Technical Blogs

Space Air Distribution refers to the delivery of conditioned air within a room or space to achieve optimal indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and energy efficiency. Effective space air distribution ensures that air is circulated and diffused evenly, minimizing hot spots, drafts, and stagnant zones.

'Sustainability' is more of a fashionable word today. Its espousal can be done at multiple levels in varied ways, but the true essence of sustainability prevails only when the positive impacts are realized. Today, the depleting resources and climate change are alarming.

India Cooling Action Plan recommends that the temperature setting of the Air conditioner has to be at 24°C. Many a time we hear of the 1 degree challenge and we (ISHRAE members) have even taken oath that the setting should be at 27°C.

World Environment Day, celebrated each year on June 5th, is a global call to action for individuals, communities, and nations to address pressing environmental issues. One critical industry contributing significantly to environmental impact is the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration industry.

This blog provides introductory information about the treatment of HVAC systems in India's Energy Conservation Building Code. Readers will get information on ground-breaking developments in the code.

A comparison of the three different geometries illustrated in Figure 2 would show the volume utilization in each case. The grey area represents the PCM formation; the rectangular PCM geometry allows the most efficient use of available volume.

The direct relationship between indoor air pollution and health is quite obvious these days. Though the measures currently being taken are still not adequate, at least there is awareness that indoor environmental conditions require special attention.

Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) is an important parameter that determines the functioning of a building. Proper IAQ provides comfortable and healthy working conditions to building occupants. In addition, it creates a positive impression on customers and visitors.

Energy Efficiency is a word we often heard to save the energy and conserve it. Ministry of Power initiated and formed BEE (Bureau of Energy Efficiency) whose function is to develop programs which will increase the conservation and efficient use of energy in India.