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Feasibility of DEVap Air-Conditioning in comparison with traditional air-conditioning systems
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Table of Contents
1. Project background......................................................................................................................2
2. Purpose of the project..................................................................................................................2
3. Expected project outcomes..........................................................................................................3
4. Methodology to be adopted and project schedule.......................................................................4
4.1 Methodology..........................................................................................................................4
4.2 Project schedule.....................................................................................................................5
5. Risk assessment...........................................................................................................................7
5.1 Risk assessment matrix..........................................................................................................7
5.2 Identified risks.......................................................................................................................8
6. Ethics related to the project.......................................................................................................11
Bibliography..................................................................................................................................12

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1. Project background
The paper mainly reflects on the feasibility of DEVap Air-Conditioning in comparison
with traditional air-conditioning systems. According to Elmer et al. (2016), air conditioning is
defined as one of the procedures of removing heat as well as moisture from the interior of an
occupied space for improving the comfort of the occupants. It is mainly utilized in both the
domestic as well as commercial environments. It is found that since prehistoric times, both snow
as well as ice are mainly utilized for the purpose of cooling and therefore the business of
harvesting and storing ice become quite popular in the 17th century. In the second century, the
Chinese mechanical engineer generally invented a rotary fan for the purpose of air conditioning.
In addition to this, other alternative air conditioning system was also invented in the past
including central air conditioning, room air conditioners, explorative coolers as well as mini spilt
air conditioners but the main problem that is associated with such air conditioners is that they
consume high amount of energy (Sohani et al., 2016).Therefore, it necessary to utilize DEvap air
conditioning as it not only helps in removing moisture from the air but also helps in reducing
90% of electricity use. Furthermore, it is found that the utilization of DEvap system helps in
minimizing total energy consumption as compared to the air conditioning system which was
used earlier.
2. Purpose of the project
The project was mainly undertaken in order to compare the feasibility of DEvap air
conditioning with the traditional air condition system in order to determine which one of the
systems will be more advantageous as well as best in the coming future. It is found that when
traditional air conditioning system was utilized then the consumption of electricity is quite high

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and there are chances of changing both humidity as well as temperature affects. Whereas, the
DeVap air conditioning system not only removes moisture from the air by utilizing heat as well
as different types of evaporative technologies but it also helps in decreasing the utilization of
electricity as compared to the air conditioning system which was used traditionally. In addition
to this, they generally have proper potential of cutting energy related costs.
3. Expected project outcomes
DEvap is considered as one of the air-conditioning systems which is compared with
traditional air conditioning system for reflecting the benefits that the users of DEvap generally
gets in comparison to the users of electricity. The expected outcomes are listed below:
Cost savings: It is found that one of the most attractive benefits of DEvap versus
traditional HVAC is cost savings. With the help of DEvap, the savings will generally vary and it
will be dependent on home or business as well on its procedure (Park et al., 2019). As around
90% is mainly based on high as well as saving projects therefore the business within Southern
California can be able to properly account reduction of 40% of energy consumption.
Chances of blackout reduces: The energy companies generally see various benefits of
DEvap as the entire technology is helpful in cutting the entire demand during the peak hours that
further reflects that both brownouts as well as blackout can be effectively reduced.
Beneficial for environment: DEvap is considered very much important for the
environment as compared to traditional air conditioning method as dehumidification with the
help of DEvap helps in ensuring different types of harmful refrigerants as well as other types of
chemicals which are utilized within traditional system can be removed effectively (Lilley, Konan
& Lerner, 2015). This helps in making DEvap, one of the great choices as the chemicals which

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are utilized within the standard air conditioning generally have proper link that can create
damage within the ozone layer.
Better control: The DEvap air conditioning helps in controlling both the temperature as
well as humidity as each is generally treated differently. The air which is mainly produced have
very much less artificial feeling as compared to the traditional system if air conditioning. This
further means that the air feels less stuffy as well as quite comfortable.
Reduces energy: DEvap generally has strong potential that helps in reducing energy
consumption which helps in providing value to the various energy companies by effectively
reducing grid strain during summer due to high electricity consumption (Jaradat, 2019).
4. Methodology to be adopted and project schedule
4.1 Methodology
PRINCE2 project methodology is mainly adopted within this project in order to analyze
the feasibility of DEvap Air-Conditioning in comparison with traditional air-conditioning
systems. The main reason behind the selection of this particular methodology is that it helps in
providing stage by stage steps for guiding both the project manager as well as project team from
inspection to the delivery in a quite controlled procedure. This helps in making the project quite
easy to manage and this ensuring proper quality of services as well as timely delivery of the
project. It is stated by Mousaei and Javdani (2018) that this particular methodology helps in
allowing the entire project boards to properly assess the project steps regularly by properly
revising the different stages with proper flexibility thus reacting not only to the project progress
but also to a number of influences. In addition to this, it is stated by Jamali and Oveisi (2016)
that PRINCE2 helps in providing a clear definition of roles such that the project stakeholders can

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properly understand the responsibilities of one another by providing a clear structure about their
authority in the project.
4.2 Project schedule
The project schedule reflects that the feasibility of DEvap Air-Conditioning in
comparison with traditional air-conditioning systems can be analyzed within 10 weeks of time.
WBS Task Name Duration Start Finish Predecessors
0
Feasibility of DEvap Air-
Conditioning in comparison with
traditional air-conditioning
systems
10 wks.
Mon 09-
03-20
Fri 15-05-
20
1 Project planning 2.6 wks.
Mon 09-
03-20
Wed 25-
03-20
1.1
Determining the issues of
traditional air conditioning system
2 days
Mon 09-
03-20
Tue 10-
03-20
1.2
Identifying the benefits of using
DEvap system
3 days
Wed 11-
03-20
Fri 13-03-
20
2
1.3 Undertaking feasibility analysis 4 days
Mon 16-
03-20
Thu 19-
03-20
3
1.4 Creating proper project plan 4 days
Fri 20-03-
20
Wed 25-
03-20
4

