2006 ASHRAE Annual Meeting / Quebec City

Back to Basics:
The HVAC System Selection Process

Choose the Right System Type for your Client

Sponsored by TC 9.01 Large Building Air-Conditioning Systems

presented by:

Stephen W. Duda, PE
Director of Mechanical Engineering
Ross & Baruzzini, Inc.
sduda@rossbar.com

Saint Louis, MO
Houston, TX
Miami, FL

June 25, 2006

Seminar #1
Back to Basics: The HVAC Selection Process

Good News!
Your firm has just been awarded a significant new building
design project.
You are responsible for recommending the best HVAC
system for your client.
Is this a chiller / boiler / cooling tower / air handling unit
project?
Is this a Rooftop Unit project?
Is this a room-by-room terminal heat pump project?
How will you decide?
Back to Basics: The HVAC Selection Process

Today’s Speakers
S. Duda “Choosing the Right System Type for your Client.”
H. McKew “Selecting a Central HVAC System.”
J. Kuempel “Selecting a Decentralized HVAC System.”
Also: “HVAC System Selection” ALI Continuing Education
Short Course offered Monday, June 26, 2:30 to 5:30 pm.
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client

Presentation Outline
Process Flow Diagram
Who is Your Client?
What are your Project Conditions?
Analysis / Selection Considerations
Life Cycle Cost
System Selection Matrix
ASHRAE Handbook Update
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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The Process Flow Diagram

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DATA ANALYSIS

YES

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PLANNING
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SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Collection: Who is your Client?

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Owners set the tone.

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
We recommend system to match.
Short term or Developer Owner?
YES

SOLUTI
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NG
PLANNING
Speculative Office Building, Mall XXXXXXX
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First Cost Emphasis

Long term or Institutional Owner? SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT

Hospital, University, Major Corporation

Life Cycle Cost Emphasis PROJECT DELIVERY

Owner Maintenance Capabilities

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
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Data Collection: What is your Project?

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What temperatures and tolerances?

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
What humidity and tolerances?
What air motion is needed / tolerated?
YES

SOLUTI
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PLANNING
Are there specific air change needs? XXXXXXX
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What is the local climate?

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
Critical Facility? Redundancy? REPORT

How much noise & vibration is PROJECT DELIVERY

tolerated?
Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Collection: What is your Project?

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Are special processes involved?

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DATA ANALYSIS
Data center, medical processes, etc.
Dust, odor, asepsis controls, etc. YES

What are the available utilities? SOLUTI

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PLANNI
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Available budget & time frame?

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Is the facility at risk for extraordinary SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT

incidents?
Sustainability & “Green” design? PROJECT DELIVERY

Many of these factors are Performance Construction

interrelated.
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Analysis: Selection Considerations

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Selecting a System
NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Goals/Needs
Additional Goals YES

System Constraints SOLUTI

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PLANNING
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Sustainability
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Narrowing the Choice

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
Selection Report

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Analysis: Life Cycle Cost

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Compares first & recurring costs

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
First Costs:
Construction, equipment YES

SOLUTI
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ON PLANNI
NG
Design, start-up, fees, etc. SOLUTI PLANNI
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Recurring Costs:
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Energy -- Fuel, water, electricity, steam SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT

Maintenance -- routine and repairs

Convert recurring costs to a first cost PROJECT DELIVERY

equivalent for apples-to-apples

comparison. Performance
Contracting
Construction
Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Analysis: Life Cycle Cost

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You can do better than simple payback!

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Formulas:
Find P given F, A, i & n where YES

SOLUTI
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ON PLANNI
NG
P is present value SOLUTI PLANNI
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F is future value
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A is recurring value each unit of time SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT
i is interest rate per unit time
n is quantity of time units PROJECT DELIVERY

P = F (1 / (1 + i)n))
Performance Construction
P = A (((1 + i)n -1) / ( i (1 + i)n)) Contracting
Design-Bid- Design-
Management

Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Analysis: Life Cycle Cost

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You can do better than simple payback!

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Very Basic Example:
System A: $25,000 first cost YES

SOLUTI
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ON PLANNI
NG
System B: $35,000 first cost SOLUTI PLANNI
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System A: $7,500 annual energy cost

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System B: $5,000 annual energy cost SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT
Interest rate is 6.5% per year
n is number of years PROJECT DELIVERY

Run a simple 5-year example.

