This comprehensive design guide provides the necessary information for designing HVAC systems in nuclear facilities. It consolidates the key system design criteria from various sources cited in DOE O 420.1C and 10 CFR 835 into a single document to ensure consistency in establishing the design basis for HVAC systems serving U.S. Department of Energy nuclear facilities.
This guide also addresses gaps left by DOE-STD-1269 and DOE-HDBK-1169 and incorporates engineering judgment used in designing nuclear facility HVAC systems. Each chapter includes details obtained through extensive research of DOE orders, technical documents, and site procedures, as well as discussions with experienced personnel at DOE sites.
This second edition features updated formatting and ASHRAE-consistent terminology, as well as updates relevant to changes made to the 2022 editions of DOE-STD-1269 and DOE-HDBK-1169. It also includes DOE-funded information published in 2022 that relates to filter fire loading.
By incorporating guidance from the relevant chapters of this book into a nuclear facility’s design criteria, this design guide provides appropriate HVAC system design parameters that both meet the needs of the customer and comply with code and regulatory requirements. Whether you are an HVAC design engineer or a nuclear facility manager, this design guide is an essential resource for ensuring the safe and effective operation of nuclear facility HVAC and filtration systems.