ASSESSMENT
HANDBOOK
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENTS IN MECHANICAL HEATING,
VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
UNDERSTANDING, ACCELERATED
HVAC
ASSESSMENT HANDBOOK
A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PERFORMANCE
MEASUREMENTS IN MECHANICAL HEATING,
VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEMS
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Building Design and Operation .......................................................................................................................................... 1
Efficiency vs. Effectiveness................................................................................................................................................... 2
Special Considerations ........................................................................................................................................................... 2
Indoor Air Quality .................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Outdoor Air ................................................................................................................................................................................. 3
Key Performance Measurements ...................................................................................................................................... 4
What – Air handling equipment