Redesigning the HVAC System of a University Laboratory Building (LB-17-018)

The energy consumption of the heating and cooling coils of the air handling units of an educational building with multiple laboratories has been evaluated and suitable energy recovery methods were assessed in an attempt to reuse the energy lost in the exhaust air stream and promote energy conservation while complying with the current building codes. The HVAC system of Life Sciences II (LS II) building of Southern Illinois University Carbondale, is a constant air volume (CAV), 100% outside air (OA) system due to the many laboratories in the building. It is one of the most energy intensive buildings on campus.