DESIGN CALCULATION – AIR CONDITIONING
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INDEX Page
1. Introduction
2. Theoretical Background
3.Data and factors considered for calculation
4.Design Calculation
5. Results Summary
Introduction
Air conditioning design was done according to the " Technical Specification-Grid Substation " of ceylon
Electricity Board.
Reference Standards
1. ANSI/ASHRA/IES Stanadrd 90.1- 2016: Energy Standard for Building.
2. ANSI/ ASHRAE Standard 62.1 -2016 : Ventilation for Acceptable indoor Air Quantity.
3. BS 5720 - Code or Practice for mechanical ventilationand air Conditioning in Buildings.
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Data and factors considered for calculation
Refer : As per Technical spec. Vol 5 All
Outdoor temperature 340C (307K) HVTP Lot A, pg no. VI-B13-74
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Refer : As per Technical spec. Vol 5 All
Indoor temperature 220C (295K)
2 HVTP Lot A, pg no. VI-B13-74
Indoor relative humidity 60RH Refer : As per BS 5720:1979, Pg no.10
Heat storage capacity of air 0.361 W/M3k
Thermal conductivity of walls 2 W/m2K
Thermal conductivity of glass 4 W/m2K
Thermal conductivity of slab 3 W/m2K
Thermal conductivity of floor 1 W/m2K
Thermal emission by panels 1000W
Thermal emission by light fittings 8.6 W/m2
Thermal emission by human 500 BTU/h/person =
146.5W/person
As per ANSI/ASHRAE/IES Standard 90.1-
Number of air changes per hour 3 2016, Pg no.55
GIS SWITCHGEAR ROOM
Inputs:-
Switchgear Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 13.3 M
Width 10.3 M
Height 3.7 M
Switchgear Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 12.8 M
Width 9.8 M
Height 3.7 M
Table 01: Heat gained in switchgear room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 87 (13.35*3.7)+(10.3*3.7) 20 2.0 3493
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 84 (12.8*3.7)+(9.8*3.7) 10 2.0 1672
non AC)
Windows 1 (0.9x1.0)*1 20 4.0 80
Doors 3 (0.9x1.8)*2+(1.8x2.5)*1 20 4.0 240
Slab 137 (12.8*9.8) 20 1.2 3288
Floor 137 (12.8*9.8) 10 1.0 1370
Total heat gained due to conduction 10143
Table 02: Heat gained in switchgear room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293 ###
Light fittings 33 8.6 283.8 ###
Panels - - 1000 ###
Total heat gained due to emission 1576.8 ###
Table 03: Heat gained in switchgear room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
506.863 12 (10.3*10.3*3.7) 3 0.361 6587.191548
Total heat gained (W) = 18307 ###
Required capacity = 62426 ###
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h ###
No. of units = 3 + 3 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
CRP ROOM
Inputs:-
CRP Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 13.2 M
Width 10.2 M
Height 3.7 M
CRP Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 13 M
Width 9.8 M
Height 3.7 M
Table 01: Heat gained in CRP Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 87 (13.2*3.7)+(10.2*3.7) 20 2.0 3463
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 84 (13*3.7)+(9.8*3.7) 10 2.0 1687
non AC)
Windows 0 (0.9x1.0)*2 20 4.0 0
Doors 2 (2.5x1.8)*1+(1.8x2.5)*1 20 4.0 160
Slab 135 (13*9.8) 20 1.2 3231
Floor 135 (13*9.8) 10 1.0 1346
Total heat gained due to conduction 9888
Table 02: Heat gained in CRP Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 18 8.6 154.8
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1447.8
Table 03: Heat gained in CRP Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
498.168 12 (13.2*10.2*3.7) 3 0.361 6474
Total heat gained (W) = 17810
Required capacity = 60733
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 3 + 3 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
OFFICE ROOM
Inputs:-
Office Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 5.4 M
Width 4.9 M
Height 3.7 M
Office Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 5.0 M
Width 4.5 M
Height 3.7 M
Table 01: Heat gained in Office Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 38 (5.4*3.7)+(4.9*3.7) 20 2.0 1524
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 35 (5.0*3.7)+(4.5*3.7) 10 2.0 703
non AC)
Windows 0 (0.9x1.0)*1 20 4.0 0
Doors 1 (1.2x2.5)*1 20 4.0 80
Slab 26 (5.4*4.5) 20 1.2 635
Floor 26 (5.4*4.5) 10 1.0 265
Total heat gained due to conduction 3207
Table 02: Heat gained in Office Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 8 8.6 68.8
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1361.8
Table 03: Heat gained in Office Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
97.902 12 (5.4*4.9*3.7) 3 0.361 1272.334392
Total heat gained (W) = 5841
Required capacity = 19918
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 1+ 1 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
ENGINEER ROOM
Inputs:-
Engineer Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 8.45 M
Width 5.4 M
Height 3.3 M
Engineer Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 8.15 M
Width 5 M
Height 3.3 M
