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HVAC

Meaning in mechanical engineering, with examples

/ˈeɪtʃ ˌvæk/abbreviationCore term

In mechanical engineering, HVAC means: Short for heating, ventilation and air conditioning: the systems that control temperature, humidity and air quality in buildings, vehicles and industrial spaces.

In Turkish: ısıtma, havalandırma ve iklimlendirme, iklimlendirme sistemleri, mekanik tesisat

How it is used

Usually pronounced 'H-vac'. Used on its own and before other nouns: HVAC system, HVAC engineer, HVAC design. In building projects HVAC is part of MEP (mechanical, electrical and plumbing). HVAC&R also covers refrigeration.

Example sentences

  1. The HVAC system must keep the cleanroom at 21 °C and 45% relative humidity.

  2. I work as an HVAC engineer on hospital and office projects.

Common collocations

  • HVAC system
  • HVAC design
  • HVAC engineer
  • HVAC contractor
  • HVAC equipment
  • ventilationSupplying fresh outdoor air to a space and removing stale or polluted air, either naturally through openings or mechanically with fans.
  • air handling unitA large HVAC unit that filters, heats or cools, sometimes humidifies, and moves air through a building's ductwork, using fans, filters, coils and dampers.
  • chillerA refrigeration machine that cools water or a water-glycol mixture, which is then pumped to air handling units, fan coils or process equipment.
  • cooling loadThe amount of heat that must be removed from a space to keep it at the design temperature and humidity. It comes from the sun, people, lights, equipment and outdoor air.
  • ductworkThe system of metal or plastic ducts that carries air from fans and air handling units to rooms and back, including bends, branches, dampers and grilles.

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