Designing Chilled Beams for Thermal Comfort
Active chilled beams have become a popular alternative to all-air HVAC systems for nonresidential buildings in North America. Sizing and locating the beams is vital to providing acceptable levels of occupant thermal comfort. The author provides design guidelines for selecting, sizing and proper location for them.Units: DualCitation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 51, no. 10, October 2009