How a Variable Air Volume VAV System Works

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  • This video explains how a Variable Air Volume System works including the VAV box or Terminal Unit. Zoning is also explained. How do Engineers determine how many VAV boxes are required? How are VAV boxes controlled? We'll cover the two most common methods of controlling VAV boxes and the Air Handler.
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  • @garygrey650
    @garygrey650 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Thank you sir for explaining the system architecture and functioning in a simplified and systematic way. Hell of a video

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      You're Welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @juanfranciscobelmontetoled2058
    @juanfranciscobelmontetoled2058 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing video. Explanations so clear and precise. Not easy to do that way. 😊

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  13 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @bigpermsgarage6290
    @bigpermsgarage6290 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I came across your video when I was an apprentice many years ago. The video is very informative.

  • @kausalyabaissonale4804
    @kausalyabaissonale4804 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is a very good video with very good explanation!!! Thank you.

  • @leonardozeledon6604
    @leonardozeledon6604 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video, love the understanding.

  • @vladimirfedorov6951
    @vladimirfedorov6951 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank You very much for the video. It is so clear and informative. Great educational tool.

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

  • @salimyousuf8848
    @salimyousuf8848 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing
    Can u tell which sensor( airflow or temperature)has high priority control over damper positions?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The box damper will modulate to maintain a Supply Air CFM set point between a preset minimum air flow and maximum air flow. If the space temperature rises above the cooling set point, the box damper will modulate open from a minimum cooling CFM air flow set point, to a maximum cooling CFM air flow set point, as cooling demand increases. An air velocity pressure sensor will maintain the supply air CFM set point for pressure independent operation.

  • @Forx4Ever
    @Forx4Ever 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    According to your knowledge/experience , which is better? Zoning with VAV boxes or with zoning kits come with concealed ducts systems (splits)…I think with VAV boxes we have more customization options, do you agree with that....
    Second question: In the video there is a heating coil inside the VAV box. Is this an alternative to the heating coil in the air handling unit? Can we have a coil for heating and another for cooling inside the air handling unit, and at the same time we also have a coil for heating and another for cooling inside the VAV box?
    Thank you....

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Each building needs to be reviewed for the best HVAC system type, taking into consideration many factors, such as geographical location, building size, energy cost, new or retrofit, etc. Consideration for how ventilation will be provided to each space is easier with a central Air Handler feeding VAV terminals, then having dozens of split systems everywhere, which would require a DOAS or some form of outside air to meet ASHRAE 62.1. Having a heating coil at the VAV terminal is good for external zones that will have heat loss through the building shell, while interior zones most often don't need heating coils because internal heat loads negate the need for heating.

  • @getsnipedhockey32
    @getsnipedhockey32 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks, very informative. Just graduated as a welder and all of a sudden im installing these lol

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Congrats on being a welder. Yeah, VAV Systems are common in commercial buildings. Thanks for watching.

  • @angelocedeno1906
    @angelocedeno1906 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video thankyou

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @gustavebauder1023
    @gustavebauder1023 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Nice video very well explained. Note, in most cases the pitot tube is down stream of the damper not upstream.

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the info! Thanks for watching.

  • @amjadhelo3598
    @amjadhelo3598 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for great explanation
    I wish to make video about trim and respond method and return fan control methods ( return duct static pressure and air flow measuring station )
    ❤❤

  • @rrmojo1
    @rrmojo1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    excellent video!

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much! Thanks for watching.

  • @yassinsafieh4481
    @yassinsafieh4481 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank You very much

  • @bakriegassing2548
    @bakriegassing2548 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The minute 12:05, you mentioned the air temp from AHU will bring 55 F whether the building is on heating and cooling load. is AHU cooling only? what about heatpump AHU in this case?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In this example without supply air temperature reset, the temperature coming off the coil is 55 F even when the volume of air has been reduced to the minimum to maintain ASHRAE 62.1 ventilation requirements. Heat Pumps are a completely different system, while this system is using a chilled water coil in our AHU.

  • @khaledel-sayed521
    @khaledel-sayed521 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Das ist sehr gut und einfach

  • @pain4743
    @pain4743 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question, what is the software used to draw this schematic diagram ?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Depending on what you're planning on using the diagram for, you can use anything from PowerPoint for a simple diagram all the way to a more sophisticated CAD program. What will you use the diagram for?

