HIGHEST RECORDED HEAT TEMPERATURE IN MUNTINLUPA CITY: 35oC
35oC = 95oF
Table for Reference:
1. Window Load
2. Wall Load
3. Ceiling Load
Interpolation is no longer needed since the recorded value of 95oF is given in the
tables above.
COMPUTATION FOR GROUD FLOOR:
LIVING ROOM
Windows:
Facing EAST : 4 Size: 2.7 x 4.5 ft = 12.15 sq.ft
Facing NORTH: 4 Size: 2.7 x 4.5 ft = 12.15 sq.ft
Facing SOUTH: 4 Size: 2.7 x 4.5 ft = 12.15 sq.ft
Facing SOUTH: 2 Size: 2 x 4 ft = 8 sq.ft
Facing SOUTH: 1 Size: 3 x 8 ft = 27 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
East Side: 12.15 sq.ft x 55 = 668.25 BTU/hr x 4 = 2673 BTU/hr
North Side: 12.15 sq.ft x 30 = 364.5 BTU/hr x 4 = 1458 BTU/hr
South Side 2A: 12.15 sq.ft x 45 = 546.75 BTU/hr x 4 = 2187 BTU/hr
South Side 2B: 8 sq.ft x 45 = 360 BTU/hr x 2 = 720 BTU/hr
South Side C: 27 sq.ft x 45 = 1215 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 8253 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 301.39 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 178.68 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 301.39 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 178.68 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 240.1 sq.ft
INTERIOR GLASS PARTITION: 0 sq. ft
North + East = 480.07 sq.ft
West + South = 480.07 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 240.1 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 480.07 sq.ft x 13 = 6240.91 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 480.07 sq.ft x 9 = 4326.3 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 240.1 sq.ft x 4 = 960.4 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq. ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 11527.61 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 375.8 sq.ft x 3 = 1127.4 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 190.6 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft. x 13 = 0 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 190.6 sq.ft. x 4 = 762.4 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 762.4 BTU/hr
FOR VENTILATION LOAD: 0 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 15 x 600 = 9000 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 4500 watts x 3.4 = 15300 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
45,970.41 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
3.83 Tons of Refrigeration
KITCHEN AND DINING ROOM
Heat load for kitchen and dining room will be computed together since there is no
partition between them and they are adjacent to each other. The dirty kitchen will not be
computed because it is situated outside the house and no air-conditioning is needed.
Windows:
Facing WEST: 1 Size: 2.7 x 4.5 ft = 12.15 sq.ft
Facing NORTH: 2 Size: 2.7 x 4.5 ft = 12.15 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
West Side: 12.15 sq.ft x 110 = 1336.5 BTU/hr
North Side: 12.15 sq.ft x 30 = 375.9 BTU/hr x 2 = 751.8 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 2088.3 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 297.1 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 193.75 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 172.2 sq.ft
North + East = 297.1 sq.ft
West + South = 193.75 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 172.2 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 193.75 sq.ft x 13 = 2518.75 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 297.1 sq.ft x 9 = 2673.9 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 172.2 sq.ft x 4 = 688.8 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq. ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 5881.45 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 113.2 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 113.2 sq.ft. x 13 = 1471.6 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft. x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 1471.6 BTU/hr
FOR VENTILATION LOAD:
Interior room dimensions: (Bathroom)
Length: 6.43 ft Width: 4.92 ft Height: 13.1 ft
414.42 cu.ft x 4 = 1657.68 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 10 x 600 = 6000 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 5000 watts x 3.4 = 17000 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
34099.03 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
2.84 Tons of Refrigeration
MASTER BEDROOM
Windows:
Facing SOUTH: 1 Size: 3.8 x 5 ft = 19 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
South Side: 19 sq.ft x 110 = 2090 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 2090 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 301.4 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 301.4 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 129.17 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 129.17 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 87.1 sq.ft
North + East = 430.57 sq.ft
West + South = 430.57 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 87.1 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 430.57 sq.ft x 13 = 5597.41 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 430.57 sq.ft x 9 = 3875.13 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 87.1 sq.ft x 4 = 348.4 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq. ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 9820.94 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 64 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 64 sq.ft. x 13 = 832 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft. x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 832 BTU/hr
