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In MEP HVAC system forms the major factor determining the cost effectiveness of a

project. Though variety of factors comes into play while selecting an HVAC system
for a particular project, the following observations are taken to aid decision making
process at the nascent stage of project.
A cost comparison study on HVAC system for building (independent of the Size and
special conditional application). The Primary direct cost associated to different HVAC
system is captured in bellow table.
MECHANICAL AC
SYSTEM
CHILLER SYSTEM
VRV SYSTEM
PACKAGE UNIT
DUCTED SPLIT
SYSTEM
DECORATIEVE SPLIT

Avg Cost /Ton (including unit and


Installation)
8000 AED
7500 AED
5000 AED
3400 AED
2300 AED

For residential Buildings the average cooling requirement is 1 ton for 150-200 Sq.
Feet .
The proposed G+3 staff accommodation the unit of10,750 Sq. Meter (115,750 Sq.
Feet).
Total cooling =115,750/175(avg) =662 Ton
MECHANICAL AC
SYSTEM

Avg Cost /Ton (including unit and


Installation)

Ton

CHILLER SYSTEM

8000 AED

662

VRV SYSTEM

7500 AED

662

PACKAGE UNIT
DUCTED SPLIT
SYSTEM

5000 AED

662

3400 AED

662

DECORATIEVE SPLIT

2300 AED

662

Total cost
5,296,000
AED
4,965,000
AED
3,310,000
AED
2,250,800
AED
1,522,600
AED

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