LCI Preconstruction & Estimating Training Manual

11/22/2017

Standard Packaging Unit

Variable Air Volume (VAV) Box

• Part of the HVAC system • Allows control of individual room temperatures • Air blower flow rate is variable • VAV is usually connected to:

• Simple HVAC unit • Consists of the following: ▫ Air Compressor ▫ Heating Coil ▫ Filter ▫ One main duct • Thermostat wired to unit

▫ Local control system ▫ Central control system

• Variations to system

▫ Fan powered VAV box

Rooftop Unit

Liebert® Unit

• Usually sits on roof • Similar to Standard Package • Chiller used in place of compressor • Typically used in: ▫ Retail buildings ▫ Commercial buildings • Multiple units used if large facility

• Manufacturer of computer room air conditioning systems • (CRAC) • Targeted to the mainframe computer data – processing market • First self-contained units • Capable of maintaining with precision tolerances ▫ Ideal for large computers

Pricing Methods

Div.

H.V.A.C components

Unit

Ductwork

lbs

Outdoor/Indoor Air Handling Unit

AHU Customer AHU

Cfm/Tonage Cfm/Tonage

• Independent unit from original structure • Weight average of 1000lb per sq ft • Usually has the following: ▫ Hot water connection for heating ▫ Cold water connection for chill water • Additions to AHUs

Heating Boilers

Ea

Primary and Secondary Pump

Ea

DDC Control

SF

VAVBoxes Linear Diffusers Supply Diffusers Resture Diffusers Piping Hot water Copper Natural Gas Cold water Copper

Ea Ea Ea Ea

15500

LF LF LF

▫ 2 pipe system ▫ 4 pipe system

Liebert® Unit

Allowance

25

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