FOR VENTILATION LOAD:
Interior room dimensions: (Bathroom)
Length: 6.53 ft Width: 4.92 ft Height: 13.1 ft
420.87 cu.ft x 4 = 1683.48 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 6 x 600 = 3600 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 3300 watts x 3.4 = 11220 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
29246.42 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
2.44 Tons of Refrigeration
COMPUTATION FOR SECOND FLOOR:
BEDROOM 1
Windows:
Facing WEST: 1 Size: 2 x 3.5 ft = 7 sq.ft
Facing NORTH: 1 Size: 2.5 x 5.5 ft = 13.75 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
North Side: 13.75 sq.ft x 30 = 412.5 BTU/hr
West Side: 7 sq.ft x 110 = 770 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 1182.5 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 98.4 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 98.4 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 0 sq.ft
North + East = 184.5 sq.ft
West + South = 184.5 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 184.5 sq.ft x 13 = 2398.5 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 184.5 sq.ft x 9 = 1660.5 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 4059 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 46 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 46 sq.ft. x 13 = 598 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft. x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 598 BTU/hr
FOR VENTILATION LOAD:
Interior room dimensions: (Bathroom)
Length: 4.9 ft Width: 4.2 ft Height: 13.1 ft
269.60 cu.ft x 4 = 1078.4 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 6 x 600 = 3600 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 3000 watts x 3.4 = 10200 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
20717.9 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
1.73 Tons of Refrigeration
BEDROOM 2
Windows:
Facing WEST: 1 Size: 2 x 3.5 ft = 7 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
West Side: 7 sq.ft x 110 = 770 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 770 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 79.1 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 0 sq.ft
North + East = 172 sq.ft
West + South = 165.2 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 165.2 sq.ft x 13 = 2137.6 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 172 sq.ft x 9 = 1548 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 3685.6 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 40.2 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 40.2 sq.ft. x 13 = 522.6 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft. x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 522.6 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 6 x 600 = 3600 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 3300 watts x 3.4 = 11220 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
19798.2 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
1.64 Tons of Refrigeration
BEDROOM 3
Windows:
Facing SOUTH: 1 Size: 4 x 9 ft = 36 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
South Side: 36 sq.ft x 45 = 1620 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 1620 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 40.1 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 86.1 sq.ft
INTERIOR WALLS: 0 sq.ft
North + East = 172.2 sq.ft
West + South = 126.2 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft
South/West Side = 126.2 sq.ft x 13 = 1640.6 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 172.2 sq.ft x 9 = 1549.8 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 3190.4 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 40.2 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 40.2 sq.ft. x 13 = 522.6 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 0 sq.ft. x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 522.6 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 6 x 600 = 3600 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 3300 watts x 3.4 = 11220 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
20153 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
1.68 Tons of Refrigeration
HALLWAY
Windows:
Facing NORTH: 1 Size: 3.7 x 5.5 ft = 20.35 sq.ft
FOR WINDOW LOAD:
North Side: 20.35 sq.ft x 30 = 610.5 BTU/hr
TOTAL WINDOW LOAD: 610.5 BTU/hr
FOR WALL LOAD:
NORTH SIDE: 129.17 sq.ft
EAST SIDE: 269.53 sq.ft
SOUTH SIDE: 215.28 sq.ft
WEST SIDE: 223.89 sq.ft
INTERIOR GLASS PARTITION: 0 sq.ft
North + East = 398.7 sq.ft
West + South = 439.17 sq.ft
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft
Interior Glass Partition = 91 sq.ft
South/West Side = 439.17 sq.ft x 13 = 5709.21 BTU/hr
North/East Side = 398.7 sq.ft x 9 = 3588.3 BTU/hr
Interior Walls = 0 sq.ft x 4 = 0 BTU/hr
Interior Glass Partition = 0 sq.ft x 18.079 = 0 BTU/hr
TOTAL WALL LOAD: 9297.51 BTU/hr
FOR FLOOR WALL: 0 sq.ft x 3 = 0 BTU/hr
FOR CEILING LOAD:
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft.
