Chilled Beam Design Guide
Chilled Beam Design Guide
Chilled Beam Design Guide
Trox USA, Inc. 4305 Settingdown Circle Cumming Georgia USA 30028
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Contents
Introduction to Chilled Beams Passive chilled beams Active chilled beams System Application Guidelines Benefits of chilled beams Chilled beam applications Multi-service Chilled Beams System Design Guidelines Comfort considerations Air side design Water side design Control considerations Installation and commissioning
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Chilled Beam Selection Passive beams selection Passive beam performance data Active beam selection Active beam selection examples Performance Notes Active Beam Performance Data Coil pressure loss data DID600 series beams DID620 series beams DID300 series beams Chilled Beam Specifications
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Introduction
Chilled beams have been employed in European HVAC sensible cooling only applications for over twenty years. Within the past few years they have become a popular alternative to VAV systems in North America. The growing interest in chilled beams has been fueled by their energy saving potential, ease of use as well as their minimal space requirements. Chilled beams were originally developed to supersede the outputs achieved by passive radiant cooling ceiling systems. Sensible cooling capacities of chilled ceilings are limited by the chilled water supply temperature (must be maintained above dew point to prevent condensation from forming on their surfaces) and the total surface area available that can be chilled. Obviously, this area is limited as other services (lighting, fire protection, air distribution & extract etc.) limit the degree of employment of the active ceiling surface such that their maximum space sensible cooling capacity is very typically less than 25 BTUH per square foot of floor area. As this is not sufficient for maintaining comfort especially in perimeter areas, chilled beams very quickly became the preferred solution in so much as they occupied less space, had fewer connection and most importantly offered sensible cooling outputs 2 to 3 times that of chilled ceilings. There are two basic types of chilled beams (see figure 2). Passive chilled beams are simply finned tube heat exchanger coil within a casing that provides primarily convective cooling to the space. Passive beams do not incorporate fans or any other components (ductwork, nozzles, etc.) to affect air movement. Instead they rely on natural buoyancy to recirculate air from the conditioned space and therefore needs a high free area passage to allow room air to get above the coil and cooled air to be discharge from below the coil. As they have no provisions for supplying primary air to the space, a separate source must provide space ventilation and/or humidity control, very typically combined with, but not limited to, UFAD. The air source commonly contributes to the sensible cooling of the space as well as controlling the space latent gains.
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Active chilled beams utilize a ducted (primary) air supply to induce secondary (room) air across their integral heat transfer coil where it is reconditioned prior to its mixing with the primary air stream and subsequent discharge into the space. The primary air supply is typically pretreated to maintain ventilation and humidity control of the space. The heat transfer coil
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DID620 series beams are a low profile beam designed to allow integration into standard 24 inch wide ceiling grids. They are ideal for applications with limited ceiling plenum spaces.
DID600 series beams are also designed to allow their integration into standard 24 inch wide acoustical ceiling grids. Though slightly taller than the DID620, their construction allows easy modification to specific customer requirements.
DID604 series beams are designed for four-way discharge patterns which may be suitable for location certain room sizes.
DID300 series beams have a nominal face width of 12 inches and utilize two vertical chilled water coils. As such they can be furnished with condensate trays to catch any moisture that might have unexpectedly formed on the coil surfaces during periods of unusual operation.
DID-E series beams are designed for high sidewall mounting in hotels and other domiciliary applications.
BID series beams condition perimeter areas in UFAD applications. Conditioned air is delivered by a dedicated perimeter area air handling unit. This relieves the UFAD system of the responsibility of providing sensible cooling and heating to the perimeter, resulting in substantially reduced building airflow requirements.
QLCI series beams are integrated into low sidewall mounted cabinets and to discharge conditioned air to the space in a displacement fashion. They are most commonly used for classroom HVAC as they offer significant air quality and acoustical advantages. In fact, they are the only available terminal capable of maintaining classroom sound pressure levels compliant with ANSI Standard S12.60.
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Operational cost benefits of chilled beam systems The energy costs of operating chilled beam systems are considerably lower than that of all-air systems. This is largely due to the following:
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Figure 10: Life Cycle Maintenance Costs Active Chilled Beams versus Fan Coils
Reduced supply air flow rates result in lower fan energy consumption. Operational efficiencies of pumps are intrinsically higher than fans, leading to much lower cooling and heating energy transport costs.
Applications
Comfort and IAQ benefits of chilled beam systems Properly designed chilled beam systems generally result in enhanced thermal comfort and indoor air quality compared to all-air systems.
