5.1. Cooling Load Considerations

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is cooling load?

   Hint

   Consider temperature and humidity control.

2. 2.

   Name one factor affecting cooling load.

   Hint

   Think of ways heat enters a building.

3. 3.

   What does cooling load represent in HVAC?

   • Amount of heat to be added
   • Amount of heat to be removed
   • Constant temperature

   Hint

   Think about air conditioning's purpose.

4. 4.

   True or False: Solar gains do not contribute to the cooling load.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the role of sunlight in heating rooms.

5. 5.

   A building has an area of 2000 sq. ft. with an average cooling factor of 6 BTU/hr/sq ft, an occupancy load of 10 people contributing 400 BTU/hr each, and electrical equipment contributing 3000 BTU/hr. Calculate the total cooling load.

   Hint

   Break the calculation step by step, factor in each component.

6. 6.

   Design a cooling system for a mixed-use building with residential and commercial spaces. Discuss considerations for calculating the necessary cooling load.

   Hint

   Think about how different usage types affect load calculations.