCULATIONS FOR
HOSTEL BUILDING UET LAHORE
NAROWAL CAMPUS
A Project Submitted to fulfil the requirement of B.Sc. Mechanical Engineering degree at
Department of Mechanical Engineering
University of Engineering & Technology Lahore-Narowal Campus
Under supervision and kind guidance of
Engr. Aqib Hussain
By
JABIR ALI SIDDIQUE 2012-ME-519
RIZWAN MINHAS 2012-ME-508
MUHAMMAD QAMAR NAEEM 2012-ME-524
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Internal Examiner
NAME: ______________________________
SIGNATURE: _________________________
DATED: __________________________________
External Examiner
NAME: ______________________________
SIGNATURE: _________________________
DATED: __________________________________
PROJECT SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE: ______________________
Department of Mechanical Engineering- Narowal Campus
University of Engineering & Technology Lahore-PAKISTAN
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Abstract:
This document represents the Final Year Project report for the “Cooling load Calculations of
Hostel Building”, located in Narowal Campus of University of engineering & Technology Lahore.
A well designed and adequate HVAC system is essential to maintaining the comfortable,
productive and health living environment. The system is being designed to meet the minimum
ASHRAE and building code standards. Narowal campus was inaugurated in 2012 and the campus
building is under construction consisting of total area of 200 acres. The hostel building will host
more than 450 students and is being built with total area of about 112,222 sq. feet. The building is
to be built on concrete slab with masonry walls. The building comprises of three floors, named as
Ground Floor, First Floor and Second Floor.
The baseline load calculations were manipulated for:
Outdoor/Indoor design conditions
Building Components
Ductwork conditions
Ventilation/Infiltration conditions
Worst Case Scenario (Combining All the safety Factors)
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ACKNOWLEDGMETS:
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Engr. Aqib Hussain for his solid efforts in
initiation of this project and his extended approach to give us familiarity with basics of HVAC.
Perhaps this motivation was really necessary for starting this Project. We would also like to extend
our gratitude to Engr. Ijaz-Ul-Haq for his continuous support in the completion of our B.Sc.
Mechanical Engineering degree. Perhaps it was not possible to successfully complete this task
without his kind advice that was available at every moment.
Finally, we would like to honor our parents for their continuous support throughout our academic
career. Perhaps they are a true source of inspiration for us.
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Table of Contents
Abstract:.................................................................................................................................................3
ACKNOWLEDGMETS: ..............................................................................................................................4
List of Figures:.......................................................................................................................................10
List of Tables:........................................................................................................................................10
1.1 Introduction:...................................................................................................................................11
1.2 Overview:........................................................................................................................................11
1.2.1 Individual systems:...................................................................................................................11
1.2.2 District networks:.....................................................................................................................12
1.3 Heating: ..........................................................................................................................................12
1.3.1 Generation:..............................................................................................................................12
1.3.2 Distribution:.............................................................................................................................12
1.3.2(a) Water/steam:....................................................................................................................12
1.3.2(b) Air:....................................................................................................................................12
1.4 Ventilation:.....................................................................................................................................13
1.4.1 Mechanical or forced ventilation: ............................................................................................13
1.4.2 Natural ventilation:..................................................................................................................13
1.5 Air conditioning: .............................................................................................................................14
1.5.1 Refrigeration cycle: ..................................................................................................................15
1.5.2 Free cooling:.............................................................................................................................15
1.5.3 Central vs. split system:............................................................................................................15
1.5.4 Dehumidification: ....................................................................................................................16
2 Purpose:.............................................................................................................................................16
2.1 Problem Definition:.....................................................................................................................16
2.2 Scope: .........................................................................................................................................16
3 Assumptions: .....................................................................................................................................17
4 Zoning the Office: ..............................................................................................................................17
4.1 Introduction to Zoning: ...............................................................................................................17
4.2 Need of Zoning:...........................................................................................................................17
4.3 Final Zoning Choice: ....................................................................................................................18
5 Space heat gain:.................................................................................................................................18
5.1 The method of how the heat enters the space:...........................................................................18
5.2 Sensible heat:..............................................................................................................................18
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5.3 The factors involve the sensible heat load:.................................................................................18
5.4 Latent Heat Loads: ......................................................................................................................19
5.4.1 The factors involve the sensible heat load:.............................................................................19
5.5 Space heat gain and cooling load (heat storage effect):..............................................................19
5.6 Space cooling and cooling load (Coil): .........................................................................................20
5.7 Components of cooling load:.......................................................................................................20
6 CLTD/SCL/CLF METHOD OF LOAD CALCULATION: ..............................................................................22
6.1 External Cooling Load:.................................................................................................................22
6.1.1 Roof: .....................................................................................................................................22
6.1.2 Walls:....................................................................................................................................23
6.1.3 Solar load through glass:........................................................................................................23
6.1.4 Partition, ceilings and floors:..................................................................................................25
6.2 Internal Cooling Loads:................................................................................................................25
6.2.1 People:..................................................................................................................................26
6.2.2 Lights: ...................................................................................................................................27
6.2.3 Appliances:............................................................................................................................28
6.2.4 Infiltration Air:.......................................................................................................................28
Excel Calculations .................................................................................................................................29
Zone 1: Residential Rooms....................................................................................................................29
Zone 2: Toilets ......................................................................................................................................33
Zone 3: Main Dining Hall & Kitchen ......................................................................................................35
Zone 4: TV Lounge ................................................................................................................................35
Manual Calculations .............................................................................................................................36
7 Zone1(Residential Rooms): ................................................................................................................36
7.1 Specifications:.............................................................................................................................36
7.2 Conduction through exterior surfaces:........................................................................................36
7.3 Conduction through Walls:..........................................................................................................36
Room 1 & 27 .........................................................................................................................................37
7.4 Solar radiation through Windows Glass:.....................................................................................37
7.5 Conduction through interior surfaces: ........................................................................................38
7.6 Conduction through Lightings: ....................................................................................................38
7.7 Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans: ................................................................38
7.8 Conduction through electrical equipment:..................................................................................38
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7.9 Conduction through People: .......................................................................................................39
7.10 Infiltration Load: .......................................................................................................................39
Total Cooling load of Each Room 1 & 27: ..............................................................................................39
Room 2, 3, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26 ..............................................................................................................40
Total Cooling load of each Room 2, 3, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26:....................................................................42
Room 4 .................................................................................................................................................42
Total Cooling load of Room 4:...............................................................................................................45
Room 5 .................................................................................................................................................45
Total Cooling load of Room 5:...............................................................................................................47