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Brokerage trading areas Trading areas consists of desks where a single trader typically has access to multiple computer terminals and monitors. This high equipment density results in space sensible cooling requirements considerably higher than conventional interior spaces while the ventilation and latent cooling requirements are essentially the same. Active chilled beams remove 60 to 70% of the sensible heat by means of their water circuit, reducing the ducted airflow requirement proportionally.
Active chilled beams generally deliver a constant air volume flow rate to the room. As such, variations in room air motion and cold air dumping that are inherent to variable volume all-air systems are minimized. The constant air volume delivery of primary air to the active chilled beam helps assure that the design space ventilation rates and relative humidity levels are closely maintained.
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Broadcast and recording studios Broadcast and recording studios typically have high sensible heat ratios due to their large electronic equipment and lighting loads. In addition, space acoustics and room air velocity control are critical in these spaces. Passive chilled beams are silent and capable of removing large amounts of sensible heat, enabling the use of a low velocity supply air discharge.
Chilled beam application criteria Although the advantages of using chilled beams are numerous, there are restrictions and qualifications that should be considered when determining their suitability to a specific application. Chilled beams are suitable for use where the following conditions exist: Mounting less than 20 feet. Ceiling heights may be greater, but the beam should generally not be mounted more than 20 feet above the floor. The tightness of the building envelope is adequate to prevent excessive moisture transfer. Space moisture gains due to occupancy and/or processes are moderate. Space humidity levels can be consistently maintained such that the space dew point temperature remains below the temperature of the chilled water supply. Passive beams should not be used in areas where considerable or widely variable air velocities are expected. Passive beams should only be considered when an adequate entry and discharge area can be assured. Passive Chilled beams can not be used to heat. 3)
Heat driven laboratory spaces Designers often classify laboratories according to their required supply airflow rate. In laboratories that are densely populated by fume hoods, the make up air requirement is typically 12 air changes per hour or more. These laboratory spaces are classified as air driven. Laboratories whose make up air requirement is less than that are typically considered heat driven. This category includes most biological, pharmaceutical, electronic and forensic laboratories. The ventilation requirement in these laboratories is commonly 6 to 8 air changes per hour, however, the processes and equipment in the laboratory can often result in sensible heat gains that require 18 to 22 air changes with an all-air system. To make matters worse, recirculation of air exhausted from these laboratories is not allowed if their activities involve the use of gases or chemicals. Active chilled beams remove the majority (60 to 70%) of the sensible heat by means of their chilled water coil, enabling ducted airflow rates to be reduced accordingly. Not only is the space more efficiently conditioned, but the ventilation (cooing and heating) load at the air handler is substantially reduced as far less outdoor air is required.
Applications best served by chilled beams Chilled beams are ideal for applications with high space sensible cooling loads, relative to the space ventilation and latent cooling requirements. These applications include, but are not limited to:
Applications
4) High outdoor air percentage applications
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Applications such as patient rooms in hospitals typically demand higher ventilation rates as well as accurate control of those rates. Chilled beam systems are ideal for these applications as their hydronic sensible cooling regulates the space temperature while allowing a constant volume delivery of supply and ventilation air to the space. Displacement chilled beams such as the TROX QLCI also offer opportunities for improved contaminant removal efficiencies, reducing the likelihood of communicable diseases spreading to health care staff members. 5) Perimeter treatment for UFAD systems As conditioned air passes through the open floor plenum in UFAD systems, it picks up heat transferred through the structural slab from the return plenum of the floor below. The amount of heat transfer that is likely to occur is very hard to predict as many factors influence it. However, the resultant temperature rise in the conditioned air can often lead to discharge temperatures 4 to 5F higher than those encountered in interior zones nearer the point of entry into the supply air plenum. Such higher temperatures contribute to perimeter zone airflow requirements that are typically 35 to 40% higher than that of conventional (ducted) all-air systems. Passive chilled beams such as the TROX TCB series provide effective and reliable cooling of perimeter spaces in UFAD applications. Figure 11 illustrates such an application where the passive beam is mounted above the acoustical ceiling and adjacent to the blind box above an exterior window. Floor diffusers fed directly from the pressurized supply plenum continue to provide space ventilation and humidity control. Heating cannot be effectively accomplished by passive beams, so an underfloor finned tube heating system or radiant panel heating system typically compliments the chilled beams. Use of passive beams for perimeter area sensible cooling can reduce overall supply airflow rates in UFAD systems by as much as 50%. This also results in a) smaller air handling units and ductwork, smaller supply and return air risers, c) reduced maintenance requirements and occupier disruption, d) improved space acoustics and air quality. a
Figure 11: Passive Chilled Beams for Perimeter Treatment in a UFAD System
Chilled beams are also an excellent choice where the vertical height of the ceiling cavity is limited. These include applications involving: 1) Building height restrictions Building codes may restrict the overall height of buildings in certain locales. This commonly promotes the use of tighter slab spacing which reduces the depth of the ceiling cavity. Passive chilled beams can often be fit between structural beams in these applications. Active chilled beam systems can easily be designed to require 10 inches or less clearance when integrated into the ceiling grid system. 2) Retrofits involving reduced slab spacing Many buildings that are candidates for HVAC system retrofits utilize packaged terminal units (induction units, vertical fan coil units, etc.) that are installed below the ceiling level. As such, many of these structures have ceiling cavities with limited depth. Chilled beams are ideal for such retrofits.
