Table of Contents
1. Outline 10
AIM 10
Objectives 10
METHODOLOGY 11
Sensor deployment and data collection 11
Primary Site Visit 11
Occupant Engagement 11
Thermal Comfort and Air Quality Analysis 11
Energy Consumption Analysis 11
Cost Benefit Analysis 12
Implementation 12
2. Data Collection 12
Deployment Strategy: 13
Operational Details: 13
3. Primary Site Visit 14
Building Architecture 15
HVAC System Investigation 15
Building Envelope 16
4. Literature 17
Unhealthy Air 17
Dangers of PM2.5 17
Adverse Effects Of CO2 18
Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) 19
Carbon Mono-oxide 19
Standards for Indoor Air Quality 19
Review 21
Power of Outdoor Air 21
Smart HVAC Solutions for Energy Efficiency 21
Prioritizing Thermal Comfort 21
Designing HVAC Systems with Health in Mind 21
Continuous Monitoring of Indoor Air Quality 22
5. Climate – Pune 23
6. Data Analysis 24
Thermal Comfort 24
IndoorAir Quality 25
7. Recommendations Strategy 27
% Outdoor required to maintain carbon dioxide 27
Air Conditioner Energy Use Analysis 29
January 29
February 29
March 30
April 30
May 31
June 31
July 32
August 32
September 33
October 33
November 34
December 34
8. Cost Benefit Analysis 35
Estimated Energy Consumption of proposed solutions` 35
ROI 36
Conclusion 37
References 38