Overview
In this lesson, students will learn how to model mechanical systems that provide ventilation and conditioned air to the spaces inside a building. These systems are typically referred to as heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems.
Students will place components to model the essential elements of an HVAC system—air handling units and diffusers—and link these elements using ductwork to create systems that supply to the spaces and return air to the handlers.
The endpoint of the lesson will be a mechanical model that can be used for mechanical system analysis and detailed mechanical design, as well as shared with the other members of the design team and disciplines affected by the mechanical design decisions.