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Laboratory: HVAC System Economics<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text]HVAC is one of the significant operating expense in a laboratory. The cost of operating HVAC for laboratories broadly falls under two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n

Capital Cost:<\/b> The initial cost to procure and setup. Because HVAC is extremely critical in maintaining the environment within the laboratory, the initial cost to purchase and setup can be a considerable percentage of the total budget. Depending on the needs, the capital cost may vary between 25% to even 50% of the total costs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Operational Cost:<\/b> The cost to keep the systems maintained and in perfect running conditions. Additionally, the energy costs must also be factored in during the initial budgeting process. Considering the life span of HVAC equipment and system can extend beyond 15 years, it\u2019s important to carefully plan for the operational costs as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In this blog, let\u2019s look at the key elements of the HVAC system economics.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nCapital Cost<\/strong><\/td>\nOperational Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cost Factors<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Laboratory layout<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Laboratory usage patterns<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Nature of research carried out in the labs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Future & planned expansion<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Design factors<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Economic factors<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Performance factors<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Equipment to cost for<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Central air-handling equipment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Exhaust systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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  • Central air-handling equipment\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Exhaust systems<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Key design and operational parameters which influence costing<\/span><\/td>\n\n
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  • Air distribution<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Heating and cooling needs<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Constant air volume & variable air volume<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Dedicated vs manifold exhaust<\/span><\/li>\n
  • Materials needed for ductwork\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n
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