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Ventilation

Meaning in mechanical engineering, with examples

/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃən/nounCore term

In mechanical engineering, ventilation means: Supplying fresh outdoor air to a space and removing stale or polluted air, either naturally through openings or mechanically with fans.

In Turkish: havalandırma

How it is used

Used in HVAC design, building regulations and workplace safety. Ventilation rates are calculated in m³/h per person or in air changes per hour (ACH). Mechanical ventilation can include heat recovery, and exhaust ventilation removes fumes from welding areas or kitchens.

Example sentences

  1. The meeting rooms need ventilation of at least 36 m³/h per person.

  2. Poor ventilation in the welding area led to complaints about fumes.

Common collocations

  • mechanical ventilation
  • natural ventilation
  • ventilation rate
  • air changes per hour
  • exhaust ventilation
  • HVACShort for heating, ventilation and air conditioning: the systems that control temperature, humidity and air quality in buildings, vehicles and industrial spaces.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

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