How Fan Coils Work in HVAC Systems

[@priscillahon203]

I'm studying for the ARE (architecture licensing exam), and this was a better tutorial than the ones I paid for on Amberbook. Thanks.

[@MEPAcademy]

Good luck on your exam. Thanks for watching.

[@sergiotalamoni4927]

I am also studying for the ARE and stumbled upon this video after not getting enough information about FCU's in the Mechanical section of the Amber Book course lol. Hope your studying is going well or that you passed! Hoping to finally get over the hump this year! agh! lol

[@nanliu4330]

This is still good resource for HVAC guys to familiarize with integrity cooling and heating system inside the commercial building . Thanks

[@MEPAcademy]

Thanks for watching.

[@azfarrazin4552]

Very well explanation. Easy to understand

[@MEPAcademy]

Thanks for watching.

[@rider2731]

Excellent tutorial. Thank you. I have subscribed and liked.

[@MEPAcademy]

You're Welcome, and Thank You.

[@angxj2451]

Hi, I a bit confused in one building, how many types of hvac equipment is required? Like AHU, FCU, VRF, VAV, FFU, MAU, etc. How do we know which two can be combined or which one is needed in that specific building?

[@MEPAcademy]

The examples are not for one building, but the different system layouts available using fan coils.

[@angxj2451]

@@MEPAcademy Hi, thanks for reply. So for one building, how to determine which is needed?

[@dannysoryal1841]

What's the average hot water temperature entering the coil?

[@MEPAcademy]

Depending on the type of boiler this could change. if using a Condensing type boiler you'll want to keep the temperature close to 140 F (60 C) to maintain a 20 F (11 C) delta-t, as the return water should be 120-130 F (48-54 C). Lower Delta-T's will require a slightly larger heat transfer surfaces in the fan coils. Older systems were designed with 180 F (82 C) supply temperatures in order to avoid condensation.

[@yousefaboshadyzero]

I don't understand why using doas unit with coiling coil to remove latent and sensible load , but i can design my fan coil to handel it by entering the outdoor condition and amount of ventilation air from ashrae 62.1????

[@MEPAcademy]

Good question. There are many benefits to using a DOAS unit. 1) Improved Indoor Air Quality. 2) Decoupling Ventilation and Conditioning. The DOAS can focus on optimal efficiency by delivering the required amount of ventilation air, while the FCU can focus on conditioning the indoor air, which might have different temperature and humidity needs. 3) Humidity Control. Fan Coils might not be as effective at controlling humidity in humid climates. 4) Energy Efficiency. DOAS units are designed to be energy efficient. They can use Heat Recovery devices to pre-condition the outside air using exhaust air, reducing the load on the FCU's. 5) Noise Reduction. With the DOAS being located outdoors or in a separate mechanical room, they can contribute to reduced indoor noise levels compared to having larger air handling units inside the conditioned space. These are a few of the reasons a DOAS might be beneficial for a project, but each project needs to be evaluated for the specific conditions surrounding the design parameters.

[@nimbo9492]

Hi, what is really the determining factor on what to use in building hvac systems? Like here you are using fan coils per zone, but at the same time, we could also use central AHU with VAVs, or chilled beams, for each zone. I guess every design has pros and cons.

[@MEPAcademy]

You're correct, every project needs to be reviewed for the best system based on the type of building, geographical location, space constraints, space use, hours of operation, utility cost (electrical, gas & water), future expansion capabilities, etc.

[@isaiahisrael421]

What kind of thin draws (pulls ) air through coils

[@MEPAcademy]

Sorry what do you mean by a thin? There are two type of fan arrangements. The fan can either blow air through the coil, or it can pull the air through the coil. The fan is located before the coil or after the coil. These are the two most common forms of fan arrangements.

[@isaiahisrael421]

If you are to drop suction pressure of any refrigeration system, what happens to the discharge pressure

[@MEPAcademy]

With low suction pressure the compressor will not pump much refrigerant and the system will starve for refrigerant. The discharge pressure will drop from a lack of refrigerant being compressed through the compressor.

[@muhammadibrar4515]

Hii...brother can i ask question? What is the material of Chilled water pipe and hot water pipe?

[@MEPAcademy]

Smaller sizes are often in copper, while larger sizes can be installed using carbon steel pipe.

[@dharmadurai.k7364]

Plz remove your black latter option

[@MEPAcademy]

I’m not sure what you mean, could you please clarify?