Room 6, 7, 37, 38 & 39..........................................................................................................................47
Total Cooling load of Room 6, 7, 37, 38 & 39: .......................................................................................50
Room 8 & 36 .........................................................................................................................................50
Total Cooling load of Room 8 & 36:.......................................................................................................52
Room 9 & 35 .........................................................................................................................................53
Total Cooling load of each Room 9 & 35: ..............................................................................................55
Room 10, 11, 12, 33 & 34......................................................................................................................55
Total Cooling load of each Room 10, 11, 12, 33 & 34: ...........................................................................58
Room 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23,29 & 30......................................................................................................58
Total Cooling load of each Room 13, 14, 15, 21, 22, 23,29 & 30:...........................................................60
Room 16, 28 & 20(Electric Room) .........................................................................................................60
Total Cooling load of each Room 16 28 & 20:........................................................................................63
Room 19 (Warden Room) .....................................................................................................................63
Total Cooling load of Room 19:.............................................................................................................65
Room 31 ...............................................................................................................................................66
Total Cooling load of Room 31:.............................................................................................................68
Room 32 ...............................................................................................................................................68
Total Cooling load of Room 32:.............................................................................................................71
Room 41, 42, 56, 57, 63, 64 & 65...........................................................................................................71
Total Cooling load of each Room 41, 42, 56, 57, 63, 64 & 65.................................................................73
Room 58 (Warden Room) .....................................................................................................................73
Total Cooling load of Room 58:.............................................................................................................76
8 Zone2(Toilets):...................................................................................................................................77
8.1 Specifications:.............................................................................................................................77
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8.2 Conduction through exterior surfaces:........................................................................................77
8.3 Conduction through Walls:..........................................................................................................77
Toilet 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23, 30, 31, 34 & 35 ....................................................................................78
8.4 Solar radiation through Windows Glass:.....................................................................................78
8.5 Conduction through interior surfaces: ........................................................................................79
8.6 Conduction through Lightings: ....................................................................................................79
8.7 Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans: ................................................................79
8.8 Conduction through electrical equipment:..................................................................................79
8.9 Conduction through People: .......................................................................................................79
Total Cooling load of each Toilet 1, 2, 9, 10, 13, 14, 22, 23, 30, 31, 34 & 35: .........................................79
Toilet 3, 4, 15, 16, 24, 25, 36 & 37.........................................................................................................80
Total Cooling load of each Toilet 3, 4, 15, 16, 24, 25, 36 & 37: ..............................................................81
Toilet 5, 6, 17, 18, 26, 27, 38 & 39.........................................................................................................82
Total Cooling load of each Toilet 5, 6, 17, 18, 26, 27, 38 & 39: ..............................................................83
Toilet 7, 8, 11, 12, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40 & 41 ..................................................................................84
Total Cooling load of each Toilet 7, 8, 11, 12, 19, 20, 28, 29, 32, 33, 40 & 41:........................................85
9 Zone3(Main Dining Hall & Kitchen)....................................................................................................86
9.1 Specifications:.............................................................................................................................86
9.2 Conduction through exterior surfaces:........................................................................................86
9.3 Conduction through Walls:..........................................................................................................86
9.4 Solar radiation through Windows Glass:.....................................................................................87
9.5 Conduction through interior surfaces: ........................................................................................88
9.6 Conduction through Lightings: ....................................................................................................88
9.7 Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans: ................................................................88
9.8 Conduction through electrical equipment:..................................................................................88
9.9 Conduction through People: .......................................................................................................88
Total Cooling load of Main Kitchen:......................................................................................................89
Main Dining Hall ...................................................................................................................................89
Total Cooling load of Main Dining Hall:.................................................................................................92
10 Zone4(TV Lounge) ............................................................................................................................93
10.1 Specifications: ...........................................................................................................................93
10.2 Conduction through exterior surfaces:......................................................................................93
10.3 Conduction through Walls:........................................................................................................93
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10.4 Solar radiation through Windows Glass: ...................................................................................94
10.5 Conduction through interior surfaces: ......................................................................................95
10.6 Conduction through Lightings: ..................................................................................................95
10.7 Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans: ..............................................................95
10.8 Conduction through electrical equipment:................................................................................95
10.9 Conduction through People: .....................................................................................................96
Total Cooling load of TV Lounge: ..........................................................................................................96
Total Cooling load of Hostel Building....................................................................................................97
Conclusion: ...........................................................................................................................................98
References:...........................................................................................................................................99
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List of Figures:
Figure 1: Residential HVAC Design Process……………………………………………………………………………………10
Figure 2: Difference b/w space heat and space cooling load………………………………………………………….15
Figure 3: Solar Heat Gain for Lights……………………………………………………………………………………………….16
Figure 4: External Loads and internal Loads…………………………………………………………………………..….….16
Figure 5: Heat Gain Locations………………………………………………………………………………………………….…...17
Figure 6: Winter and Summer Comfort Zone………………………………………………………………………………….18
List of Tables:
Table 1: Cooling Load Temperature Difference for Roof and External Walls (Dark)……………………….19
Table 2: Cooling Load Factor for Window Glass with Indoor Shading Devices………………………………..20
Table 3: Maximum Solar Heat Gain Factor for Sunlit Glass on Average Cloudiness Days………………..21
Table 4: Heat Gain from Occupants at Various Activities……………………………………………………………….22
Table 5: Cooling Load Factors (CLF) for Lights………………………………………………………………………………..23
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1.1 Introduction:
It was natural that the first HVAC controllers would be pneumatic since engineers understood fluid
control. Thus, mechanical engineers could use their experience with the properties of steam and air
to control the flow of heated or cooled air. After the control of air flow and temperature was
standardized, the use of electromechanical relays in ladder logic to switch dampers became
standardized. Eventually, the relays became electronic switches, as transistors eventually could
handle greater current loads [1]. By 1985, pneumatic controls could no longer compete with this
new technology although pneumatic control systems (sometimes decades old) are still common in
many older buildings. By the year 2000, computerized controllers were common. Today, some of
these controllers can even be accessed by web browsers, which need no longer be in the same
building as the HVAC equipment. This allows some economies of scale, as a single operations center
can easily monitor multiple buildings. [2]
HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) is the technology of indoor and vehicular
environmental comfort. Its goal is to provide thermal comfort and acceptable indoor air quality.
HVAC system design is a sub discipline of mechanical engineering, based on the principles of
thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. HVAC is important in the design of medium
to a large industrial and office buildings such as skyscrapers, onboard vessels, and in marine
environments such as aquariums, where safe and healthy building conditions are regulated with
respect to temperature and humidity, using fresh air from outdoors. Ventilating or ventilation 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, and carbon dioxide. Ventilation removes unpleasant smells and excessive
moisture, introduces outside air, keeps interior building air circulating, and prevents stagnation of
the interior air. Ventilation includes both the exchange of air to the outside as well as circulation of
air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor air
quality in buildings. Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/forced and
natural types. [3]
1.2 Overview:
The three central 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 provide ventilation, reduce air
infiltration, and maintain pressure relationships between spaces. The means of air delivery and
removal from spaces is known as room air distribution. [4]
1.2.1 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 select HVAC systems and equipment. For larger buildings, building service designers,
mechanical engineers, or building services engineers analyze, design, and specify the HVAC systems.
Specialty mechanical contractors then fabricate and commission the systems. Building permits and
code-compliance inspections of the installations are normally required for all sizes of building.
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1.2.2 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 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). [5]
1.3 Heating:
Heaters are appliances whose purpose is to generate heat 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.
