What is air change rate in SAP EHS-ERP - EHS Management in ERP?

SAP Term: air change rate

• Component: EHS-ERP

• Component Name: EHS Management in ERP

• Description: The air change rate defines how often the air volume of a room or a building is changed within an hour. The unit for the air change rate is 1/h.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Air change rate is a measure of the rate of air exchange in a building or room. It is expressed as the number of times the air in a space is replaced with outside air per hour. This rate is important for maintaining good indoor air quality and controlling temperature, humidity, and other environmental factors. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In SAP EHS Management in ERP, air change rate is used to calculate the ventilation requirements for a given space. The system takes into account the size of the space, the number of occupants, and other factors to determine the optimal air change rate for that space. The system then uses this information to calculate the necessary ventilation requirements for that space. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When calculating air change rate, it is important to consider the size of the space, the number of occupants, and other factors such as temperature and humidity. It is also important to consider any special requirements such as smoke control or hazardous material control. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) provides guidelines for calculating air change rates in different types of buildings. These guidelines can be used as a reference when calculating air change rates in SAP EHS Management in ERP.