ShareHVAC retrofit opportunities with thermal storage and cold air distribution system.
Author(s) : THAKAR G. S.
Type of article: Article
Summary
States that over 35% of the existing commercial buildings in the USA were constructed between 1960 and 1979 and are now prime candidates for HVAC retrofit opportunities. From this standpoint, examines the advantages and drawbacks of thermal storage and cold air distribution systems and compares them with more conventional HVAC systems. Concludes that thermal storage and cold air distribution systems are a viable alternative in a retrofit project. However, comparable HVAC alternatives must be evaluated also.
Details
- Original title: HVAC retrofit opportunities with thermal storage and cold air distribution system.
- Record ID : 1993-3646
- Languages: English
- Source: J. Energy Eng. - vol. 89 - n. 4
- Publication date: 1992
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Themes:
Comfort air conditioning;
Thermal energy storage - Keywords: Office; Building; Modernization; Air conditioning; Thermal energy storage
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