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• Published Subscription Original Research 31 Dec 2024

  Enhancing Energy Efficiency in HVAC Systems: A Comprehensive Study of EC+ Fans, VFDs, and AI Integration

  By Dhanush M, Shivashankar Hiremath, Subramanya R Prabhu B

  Abstract: This research paper explores the integration of EC+ fans with Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Permanent Magnet (PM) motors to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. An extensive energy audit was conducted at the BidP plant in Bangalore, focusing on air handling units (AHUs) in Hangar 101. The audit revealed substantial variations in fan efficiency, secondary fan performance, power consumption, and airflow …

  Published in Trends in Machine design · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 44–54 Read article →