The basic heat transfer in an HVAC system involves radiation, conduction and convection.
Heat transfer in an HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) system involves several fundamental principles:
Conduction: The transfer of heat through solid materials by molecular movement.
Convection: The transfer of heat through fluids (liquids or gases) due to the movement of the fluid itself.
Radiation: The transfer of heat in the form of electromagnetic waves (infrared) that do not require a medium to travel.
HVAC systems utilize these principles to heat or cool air through methods like heat exchange, where warm or cool air is circulated through ducts, and heat pumps or air conditioners that transfer heat between the indoor and outdoor environment.