A15 -- Industrial Air Conditioning (SI)

This chapter addresses air-conditioning systems for industrial facilities such as manufacturing plants, laboratories, processing plants, and power plants. HVAC systems provide the process environment (including temperature, humidity, air motion, air quality, noise, and cleanliness) to facilitate industrial processes and provide for the health, safety, and comfort of personnel. Many industrial buildings require large amounts of energy, in both manufacturing and maintaining building environmental conditions. This chapter provides system and building design guidance for energy conservation by using insulation, ventilation, and waste heat recovery. General Requirements Process and Product Requirements Personnel Requirements Design Considerations Load Calculations Pressurization System and Equipment Selection Heating Systems Cooling Systems Air Filtration Systems Exhaust Systems Operation and Maintenance Heat Recovery and Energy Conservation Control Systems Life and Property Safety Commissioning