ENERGY EFFICIENT

HVAC SYSTEMS IN
COMMERCIAL
BUILDINGS

Presented by: C . R . P R AV E E N A ,
M.ARCH
 ABSTRACT
• A methodology for planning and design of energy
efficient buildings is presented and analyzed.
• The starting point is the definition that energy
efficiency is a question of minimizing the energy
end-use within realistic economic frames and fully
preserved function.
• The methodology is based on a systematic
approach to the issue of energy efficiency. One
element in this is the introduction of a number of
energy related ratios, Energy Performance Ratios,
• These ratios are selected and formulated so that
they facilitate a systematic strive towards high
energy efficiency when applied in planning and
design of buildings.
• One basic moment is to elucidate the energy
interaction between different parts and systems
of the building in order make it easier to avoid
sub-optimized solutions.
• Therewith the application of these ratios
contributes to a comprehensive view when
designing the building.
• Another basic moment is the setting of Energy
Targets to aim at when building parts, technical
systems and components are designed and rated.
• This is done by quantifying the Energy
Performance Ratios. A substantial part of the work
deals with the quantification of Energy
Performance Ratios to realistic Energy Targets.
• This is done by a combination of analyses of
existing monitored buildings.
• In the present work the methodology is applied
primarily on design and rating of HVAC systems
with a focus on commercial buildings.
• However, the methodology itself is not meant to
be limited to these applications.
• The basic idea is that it should be applied on all the
parts of the building that have an obvious
influence on the energy end-use.
 AIM
• To identify and analyze the HVAC System
of the Commercial building in
accordance with energy efficiency
related cost of the project.
• To suggest the various possible solutions
to enhance the current Energy Efficient
systems.
OBJECTIVES METHODOLOG
Y
• To analyze and identify Energy Efficient
HVAC Systems.
• To analyze and develop a comprehensive
method for the identification, classification,
collection and analysis of the HVAC system
of the Commercial building.
• To analyze the requirements of the
Commercial building for designing HVAC
Systems.
SCOPE
• Study to give an insight to HVAC Systems and a systematic
approach to the issue of Energy Efficiency. One element
in this is the introduction of a number of energy related
ratios, Energy Performance Ratios.
• Identification of Energy Efficient HVAC Systems in
construction projects especially Commercial projects.
• Identification ways to improve the Energy Efficient HVAC
Systems.
• Collecting various data’s which is required for
designing an HVAC System.
• Tabulating the collected data’s to check is that building
is energy efficient.
• Identifying potential for Energy Saving.
• Suggesting Energy savings according to the identified
potential’s.
• Final observations and conclusion.
 CASE STUDY – EXPRESS AVENUE, CHENNAI.
BUILDING INFORMATION AND CHARACTERISTICS
• Express Infrastructure is a mixed development project that will include a Shopping
mall, Hotel & Office complex - A Landmark of Chennai.
• The built up area of the premium shopping mall is about 8 lac square feet with the
shopping areas in the Lower ground floor, Upper ground floor, the First floor, Second
floor. The Third floor and fourth floor have the state of the art 8 screens Multiplex.
• The mixed development have 2 additional basements below the lower ground floor
for parking purposes and service areas.
• The hotel is a five star deluxe category hotel with
a total built up area of about 1.9 lac sq.ft. The
premium hotel have 200 rooms & an ultra
modern Health club with Swimming pool on the
11th floor.
• The office complex is spread over 6 floors with a
total built up area of about 95,000 sq.ft, will
incorporate top of the line specification and
infrastructure.
 CASE STUDY – EXPRESS AVENUE, CHENNAI.
BUILDING INFORMATION AND CHARACTERISTICS

Presented by: A r. B . K . P r a b u , I I I r d S e m e s t e r, M . A r c h ,
S a t h y a b a m a U n i v e r s i t y.
THANKS!