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Data Analysis: Life Cycle Cost

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Very Basic Example Results:

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
System A: 25,000 + 7500 (((1 + 0.065)5 -1) /
( 0.065 (1 + .065)5)) = $56,168 YES

System B: 35,000 + 5000 (((1 + 0.065)5 -1) / SOLUTI

ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
( 0.065 (1 + .065)5)) = $55,778 XXXXXXX
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For more complex analyses, set up a

spreadsheet. SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
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Solution Planning
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System Selection Matrix

NO
DATA ANALYSIS

YES

SOLUTI
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PLANNING
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SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client
Choose the Right System Type for Your Client

Handbook Update
2004 HVAC Systems & Equipment
Chapter 1: System Selection
Chapter 4: Central Systems
Chapter 5: Decentralized Systems

2008 HVAC Systems & Equipment

Chapter 1: System Selection
Chapter 2: Decentralized Systems
Chapter 3: Central Systems
Updated System Selection tools.
Interactive CD will include an executable System Selection Matrix.
Thank you for attending this Seminar!

Questions ?
2006 ASHRAE Annual Meeting

System Selection for Central Cooling Plant

(& Heating Plant)

presented by:

Howard J. McKew, PE, CPE

Director of Building Solutions
Richard D. Kimball Company, Inc.

Andover, MA
Boston, MA
New Brunswick, NJ

June 2006
Overview
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Analysis-Selection Process
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Equipment Evaluation
NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Distribution Design
Central Plant Automation
YES

SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
Central Plant Management XXXXXXX
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System Selection Matrix

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
Summary-Report REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Chapter 1: Analysis - Selection Process
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The Process
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Selecting a System
NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Goals/Needs
Additional Goals YES

System Constraints SOLUTI

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SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
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Sustainability
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Narrowing the Choice

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
Selection Report REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Chapter 4: Central Cooling (& Heating)
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Equipment Evaluation
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Electric Driven
NO
Gas Driven DATA ANALYSIS

Steam Driven
YES

Other Options
SOLUTI
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SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING

Advantages
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Disadvantages/Constraints
SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Distribution Design
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Remote or within Main Building

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Hydraulic Modeling Software

NO
Tunnel – Trench - Buried DATA ANALYSIS

Primary – Secondary - Tertiary

YES

Other Considerations
SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING

Advantages
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Disadvantages/Constraints
SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Central Plant Automation
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Equipment Controls
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Central Plant Controls

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Predictive Maintenance
Commissioning
YES

SOLUTI
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PLANNING
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Trend – Measure – Benchmark

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
Record Documents REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Central Plant Management
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CMMS System
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Asset Management
NO
Planned Maintenance DATA ANALYSIS

Unscheduled Maintenance
YES

Record Documents SOLUTI

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PLANNING
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Hydraulic Model Software

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Laminated System Flow Diagrams

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
Building Automation Documents REPORT

CAD Documents
Web Site Equipment O&M Addresses PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
System Selection Matrix
System Selection Matrix

Design Intent
Design Criteria
Design Parameters
Sustainability
Additional Goals
System Constraints
System Selection Matrix
DATA
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Design Intent
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Design Criteria
NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Design Parameters
Sustainability
YES

SOLUTI
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PLANNING
Additional Goals XXXXXXX
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System Constraints
SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Summary - Report
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Executive Summary
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System Selection Matrix

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
System 1 Discussion & Diagrams
System 2 Discussion & Diagrams
YES

SOLUTI
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PLANNING
System 3 Discussion & Diagrams XXXXXXX
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References
SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Project Delivery
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Performance Contracting
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Design – Bid – Build

NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Design – Build
Construction Management
YES

SOLUTI
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NG
PLANNING
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SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Questions ?
2006 ASHRAE Annual Meeting

System Selection for De-Centralized

Heating and Cooling Systems

presented by:

John L. Kuempel Jr., PE,

Vice President
DeBra-Kuempel

Cincinnati, OH
Dayton, OH

June 25, 2006

Choosing the Right System for your Client

The excitement and thrill of the project award has worn

off, the work must be done.
Your client or project is not suited to centralized
chiller/boiler system design.
The “Big Dogs” in the firm are no longer interested in
helping, no chiller, no help!
A packaged de-centralized HVAC system is to be
selected.
You’ve forgotten all but what the last vendor lunch offered
for products in the market.
It’s time to get educated on packages units!
 Overview
De-Centralized Equipment Categories DATA
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Packaged thru-the-wall and window air