1.3.1 Generation:
Heaters exist for various types of fuel, including solid fuels, liquids, and gases. Another type of heat
source is electricity, typically heating ribbons made of high resistance wire. 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 the US and Japan [6]. Heat pumps can extract
heat from various sources, such as environmental air, exhaust air from a building, or from the
ground. Initially, heat pump HVAC systems were used in moderate climates, but with improvements
in low temperature operation and reduced loads due to more efficient homes, they are increasing in
popularity in cooler climates.
1.3.2 Distribution:
1.3.2(a) 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 give floor heat. The use of water as the heat
transfer medium is known as hydronic. The heated water can also supply an auxiliary heat exchanger
to supply hot water for bathing and washing. [7]
1.3.2(b) Air:
Warm air systems distribute heated air through duct work systems of supply and return air through
metal or fiberglass ducts. Many systems use the same ducts to distribute air cooled by an evaporator
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coil for air conditioning. The air supply is typically filtered through air cleaners to remove dust and
pollen particles. [8]
1.4 Ventilation:
Ventilation is the process of changing or replacing air in any space to control temperature or remove
any combination of moisture, odors, smoke, heat, dust, airborne bacteria, or carbon dioxide, and to
replenish oxygen. Ventilation includes both the exchange of air with the outside as well as circulation
of air within the building. It is one of the most important factors for maintaining acceptable indoor
air quality in buildings. Methods for ventilating a building may be divided into mechanical/forced
and natural types.
1.4.1 Mechanical or forced ventilation:
Mechanical or forced ventilation is provided by an air handler 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 much 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. 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. [9]
1.4.2 Natural ventilation:
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. 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 may 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. 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 have 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. [10]
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[11]
1.5 Air conditioning:
An air conditioning system, or a standalone air conditioner, provides cooling and 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 the indoor heat exchanger section,
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%. Air
conditioning and refrigeration are provided through the removal of heat. Heat can be removed
through radiation, convection, or conduction. Refrigeration conduction media 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
which uses pumps to circulate a cool refrigerant (typically water or a glycol mix). [12]
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1.5.1 Refrigeration cycle:
The refrigeration cycle uses four essential elements to cool.
The system refrigerant starts its cycle in a gaseous state. The compressor pumps the
refrigerant gas up to a high pressure and temperature.
From there it enters a heat exchanger (sometimes called a condensing coil or condenser)
where it loses energy (heat) to the outside, cools, and condenses into its liquid phase.
An expansion valve (also called metering device) regulates the refrigerant liquid to flow at the
proper rate.
The liquid refrigerant is returned to another heat exchanger where it is allowed to evaporate,
hence the heat exchanger is often called an evaporating coil or evaporator. As the liquid
refrigerant evaporates it absorbs energy (heat) from the inside air, returns to the compressor,
and repeats the cycle. In the process, heat is absorbed from indoors and transferred
outdoors, resulting in cooling of the building.
In variable climates, the system may include a reversing valve that switches from heating in winter to
cooling in summer. By reversing the flow of refrigerant, the heat pump refrigeration cycle is changed
from cooling to heating or vice versa. This allows a facility to be heated and cooled by a single piece
of equipment by the same means, and with the same hardware. [13]
1.5.2 Free cooling:
Free cooling systems can have very high efficiencies, and are sometimes combined with seasonal
thermal energy storage so the cold of winter can be used for summer air conditioning. Common
storage mediums are deep aquifers or a natural underground rock mass accessed via a cluster of
small-diameter, heat exchanger equipped boreholes. Some systems with small storages are hybrids,
using free cooling early in the cooling season, and later employing a heat pump to chill the circulation
coming from the storage. The heat pump is added-in because the storage acts as a heat sink when
the system is in cooling (as opposed to charging) mode, causing the temperature to gradually increase
during the cooling season. [14]
Some systems include an "economizer mode", which is sometimes called a "free cooling mode".
When economizing, the control system will open (fully or partially) the outside air damper and close
(fully or partially) the return air damper. This will cause fresh, outside air to be supplied to the
system. When the outside air is cooler than the demanded cool air, this will allow the demand to be
met without using the mechanical supply of cooling (typically chilled water or a direct expansion
"DX" unit), thus saving energy. The control system can compare the temperature of the outside air
vs. return air, or it can compare the enthalpy of the air, as is frequently done in climates where
humidity is more of an issue. In both cases, the outside air must be less energetic than the return air
for the system to enter the economizer mode.
1.5.3 Central vs. split system:
Central air conditioning systems (or package systems) with a combined outdoor
condenser/evaporator unit are often installed in modern residences, offices, and public buildings,
but are difficult to retrofit (install in a building that was not designed to receive it) because of the
bulky air ducts required [15]. An alternative to central systems is the use of separate indoor and
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outdoor coils in split systems. These systems, although most often seen in residential applications,
are gaining popularity in small commercial buildings. The evaporator coil is connected to a remote
condenser unit using refrigerant piping between an indoor and outdoor unit instead of ducting air
directly from the outdoor unit. Indoor units with directional vents mount onto walls, suspended from
ceilings, or fit into the ceiling. Other indoor units mount inside the ceiling cavity, so that short lengths
of duct handle air from the indoor unit to vents or diffusers around the rooms.
1.5.4 Dehumidification:
Dehumidification (air drying) in an air conditioning system is provided by the evaporator. Since the
evaporator operates at a temperature below the dew point, moisture in the air condenses on the
evaporator coil tubes. This moisture is collected at the bottom of the evaporator in a pan and
removed by piping to a central drain or onto the ground outside.
A dehumidifier is an air-conditioner-like device that controls the humidity of a room or building. It
is often employed in basements which have a higher relative humidity because of their lower
temperature (and propensity for damp floors and walls). In food retailing establishments, large open
chiller cabinets are highly effective at dehumidifying the internal air. Conversely, a humidifier
increases the humidity of a building. [16]
2 Purpose:
The aim of the project is to find the cooling and heating load of under construction Boys Hostel of
UET Lahore’s Narowal campus. A well designed and adequate HVAC system is essential to
maintaining the comfortable, productive and health living environment. The system is being
designed to meet the minimum ASHRAE and building code standards.
2.1 Problem Definition:
University of Engineering and Technology Lahore is pioneer engineering institution in Pakistan
providing engineering serving the cause of education since 1923. The university is currently
managing 4 sub campuses in addition to main campus. Narowal campus was inaugurated in 2012
and the campus building is under construction consisting of total area of 200 acres.
The hostel building will host more than 450 students and is being built with total area of about
112,222 Sft. The building will be oriented so that the front entrance will be pointing south. The
building is to be built on concrete slab with masonry walls.
2.2 Scope:
The scope of the design will involve the following considerations.
The zones of the complete hostel building
The building insulation, doors and windows for consideration of heat transfer
The internal heat generation of the building from equipment and lighting
Heating and cooling load
Ventilation requirements for each zone
Humidification requirements
Dehumidification requirements
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Ducting layout and specifications
Air distribution means
Annual cooling cost
Overall energy uses
3 Assumptions:
Refer to ASHRAE Standard 62 for ventilation requirements.
