CENTRAL SYSTEMS DECENTRALIZED SYSTEMS

• Source components - comprising of source, distribution, delivery and control

the compressor (reciprocating, functions in a single package.
screw, centrifugal or scroll type), The most common Decentralized air-
condenser (water cooled shell & tube conditioning system includes window,
or air cooled finned type), expansion split, package and heat pump air-
valve, and the evaporator (chilled conditioning units.
water shell & tube type or direct
For large buildings decentralized systems
expansion finned coil type). All these
may be viewed as collection of multiple
components are assembled in a skid,
independent units placed at different
known as the chiller package.
locations in a distributed network with
Refrigerant piping required to
each unit working in isolation. Each
connect these parts is also enclosed
system is local self-contained unit
in this skid. The chiller package is
consisting of its own compressor/s,
located in a dedicated plant room.
evaporator coil, fan, condensing unit and
• Distribution system comprising of filtration unit.
chilled water & cooling water pumps,
Decentralized systems maintenance
air handling units, and ductwork. The
tends to be simple but such maintenance
pumps are generally located in the
may have to occur directly in occupied
chiller plant room and the air
spaces.
handling units are installed in
separate air handling rooms
distributed at various locations of the
building.

• Terminal elements comprising of

grilles, diffusers, ventilation systems,
and a number or elements adjusting
comfort (local re-heat, humidity
treatment, thermostats, air filtering
etc.). Heat rejection system (cooling
tower/s or air cooled condensers) are
located outdoors.