Qualities of Good HVAC Drafting Services

HVAC system is the part of mechanical engineering services. It is responsible for keeping residential and commercial building temperature controlled. HVAC drafting services and  HVAC Shop Drawings help to find the perfect design to regulate air flow for a better result. You won’t find a building today without mechanical engineering services. That is why it is important to know about all the mechanical engineering services and understand the features of good HVAC drafting services. It will also help to save energy and more.

HVAC Drafting Services specify the location and installation details of all Heating, Cooling and Ventilation equipment. HVAC Duct Shop Drawings provide the design for sheet metal ducts used in air distribution systems.

Features of good HVAC drafting services and HVAC Duct Shop Drawings are:

• HVAC drafting services and HVAC Piping Shop Drawings must be highly detailed to ensure a correct installation. HVAC ducts have lots of turns and connections and they must be supported at multiple points.

• HVAC Drafting Services must involve hydronic or Steam Piping.

• In HVAC duct shop drawings,  Air Ducts and Pipes must be properly sized, to deliver the required space heating or air conditioning output for each building area.

Sheet metal and Hydronic Piping Design are dependants on heating and cooling loads. Therefore, precise HVAC Load Calculation is very important in HVAC drafting services.

The most crucial part of the installation is Hydronic Piping and Ductwork. It travels long routes with direction changes and accessories. HVAC Duct Shop Drawings must clearly indicate the layout and mounting details of these systems.

HVAC drafting services are completely related to building envelope performance. If the building is well insulated and airtight, both heating and cooling loads are reduced.

Different types of HVAC drafting services:

• Schematics, Control Diagrams and detailing of cooling systems such as air conditioners, air handlers, refrigeration etc.

• HVAC Duct Shop Drawings along with the layouts of accessories such as a diffuser, dampers, grills etc.

• Ventilation systems such as ductless split systems, overhead units, window and rooftop units, air cleaners and filters, central air systems etc

• Equipment Layouts and schedules for Chillers / DX Units, Air Handling Equipments, Ducting Accessories (grills, diffusers, dampers, etc), Pump etc.

• HVAC Shop Drawings for heating, cooling and ventilation

• As Built Drawings for heating, cooling and ventilation

• Coordination Drawings for heating, cooling and ventilation

• Piping System Layout

It is always beneficial to employ the assistance of experienced mechanical engineering services and HVAC Drafting Services providers like Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited. 

Our structural and architectural design team is capable of interpreting complex design issues and deliver the right results.

We have knowledge, expertise and experience across diverse domains such as Architecture, Civil, Structural, Electrical Engineering, Assembly Drawings and mechanical/plumbing design.

To learn more about Silicon Engineering Consultants Limited and how our Mechanical engineering services can help you, call us on:  021 0296 7467

drop an email on: info@siliconec.co.nz

visit our website:  www.siliconec.co.nz

How BIM help in overcoming MEP Challenges

MEP is one of the most demanding areas in AEC industry as it sums up the whole Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing field that is a basic requirement for every structure. In that case, it is essential to understand the core challenges as well as preventive measures to resolve the issues associated with MEP models. The conventional framework of MEP model is the running of MEP design layouts in several drafts that give rise to the clashes between functional and spatial area. Likewise, there are many challenges occur at the time of MEP designing that would need immediate consideration in order to design a fruitful MEP model.

The most common problem within the MEP models is related to MEP layout. In facility designing, the MEP layout is adjusted with structural plans, architectural design, and scheduling of interrelated activities. In this scenario, 4D BIM is beneficial as it supports the engineers to plan the construction schedule beforehand. It is responsible for generating the construction schedule and development of each activity with time. With scheduling of each activity that includes development time, downtime, lead time and serving time, the final conclusive timing of the project is also calculated.

After the integration of BIM with MEP, the usage of space become more intelligent that leads to higher revenues for the owner. In most of the cases, MEP engineers employ 10% - 20% of load calculation to include any changes that may take place in designing during the construction stage. However, in MEP BIM, accurate load calculation can be executed as well as the equipment that can handle this range of load.

Spatial coordination is fairly possible with MEP BIM. If in case one equipment is taking the maximum space (Mechanical) hence, they will be placed first and other parts will design around that part. BIM permits the MEP and structural components to assimilate in the structure first. Placement of secondary component can be done around the primary component which optimises the space. Thus, BIM enables an appealing visualization, spatial coordination, and collaboration which leads to a clash-free design.

BIM has very positive impact on MEP designing and modeling. By adopting BIM, MEP coordination has become enhanced and circumvent many challenges that used to exist earlier. Using BIM for MEP can increase the productivity as well as execute the efficient and designing and cost benefits.

Siliconec NZ is a growing organization that majorly involves in CAD based designing in Architectural, Engineering and Construction field. With detailed CAD know-how, Siliconec NZ has also a specializes in Building Information Modeling and Structural Steel Detailing. We have a vast domain of experience in MEP Shop Drawing, BIM 2D Drawings, and BIM Outsourcing Services. We are not only confined as a service provider but also offer a platform for young minds to understand CAD and other software as per AEC industry.