Samiksha Bhardwaj

BE4000

The HVAC Laboratory semester focuses on Building Energy Performance through key HVAC concepts. It covers thermodynamics of refrigeration cycles, types of air-conditioning systems (window, split, central), HVAC distribution, and control strategies. Topics include ventilation principles, indoor air quality, filtration, and HVAC load calculations (e.g., RLF method). It involves hands-on experience with environmental parameters such as temperature, humidity, CO?, PM, and power. Practices like ventilation rate measurements (e.g., tracer gas method), energy data analysis, and equipment installation (e.g., HRV/ERV). The Building Simulation module teaches to model HVAC systems in buildings, assess performance, and explore low-energy or hybrid cooling strategies. The course combines theory, practice, and simulation for energy-efficient building design.