Application and design of chilled beams in office buildings

Presents the principles and characteristics of active chilled beams and passive chilled beams, analyses the air distribution and applicability of the chilled beam system and compares it with the conventional fan coil system. Considers that as an advanced application form of fan coil in dry conditions, the chilled beam system is a good supplement to the existing system and very suitable for office applications. Notes that the current system design form widely used can not make full use of the energy saving advantage of chilled beams. Puts forward an energy saving design method by grouping chillers to the chilled beams and air conditioning units. And points out that the chilled beams have a certain application scope and limitations and should be selected according to the actual construction.