HVAC SYSTEMS AND ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HOTELS.

Author(s) : WAGNER J. R.

Summary

THE PAPER DISCUSSES THE EFFECT THAT THE DESIGN OF THE BASIC HVAC SYSTEM HAS ON THE RELATIVE SUCCESS OF ENERGYCONSERVATION EFFORTS IN HOTELS. THE UNUSUAL NATURE OF A HOTEL IS EXPLAINED ALONG WITH THE IMPACT THAT IT HAS ON THE HVAC SYSTEM. THE PAPER STRESSES THE PRACTICAL CONSIDERATIONS WHICH MUST BE MADE BY THE HVAC SYSTEM DESIGNER. THE ADVANTAGES OF PROVIDING SEPARATE AIR-HANDLING SYSTEMS ARE PRESENTED. THE BENEFITS OF LINE VOLTAGE ELECTRIC CONTROLS FOR GUEST ROOM FAN COIL UNITS ARE EXPLAINED.

Details

  • Original title: HVAC SYSTEMS AND ENERGY CONSERVATION IN HOTELS.
  • Record ID : 1987-1113
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1986
  • Source: Source: ASHRAE Trans.
    vol. 92; n. 1B; 311-317.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.