Shubha N Rao

BE4000

HVAC Lab | Spring Semester 2025

This portfolio represents work carried out in the HVAC Lab studio during the Spring 2025 term, where the aim was to explore the physics and practical use of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems. Through theoretical learning, site visits, hands-on experimentation, and building simulations, the course emphasized understanding system performance, energy consumption, and occupant comfort. We investigated how HVAC systems influence indoor environmental quality and building efficiency. By combining practical and analytical approaches, the course provided a comprehensive understanding of HVAC systems and their critical role in sustainable building operations.


Report Content

Introduction and Experiment

Infiltration Experiment

Assessment of Existing HVAC System

Analysis of Compressor Performance under different conditions

HVAC Schematic

Simulation - Zoning Strategy

Simulation - Zoning Strategy

Simulation - Setback

Simulation - Coefficient of Performance (COP)

Simulation - Part Load Ratio (PLR)