The typical values below:
Auditoriums, theaters - 15 cfm/person
Sleeping rooms - 15 cfm/person
Bedroom - 30 cfm/room
Classroom - 15 cfm/person
Communication centers - 20 cfm/person
Conference rooms - 20 cfm/person
Corridors - 0.1 cfm/sq ft
Dining - 20 cfm/person
Lobbies - 15 cfm/person
Locker, dressing rooms - 0.5 cfm/sq ft
Lounges, bars - 30 cfm/person
Offices - 20 cfm/person
Toilet, bath (private) - 35 cfm/room
Toilet (public) - 50 cfm/water closet or urinal [17]
4 Zoning the Office:
4.1 Introduction to Zoning:
A temperature zoning system is a system that allows to:
Support a consistent temperature in a given part of a house, regardless of external
conditions, such as sun, rain, snow, clouds, wind or phase of moon.
Support different temperatures in different parts of the house at different times as desired
by the owner. In an essence, each zone will have its own climate. It is possible, for
example, to have some rooms be cooler or warmer than others (individual preferences),
and it is also possible to keep the same rooms at different temperature depending on,
for example, whether the rooms are [supposed to be] occupied or not.
When using a zone control system, it is important that realistic demands are made on the system
such as keeping all the zones desired temperatures to within 5 to 8c of other zone temperatures or
of the master controlling thermostat. [18]
4.2 Need of Zoning:
We need Zoned Temperature Control in our Building if one or more of these conditions exist:
Family lifestyles dictate different temperatures in different areas of the home.
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Heating and cooling temperature patterns vary at different times of the day.
Our Building has:
More than one level.
Large, open areas such as vaulted ceilings or lofts, an atrium or a solarium.
A room off the back or over the garage.
Finished rooms in the basement or attic.
A room or rooms with expansive glass areas.
A portion built over a concrete slab floor.
A rambling floor plan or wings extending off the main living area. [19]
4.3 Final Zoning Choice:
There are total 4 zones in the hostel building.
Zone1: Residential rooms (129) Zone2: Toilets (64)
Zone3: Main Dining Hall & Main Kitchen Zone4: TV Lounge
5 Space heat gain:
It's the rate of heat gained when heat enters the space or heat generated within a space.
5.1 The method of how the heat enters the space:
Solar radiation through the window or any transparent surfaces.
Heat conduction through walls, roof and windows of the class.
Heat conduction through interior partitions, ceilings and floors.
The generated heat by the occupants such as lights, appliances, equipment and processes.
The loads that are results of ventilation and infiltration of outdoor air.
Other miscellaneous heat gains.
5.2 Sensible heat:
It's about heat at which a substance absorbs. During rising the temperature of the substance, the
substance doesn't change state. Sensible heat gain is directly added to the conditioned space by
conduction, convection, and radiation. Note that the sensible heat gain entering the conditioned
space does not equal the sensible cooling load during the same time interval because of the stored
heat in the building envelope. Only the convective heat becomes cooling load instantaneously. [20]
5.3 The factors involve the sensible heat load:
Heat transmitted through floors, ceilings, walls.
Occupant's body heat.
Appliance & Light heat.
Solar Heat gain through glass.
Infiltration of outside air.
Air introduced by Ventilation.
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5.4 Latent Heat Loads:
Latent heat gain occurs when moisture is added to the space either from internal sources (e.g.
vapor emitted by occupants and equipment) or from outdoor air as a result of infiltration or
ventilation to maintain proper indoor air quality.
5.4.1 The factors involve the sensible heat load:
Moisture-laden outside air form Infiltration & Ventilation.
Occupant Respiration & Activities.
Moisture from Equipment & Appliances.
5.5 Space heat gain and cooling load (heat storage effect):
The heat that is collected from the heat sources (conduction, convection, solar radiation, lightning,
people, equipment, etc...) doesn't go directly to heating the room. However, only some part of the
heat sources that is absorbed air in the conditioned space (class), leading to a quick change in its
temperature. Most of the radiation heat especially from sun, lighting, people is first absorbed by the
internal surfaces, which include ceiling, floor, internal walls, furniture etc. Due to the large but finite
thermal capacity of the roof, floor, walls etc., their temperature increases slowly due to absorption
of radiant heat. The radiant portion introduces a time lag and also a decrement factor depending
upon the dynamic characteristics of the surfaces. Due to the time lag, the effect of radiation will be
felt even when the source of radiation, in this case the sun is removed. [21]
[22]
The relation between heat gain and cooling load and the effect of the mass of the structure (light,
medium & heavy) is shown below. From figure it is evident that, there is a delay in the peak heat,
especially for heavy construction.
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[23]
5.6 Space cooling and cooling load (Coil):
Space cooling is the rate at which heat must be removed from the spaces to maintain air temperature
at a constant value. Cooling load, on the other hand, is the rate at which energy is removed at the
cooling coil that serves one or more conditioned spaces in any central air conditioning system. [24]
5.7 Components of cooling load:
[25]
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The total residential room cooling load consists of heat transferred through the room envelope
(walls, roof, floor, windows, doors etc.) and heat generated by occupants, equipment, and lights. The
load due to heat transfer through the envelope is called as external load, while all other loads are
The total cooling load on any building consists of both sensible as well as latent load components.
The sensible load affects the dry bulb temperature, while the latent load affects the moisture content
of the conditioned space. [26]
Residential room may be classified as externally loaded and internally loaded as you can see from
figure. In externally loaded room, the cooling load on the room is mainly due to heat transfer
between the surroundings and the internal conditioned space. Since the surrounding conditions are
highly variable in any given day, the cooling load of an externally loaded building varies widely.
[27]
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6 CLTD/SCL/CLF METHOD OF LOAD CALCULATION:
CLTD is a theoretical temperature difference that accounts for the combined effects of inside and
outside air temp difference, daily temp range, solar radiation and heat storage in the construction
assembly/building mass. It is affected by orientation, tilt, month, day, hour, latitude, etc. CLTD
factors are used for adjustment to conductive heat gains from walls, roof, floor and glass. CLF
accounts for the fact that all the radiant energy that enters the conditioned space at a particular time
does not become a part of the cooling load instantly. The CLF values for various surfaces have been
calculated as functions of solar time and orientation and are available in the form of tables in
ASHRAE Handbooks. CLF factors are used for adjustment to heat gains from internal loads such
as lights, occupancy, power appliances. [28]
6.1 External Cooling Load:
6.1.1 Roof:
If the roof is exposed directly to the sun, it absorbs maximum heat. If there is other room above the
air-conditioned room, then the amount of heat gained by the roof reduces. The heat gained by the
partitions of the room depends upon the type of partition. Roof calculation formula is given below:
Q = U * A * (CLTD)
Q = cooling load.
U = Coefficient of heat transfer roof or wall or glass.
A = area of roof.
CLTD = cooling load temperature difference.
Since the ASHRAE tables provide hourly CLTD values for one typical set of conditions i.e. outdoor
maximum temperature of 95°F with mean temperature of 85°C and daily range of 21°F, the equation
is further adjusted to apply correction factors for conditions other than the mentioned base case.
