Field glossary

DCV

Demand-control ventilation, modulating outside air to actual occupancy, commonly using CO2 as the occupancy proxy

Used across 3 Anvilfield field guides, most in HVAC.

Also defined as

Demand-controlled ventilation, which adjusts outdoor air to occupancy, often by CO2 sensing
Demand-controlled ventilation, modulating outdoor air to occupancy, usually by CO2

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