Radiant Slab Cooling for Retail

Designers of large retail spaces have begun to decouple ventilation from occupant comfort conditioning. One strategy pairs a dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) for ventilation and dehumidification with a radiant floor system for sensible cooling. This article discusses a case study that summarizes the design, field installation, control, and anticipated performance of a radiant-cooled floor and DOAS in a big box retail store.

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 52, no. 12, December 2010



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