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The construction time reduction has made multi -service beams very popular in the Europe, especially the United Kingdom. Cases where the building construction time has been reduced by 25 to 30 percent have been well documented in a number of publications. Construction schedule reductions of ten to fifteen percent result in
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On a job with a two year construction schedule, these fixed costs (which contribute nothing to the value of the project) typically amount to 12 to 14% of the value of the construction itself. Terminating the project sooner allows these costs to be cut proportionally. The use of multi-service beams can also allow the elimination of the acoustical ceiling system and, on new construction projects, may afford the use of lesser slab spacing. This may reduce the structure costs as well or may allow more floors to be housed within in a similar structure height (see next section). Finally, earlier completion allows the building owner to begin realizing revenue faster. The combination of these financial impacts typically offsets the cost difference between the multi-service approach and that of conventional HVAC and space services delivery.
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Comfort Considerations
CHILLED BEAM GUIDELINES SYSTEM DESIGN
Designing for acceptable space acoustical levels The space acoustical requirements are usually dictated by its intended use. The 2007 ASHRAE Handbook (Applications)3 prescribes design guidance (including recommended space acoustical levels) for various types of facilities and their use.
The HVAC system is responsible for three important tasks that help assure occupant comfort and a healthy indoor environment: 1) 2) 3) Removal of the space sensible heat gains. Delivery of a prescribed volume flow rate of outdoor air to properly ventilate the space. Sufficient dehumidification to offset the space latent heat gains.
As the water circuit in chilled beams is designed only to assist in achieving the sensible cooling objective, the air supply to the space must be properly maintained to accomplish the ventilation and dehumidification goals. In order to achieve efficient chilled beam system operation, certain considerations should be factored into the development of the system design and operational objectives. The following sections identify and briefly discuss such considerations that apply to the design, selection and specification of the equipment that supplies and controls the chilled beams. General design objectives. Air-side design goals and considerations. Water-side design goals and considerations. Control and operational considerations.
The following sections discuss design decisions that affect the sizing and selection of the air and water system equipment and accessories. Designing for occupant thermal comfort The maintenance of a high level of occupant thermal comfort is the primary objective of most chilled beam applications. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy 2 identifies key factors that contribute to thermal comfort and defines environmental conditions that are likely to produce such. The Standard generally states that during cooling operation, the space (operative) dry bulb temperature should be maintained between 68 and 77F and the space dew point temperature should not exceed 60.5F. If the space operative temperature is 75F, this maximum dew point temperature corresponds to a relative humidity of 60%. The standard also defines the occupied zone as the portion of the bounded by the floor and the head level of the predominant stationary space occupants (42 inches if seated, 72 if standing) and no closer than 3 feet from outside walls/windows or 1 foot from internal walls. It is generally accepted that velocities within the occupied zone should not exceed 50 to 60 feet per minute.
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Unoccupied periods demanding heating via the chilled beams or primary air system will require that the AHU remain operational. Variable air volume operation using active beams Although normally operated as constant air volume delivery devices, active chilled beams can also be used as variable air volume (VAV) devices. VAV operation may be advantageous when space occupancy and/or ventilation demands vary widely. Recommendations for the control of chilled beams in VAV applications can be found in the control section of this document.
