Low temperature, low energy and low cost air-conditioning at Foschini head office.

Author(s) : JANSE VAN RENSBURG N. J.

Type of article: Article

Summary

A variable volume air distribution system combined with an ice storage system was selected. The supply air setpoints for the perimeter zones are adjustable and based on ambient conditions. In spite of some initial teething problems, the air-conditioning installation at Foschini's head office building in Cape Town is already showing energy cost savings after the first year of operation.

Details

  • Original title: Low temperature, low energy and low cost air-conditioning at Foschini head office.
  • Record ID : 1997-1769
  • Languages: English
  • Subject: Environment
  • Source: S. afr. Inst. Refrig. Air Cond. - vol. 12 - n. 3
  • Publication date: 1996/05
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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