TASK

Propose an appropriate ventilation system of new hypermarket mall on a very congested underground transportation tunnel Re-establish the ventilation system by considering the existing underground facilities

FACTS
1) Hypermarket mall at UK 2) Re-establish ventilation system 3) Congested underground transportation

IDEA
1) UK climate 2) Upgrade ventilation system 3) Eco-friendly system

LEARNING ISSUE
1) Fundamental theory of ventilation 2) How to circulate fresh air 3) Theory air change

MECHANICAL VENTILATION

Importance of mechanical ventilation

To get enough air quality and quantity To control ventilation systems To control environment air air velocity, location, way of use To remove heat and dirty air

4 types of whole-house mechanical ventilation system:

Exhaust system Supply system Balanced system Plenum system

SUPPLY SYSTEM
Slightly pressurizes a house by drawing outdoor air into the house This pressurization pushes indoor air through small openings in the building Hence, preventing outside moisture and pollutants from getting in Also protects against back drafting or backflow of polluted air/moisture flow

Supply rich mode

Raising the air supply maintains proper room pressure This prevent back-flow of toilet/kitchen odors or moisture inflow Eg: In an office

Mechanical Air Supply with Natural Air Exhaust

Overpressure in building occurs when air supply is controlled mechanically and air exhaust takes place on a natural way by ventilation openings To prevent drought: Place air supply as high as possible Air inlet grid must be regulated

 By preheating incoming air, drought problems can be decreased The ventilator controls air supply and outdoor air is transported into the building
In supply system, a fan pulls outside air into the house, creating positive pressure

EXHAUST SYSTEM
Consist of single fan that is located in a hallway or top of stairs Function: To ventilate the whole house

 Raising exhaust air decreases room pressure to prevent leaking of odors or floating bacteria into other rooms

Natural Air Supply with Mechanical Air Exhaust

A popular form of ventilation in residential buildings and offices
The system is less dependent on the whether than fully natural ventilation

 The under pressure creates a pressure difference, so air is suck in However, a high wind pressure or temp. difference can result in drought problems

To prevent drought, air supply openings must be placed as high as possible

 In residential: suction takes place at the kitchen, bathroom and toilet In non-residential: suction takes place from corridor An exhaust ventilation system typically consists of 1 fan and an outlet vent but may consists of a remote fan