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Ventilation of Automotive Service Area
Spot coolers and individual air handlers won't be practical in the areas that I am dealing with and they definitely want A/C and not just ventilation. These are high end, upscale type, dealerships (Mercedes, BMW, etc.) and they want to keep their mechanics comfortable and productive. Each...- Hillbottom
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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Ventilation of Automotive Service Area
Can anyone suggest a good source of information on code requirements and methods of meeting them in regard to automotive service area ventilation? The only info. I have been able to come up with is in the BOCA code which says I need 1.5 cfm of exhaust per sq. ft of space. I have recently had...- Hillbottom
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HVAC design
If you are exhausting air, you will need to make it up from somwhere. It is OK to bring in the makeup air through your air handler if there is A) Enough capacity to condition the makeup air B) There is enough air available in the space you are pulling your return from. Keep in mind that you have...- Hillbottom
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- Forum: HVAC/R engineering
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HVAC design
Mike, I assume that what you have in mind is to remove the return air inlet from the chemical storage area. If this is the case, you will have to make up the difference in return air to your air handler from some other area. The most logical solution seems to be a fresh air intake equal to the...- Hillbottom
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