What are common applications of Active Chilled Beams?
Active chilled beams are ideal for zones with medium to high sensible cooling and heating requirements. The reduction in primary airflows as compared to conventional “all air” systems such as VAV in these situations is dramatic, often 75-85% less. Common applications include offices, meeting rooms, open plan spaces, laboratories, universities, hospitals, schools, existing building refurbishments and libraries. In addition due to the very low noise levels of active chilled beams buildings that have special noise levels requirements are good candidates. Finally zones where there is high concern about indoor environment quality are ideal candidates as the rooms are provided with proper ventilation air and humidity control at all times and under all load conditions. Due to the dramatic energy savings possible with active chilled beam systems, probably the most common application is in those buildings that are striving to achieve LEED certification by the US Green Building Council. There ar
