Air Movement for Energy-Efficient Comfort in Conditioned Spaces

Description

Learning Outcomes:
- Identify the standard for thermal comfort compliance
- Recognise the factors that affect thermal comfort
- Explain the use of elevated air speed to improve thermal comfort, air distribution, ventilation and energy efficiency in conditioned spaces
- Describe the design and cost benefits of incorporating HVLS fans
- Explain stratification and the energy-saving potential of destratifying a large open space.

NSCA Performance Criteria:
Practice Management and Professional Conduct: PC12
Project Initiation and Conceptual Design: PC24, PC28, PC33