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conditioners
Interconnected room by room systems
NO
Residential and light commercial split systems DATA ANALYSIS

Commercial self-contained (floor by floor)

YES
systems
SOLUTI
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NG
PLANNING
Commercial outdoor packaged systems XXXXXXX
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The Process: Sample Project Requirements

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System Selection Matrix SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
 Chapter 5: De-Centralized Cooling & Heating
De-Centralized Equipment DATA
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Packaged units are factory designed and

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assembled into a package that includes fans,

filters, heating source, cooling coil, refrigerant
coils, refrigerant side controls and condenser NO
DATA ANALYSIS
These systems are installed in office buildings,
shopping centers, manufacturing plants, schools,
YES
health care facilities, hotels, apartments, nursing
homes and other dwellings. SOLUTI
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SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
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Components matched and assembled to provide

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specific performance specifications

Assembled in a factory helps ensure better quality SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
control and reliability.
Multiple package unit systems can provide
separate zone control for interior/exterior or floor PROJECT DELIVERY

by floor requirements.

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
 Chapter 5: De-Centralized Cooling & Heating
Packaged thru-the-wall and window mount air conditions DATA
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Typically designed to cool or heat individual room spaces.

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Typical for motels, apartments and homes.

Advantages:
NO
Low initial cost, quick installations DATA ANALYSIS

Building space conserved because ductwork and

mechanical space not required. YES

Service generally readily available and comfort can be SOLUTI

ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
quickly restored by replacing defective chassis.
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Disadvantages:
Equipment life is relatively short SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
Energy use may be relatively high
Requires duct access to outside wall
PROJECT DELIVERY
Requires direct access to outside wall, cannot be used for
interior room.
Moisture from wind driven rain can be a challenge. Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Noise, vibration and appearance can be unappealing Design-Bid-
Build
Design-
Build
 Chapter 5: De-Centralized Cooling & Heating
Interconnected Room by Room Systems DATA
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These systems typically share a common condensing and

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heat source. Examples are water source heat pumps or

vertical package units with common piping loop.
Advantages: DATA ANALYSIS
NO

Installation is simple. Equipment is readily available in sizes to

meet many applications.
YES
Relocation of units to other spaces or building is practical if
necessary. SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
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Units typically available with complete self-contained controls.

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First cost can be very competitive.

Disadvantages: SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS

REPORT
Fans may have limited static pressure rating
Air Filtration options are limited
Ventilation air system must be accommodated differently for each PROJECT DELIVERY
application.
Noise and vibration are considerations
Performance Construction
Multiple equipment closets or rooms may be necessary. Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
 Chapter 5: De-Centralized Cooling & Heating
Residential and Light Commercial Split Systems DATA
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Split systems consist of an indoor unit with an air distribution

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and a remote air or water cooled condenser. Typically

compressors are located outside with the condensers.
Advantages: DATA ANALYSIS
NO

Low first cost. Large selection of capacity requirements can

be met by mixing indoor evaporator coils and outdoor YES

refrigeration condensing units.

SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
Remote air cooled condensing relocates noise and vibration XXXXXXX
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away from conditioned space.

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Fan power consumption may be less as fan is often closer to

the conditioned space. SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
Disadvantages:
Fan inlet and outlet may require acoustical considerations
PROJECT DELIVERY
Removing condensate may be a problem.
Ventilation air may require special project by project design
Performance Construction
Discharge air temperature varies because of on/off step Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
control. Build Build
 Chapter 5: De-Centralized Cooling & Heating
Commercial Self-Contained (Floor by Floor) Systems DATA
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Commercial, self-contained units are designed to include all

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components and controls including economizer coils to provide

variable volume. Additionally all that is needed, generally is
cooling towers, condenser water pumps and ventilation air.
NO
DATA ANALYSIS
Advantages:
Units are well suited for office environment with separate YES
mechanical rooms.
SOLUTI
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SOLUTION PLANNI
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PLANNING
Large, vertical ducts shafts and fire dampers eliminated. XXXXXXX
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Electrical wiring, condenser piping, condensate removal are

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centrally located.
Equipment can include integral water-side economizer, SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
eliminating large outdoor air ducts and relief fans.

Disadvantages:
PROJECT DELIVERY
Units are typically larger and location is critical for acoustical
consideration.
Equipment weight needs to be considered. Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Service it typically more difficult as more components are Build Build

located in one package.

