The HVAC Laboratory (HVAC lab) course introduces the discipline of HVAC. It starts with the first principles of thermodynamics and psychrometry followed by the understanding of types of Heating, Ventilation and Air conditioning systems. It also provides an understanding of alternative cooling systems other than conventional vapor compression cycle-based systems. The HVAC lab introduces the types of indoor contaminants, their filtration techniques, its integration with HVAC. The course starts with theory lectures, followed by hands-on experiments and concludes by developing capabilities to digitally simulate the buildings and HVAC for their energy and comfort performance.
