{"id":8426,"date":"2021-06-03T20:45:54","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T20:45:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/?p=8426"},"modified":"2021-06-03T20:46:28","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T20:46:28","slug":"a-projects-climate-is-critical-to-proper-design-of-hvac-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/insights\/blog\/a-projects-climate-is-critical-to-proper-design-of-hvac-system\/","title":{"rendered":"A project\u2019s climate is critical to proper design of HVAC system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">By Jeff Boldt<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A project\u2019s climate \u2013 humid or arid, hot or cold \u2013 impacts how its HVAC system should be designed. However, most mechanical engineers design primarily in one climate zone. They know the\u00a0intricacies of that climate but can overlook important differences when designing in\u00a0a climate with which they are not familiar.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">I examine climate-related design considerations in my latest Engineers Notebook column for the ASHRAE Journal. Along with co-author Eric\u00a0DeSplinter, I\u00a0take a look\u00a0at\u00a0methods for improving dehumidification when warranted,\u00a0condensation issues,\u00a0as well\u00a0humidification strategies\u00a0and\u00a0code considerations.\u00a0We also point out that the amount of moisture in the air depends\u00a0not only\u00a0on\u00a0the project location\u00a0but also\u00a0on\u00a0the\u00a0time of year.\u00a0Therefore, designers must\u00a0consider outside conditions during all seasons\u00a0to effectively prepare for\u00a0their\u00a0impact on the operation of the building and HVAC systems.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Especially\u00a0for firms that share work between\u00a0offices in different climate zones \u2013 such as IMEG \u2013 it\u00a0is important to\u00a0make sure designers understand that what\u00a0is appropriate in one\u00a0climate does not necessarily make\u00a0sense in\u00a0another.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imegcorp.com\/library\/ashrae-engineers-notebook-designing-hvac-for-humid-vs-arid-climates\/\"><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">Read and download a PDF<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of the column as it appeared in the ASHRAE Journal.<\/span><\/i><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A building project\u2019s climate \u2013 humid or arid, hot or cold \u2013 impacts how its HVAC system should be designed. 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