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Commercial Outdoor Packaged Systems DATA
DATA COLLECTI
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COLLECTION
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Outdoor package system are generally mounted on

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roofs, but can be mounted on grade. Many size

configurations are available including constant/variable
volume, multi-zone, gas heat, energy recovery and
NO
integral controls. Capacity varies from 2 to 300 tons. DATA ANALYSIS

Custom units are available with unlimited options and

configurations. YES

Advantages: SOLUTI
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NG
PLANNING
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Equipment location allows easy service without

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interruption to occupants.
Installation is simplified and field labor cost reduced as SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
most components are assembled and tested in a REPORT

controlled factory environment.

Valuable building space is conserved.
PROJECT DELIVERY
Outside air for ventilation and economizer is readily
available.
Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
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DATA
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Commercial Outdoor Packaged Systems COLLECTION
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Disadvantages:
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Roof top units locations must be coordinated with structural

design.
NO
Casing corrosion may be a problem in harsh environment. DATA ANALYSIS

Outdoor installation may reduce unit life.

YES
Vibration and acoustical considerations must be
considered. SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
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Maintenance and service in inclement weather is

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sometimes difficult.

SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

PROJECT DELIVERY

Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
 The Process

Sample Project Requirements

Two story commercial building
30,000 sq. ft. per floor, 300 sq. ft. per
ton
Multiple tenant building, core
construction by landlord
Class “A” market, high expectations of
comfort.
Must meet ASHRA 62.1 and 90.1
Owner wants low first cost, low
operating cost, comfort.
Natural gas available for heat source.
Zones must not be greater than 1000 ft.
square.
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System Selection for Consideration DATA
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System One – Water Source Heat Pump

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Roof mounted cooling tower (200 tons)

2nd floor mechanical room for pumps & boilers (300 ft2)
NO
Roof mounted gas fired ventilation air (15,000 CFM OA) DATA ANALYSIS

(60) Above ceiling package 2-3 ton w/s heat pumps

YES
System Two – Variable Air Volume Roof top Package
(2) Roof mounted packaged VAV units (2 @ 100 tons ea) SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
PLANNING
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2nd floor mechanical room for pumps and boiler (300 ft2)
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Air side economizer (80,000 CFM OA)

(60) above ceiling VAV boxes with hot water reheat coils SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT
System Three – Vertical Packaged Floor by Floor VAV
Roof mounted cooling tower (200 ton)
(2) mechanical rooms on 2nd floor (300 ft2 each) PROJECT DELIVERY

(2) mechanical rooms on 1st floor (300 ft2 each)

(1) 2nd floor mech. room for pumps & boilers (300 ft2) Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
(60) above ceiling VAV boxes with hot water reheat coils Build Build
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Chapter 2
System Analysis Selection Matrix

Categories System #1 System #2 System #3 Remarks

Design Intent
Multi-Tenant Buildings 10 10 10
Design Criteria
Flexible over Future Rennovations 10 10 10
Design Parameters
Temperature Control 3 10 10
Acoustics and Vibration 7 3 5
Occupied/Unoccupied Cycle 5 5 5
Maintenance Out of the Occupied Space 1 10 3
Subtotal: 36 48 43

Sustainability
First Cost 10 7 5
Operating cost-Utilities 7 10 5
Operating cost-Labor 3 7 5
Maintenance Cost 3 8 5
Reliability 10 5 7
Training-ease to understand 10 7 5
Subtotal: 43 44 32

Additional Client Goals

Improving Net Rental Income 10 10 3
Limit Disruption to Tenants 2 5 5
Implement in Phases 10 2 2
Subtotal: 22 17 10

System Constraints
Building Architecture 7 5 5
Construction Budget 10 5 3
Construction Schedule 10 5 3
Equipment Availability
Subtotal: 27 15 11

Total Score 128 124 96

Score each applicable category 1 thru 10 with 1=Poor, 3=Fair, 5=Good, 7=Very Good, 10=Excellent, Not Applicable=0
Summary Report

System analysis matrix will assist

DATA
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designers in providing
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recommendations to customers in
selecting packaged systems. DATA ANALYSIS
NO

You may be surprised that it may

YES

change the systems that your firm

SOLUTI
ON
SOLUTION PLANNI
NG
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De-centralized systems can offer viable

multiple systems selections for HVAC SOLUTIONS /RECOMMENDATIONS
REPORT

systems.
Don’t let vendors do your selection for PROJECT DELIVERY

you.
Performance Construction
Contracting Management
Design-Bid- Design-
Build Build
Questions ?