Thus,
Q Roof = U * A * CLTD Roof Corrected
[29]
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6.1.2 Walls:
The walls of the room gain heat from the sun by way of conduction. The amount of heat depends
on the wall material and its alignment with respect to sun. If the wall of the room is exposed to the
west direction, it will gain maximum heat between 2 to 5 pm. The southern wall will gain maximum
heat in the mid-day between 12 to 2 pm. The heat gained by the wall facing north direction is the
least. The heat gained by the walls in day-time gets stored in them, and it is released into the rooms
at the night time thus causing excessive heating of the room. If the walls of the room are insulated
the amount of heat gained by them reduces drastically.
The cooling load from walls is treated in a similar way as roof:
Q Wall = U * A * CLTD Wall Corrected
Where
Q Wall = Load through the walls.
U = Thermal Transmittance for walls.
A = area of walls.
CLTD = Cooling Load Temperature Difference for walls.
Table 1 Cooling Load Temperature Difference for Roof and External Walls (Dark). [30]
Solar time, hour 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Roof 14 12 10 8 7 5 4 4 6 8 11 15 18 22 25 28 29 30 29 27 24 21 19 16
External wall
North
North-east
East
South-east
South
South-west
West
North-west
8
9
11
11
11
15
17
14
7
8
10
10
10
14
15
12
7
7
8
9
8
12
13
11
6
6
7
7
7
10
12
9
5
5
6
6
6
9
10
8
4
5
5
5
5
8
9
7
3
4
5
5
4
6
7
6
3
4
5
5
4
5
6
5
3
6
7
5
3
5
5
4
3
8
10
7
3
4
5
4
4
10
13
10
4
4
5
4
4
19
15.5
12
20.5
29
35
41
5
12
17
14
7
5
6
5
6
13
18
16
9
7
6
6
6
13
18
17
11
9
8
7
7
13
18
18
13
12
10
8
8
14
18
18
15
15
12
10
9
14
18
18
16
18
17
12
10
14
17
17
16
20
10
15
11
13
17
17
16
21
11
17
11
13
16
16
15
21
12
18
10
12
15
15
14
20
11
17
10
11
13
14
13
19
11
16
9
10
12
12
12
17
19
15
6.1.3 Solar load through glass:
Solar load through glass has two components: 1) Conductive and 2) Solar Transmission The
absorbed and then conductive portion of the radiation through the windows is treated like the roof
& walls where CLTD values for standard glazing are tabulated in ASHARE fundamentals handbook.
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For solar transmission, the cooling load is calculated by the cooling load SCL factor and shading
coefficient (SC).
The cooling load equations for glass are:
Conductive Q Glass Conductive = U * A * CLTD Glass Corrected
Solar Transmission Q Glass Solar = A * SC * SCL
Where
Q Conductive = Conductive load through the glass.
Q Solar = Solar transmission load through the glass.
U = Thermal Transmittance for glass.
A = area of glass.
CLTD = Cooling Load Temperature Difference for glass.
SC = Shading coefficient.
SCL = Solar Cooling Load Factor.
Table 2 Cooling Load Factor for Window Glass with Indoor Shading Devices. [31]
Solar time,
hour
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Orientation:
North
North-east
East
South-east
South
South-west
West
North-west
Horizontal
0.08
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.05
0.06
0.07
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.05
0.05
0.04
0.05
0.06
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.04
0.06
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.03
0.04
0.07
0.02
0.02
0.02
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.03
0.73
0.56
0.47
0.30
0.09
0.07
0.06
0.07
0.12
0.66
0.76
0.72
0.57
0.16
0.11
0.09
0.11
0.27
0.65
0.74
0.80
0.74
0.23
0.14
0.11
0.14
0.44
0.73
0.58
0.76
0.81
0.38
0.16
0.13
0.17
0.59
0.80
0.37
0.62
0.79
0.58
0.19
0.15
0.19
0.72
0.86
0.29
0.41
0.68
0.75
0.22
0.16
0.20
0.81
0.91
0.86
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.81
0.82
0.865
0.85
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Table 3 Maximum Solar Heat Gain Factor for Sunlit Glass on Average Cloudiness Days [32]
Month Maximum solar heat gain factor for 22-degree north latitude, W/m2
North North-east /
north-west
East / west South-east /
south-west-
South Horizontal
January.
February.
March.
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
88
97
107
119
142
180
44
123
112
100
88
84
140
265
404
513
572
589
565
502
388
262
142
101
617
704
743
719
687
666
149
694
705
676
606
579
789
759
663
516
404
355
391
496
639
735
786
790
696
578
398
210
139
134
171
223
392
563
686
730
704
808
882
899
892
880
877
879
854
792
699
657
6.1.4 Partition, ceilings and floors:
The various internal loads consist of sensible and latent heat transfers due to occupants, products,
processes appliances and lighting. The lighting load is only sensible. The conversion of sensible heat
gains (from lighting, people, appliances, etc.) to space cooling load is affected by the thermal storage
characteristics of that space and is thus subject to appropriate cooling load factors (CLF) to account
for the time lag of the cooling load caused by the building mass. The weighting factors equation
determines the CLF factors.
CLF = Q cooling load / Q internal gains [33]
6.2 Internal Cooling Loads:
The various internal loads consist of sensible and latent heat transfers due to occupants, products,
processes appliances and lighting. The lighting load is only sensible. The conversion of sensible heat
gains (from lighting, people, appliances, etc.) to space cooling load is affected by the thermal storage
characteristics of that space and is thus subject to appropriate cooling load factors (CLF) to account
for the time lag of the cooling load caused by the building mass. The weighting factors equation
determines the CLF factors.
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CLF = Q cooling load / Q internal gains
Note that the latent heat gains are considered instantaneous.
6.2.1 People:
Human beings release both sensible heat and latent heat to the conditioned space when they stay in
it as you can see the figures in the table (11). You might have noticed that when a small room is filled
with people, it tends to become warmer. People emit heat primarily through breathing and
perspiration, and, to a lesser extent, through radiation. This heat translates into an increased cooling
load on your cooling systems. The heat gain by the occupants in the building is separated into
sensible and latent heat. The number of people, the type of activity they are performing, and the
CLF determines sensible and latent heat. The CLF is determined by the time the occupants come
into the building and for how long they stay in the building. [34]
The heat gain from the occupancy or people is given be equation:
Q sensible = N (QS) (CLF)
Q latent = N (QL)
N = number of students in space (class room).
QS, QL = Sensible and Latent heat gain from occupancy is given in Table 3.
CLF = Cooling Load Factor, by hour of occupancy in Table 37.
Table 4 Heat Gain from Occupants at Various Activities [35]
Activity Total heat, W Sensible heat, W Latent heat, W
Adult, male Adjusted
Seated at rest
Seated, very light work, writing
Seated, eating
Seated, light work, typing,
Standing, light work or walking slowly,
Light bench work
Light machine work
Heavy work
Moderate dancing
Athletics
115
140
150
185
235
255
305
470
400
585
100
120
170b
150
185
230
305
470
375
525
60
65
75
250
90
100
100
165
120
185
40
55
95
200
95
130
205
305
255
340
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6.2.2 Lights:
The primary source of heat from lighting comes from light-emitting elements. Table (13), indicate
and explain more about the lights effects on the heat gain when it's off or on. Calculation of this load
component is not straightforward; the rate of heat gain at any given moment can be quite different
from the heat equivalent of power supplied instantaneously to those lights. Only part of the energy
from lights is in the form of convective heat, which is picked up instantaneously by the air-
conditioning apparatus. The remaining portion is in the form of radiation, which affects the
conditioned space only after having been absorbed and re-released by walls, floors, furniture, etc.
