When we think about shopping comfort, air conditioning is usually the first thing that comes to mind. While plenty of people may offer free advice on this topic, it often turns out to be disappointing. Sometimes even lead to serious issues like electrical fire due to short circuits in the AC unit.

1. Assess Key Factors for Heat Load Calculation

Before diving into AC planning, consider the following:

• • Total glass surface area
• • Shop orientation
• • Heat output from lighting
• • Number of doors
• • air curtains
• • Number of customers at one point of time
• • Peak-time occupancy
• • Ceiling height
• • Airflow/exhaust
• • Heat radiation from the roof
• • Amount of stock stored
• • Number of staff members

2.Perform Heat Load Calculation

Once all the above data is gathered, it’s used to calculate the heat load and determine the AC tonnage required at different times of the day.

3.Evaluate AC Options Based on Key Factors

When selecting an air conditioning system, consider:

• • Initial investment
• • Operating costs
• • Ease of maintenance
• • Durability
• • Overall effectiveness

4.Choose the Right Type of AC System

Based on your needs and budget, you can choose from:

• • Split units
• • Cassette systems
• • Ceiling ductable units
• • AHUs (Air Handling Units)
• • VRV/VRF systems

5.Consider Design During Store Planning

From the design phase itself, think about:

• • Allowing for anti-lock space
• • Using heat-reflective glass
• • Building orientation
• • Roof insulation like Under-deck or over-deck insulation
• • Installing air curtains
• • Managing air outflow
• • Using LED lighting for less heat production
• • No of AC operative at Different Sales Time Slot