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Cooling H - H1 (feet)
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Velocities VH1 VL2 and VL6 are based on a 15F temperature differential between the room and the supply airstream. Type C Nozzle: Type B Nozzle: Type A Nozzle: Type G Nozzle: Type M Nozzle: QTOTAL = 3.2 x QPRIMARY QTOTAL = 4.2 x QPRIMARY QTOTAL = 5.3 x QPRIMARY QTOTAL = 3.7 x QPRIMARY QTOTAL = 4.8 x QPRIMARY
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NOTES: 1. 2. 3. VL2 values in chart are measured 2" from wall in a heating mode. For adequate heating performance, V L2 value at mid-level height of the wall should be at least 50 FPM. VL6 values in chart are measured 6" from wall in a cooling mode. V L6 values the top of the occupied zone should be limited to about 75 FPM. VH1 values in chart are measured at the top of the occupied zone directly below the point of collision of two opposing air streams (cooling mode). For optimum thermal comfort, VH1 values should not exceed 50 FPM.
Figure 19: Local Velocity Predictions for TROX Active Chilled Beams
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TROX USA recommends that the chilled water supply temperature for passive chilled beams is at least 1F above the maximum room dew point that can be controlled to whilst active beams are kept at or above the room dew point as an operational safety margin. In general, most beams installed to date have a supply temperature 1.5F or more above room dew point.
HEAT EXCHANGER
When air handling units associated with chilled beam systems utilize chilled water evaporator coils, their return water can often be used to remove heat from the chilled beam circuit. Figure 20 illustrates a chilled water loop whose heat is extracted through a heat exchanger to the AHU return water loop. The chilled water supply is a closed loop which includes a bypass by which return water can be bypassed around the heat exchanger to maintain the desired chilled water supply temperature to the beams. Figure 21 illustrates a chilled beam system where the beams are supplied by a dedicated chiller. The chilled water loop allows the chiller to operate at a higher efficiency due to the higher return water temperatures associated with the chilled beam system. The chillers COP can often be increased by 25 to 30% by doing so. In some cases, water from district chilled water supplies or geothermal wells may replace the return water from the AHU and serve as the primary loop in the heat exchanger shown in figure 20. Chilled water supply and return temperatures
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The most important decision regarding the chilled water system involves the specification of a chilled water supply temperature. In order to prevent condensation from forming on the beams, the chilled water supply temperature must be sufficiently maintained. The REHVA Chilled Beam Applications Guidebook1 suggests that condensation will first occur on the supply piping entering the beam. As such, it is very important to insulate the chilled water supply piping to the beams. Reference 4 suggests that condensation will not likely form when the active chilled water supply temperature is maintained no lower than 3F below the room air dew point and at least 1F above the space dew point temperature in the case of passive beams.
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Water head loss through the beams should be limited to 10 feet H2O or less. Pressures exceeding 10 feet H2O at the water control valve may cause noise when the valve begins opening. The 2005 ASHRAE Handbook (Fundamentals)5 limits water flow rates in pipes that are two (2) inches in diameter or less to that which results in maximum velocities of 4 FPS. Chilled beam water flow rates below 0.15 GPM may result in non-turbulent flow. Selection below this flow rate should not be made as the coil performance cannot be assured.
Water treatment recommendations As most of the elements within the chilled (and hot) water piping systems are typically copper or brass, it is important that the water circuit is treated to assure that there are no corrosive elements in the water. The water circuits feeding the chilled beams should also be treated with a sodium nitrite and biocide solutions to prevent bacterial growth. Glycol should not be added except where absolutely necessary as it changes the specific capacity of the chilled water and its effect on the chilled beam performance must be estimated and accounted for. Prior to start up and commissioning, all chilled and hot water piping should be flushed for contaminants.
