T-Level ConstructionYears 12–13Building Services Engineering

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) basics

T-Level: Building Services Engineering: Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) basics

What you'll learn

  1. 1

    Imagine a giant fridge that keeps your whole house cool in summer — that's an air conditioner!

  2. 2

    What does the 'C' in HVAC stand for?

  3. 3

    Here's a simple diagram of an HVAC system — see how air flows through the ductwork!

  4. 4

    Let's trace the path of air through a heating system in winter.

  5. 5

    In a heating system, what pushes the warm air through the ducts?

  6. 6

    Drag the parts to build a basic HVAC system — put them in the right order!

  7. 7

    What is the main job of the ventilation part of HVAC?

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