Chilled beam - iQ Star Wega-1

Sustainable chilled beam system for flexible utilization

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 Introduction of chilled beam
Requirements of the market
IQ Star range and new WEGA beam
Wega beam – Variable airflow
Static pressure control
Controls for WEGA, STRA-14
Documentation
References

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 Induction (Active) Beams - Flush Mounted

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 Principle
Supply air temp. 15-18°C
(from TERS/PAU)

Inlet water temp. 14-15°C

20~22°C

23°C Induce warm

air
1,8m
from space
26°C

air velocity 0,15 - 0,25 m/s

0,50m

Room temp. 25.6°C

(summer)

Occupied zone

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 Induction (Active) Chilled Beams

Primary air supply Concrete soffit

Suspended
Ceiling

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 Induction (Active) Beams - Flush Mounted

Coanda effect holds the air against the ceiling

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 Flakt Woods Integrated Chilled Beams Systems Solution

Important advantages of chilled beam system :

1.Energy savings :

•Chiller energy costs can be reduced 15%~20% with

Chilled Beams vs. VAV due to higher operating water
temps (14~16 ºC) with beams . More saving if
separate chiller system is used

•Up to 75% of the total cooling capacity will be

handled by the water. Reduced air requirements
means less ductwork for air, smaller AHU, lower
noise and related fan motor operating costs.

•No fan energy compared to FCU system

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 Why water?

• Water holds ~ 3400 x more energy than air

• Pumps more efficient than fans

Note: Ventilation air still required

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 Flakt Woods Integrated Chilled Beams Systems Solution

2. Very quiet operation

•Maximum alllowable noise noise level for offices is
35-40 dB(A). Active chilled beam noise level around
30-35 dB(A)

3. Optinum occupant comfort and indoor air

quality (IAQ)
•Effective controls of both room temperature and
humidity
 More air (due to induced room air)can be evenly
distributed throughout the space, reduced draft or
dumping of cold air vs VAV system at peak
conditions.

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 Flakt Woods Integrated Chilled Beams Systems Solution

4. Simple controls:
•Chilled Beams are most often controlled by
simply opening and closing a chilled water valve,
based on a call for cooling from the wall
thermostat. These valves are configured to fail
closed and are commonly fitted with a anti-
condensation sensor.

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 Flakt Woods Integrated Chilled Beams Systems Solution
5. Low maintenance :
•Unlike fan coil unit Chilled Beam has no fan, fan
motor, electrical wiring, condensate drain pan &
pipes and filters to be maintained.
•Low velocity associated with induced air across dry
cooling coil limits the collection of airborne dust.

6. Less building skin height

•Low Chilled Beam height (250mm) and
less installation space allow building
ceiling height for each floor to be
reduced up to 460mm.

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 Easy Maintenance No filters,
No fan motors
No condensate
drain pan
Easy
maintenance
Low operating
cost

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 Fan Coil Units vs. Chilled Beams

• Require electrical connections and

high service cost
• Fans are inefficient and require
maintenance – high noise
• Filter maintenance – Carrier
recommends monthly filter
changes – at each unit
• Deep coils required to handle
latent load in space
• Condensate management and
microbial challenge
• Low cost but high maintenance
and energy consumption

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 Thank you!

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