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Control Strategies
CHILLED BEAM CONTROL CONSIDERATIONS
This section discusses the control of both the air and the water supply in chilled beam systems. It also presents and discusses strategies for condensation prevention. Temperature control and zoning with chilled beams Room temperature control is primarily accomplished by varying the water flow rate or its supply temperature to the chilled beam coils in response to a zone thermostat signal. Modulation of the chilled water flow rate typically produces a 7 to 8F swing in the beams supply air temperature, which affects a 50 - 60% turndown in the beams sensible cooling rate. This is usually sufficient for the control of interior spaces (except conference areas) where sensible loads do not tend to vary significantly. If additional reduction of the space cooling is required, the primary air supply to the beam can be reduced. In any case, modulation of the chilled water flow rate or temperature should be the primary means for controlling room temperature as it has little or no effect on space ventilation and/or dehumidification. Only after the chilled water flow has been discontinued should the primary airflow rate be reduced. Thermal control zones for chilled beam applications should be establish in precisely the same manner they are defined for all air systems. These zones should consist of adjacent spaces whose sensible cooling requirements are similar, and several beams should be controlled from a single space thermostat. For example, the beams serving several perimeter spaces with the same solar exposure can be controlled by a single thermostat to create a zone of similar size to that which might be served by a single fan terminal in an all air system. Conference rooms and other areas with widely varying occupancy should be controlled separately. Control of the primary airflow rate Figure 22 illustrates a TROX model VFL flow limiter which can be fitted directly to the inlet side of the active beam. This limiter is fully self-contained and requires no power or control connections. It may be field set to maintain a volume flow rate to the beam. VFL limiters are recommended for use on beams fed by the same air handling unit supplying VAV terminals. The VFL compensates for system pressure changes to maintain the beams design airflow rate. VFL flow limiters require a minimum of 0.15 inches H2O differential static pressure to operate. This must be added to the catalogued pressure loss of the beam to arrive at an appropriate inlet static pressure requirement. For acoustical reasons, the inlet static pressure should not exceed 1.0 inches H2O. More information on VFL flow limiters may be found in TROX leaflet 5/9.2/EN/3. Chilled (and hot) water flow control strategies
The most economical way to control the output of the chilled beam is to modulate the water flow rate through the coil. This may be accomplished in either of two ways. Figure 23 illustrates a typical piping and hydronic control schematic for a single thermal zone utilizing chilled beams. There are isolation valves within each zone which allow the chilled beam coils within the zone to be isolated from the chilled water system. This enables beams to be relocated or removed without disturbing the water flow in other zones. The coils water flow rate is throttled by a 2-way chilled water valve actuated by the zone thermostat. Most chilled beam systems utilize floating point valve actuators that provide on-off control of the beam water flow. Throttling the water flow rate results in variable volume flow through the main water loop while its supply and return water temperatures tend to remain relatively constant. Figure 24 shows a zone within a chilled beam system that is controlled by a 3-way valve. Such a schematic will allow modulation of the chilled water flow to the beams within the zone while maintaining a constant volume flow rate within the main distribution system. Such control may be advantageous in cases where a dedicated chiller is used and significant variations in the water flow rate can result in danger of freezing within the chiller itself. Three way valves are also frequently used when condensation prevention controls are employed. The piping illustrated in figure 23 is reverse -return. The first unit supplied with chilled water is the farthest from the main chilled water return. Using reverse -return piping tends to adequately balance the water flow to multiple beams within a single zone.
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Control Strategies
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Figure 23: Chilled Beam Zone Control by Means of a Throttling (On/Off) 2 Way Valve
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Figure 24: Chilled Beam Zone Control by Means of a Diverting 3 Way Valve
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Control Strategies
The chilled beam output may also be controlled by maintaining the water flow rate constant and modulating its temperature. In these cases, the water flow rate throughout both the main and zone circuits remains constant. This is a more expensive alternative which is generally only used where space humidity levels are unpredictable yet condensation must be prevented without compromising the space thermal conditions. Figure 25 illustrates such a zone using a mixing strategy where return water is recirculated to raise the chilled water supply temperature to the beams. A pump must be supplied within the zone piping circuit to produce a sufficient head to pump the supply/recirculated water mixture to the beams. Condensation prevention strategies As long as the space dew point temperature can be maintained within a reasonable (+/- 2F) range and the chilled water supply temperature is at (or above) the design value, there should be no chance of condensation on the surfaces of the chilled beams. The beam surfaces will never be as cold as the entering chilled water temperature. In the case of active beams, the constant room airflow across the coil surface will also provide a drying effect. Some applications may, however, be subject to periods where room humidity conditions drift or rise due to infiltration or other processes that may add significant unaccounted for moisture to the space. In these cases, the employment of some type of condensation control strategy may be warranted. There are several methods of condensation prevention control that include the following (and combinations of such): Central monitoring and control Zonal monitoring with on/off control Zonal monitoring with modulating control
Chilled beams within a single thermal zone
Secondary (Tempered) Chilled Water Supply to Beams Pressure Regulator 2-way Chilled Water Valve (one per zone) To Chilled Beam Zones
Figure 26: Chilled Water Temperature Reset Based on Outdoor Dew Point
Chilled water supply
Isolation valve
Central dew point monitoring and control involves the measurement of the outdoor dew point temperature and control of the chilled water supply temperature in relation to that. This is an effective method of control for relatively mild climate applications where operable windows and/or other sources contribute to excessive infiltration of outdoor air. The central supply water temperature can be modulated to remain at (or some amount above) the outdoor air dew point. Figure 26 illustrates such a method of condensation control. An alternative method of condensation prevention is the use of zonal on/off control signaled by moisture sensors on the zone chilled water connection (see figure 27). When moisture forms on the supply water pipe next to the zone water valve, the zone water flow is shut off and will not be restored until the moisture has been
Figure 27: Throttling Chilled Water Control with Moisture Sensor Override
evaporated. Conditioning of the space will be limited to that provided by the primary airflow until acceptable humidity conditions allow the chilled water flow to be resumed. This is an economic and effective method of condensation control in spaces where such conditions are not expected to occur frequently. The sensor may also be used as a signal to increase the flow of primary air to further dehumidify the space, reducing the time that the chilled water flow is shut off.
