Equipment Selection
The Selections pane allows you to choose specific equipment models from manufacturer catalogs to meet your design requirements.
Equipment Categories
Section titled “Equipment Categories”Central Units
Section titled “Central Units”Select main air handling equipment:
- Air handling units (AHU)
- Rooftop units (RTU)
- Split system air handlers
- Make-up air units
Terminal Units
Section titled “Terminal Units”Select zone-level equipment:
- VAV boxes
- Fan coil units
- Unit heaters
- Fan-powered terminals
Registers and Grilles
Section titled “Registers and Grilles”Select air distribution devices:
- Ceiling diffusers
- Sidewall registers
- Return grilles
- Exhaust grilles
Selection Process
Section titled “Selection Process”Requirements Summary
Section titled “Requirements Summary”HVAKR summarizes the selection requirements:
- Required capacity (cooling/heating)
- Design airflow
- Available static pressure
- Electrical requirements
Catalog Search
Section titled “Catalog Search”Search equipment catalogs:
- Filter by equipment type
- Set capacity range
- View matching products
- Compare options
Performance Verification
Section titled “Performance Verification”Verify that selected equipment meets requirements:
- Capacity at design conditions
- Airflow range
- Pressure capability
- Efficiency ratings
Equipment Properties
Section titled “Equipment Properties”Capacity
Section titled “Capacity”Equipment capacity specifications:
- Total cooling capacity
- Sensible cooling capacity
- Heating capacity
- Part-load performance
Airflow
Section titled “Airflow”Airflow specifications:
- Minimum airflow
- Design airflow
- Maximum airflow
- Fan curves
Electrical
Section titled “Electrical”Electrical requirements:
- Voltage and phase
- Full load amps
- MCA and MOCP
- Efficiency ratings
Physical
Section titled “Physical”Physical specifications:
- Dimensions
- Weight
- Service clearances
- Connection locations
Comparing Options
Section titled “Comparing Options”Side-by-Side Comparison
Section titled “Side-by-Side Comparison”Compare multiple equipment options:
- Capacity comparison
- Efficiency comparison
- First cost comparison
- Operating cost estimation
Selection Criteria
Section titled “Selection Criteria”Consider when selecting:
- Meets capacity requirements
- Fits available space
- Within budget
- Availability and lead time
- Maintenance requirements
Selection Documentation
Section titled “Selection Documentation”Equipment Schedule
Section titled “Equipment Schedule”Generate equipment schedules:
- Model numbers
- Capacities
- Electrical data
- Physical data
Submittal Data
Section titled “Submittal Data”Collect submittal information:
- Cut sheets
- Performance data
- Wiring diagrams
- Installation requirements
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Verify capacity at conditions - Not just nominal capacity
- Check electrical requirements - Available power
- Consider part-load efficiency - For variable loads
- Plan for maintenance - Access and service requirements
- Document selections - For procurement and commissioning