DDC vs pneumatics: choosing HVAC controls for today's buildings.

Author(s) : CLARK R. J., et al.

Type of article: Article

Summary

States that for years, building mechanical systems were controlled by pneumatic devices. Now, direct digital control (DDC), which offers tremendous advantages in flexibility and monitoring/control capabilities, is being specified much more frequently. Describes the example of the system installed at Spiegel Corporate Headquarters (a 650 000 ft2 office building). Describes the reasons for selecting DDC control for the units of flexibility and convenience. Compares in a table DDC and pneumatic control characteristics.

Details

  • Original title: DDC vs pneumatics: choosing HVAC controls for today's buildings.
  • Record ID : 1993-1528
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Consult. Specif. Eng. - vol. 9 - n. 8
  • Publication date: 1991/06

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