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Uni-strut Channels bolted to structure above allows adjustment along beam width
Beam suspended from channels by threaded rods Factory furnished mounting brackets allow adjustment along beam length
Pump
Figure 28: Condensation Protection Using Temperature/Humidity Sensing to Modulate the Zone Chilled Water Temperature
INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING Mounting considerations The weight of chilled beams requires that they be separately supported, independent of any integrated ceiling grid or drywall surface. They are usually suspended from the structure above by means of threaded rods or other sufficiently strong support means that allow the beams position to be vertically adjusted. The beams are usually mounted and connected prior to the installation of the ceiling grid or drywall. TROX chilled beams are furnished with a minimum of four (4) attachment angles whose position can be adjusted along the beam length to allow the beam to be dropped into the suspended ceiling grid with which it is integrated. When integrated with a ceiling grid system or drywall, it is recommended that the beams be suspended from linear channels (such as uni-strut) that run perpendicular to the beams length, so there is some adjustability in every direction. Figure 29 illustrates the mounting of active and passive beams. TROX offers various borders to coordinate DID series beams with three types of acoustical ceiling grids (illustrated in figure 30):
Integration with standard 1" wide (inverted) tee bar grid 1"
Integration with narrow 9/16" wide (inverted) tee bar grid 9/16"
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Figure 30: Integration of Active Beams into Common Ceiling System Applications
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SYSTEM OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
There are certain operational requirements that must observed when chilled beam systems are employed in humid climates. In the event the HVAC system is disabled on nights and/or weekends, the chilled water supply must remain suspended until the primary air supply has properly dehumidified the space. It is recommended that some type of space humidity sensing be used to assure that a proper space dew point temperature has been established prior to starting the delivery of chilled water to the space. If chilled beams are to be used in traffic or lobby areas, it is important that the space be maintained at a positive pressure in order to minimize the infiltration of outdoor air. In the case of lobby areas, the use of revolving doors may be warranted. It is also recommended that the beams not be located near any opening doors or windows in these areas. Maintenance requirements Due to their simplicity and lack of moving parts, chilled beams require little maintenance. In fact, the only scheduled maintenance with chilled beams involves the periodic vacuuming of their coil surfaces. Passive beams generally require that this be done every four to five years. In the case of active beams, such cleaning is only required when the face of the unit return section shows visible dirt. At this time, the primary air nozzles should be visually inspected and any debris or lint removed. In all cases, it is recommended that good filtration be maintained within the air handling unit. REFERENCES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. REHVA. 2004. Chilled Beam Application Guidebook. ASHRAE. 2004 Thermal environmental conditions for human occupancy. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 55-2004. ASHRAE. 2007. ASHRAE HandbookApplications. Energie. 2001. Climatic ceilings technical note: design calculations. ASHRAE. 2005. ASHRAE HandbookFundamentals. BSRIA. 1991. Pre-commission cleaning of water systems. BSRIA Application Guide 8/91. ASHRAE. 2004 Ventilation for acceptable indoor air quality. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2004.
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Chilled water supply and return temperatures Before a passive beam selection can be made, it is necessary that an appropriate chilled water supply temperature be identified. TROX USA recommends that the chilled water supply temperature to passive beams be maintained at least 1F above the space dew point temperature in order to assure that condensation does not occur. Return water temperatures will generally be 3 to 6F higher than the supply water temperature. Water flow rate and pressure loss considerations Water flow velocities in excess of 4 feet per second should be avoided in order to prevent unwanted noise. Design water flow rates below 0.25 gallons per minute are not recommended as laminar flow begins to occur below this flow rate and coil performance may be reduced. Passive chilled beams should also be selected such that their water side head loss does not exceed 10 feet of water. Passive chilled beam performance data The amount of sensible cooling that can be provided by an active chilled beam is dependent on all of the factors listed above. Tables 2 and 3 illustrate the performance of TROX TCB-1 and TCB-2 series passive chilled beams. The available beam widths are listed in the table. The water side pressure loss is illustrated for 4, 6, 8 and 10 foot versions of each beam. The sensible cooling capacity of each beam is expressed in BTUH per linear foot of length for various temperature differentials between entering air and the entering chilled water supply. This capacity is based on a 6 foot beam length, a discharge free area of 50% and an equal inlet free area. It also assumes that the distance between the beam and any obstacle above it is at least 40% the width of the beam. Table 4 presents correction factors for other beam lengths and inlet/discharge conditions. Passive beam selection procedures Selection of passive chilled beams should be performed as follows: 2. 3.