  • @rogerg8089
    @rogerg8089 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello! I am a licensed architect in California, watching your video to better understand mechanical systems. I have a question. Regarding zoning, particularly at high exposure corners on the south elevation, if the architectural team chose to increase insulation or other measures to reduce the solar exposure on that elevation, how could that be quantified to potentially reduce the peak cooling on those high exposure zones

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Of course an increase in the "R" factor of any insulation or other measures would increase the "U" factor used in the cooling and heating load calculation. The larger the "R" value, the lower the "U" value will be, which lowers the cooling load. This will reduce the size of the Air Handler or Air conditioner serving that zone. An energy analysis can quantify this, and show the before and after results of any increase in the "R" value under consideration. Taking this one step further, an analysis of the payback period can be determined based on the increased cost to achieve a greater reduction in the cooling load. A reduction in the cooling load effects all parts of the mechanical system, including equipment, air ducts, refrigerant piping and air distribution grilles. This is depends on the type of system used of course. Title-24 in California allows tradeoffs using the performance method to achieve an overall energy reduction goal.

  • @alemamalmahi2351
    @alemamalmahi2351 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for good explaining,, Can you help me to studying this playlist in arrange way step by step,, because there is no numbering for episodes, for example E1, E2, E3, E4,.. ect

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is no sequence for viewing currently. The videos cover a wide range of topics on HVAC systems. You can search the channel for any topic that you're interested in, or suggest a topic if it's not available. Thanks for watching.

  • @hatemhik3003
    @hatemhik3003 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you

  • @joeschneider67
    @joeschneider67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What if that air handler is a split system or a package unit? Who will turn the condenser unit off ( if split system )or compressors off if package unit?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If it's a packaged unit or split system the controller will dictate when the system runs. With a split system there will be a communication wire between the air handler and the outdoor unit. Controls are the key to controlling any system or system configuration.

    • @joeschneider67
      @joeschneider67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MEPAcademy thanks

  • @diaousmane6084
    @diaousmane6084 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're Welcome. Thanks for watching.

  • @samhaazratechnicalsupport
    @samhaazratechnicalsupport 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very niece sir ji ❤❤❤🇮🇳

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you.

  • @joeschneider67
    @joeschneider67 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That air handler is connected to a chiller?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, it's very common in commercial projects that the cooling is provided by a chiller serving a chilled water coil in the air handler.

  • @yousefaboshadyzero
    @yousefaboshadyzero ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the mean of DDC ?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Direct Digital Control

  • @myyoutubestorykitchenchoic1422
    @myyoutubestorykitchenchoic1422 ปีที่แล้ว

    👌👌

  • @user-yi8st2xu2n
    @user-yi8st2xu2n 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Having a single VAV box provide air into numerous zones is not a good design. If the heat load goes up in the room that the space sensor is located it will make the other zones too cold.

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      It's much too expensive for every room to have its own VAV box. Engineering best practice is to group rooms with similar thermal profiles, such as multiple exterior office spaces that have a southern exposure. You should of course avoid mixing interior and exterior spaces on the same zone. Rooms that are periodically occupied, such as conference rooms and such should be have their own zone. There is definitely no practical reason not to group rooms together that have the same load profile as this is the most feasible and energy efficient.

    • @user-yi8st2xu2n
      @user-yi8st2xu2n 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MEPAcademy I can't tell you how many times it's caused problems. Several rooms, same size, one temp sensor in one office. Have a meeting in that office greater heat load and freeze the other offices. Bad design.

  • @johanjoy3883
    @johanjoy3883 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍👍

  • @efraingonzalez5523
    @efraingonzalez5523 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @what-qs6xp
    @what-qs6xp ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you explain CO2 control to me?

    • @MEPAcademy
      @MEPAcademy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Per ASHRAE 62.1 certain high density spaces like meeting rooms require CO2 monitoring to ensure that there is enough ventilation air when the space fills up with people, and not too much OSA when there are only a few people. See our video on "Demand Controlled Ventilation" for a visual representation of how this works with CO2 sensors.

  • @alexanderruiz6479
    @alexanderruiz6479 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    random but this guy sounds just like George Clooney