HVAC Terms and Meanings

HVAC Terms and Meanings

Hvac terms and their meanings are essential information for us to understand how the system works and how we define it. HVAC is a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system. In the light of this information, we can understand a number of units, sections and elements of the system much better.

Words Business Managers Need to Know
  • Ventilation: The entire process of recirculating, filtering and treating the air to ensure the air quality and comfort level inside the building.
  • Air Conditioning: Devices used to control the temperature, humidity, air flow and cleanliness of the air indoors.
  • Heating: Systems used to increase the temperature level indoors.
  • Cooling: Systems used to reduce the temperature level indoors.
  • VRF: Variable flow evaporative systems.
  • Duct: Pipes used to provide air flow in ventilation systems.
  • Diffuser: Means that allow the air to be given to the sections from the ventilation channels.
  • Fan: Electric motor vehicles used for the circulation of air.
  • Filter: Tools that capture dust, pollen and other pollutants in the air in ventilation systems and ensure air purification.
  • Humidification: Systems used to increase indoor air humidity.
  • Ventilation Control System: Software that provides automatic control of ventilation systems.
  • Energy Recovery: Systems that reuse the energy used in ventilation systems.
Besides these words, there are other technical hvac terms used in the ventilation (HVAC) industry.
The technical hvac terms used in the ventilation industry are:
  • BTU (British Thermal Unit): Unit used to measure heating and cooling capacity.
  • CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute): A unit measure of the volume of air moved in one minute.
  • HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning): A term that refers to heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
  • Air Conditioning: The process of controlling the temperature, humidity, air quality and other parameters of a building’s indoor environment.
  • Air Handling Unit: The main unit where the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems are controlled.
  • Central Ventilation: Using a central ventilation system to control the air quality in a building’s interior environment.
  • Air Quality: The quality of the air inside a building in terms of pollution, humidity, temperature and other factors.
  • Sensor: Devices used to measure parameters such as temperature, humidity, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide for ventilation systems.
  • VAV (Variable Air Volume): A system in ventilation systems in which the air flow is controlled and the air is given to different areas in different volumes.
  • Sewage: A pipe system used to transport air through channels in the ventilation system.
  • Insulation: Materials used to protect pipes, ducts and devices used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems from outside temperature effects.
  • Air Curtain: Devices used to prevent air flow between indoor and outdoor environment.
  • Temperature Control: Devices used to control temperature in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.
  • Refrigerant: Chemicals used to lower the temperature in air conditioning systems.
  • Dehumidification: Devices used to reduce humidity in humid environments.

These hvac terms and their meanings enable those working in the ventilation industry to communicate using a common language and to run their business more efficiently.