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Energy-Saving Strategies for Rooftop VAV Systems

Rooftop variable-air-volume (VAV) systems are used to provide comfort in a wide range of building types and climates. This ENL discusses HVAC system design and operating strategies that can save energy in these systems.

Learning Objectives:

  • Explain the basic concepts of a rooftop VAV system, including the basic components, its advantages and disadvantages, and minimum code requirements.
  • Summarize cost-effective strategies to reduce the energy used by rooftop VAV systems.
  • Explain how to analyze the economic benefit of various energy-savings strategies.
  • Summarize system-level control strategies that improve the performance and flexibility of rooftop VAV systems.


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Includes presentation slides, presenter biographies, outline and bibliography.

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Assessment is required by USGBC and AIA. Please submit the form, take the quiz and Trane will provide you with a certificate of completion documenting your online attendance.

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Trane EarthWise Intelligent Variable Air System

Trane EarthWise Intelligent Variable Air System

EarthWise Intelligent Variable Air Systems enhance, improve and expand on traditional VAV system performance. Trane expertise is built into advanced technology, new design strategies and optimized controls to deliver 20 to 30 percent more efficiency, lowering energy costs and providing higher occupant satisfaction.

ASHRAE Journal Best Article of 2011 Award

ASHRAE Journal Best Article of 2011 Award

High-Performance VAV Systems authored by John Murphy, Trane Applications Engineer.

    Rooftop VAV Systems Application Manual

    Rooftop VAV Systems Application Manual

    Discusses proper design and application of packaged rooftop, variable air volume (VAV) systems. (2009)

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