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Passive chilled beam selection examples EXAMPLE 1: TCB-1 series passive (recessed type) chilled beams are being used to condition an interior office space that is 120 feet long by 60 feet wide with a sensible heat gain 12 BTUH per square foot. The space is controlled by a thermostat (at the mid-level of the room) for a dry bulb temperature of 76F and space RH of 50%. A thermal displacement ventilation system supplies 0.2 CFM per square foot of pretreated ventilation air at 65F. SOLUTION: The total sensible heat gain of the space is 8,640 BTUH. The room dew point temperature is 57F therefore a chilled water supply temperature of 58F will be used. As the displacement ventilation system being used in conjunction with the beams will crate a stratified room environment, the beam entering air temperature (and the return air temperature leaving the space) may be assumed to be 2F warmer than the room control temperature, or in this case 78F. The sensible heat removal of the ventilation air can then be calculated as follows: qVENT = 1.09 x CFMVENT x (TRETURN TSUPPLY) = 1.09 x (0.2 x 720) x (78 65) = 2,040 BTUH a
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NOTES REGARDING PERFORMANCE DATA: 1. Sensible cooling data is based on a six (6) foot long uncapped beam with a 12" stack height (H), a ceiling free area of 50% and an air passage width (W) twice the beam width (B) per figure 17. 13. 2. For other beam lengths, ceiling free areas and/or air passage widths see table 3 for correction factors.
Table 1: TCB-1 Passive Beam (One Row Coil) Cooling Performance Data
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NOTES REGARDING PERFORMANCE DATA: 1. Sensible cooling data is based on a six (6) foot long uncapped beam with a 12" stack height (H), a ceiling free area of 50% and an air passage width (W) twice the beam width (B) per figure 17. 13. 2. For other beam lengths, ceiling free areas and/or air passage widths see table 3 for correction factors.
Table 2: TCB-2 Passive Beam (Two Row Coil) Cooling Performance Data
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14 *
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W = 2.0 x B 0.81 0.91 0.95 0.86 0.96 1.01 0.90 1.01 1.06 0.77 0.86 0.90 0.81 0.90 0.95 0.85 0.95 1.00 0.73 0.82 0.86 0.78 0.87 0.91 0.82 0.91 0.96 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.75 0.84 0.88 0.79 0.88 0.93
W = 2.0 x B 0.81 0.91 0.95 0.86 0.96 1.01 0.90 1.01 1.06 0.77 0.86 0.90 0.81 0.90 0.95 0.85 0.95 1.00 0.73 0.82 0.86 0.78 0.87 0.91 0.82 0.91 0.96 0.71 0.80 0.84 0.75 0.84 0.88 0.79 0.88 0.93
10
12
10
12
10
12
10
10
12
* TCB-1 (1 row) beams are available in 12 inch width, but not 14 inches. TCB-2 (2 row) beams are available in 14 inch width, but not 12". NOTES:
1. Cooling performance in tables 1 and 2 are based on 6 foot long beams with a 12" stack height (and W = 2.0 x B). 17). They also assume a 50% (or more free area for both the intake and discharge section (see figure table 13). 2. To determine the performance of a beam with a different length, stack height or facial (free) area, multiply the appropriate cooling factor (FC) from the table of above by the sensible cooling value from table 1 or 2. 3. To determine the performance of a beam with a different length, stack height or facial (free) area, multiply the appropriate cooling factor (FC) from the table of above by the sensible cooling value from table 1 or 2.
