HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Airconditioning)（暖通空调(采暖、通风空调)）.pdfVIP

HVAC (Heating, Ventilation Air-conditioning) HVAC (pronounced either ‘H-V-A-C” or “H-VAK”) is an acronym that stands for “heating, ventilation and air-conditioning.” Often installed into a single system, these three functions of the HVAC system are closely interrelated to provide thermal comfort and to maintain good indoor air quality. HVAC is sometimes referred to as climate control because it provides heating, cooling, humidity control, filtration, fresh air, building pressure control, and comfort control. HVAC is one of the largest consumers of energy in the hospitality industry, constituting approximately 30 percent or more of total costs. HVAC systems that operate properly are essential in lodging facilities and contribute to employee productivity and guest satisfaction. Because HVAC systems account for so much electric energy use, almost every facility has the potential to achieve significant savings by improving its control of HVAC operations and improving the efficiency of the system it uses through proper design, installation and scheduled maintenance. The following sections outline some important components of the HVAC system as well as offer suggestions to improve your facility’s efficiency. 1. Get an HVAC Tune-up It is recommended that you schedule maintenance on your heating and air conditioning systems twice annually by a licensed HVAC contractor. Although some maintenance jobs can be accomplished inexpensively using in-house staff, others may require calling an outside technician. These maintenance and system checks are important to maintaining the performance