Variable air volume (VAV) is a type of heating, ventilating, and/or air-conditioning (HVAC) system. Unlike constant air volume (CAV) systems, which supply a constant airflow at a variable temperature, VAV systems vary the airflow at a constant or varying temperature. The advantages of VAV systems over constant-volume systems include more precise temperature control, reduced compressor wear, lower energy consumption by system fans, less fan noise, and additional passive dehumidification. The most simple form of a VAV box is the single duct terminal configuration, which is connected to a single supply air duct that delivers treated air from an air-handling unit (AHU) to the space the box is serving. This configuration can deliver air at variable temperatures or air volumes to meet the heating and cooling loads as well as the ventilation rates required by the space. Most commonly, VAV boxes are pressure independent, meaning the VAV box uses controls to deliver a constant flow rate regardless of variations in system pressures experienced at the VAV inlet. This is accomplished by an airflow sensor that is placed at the VAV inlet which opens or closes the damper within the VAV box to adjust the airflow. The difference between a CAV and VAV box is that a VAV box can be programmed to modulate between different flowrate setpoints depending on the conditions of the space. The VAV box is programmed to operate between a minimum and maximum airflow setpoint and can modulate the flow of air depending on occupancy, temperature, or other control parameters. A CAV box can only operate between a constant, maximum value, or an “off” state. This difference means the VAV box can provide tighter space temperature control while using much less energy. Another reason why VAV boxes save more energy is that they are coupled with variable-speed drives on fans, so the fans can ramp down when the VAV boxes are experiencing part load conditions. It is common for VAV boxes to include a form of reheat, either electric or hydronic heating coils.

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