This absorbed energy contributes to space cooling load only after a time lag, with some part of such
energy still present and reradiating after the lights have been switched off. [36]
Generally, the instantaneous rate of heat gain from electric lighting may be calculated from:
Q = 3.41 x W x FUT x FSA
Cooling load factors are used to convert instantaneous heat gain from lighting to the sensible cooling
load; thus the equation is modified to:
Q = 3.41 x W x FUT x FSA x (CLF).
Where:
W = Watts input from electrical lighting plan or lighting load data.
FUT = Lighting use factor, as appropriate.
FSA = special ballast allowance factor, as appropriate.
CLF = Cooling Load Factor, by hour of occupancy, Table 38.
Table 5 Cooling Load Factors (CLF) for Lights: [37]
Lights Number of Hours the lights are turned ON
For 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
8 0.85 0.92 0.95 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.13 0.06 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
10 0.85 0.93 0.95 0.97 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.01 0.01 0.01 0.01
12 0.86 0.93 0.96 0.97 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 1.0 0.14 0.07 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
14 0.86 0.93 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.15 0.07 0.05 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02 0.02 0.02 0.02
16 0.87 0.94 0.96 0.97 0.98 0.98 0.98 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.99 0.15 0.08 0.05 0.04 0.03 0.03 0.03 0.02
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6.2.3 Appliances:
In a cooling load estimate, heat gain from all appliances-electrical, gas, or steam-should be taken into
account. Because of the variety of appliances, applications, schedules, use, and installations,
estimates can be very subjective. Often, the only information available about heat gain from
equipment is that on its name-plate. [38]
Q Sensible = Qin x Fu x Fr x (CLF)
Q Latent = Qin x Fu
Where
Qin = rated energy input from appliances. See Table 5 through 9 or use manufacturer's data.
For
computers, monitors, printers and miscellaneous office equipment, see 2001 ASHRAE
Fundamentals, Chapter 29, Tables 8, 9, & 10.
Fu = Usage factor. See 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 28, Table 6 and 7.
Fr = Radiation factor. See 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 28, Table 6 and 7.
CLF = Cooling Load Factor, by hour of occupancy. See 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals,
Chapter 28, Table 37 and 39.
6.2.4 Infiltration Air:
Q sensible = 1.08 x CFM x (To - Ti)
Q latent = 4840 x CFM x (Wo - Wi)
Q total = 4.5 x CFM x (ho - hi)
Where
CFM = Infiltration air flow rate. See 1997 ASHRAE Fundamentals, Chapter 25, for
determining infiltration
To, Ti = Outside/Inside dry bulb temperature.
Wo, Wi = Outside/Inside humidity ratio.
ho, hi = Outside/Inside air enthalpy.
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Zone 3: Main Dining Hall & Kitchen
Serial No. Q Walls Q Glass Q Lights Q Inf Q People Q Total
MDH 2081.55 4586.84 818.88 27000 4491.235 38978.505
Mkitchen 2132.3198 4104.01 511.8 4500 4491.235 15739.3648
Total 4213.8698 8690.85 1330.68 31500 8982.47 54717.8698
Unit of Heat Gain Q is BTU/hr
Total Heat Gain for Zone 3 is Q =54717.8698 BTU/hr
Zone 4: TV Lounge
Serial No. Q Walls Q Glass Q Lights Q Inf Q People Q Total
TV Lounge 2632.84 5950.82 511.8 9000 5188.94 23284.4
Unit of Heat Gain Q is BTU/hr
Total Heat Gain for Zone 4 is Q = 23284.4 BTU/hr
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Manual Calculations
7 Zone1(Residential Rooms):
7.1 Specifications:
Each room direction is 18x12 Ft
2
Total number of residential rooms are 129
Ceiling height is taken to be 10 ft.
Total occupancy of each room is 4 people
Nature of working is regular office work.
7.2 Conduction through exterior surfaces:
The cooling load caused by the conduction heat gains through the exterior roofs, walls, windows and
glass are each found by the formula
Q = U X A X CLTD
Where Q = Cooling load for roofs, glass or walls in BTU/hr
U = Overall heat co efficient for glass, roofs or walls in BTU/hr-ft2 F
A = Area of roofs, walls or glass in ft2
CLTD = Cooling load temperature difference in F
7.3 Conduction through Walls:
Conduction through walls can be found out using the same formula
Qw = Uv X Aw X CLTDVt.
The wall is made up of the following materials having specific thermal resistances.
So overall heat transfer coefficient is
Layer, Inside to Outside Thickness R
Inside surface resistance 0 0.685
4.5 in face brick 4.5 in 0.495
Air space 1 in 1
4.5 in face brick 4.5 in 0.495
Outside surface resistance 0 0.333
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Room 1 & 27
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Area of south-west wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
(Excluding window)
Considering the wall of type D, for south-west direction CLTDmax =35
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 35 = 888.93 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
At ground floor, there is another wall of room is joined with this wall. Therefore, there is no direct
exposure of sun light on the east-south wall and heat gain from that wall is considered to be zero i.e.
Q =0
North-West Wall:
Area of north-west wall = A = 180 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for north-west direction CLTDmax =30
So heat gain through north-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 180 X 30 = 1792.8 BTU/hr
East-North Wall:
Area of east-north wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 15.5 = 617.52 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 308.76 BTU/hr
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 308.76 + 1792.8+ 888.93+0= 2990.49 BTU/hr
7.4 Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
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SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for North window
Solar heat gain factor for south-west direction = SHGF = 195.5
Cooling load factor for south-west direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 195.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 4700.72 BTU/hr
7.5 Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load.
In designing the air conditioning of hostel building, every portion of the building has to be
conditioned including rooms, toilets, Kitchen, Dining Hall and TV Lounge as well. Therefore,
there is no portion in a floor that remains unconditioned.
Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
7.6 Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in the Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr
7.7 Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans:
The heat addition through task objects e.g. table lamps, bracket fans and tube lights etc. also
increase the cooling load of a building.
The heat addition through bracket fans can be calculated as
QBF = 3.412 X W X CLF
There is no bracket fan used in the building so,
QBF = 0
7.8 Conduction through electrical equipment:
The heat gain from the electrical equipment plays a major role in the cooling load increment of the
space. In hostel building, the laptops are widely used and heat rejected from them must be taken
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into account for the calculation of tonnage of air conditioning.
The heat addition through laptops can be calculated as
Qlaptop = 3.412 X W X CLF
Cooling load factor for the laptop is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of laptops in Room are 4
The wattage of one laptop doing word processing and mass storage is 65 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from laptops is
Qlaptop = 4 X [3.412 X 65 X 1] = 887.12 BTU/hr
7.9 Conduction through People:
The heat gained from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and latent heat resulting from
perspiration. Some of the sensible heat is absorbed by the heat storage effect, but not the latent heat.
