PRESENT BY: MOHD NASTAIN MUHAMMAD AIZUDDIN MUHAMMAD FAIZ AKMAL INTRODUCTION
Definition of the Air Conditioning System
Air conditioning (often referred to as AC, A.C., or A/C) is the process of altering the condition of air by removing heat and humidity to achieve more comfortable interior environments, typically with the aim of distributing the conditioned air to an occupied space such as a building or a vehicle to improve thermal comfort and indoor air quality RESEARCH on AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM for MINI PROJECT
We had chosen HEP meeting room of UiTM Bukit Besi as our
research. The details of the meeting room are as followed: Maximum capacity : 10-12 peoples Devices that produces heat : Projector, 8 lights, laptops(when necessary) Size of the room :8mx4mx3m Environment surrounding : Semi urban 2 windows 2 single doors A table and 10 chairs OBJECTIVES To bring comfort to the occupants in the meeting room with supplies of humidified, fresh and cold-comfort air, dispersed through air ventilation system. To supply clean air without contaminated particles which leads to better respiration system for students and lecturers in the room. To provide longer period of usage of materials and furnishers inside the room with low and uncontaminated air. To improve working efficiency while containing illness from happening to the occupants. To circulate fresh air continuously and supply cold air flow LITERATURE REVIEW At State 1, the working fluid (refrigerant) is a saturated vapor. As it passes through the compressor (process 1-2), the pressure of the fluid increases, and the working fluid changes to a superheated vapor at State 2. This superheated vapor is passed through the condenser (process 2-3), where it rejects heat to the condenser water. After passing through the condenser, the fluid becomes a saturated liquid at State 3. This liquid is throttled through an expansion valve (process 3-4) where it flashes to a liquid and vapor mixture at State 4. This mixture is subsequently passed through the evaporator (process 4-1) where it absorbs heat from the primary water flow, thus reducing the temperature of primary chiller water supply for use in cooling the building. As the refrigerant absorbs heat, it becomes a saturated vapor at State 1, and the cycle repeats. TYPES OF CONDITIONER Window Air Conditioner most commonly used air conditioner for single rooms Split Air Conditioner can be used to cool one or two rooms. Packaged Air Conditioner used to cool more than two rooms or a larger space at your home or office Central Air Conditioning System used for cooling big buildings, houses, offices, entire hotels, gyms, movie theaters, factories etc RESULTS After did some research on the meeting room, we determined that the air-conditioning system used is Packaged Air Conditioner. Some of the factors consideration of the air- conditioning consisting of: Why? How? WHY PACKAGED AIR CONDITIONER??? Space efficiency - Unlike split-systems units, all components of a complete heating and cooling system are contained in one location, making package units ideal for scenarios in which indoor space is at a premium.
Energy efficient heating and cooling performance - Commercial
units utilize "economizers" which are ventilators that remove heat when outdoor temperatures are low by increasing the quantity of cool outdoor air in the ventilation air stream.
Quick installation - Since all components are factory
preassembled little on-site fabrication is necessary thereby eliminating many of the challenges of split-system installations. Quiet operation - Because the condenser fan, compressor unit and centrifugal blower fan is located outside the home or business, the indoor noise level from its operation is extremely low.
Aesthetics - Package Units have virtually zero living or
commercial space requirements. Commercial roof mounted units are not visible and do not encumber at grade building perimeters in any way.
Safety - Package units are installed by certified professionals who
understand the technical challenges of constructing a gas supply system, high voltage wiring, high pressure refrigerant lines, and routing critical condensate lines. Therefore you can rest assured that your comfort system investment is secure and your commercial establishment or home and family are safe from harms way. HOW DO PACKAGE UNITS WORK In these packaged air conditions the condenser is cooled by the water. The condenser is of shell and tube type, with refrigerant flowing along the tube side and the cooling water flowing along the shell side. The water has to be supplied continuously in these systems to maintain functioning of the air conditioning system.
The shell and tube type of condenser is compact in
shape and it is enclosed in a single casing along with the compressor, expansion valve, and the air handling unit including the cooling coil or the evaporator. This whole packaged air conditioning unit externally looks like a box with the control panel located externally. In the packaged units with the water cooled condenser, the compressor is located at the bottom along with the condenser. Above these components the evaporator or the cooling coil is located. The air handling unit comprising of the centrifugal blower and the air filter is located above the cooling coil. The centrifugal blower has the capacity to handle large volume of air required for cooling a number of rooms. From the top of the package air conditioners the duct comes out that extends to the various rooms that are to be cooled. ANALYSIS ANALYTICAL ANALYSIS RECOMMENDATION Check the filters Check the air filter once per month and replace it as needed. This is especially important during the summer when dust and allergens circulate. If the filter becomes clogged, your system will have to work harder to supply the same amount of cool air.
Keep Air conditioner in the shade
Air conditioners with proper shading can run more efficiently. Air in a shaded space is cooler than the surrounding air, meaning the A/C will have an easier time cooling the air. Weatherize so you don’t cool the whole neighborhood You want your cold air to stay in and hot air to stay out. Some basic weatherization steps can prevent air loss when you need cool air the most. Seal air leaks with caulking and weather-stripping. Add insulation around air conditioning ducts.
Watch the pavement and mind the landscaping
Avoid landscaping with lots of rock, cement, or asphalt on the south or west sides of the building. If it’s not shaded, it will increase the temperature around the house and radiate heat. Install window film to save energy A great building improvement idea is to install window film or tint to the insides of the windows. Not only can it help keep the house cooler in the summer, but also warmer in the winter. CONCLUSION Overall, the research succeeded in showing that packaged unit system brings comfort, clean, humidified and fresh air to the meeting room. With a suitable design, consideration and selection factor of air conditioning system, the best air conditioning type has been selected for meeting room building which is package air-conditioning system. In order to meet the specification needed, the best consideration of design has been applied.