Equipment selection for Hvac Design such AHU Cooling Towers chillers etc..
let’s go step-by-step through the complete HVAC equipment selection procedure (AHU, chiller, cooling tower, etc.) using a commercial building project as an example. 🔷 Example Project Summary Building: 10-story commercial office tower Built-up area: 20,000 m² (approx. 215,000 ft²) Location: Hot & humid climate (e.g., Dubai / Mumbai / Houston) Function: Office spaces, meeting rooms, cafeteria, lobby, data room System type: Central chilled water system with Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), chillers, cooling towers, and pumps. 🧩 Step-by-Step HVAC Equipment Selection Procedure Step 1: Load Estimation Objective: Determine the total cooling (and heating, if required) load for the building. Procedure: Collect Architectural & Engineering Data: Floor plans, elevations, sections Wall, roof, and glass types (U-values, shading) Occupancy, lighting, and equipment density Orientation and location (for weather data) Ventilation & fresh air requirements (ASHRAE 62.1...