Table 01: Heat gained in Engineer Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 46 (8.450*3.3)+(5.4*3.3) 20 2.0 1828
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 43 (8.150*3.3)+(5.0*3.3) 10 2.0 868
non AC)
Windows 0 (0.9x1.0)*1 20 4.0 0
Doors 1 (1.2x2.5)*1 20 4.0 80
Slab 46 (8.150*5.4) 20 1.2 1095
Floor 46 (8.150*5.4) 10 1.0 456
Total heat gained due to conduction 4328
Table 02: Heat gained in Engineer Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 4 8.6 34.4
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1327.4
Table 03: Heat gained in Engineer Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
150.579 12 (8.45*5.4*3.8) 3 0.361 1956.924684
Total heat gained (W) = 7612
Required capacity = 25956
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 2 + 2 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
LV SWITCHGEAR ROOM
Inputs:-
LV Switchgear Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 10.4 M
Width 6.2 M
Height 3.3 M
LV Switchgear Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 10 M
Width 5.8 M
Height 3.3 M
Table 01: Heat gained in LV Switchgear Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 55 (10.4*3.3)+(6.2*3.3) 20 2.0 2191
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 52 (10.0*3.3)+(5.8*3.3) 10 2.0 1043
non AC)
Windows 0 (0.9x1.0)*1 20 4.0 0
Doors 1 (1.8x2.5)*1 20 4.0 80
Slab 64 (10*5.8) 20 1.2 1548
Floor 64 (10*5.8) 10 1.0 645
Total heat gained due to conduction 5506
Table 02: Heat gained in LV Switchgear Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 19 8.6 163.4
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1456.4
Table 03: Heat gained in LV switchgear Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
212.784 12 (10.4*6.2*3.3) 3 0.361 2765.340864
Total heat gained (W) = 9728
Required capacity = 33173
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 2 + 2 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
BATTERY ROOM
Inputs:-
Battery Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 10.2 M
Width 5.8 M
Height 3.7 M
Battery Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 9.8 M
Width 5.4 M
Height 3.7 M
Table 01: Heat gained in Battery Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 59 (10.2*3.3)+(5.8*3.3) 20 2.0 2368
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 56 (9.8*3.3)+(5.4*3.3) 10 2.0 1125
non AC)
Windows 0 (3x3.3)*1 20 4.0 0
Doors 1 (1.8x2.5)*1 20 4.0 80
Slab 59 (9.8*5.4) 20 1.2 1420
Floor 59 (8.8*5.4) 10 1.0 592
Total heat gained due to conduction 5584
Table 02: Heat gained in Battery Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 10 8.6 86
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1379
Table 03: Heat gained in Battery Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
218.892 12 (10.2*5.8*3.7) 3 0.361 2844.720432
Total heat gained (W) = 9808
Required capacity = 33445
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 2 + 2 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
CONTROL ROOM
Inputs:-
Control Room Outside Wall Dimensions
Length 10.2 M
Width 5.8 M
Height 3.7 M
Control Room Inside Wall Dimensions
Length 9.8 M
Width 5.4 M
Height 3.7 M
Table 01: Heat gained in Control Room by conduction
Surface Area (m2) Dimensions ∆𝑇 (K) Cm (W/m2K) Heat (W)
Walls (faced outside) 59 (10.2*3.3)+(5.8*3.3) 20 2.0 2368
Walls (inside and contact with AC) 0 1 2.0 0
Walls (inside and contact with 56 (9.8*3.3)+(5.4*3.3) 10 2.0 1125
non AC)
Windows 0 (3x3.3)*1 20 4.0 0
Doors 1 (1.8x2.5)*1 20 4.0 80
Slab 59 (9.8*5.4) 20 1.2 1420
Floor 59 (8.8*5.4) 10 1.0 592
Total heat gained due to conduction 5584
Table 02: Heat gained in Control Room by emission
Object Quantity Factor Heat (W)
Human body 2 146.5 293
Light fittings 8 8.6 68.8
Panels - - 1000
Total heat gained due to emission 1361.8
Table 03: Heat gained in Control Room by infiltration
Room volume (m3) ∆𝑇 (K) Dimensions Air changes/hour Ca (W/m3K) Heat (W)
218.892 12 (10.2*5.8*3.7) 3 0.361 2844.720432
Total heat gained (W) = 9791
Required capacity = 33386
Unit capacity = 24000 BTU/h
No. of units = 2 + 2 Standby
Type = Single phase split type wall mounted air conditioning unit
5. Results Summary
Table 10: Results Summary
Location Required Unit Capacity No. of Units Type
Single phase split type wall mounted air
Switchgear Room 62426 24000 3 + 3 Standby
conditioning unit
Single phase split type wall mounted air
CRP Room 60733 24000 3 + 3 Standby
conditioning unit
Office Room 19918 24000 1+ 1 Standby Single phase split type wall mounted air
conditioning unit
Single phase split type wall mounted air
Engineer Room 25956 24000 2 + 2 Standby
conditioning unit
LV Switchgear Room 33173 24000 2 + 2 Standby Single phase split type wall mounted air
conditioning unit
Single phase split type wall mounted air
Battery Room 33445 24000 2 + 2 Standby
conditioning unit
Single phase split type wall mounted air
Control Room 33386 24000 2 + 2 Standby
conditioning unit
