Rohan Verma
Independent Researcher
India
Abstract
This manuscript presents a comprehensive study on the design of energy-efficient HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning) systems in commercial buildings, reflecting technologies and methodologies available up to 2018. The paper outlines strategies for reducing energy consumption through optimized system sizing, advanced control schemes, and integration of high-efficiency components such as variable-speed drives and economizers. A statistical analysis compares baseline and optimized system performance across multiple metrics. Results indicate potential energy savings of 15–25% with proper design and control implementation. The study concludes with identified research gaps and recommendations for future work within the constraints of pre-2018 technologies.
Keywords
Energy-efficient HVAC, variable-speed drives, economizer controls, system optimization, energy savings, commercial buildings
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