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2 Project plan 6 wks.
Thu 26-
03-20
Wed 06-
05-20
2.1
Reviewing background of the
project
4 days
Thu 26-
03-20
Tue 31-
03-20
5
2.2 Identifying project purpose 5 days
Wed 01-
04-20
Tue 07-
04-20
7
2.3
Comparing both traditional and
DEvap system
5 days
Wed 08-
04-20
Tue 14-
04-20
8
2.4 Benefits of DEvap system 5 days
Wed 15-
04-20
Tue 21-
04-20
9
2.5 Risk identification 5 days
Wed 22-
04-20
Tue 28-
04-20
10
2.6 Risk analysis 3 days
Wed 29-
04-20
Fri 01-05-
20
11
2.7
Identifying issue related with
industry
3 days
Mon 04-
05-20
Wed 06-
05-20
12
3 Report medication 0.8 wks.
Mon 04-
05-20
Thu 07-
05-20
3.1 Undertaking meeting 2 days
Mon 04-
05-20
Tue 05-
05-20
12
3.2
Determining parts where changes
needed
1 day
Wed 06-
05-20
Wed 06-
05-20
15
3.3 Meeting with supervisors 1 day Thu 07- Thu 07- 16

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05-20 05-20
4 Final reporting 1.2 wks.
Fri 08-05-
20
Fri 15-05-
20
4.1 Post project review 3 days
Fri 08-05-
20
Tue 12-
05-20
17
4.2 conclusion 2 days
Wed 13-
05-20
Thu 14-
05-20
19
4.3 Stakeholder sign off 1 day
Fri 15-05-
20
Fri 15-05-
20
20
5. Risk assessment
Risk assessment is one of the terms that is mainly utilized for describing the entire
procedure or method with the help of which one can be able to determine hazards as well as
different types of risk factors which are associated with the project (Sangaiah et al., 2018). The
identified risks are analyzed as well as evaluated with the help of proper steps so that the risks do
not create negative impact on the progress of the project.
5.1 Risk assessment matrix
A risk assessment matrix is mainly defined as one of the methodologies that are helpful
in properly evaluating both the probability as well as severity of each of the action that is mainly
expected to occur while undertaking the project (Hossen, Kang & Kim, 2015). The category of
risks that are expected to occur are mainly reflected with the help of assessment matrix that is
shown below:
Consequences

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Likelihood Catastrophic
(Cat)
Major
(Maj)
Moderate
(Mod)
Minor
(Min)
Insignificant
(Ins)
Almost
Certain
(AC)
Extreme
(E)
High
(H)
High
(H)
Medium
(M)
Low
(L)
Likely
(L)
High
(H)
High
(H)
Medium
(M)
Medium
(M)
Low
(L)
Possible
(P)
High
(H)
Medium
(M)
Medium
(M)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
Unlikely
(U)
Medium
(M)
Medium
(M)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
Rare
(R)
Medium
(M)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
Low
(L)
5.2 Identified risks
Insignificant comparison between traditional air conditioning and DEvap system as the team
members who undertake comparison are not experienced.
Step 1: Identify Step 2: Assess the risks,
Consequence (C), Likelihood (L)
& Risk Level.
Step 3: List the controls needed to
remove or reduce the risks.
What could cause
harm?
What could go
wrong?
C L Level What controls are required

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The team members
are not much
experienced.
If proper
comparison is
not done then it
is quite
difficult to
analyze the
feasibility of
both the
system and
thus the
objective of the
project is not
achieved.
Maj L High
In order to avoid such
circumstances in the project, it is
quite necessary to hire experienced
team members who can analyze the
feasibility of both the systems
effectively.
Schedule slippage can occur due to improper tracking of project on timely basis
Step 1: Identify Step 2: Assess the risks,
Consequence (C), Likelihood (L) &
Risk Level.
Step 3: List the controls needed to
remove or reduce the risks.
What could
cause harm?
What could
go wrong?
C L Level What controls are required

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If the project that
is undertaken is
not tracked on a
weekly basis then
the project can
slip off and that
can cause delay.
If the time for
each of the
project
activities are
not managed,
then the
project can
face delay.
CAT AC H
The schedule which is created
should be tracked on a weekly
basis for avoiding schedule
slippage and delay in the project.
Improper management of the project
Step 1: Identify Step 2: Assess the risks,
Consequence (C), Likelihood (L)
& Risk Level.
Step 3: List the controls needed to
remove or reduce the risks.
What could cause
harm?
What could
go wrong?
C L Level What controls are required

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If the project
managers do not
use proper project
management
strategies then the
project can face a
lot of challenges in
the project.
Due to
improper
management
strategies, the
project report
cannot be
effectively
prepared and
thus the higher
authority faces
issues in
understanding
the project.
Mod L H
Utilization of project management
strategies regularly helps in
managing the work effectively and
on time by avoiding issues.
6. Ethics related to the project
While undertaking the project plan, it is necessary to collect information and data for the
report from sources that are valid. Utilizing information and data from the website of different
companies can only be done after getting approval and those data must only be used for study
purpose and not for any business use otherwise it would create ethical issues (Samantra, Datta
and Mahapatra, 2017). Lastly, no workers who are involved within the planning report must not
be tortured to work extra after their shift hours for avoiding ethical challenges.

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