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=== Description ===
The HVAC system uses a blend of loosely coupled systems to provide maximum energy efficiency and redundancy for a year-round live-aboard. Fresh-air ventilation uses small zone-based air vents but this makes humidity control difficult. The heating and cooling systems use a shared circulating-water distribution system to minimise bulkhead pass-throughs. Heating is by a diesel furnace with backup from a diesel fireplace. Cooling is by a chiller with keel cooler, with backup from the cold-plate refrigeration system. Hot water is heated by the engine, the diesel oven, a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solar_thermal_collector solar collector ] or AC elements using shore power or the house bank.
[[File:blendedHVAC.png|thumb|400px|left|The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning are a blend of loosely coupled systems to provide maximum energy efficiency and redundancy]]