The equations from sensible and latent heat gains from people are
Qs = q 3 X N X CLF
Ql = q l X N
Where qs, ql = Sensible and latent heat gains per person
N = Number of people
CLF = Cooling load factor for people
Total number of people in Room are 4
For regular work, Sensible heat gain per person is qs = 250 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain per person is = 200 BTU/hr
Sensible heat gain for a Room is
Qs = 250 X 4 X 1 = 1000 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain for Room1 is
Ql; = 200 X 4 = 800 BTU/hr
Total cooling load required for the working of people is
Qp = Qs + Ql = 1000+800 = 1800 BTU/hr
7.10 Infiltration Load:
Q sensible = 1.08 x CFM x (To - Ti)
Q latent = 4840 x CFM x (Wo - Wi)
Q total = 4.5 x CFM x (ho - hi)
Q = 2995.64
Total Cooling load of Each Room 1 & 27:
Total cooling load of the room is simply the combined cooling load of individual components and
can be calculated by adding all the cooling loads calculated above.
Q = Qw + QG + QlNT + Q L + QBF+ Qlaptop + Qp
Q = 2990.49+4700.72+0+204.72+2995.64+887.12+1800 = 13578.69 BTU/hr
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Room 2, 3, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Area of south-west wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
(Excluding window)
Considering the wall of type D, for south-west direction CLTDmax =35
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 35 = 888.93 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
At ground floor, there is another wall of room joined from the east-south wall. Therefore, there is
no direct exposure of sun light on the east-south wall and heat gain from that wall is considered to
be zero i.e. Q =0
North-West Wall:
At ground floor, there is another wall of room joined from the north-west wall. Therefore, there is
no direct exposure of sun light on that wall and heat gain from that wall is considered to be zero i.e.
Q =0
East-North Wall:
Area of east-north wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 15.5 = 617.52 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 308.76 BTU/hr
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 308.76 + 0+ 888.93+0= 1197.69 BTU/hr
Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
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Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for North window
Solar heat gain factor for south-west direction = SHGF = 195.5
Cooling load factor for south-west direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 195.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 4700.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load. There is no portion in a floor that
remains unconditioned.
Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in each Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans:
The heat addition through task objects e.g. table lamps, bracket fans and tube lights etc. also
increase the cooling load of a building.
The heat addition through bracket fans can be calculated as
QBF = 3.412 X W X CLF
There is no bracket fan used in the building so,
QBF = 0
Conduction through electrical equipment:
The heat addition through laptops can be calculated as
Qlaptop = 3.412 X W X CLF
Cooling load factor for the laptop is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of laptops in each Room are 4
The wattage of one laptop doing word processing and mass storage is 65 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from laptops is
Qlaptop = 4 X [3.412 X 65 X 1] = 887.12 BTU/hr
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Conduction through People:
The heat gained from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and latent heat resulting from
perspiration. Some of the sensible heat is absorbed by the heat storage effect, but not the latent heat.
The equations from sensible and latent heat gains from people are
Qs = q 3 X N X CLF
Ql = q l X N
Where qs, ql = Sensible and latent heat gains per person
N = Number of people
CLF = Cooling load factor for people
Total number of people in Room are 4
For regular work, Sensible heat gain per person is qs = 250 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain per person is = 200 BTU/hr
Sensible heat gain for a Room is
Qs = 250 X 4 X 1 = 1000 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain for Room is
Ql; = 200 X 4 = 800 BTU/hr
Total cooling load required for the working of people is
Qp = Qs + Ql = 1000+800 = 1800 BTU/hr
Total Cooling load of each Room 2, 3, 17, 18, 24, 25 & 26:
Total cooling load of the room is simply the combined cooling load of individual components and
can be calculated by adding all the cooling loads calculated above.
Q = Qw + QG + QlNT + Q L + QBF+ Qlaptop + Qp
Q = 1197.69+4700.72+0+204.72+2995.64+887.12+1800 = 11785.89 BTU/hr
Room 4
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Area of south-west wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
(Excluding window)
Considering the wall of type D, for south-west direction CLTDmax =35
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 35 = 888.93 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
Area of east-south wall = A = 180 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-south direction CLTDmax =20.5
So heat gain through south-west wall is
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Q = 0.332 X 180 X 20.5 = 1225.08 BTU/hr
North-West Wall:
At ground floor, there is another wall of room joined with this wall. Therefore, there is no direct
exposure of sun light on that wall and heat gain from that wall is considered to be zero i.e. Q =0
East-North Wall:
Area of east-north wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 15.5 = 617.52 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 308.76 BTU/hr
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 308.76 + 1225.08+ 888.93+0= 2422.77 BTU/hr
Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for North window
Solar heat gain factor for south-west direction = SHGF = 195.5
Cooling load factor for south-west direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 195.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 4700.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load. There is no portion in a floor that
remains unconditioned.
Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
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Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in the Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans:
The heat addition through task objects e.g. table lamps, bracket fans and tube lights etc. also
increase the cooling load of a building.
The heat addition through bracket fans can be calculated as
QBF = 3.412 X W X CLF
There is no bracket fan used in the building so,
QBF = 0
Conduction through electrical equipment:
The heat addition through laptops can be calculated as
Qlaptop = 3.412 X W X CLF
Cooling load factor for the laptop is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of laptops in Room are 4
The wattage of one laptop doing word processing and mass storage is 65 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from laptops is
Qlaptop = 4 X [3.412 X 65 X 1] = 887.12 BTU/hr
Conduction through People:
The heat gained from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and latent heat resulting from
perspiration. Some of the sensible heat is absorbed by the heat storage effect, but not the latent heat.
The equations from sensible and latent heat gains from people are
Qs = q 3 X N X CLF
Ql = q l X N
Where qs, ql = Sensible and latent heat gains per person
N = Number of people
CLF = Cooling load factor for people
Total number of people in Room are 4
For regular work, Sensible heat gain per person is qs = 250 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain per person is = 200 BTU/hr
Sensible heat gain for a Room is
Qs = 250 X 4 X 1 = 1000 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain for Room is
Ql; = 200 X 4 = 800 BTU/hr
Total cooling load required for the working of people is
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Qp = Qs + Ql = 1000+800 = 1800 BTU/hr
Total Cooling load of Room 4:
Total cooling load of the room is simply the combined cooling load of individual components and
can be calculated by adding all the cooling loads calculated above
Q = Qw + QG + QlNT + Q L + QBF+ Qlaptop + Qp
Q = 2422.77+4700.72+0+204.72+2995.64+887.12+1800 = 13010.33 BTU/hr
Room 5
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Area of south-west wall = A = 180 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for south-west direction CLTDmax =35
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 180 X 35 = 2091.6 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
Area of east-south wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-south direction CLTDmax =20.5
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 20.5 = 520.659 BTU/hr
North-West Wall:
Area of north-west wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 30 = 1195.2 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 597.6 BTU/hr
East-North Wall:
Q=0
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 2091.6+520.659+597.6= 3209.85 BTU/hr
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Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for North window
Solar heat gain factor for east-south direction = SHGF = 124.5
Cooling load factor for east-south direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 195.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 2975.41 BTU/hr
Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load. There is no portion in a floor that
remains unconditioned.
Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in the Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans:
The heat addition through task objects e.g. table lamps, bracket fans and tube lights etc. also
increase the cooling load of a building.
The heat addition through bracket fans can be calculated as
QBF = 3.412 X W X CLF
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There is no bracket fan used in the building so,
QBF = 0
Conduction through electrical equipment:
The heat addition through laptops can be calculated as
Qlaptop = 3.412 X W X CLF
Cooling load factor for the laptop is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of laptops in Room5 are 4
The wattage of one laptop doing word processing and mass storage is 65 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from laptops is
Qlaptop = 4 X [3.412 X 65 X 1] = 887.12 BTU/hr
Conduction through People:
The heat gained from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and latent heat resulting from
perspiration. Some of the sensible heat is absorbed by the heat storage effect, but not the latent heat.
The equations from sensible and latent heat gains from people are
Qs = q 3 X N X CLF
Ql = q l X N
Where qs, ql = Sensible and latent heat gains per person
N = Number of people
CLF = Cooling load factor for people
Total number of people in Room are 4
For regular work, Sensible heat gain per person is qs = 250 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain per person is = 200 BTU/hr
Sensible heat gain for a Room is
Qs = 250 X 4 X 1 = 1000 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain for Room is
Ql; = 200 X 4 = 800 BTU/hr
Total cooling load required for the working of people is
Qp = Qs + Ql = 1000+800 = 1800 BTU/hr
Total Cooling load of Room 5:
Total cooling load of the room is simply the combined cooling load of individual components and
can be calculated by adding all the cooling loads calculated above
Q = Qw + QG + QlNT + Q L + QBF+ Qlaptop + Qp
Q = 3209.85+2975.41+0+204.72+2995.64+887.12+1800 = 12072.1 BTU/hr
Room 6, 7, 37, 38 & 39
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Q = 0 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
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Area of east-south wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-south direction CLTDmax =20.5
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 20.5 = 520.659 BTU/hr
North-West Wall:
Area of north-west wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 30 = 1195.2 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 597.6 BTU/hr
East-North Wall:
Q=0
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 0+520.659+597.6= 1118.259 BTU/hr
Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for window
Solar heat gain factor for east-south direction = SHGF = 124.5
Cooling load factor for east-south direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 124.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 2975.41 BTU/hr
Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load. There is no portion in a floor that
remains unconditioned.
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Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in the Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr
Conduction through Task Lightings and Bracket Fans:
The heat addition through task objects e.g. table lamps, bracket fans and tube lights etc. also
increase the cooling load of a building.
The heat addition through bracket fans can be calculated as
QBF = 3.412 X W X CLF
There is no bracket fan used in the building so,
QBF = 0
Conduction through electrical equipment:
The heat addition through laptops can be calculated as
Qlaptop = 3.412 X W X CLF
Cooling load factor for the laptop is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of laptops in Room are 4
The wattage of one laptop doing word processing and mass storage is 65 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from laptops is
Qlaptop = 4 X [3.412 X 65 X 1] = 887.12 BTU/hr
Conduction through People:
The heat gained from people is composed of two parts, sensible heat and latent heat resulting from
perspiration. Some of the sensible heat is absorbed by the heat storage effect, but not the latent heat.
The equations from sensible and latent heat gains from people are
Qs = q 3 X N X CLF
Ql = q l X N
Where qs, ql = Sensible and latent heat gains per person
N = Number of people
CLF = Cooling load factor for people
Total number of people in Room are 4
For regular work, Sensible heat gain per person is qs = 250 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain per person is = 200 BTU/hr
Sensible heat gain for a Room is
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Qs = 250 X 4 X 1 = 1000 BTU/hr
Latent heat gain for Room is
Ql; = 200 X 4 = 800 BTU/hr
Total cooling load required for the working of people is
Qp = Qs + Ql = 1000+800 = 1800 BTU/hr
Total Cooling load of Room 6, 7, 37, 38 & 39:
Total cooling load of the room is simply the combined cooling load of individual components and
can be calculated by adding all the cooling loads calculated above
Q = Qw + QG + QlNT + Q L + QBF+ Qlaptop + Qp
Q = 1118.259+2975.41+0+204.72+0+887.12+1800 = 6985.509 BTU/hr
Room 8 & 36
Now conduction through,
South-West Wall:
Q = 0 BTU/hr
East-South Wall:
Area of east-south wall = A = 76.5 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-south direction CLTDmax =20.5
So heat gain through south-west wall is
Q = 0.332 X 76.5 X 20.5 = 520.659 BTU/hr
North-West Wall:
Area of north-west wall = A = 120 ft2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =15.5
So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 120 X 30 = 1195.2 BTU/hr
There is no direct exposure of sun light at east-north wall. there is corridor in front of this wall.
So, Q = 597.6 BTU/hr
East-North Wall:
Area of east-south wall = A = 180 ft
2
Considering the wall of type D, for east-north direction CLTDmax =20.5
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So heat gain through east-north wall is
Q = 0.332 X 180 X 15.5 = 926.28 BTU/hr
Total heat gains through walls
Qw = 926.28+520.659+597.6= 2343.34 BTU/hr
Solar radiation through Windows Glass:
Radiant energy through sun passes through the transparent material such as glass and became a
heat gain to a room. The solar cooling load can be found by using the following formula
QG = SHGF X A G X S C X CLF
Where SHGF = Maximum solar heat gain factor in BTU/hr-ft2
AG = Area of the glass
SC = Shading coefficient
CLF = Cooling load factor for a glass.
Area of the window is
AG = 6 X 7.25 = 43.5 ft2
Shading coefficient for the internal shading of Light color Venetian blinds is SC = 0.67
Now for North window
Solar heat gain factor for east-south direction = SHGF = 124.5
Cooling load factor for east-south direction = CLF = 0.825
Heat gain for window is
Q = 195.5 X 0.67 X 0.825 X 43.5 = 2975.41 BTU/hr
Conduction through interior surfaces:
The heat that flows through the interior unconditioned spaces to the conditioned spaces through
partition, floors and ceilings also increase the cooling load. There is no portion in a floor that
remains unconditioned.
Therefore, conduction through interior surfaces is taken to be
QINT = 0 BTU/hr
Conduction through Lightings:
The equation for determining cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
QL = 3.412 X W X BF X CLF
Where W = Light capacity in watts
BF = Ballast factor
CLF = Cooling load factor for lightings
The lights used in Hostel building are recessed and vented. The lights used are fluorescent lights
therefore ballast factor i.e. BF = 1.25
Cooling load factor for the light is taken to be 1 in case of operational.
Total number of vented lights in the Room are 2
The wattage of one light is 24 W
So cooling load due to heat gain from lighting is
Q L = 2 X [3.412 X 24 X 1.25 X 1] = 204.72 BTU/hr