ASHRAE Design Guide for Dedicated Outdoor Air Systems

This course discusses DOAS and its current permutations, the parallel terminal systems available, DOAS equipment choices with psychrometrics, the design steps via an example, and DOAS automatic control design and operational issues in a campus building. The course also reviews the inherent problems with VAV systems, the energy savings potential of the top HVAC technologies and the engineering design score sheet for a DOAS project. The course addresses over 30 frequently asked questions and draws conclusions.