Insulated Roof: 68.8 sq.ft.
Occupied above: 0 sq.ft. x 13 = 0 BTU/hr
Insulated Roof: 68.8 sq.ft. x 4 = 275.2 BTU/hr
TOTAL CEILING LOAD: 275.2 BTU/hr
FOR VENTILATION LOAD:
Interior room dimensions: (Powder Room)
Length: 3.2 ft Width: 4.2 ft Height: 13.1 ft
176.1 cu.ft x 4 = 704.4 BTU/hr
FOR OCCUPANCY LOAD:
No. of person = 10 x 600 = 6000 BTU/hr
FOR MISCELLANEOUS LOAD:
Electrical Watts = 2000 watts x 3.4 = 6800 BTU/hr
TOTAL HEAT LOAD:
23687.61 BTU/hr ÷ 12000 BTU/hr – TR
1.97 Tons of Refrigeration
DISCUSSION:
Understanding how to manage the heat load from the air conditioner in a two-
story home requires a deep grasp of the unique thermal dynamics on each floor.
Various factors play a role, including the size of each level, the quality of insulation in
walls and the attic, the orientation of windows, and even the patterns of usage within the
household. For instance, the top floor might have differing insulation levels or usage
habits, necessitating tailored cooling solutions, while the lower floor could experience
more direct sunlight, resulting in increased heat absorption. Effective airflow control is
essential for ensuring that cold air is evenly distributed throughout the house. This can
be achieved through well-designed ducting and zoning systems. Zoning allows for
personalized temperature control in different areas, optimizing comfort and energy
usage. Additionally, it's crucial to consider future modifications, such as renovations or
expansions, to ensure that the air conditioning system remains efficient and adaptable
over time. Investing in appropriately sized systems with advanced technologies, like
smart thermostats, enhances performance and provides users with greater flexibility
and control. This ultimately leads to lower operating costs and creates a comfortable,
energy-efficient indoor environment for occupants.
CONCLUSION:
In conclusion, I believe that this experiment has achieved its objectives
successfully. It has helped me improve my design and CAD skills significantly. I was
able to effectively calculate the Heat Loads and Total Heat Loads for each space. This
experiment highlights the various factors that can impact the heat load of a given area. I
would recommend including similar activities for future students taking this course, as it
provides valuable learning opportunities.
Technological University of the Philippines
Ayala Boulevard, Ermita, Manila
College of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
ACTIVITY 1: AIR CONDITIONER HEAT LOAD
CALCULATION
PREPARED BY: EARL LESTER JOHN P. CONCEPCION
SECTION: BSME 4D
SUBMITTED TO: ENGR. MANUEL EUROPEO
OBJECTIVES:
-GENERAL OBJECTIVE: TO SUCCESSFULLY CALCULATE THE
THEORETICAL HEAT LOAD OF A SPECIFIC HOUSE, GIVEN THAT THE
HOUSE WAS 2-STOREY AND HAS A MINIMUM FLOOR AREA OF 60 sqm.
-SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
• TO CALCULATE THE TOTAL HEAT LOAD USING FACTORS
SUCHS AS:
➢ WINDOW LOAD
➢ WALL LOAD
➢ FLOOR WALL
➢ CEILING LOAD
➢ VENTILATION LOAD
➢ OCCUPANCY LOAD
➢ MISCELLANEOUS LOAD
• TO COMPUTE EACH LOADS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
HIGHEST RECORDED TEMPERATURE IN THE CITY
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
• TO CREATE A DESIGN OF THE HOUSE THAT INCLUDES
THE AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS THAT CAN COVER THE
TOTAL HEAT LOAD CALCULATED.
• TO DISTINGUISH THE DIFFERENCE ON THE LOAD OF
EACH WINDOWS THAT FACES DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS.
Living Room
Kitchen & Dining Room
Master’s Bedroom
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2 & 3
Hallway