Blind Box
0.5 x B
H
0.3 x B
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Nozzle Type
Primary Airflow CFM/LF 5.0 8.0 11.0 8.0 13.0 18.0 13.0 19.0 25.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 10.0 14.0 18.0 15.0 21.0 27.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 10.0 14.0 18.0 15.0 21.0 27.0 5.0 8.0 11.0 10.0 16.0 22.0 4.0 8.0 12.0 10.0 16.0 22.0
PAIR inches H2O 0.19 0.48 0.91 0.18 0.47 0.91 0.22 0.47 0.81 0.32 0.57 0.89 0.29 0.58 0.96 0.28 0.55 0.91 0.32 0.57 0.89 0.29 0.58 0.96 0.28 0.55 0.91 0.17 0.45 0.85 0.19 0.49 0.92 0.17 0.45 0.85 0.19 0.49 0.92
Secondary Cooling 2 NC BTUH/LF <15 23 32 <13 26 35 18 28 36 <15 20 25 18 27 33 22 31 38 <15 20 25 18 27 33 22 31 38 <15 17 25 <15 27 36 <15 17 25 <15 27 36 247 360 433 316 419 504 347 432 505 454 549 634 543 673 787 561 695 812 523 638 743 630 793 938 653 821 970 292 460 566 417 592 702 319 511 636 461 667 802 BTUH/CFM 49.4 45.0 39.3 39.5 32.2 28.0 26.7 22.7 20.2 75.7 68.6 63.4 54.3 48.1 43.7 37.4 33.1 30.1 87.1 79.7 74.3 63.0 56.6 52.1 43.5 39.1 35.9 58.4 57.5 51.4 41.7 37.0 31.9 79.7 63.9 53.0 46.1 41.7 36.4
Total Cooling 3 BTUH/LF 356 534 672 490 702 896 630 846 1050 585 723 852 761 979 1179 888 1153 1400 653 812 961 848 1098 1330 980 1278 1559 401 634 806 635 941 1182 406 685 898 679 1016 1281 BTUH/CFM 71.2 66.8 61.1 61.3 54.0 49.8 48.5 44.5 42.0 97.5 90.4 85.2 76.1 69.9 65.5 59.2 54.9 51.9 108.9 101.5 96.1 84.8 78.4 73.9 65.3 60.9 57.7 80.2 79.3 73.2 63.5 58.8 53.7 101.5 85.7 74.8 67.9 63.5 58.2
DID-302-US
4.2
1.5
3.2
5.3
DID-602-US
4.2
1.5
3.2
5.3
DID-602-HC
4.2
3.0
3.3
M DID-622-US G
4.8
1.5
3.7
M DID-622-HC G
4.8
3.0
3.7
NOTES: 1. 2. 3. 4. Induction ratio is volumetric measure of total supply airflow rate divided by the ducted (primary) airflow rate. Secondary (sensible) cooling is based on a 18F temperature differential between the room and the entering chilled water. Total (sensible) cooling is the sum of the secondary cooling (defined in note 2) and the primary air contribution (based on a 20F temperature differential between the room and the entering primary air). Values shown above are based on six (6) foot active beams with two slot (two way) discharge.
Table 4: Nozzle Types and Performance for TROX (2 Slot) Active Chilled Beams
32
33
Performance Parameter
Cooling Performance (2 Pipe Variants) - Sensible cooling capacities
- Chilled water flow rates - Airside pressure loss data - Acoustical (NC) data
DID601
(1 Slot)
DID602
(2 Slot)
DID621
(1 Slot)
DID622
(2 Slot)
DID301
(1 Slot)
DID302
(2 Slot)
Figure 45
Figure 46
Figure 51
Figure 52
Figure 57
Figure 58
Chilled Water Pressure Loss (2 Pipe Coils) Chilled Water Pressure Loss (4 Pipe Coils) Hot Water Pressure Loss (4 Pipe Coils)
The space should be designed for a 75F dry bulb temperature and a maximum relative humidity of 53% (corresponding to a dew point temperature of 56.8Fand a humidity ratio (W ROOM) of 0.0098 Lbs H2O per Lb DA). The primary air will be conditioned to a dew point temperature of 51F (corresponding to a humidity ratio W PRIMARY of 0.0079 Lbs H2O per Lb DA) and delivered at 55F. The ceilings are ten (10) feet high. The space NC shall not exceed 35. SOLUTION: As there are 22 occupants, the chilled beams must not only remove the space sensible gain, but must also treat the space latent gain (200 BTUH per person or a total of 5,000 BTUH) and provide proper space ventilation. If a ventilation rate of 15 CFM per person is to be maintained this amounts to a space ventilation rate of 330 CFM.
10 feet
The space should be designed for a 75F dry bulb temperature and a maximum relative humidity of 53% (corresponding to a dew point temperature of 56.8F and a humidity ratio (W ROOM) of 0.0098 Lbs H2O per Lb DA). The primary air will be conditioned to a dew point temperature of 51F (corresponding to a humidity ratio W PRIMARY of 0.0079 Lbs H2O per Lb DA) and delivered at 55F. The ceilings are ten (10) feet high. The space NC shall not exceed 40.
30 feet
35
12 feet
12 feet 40 feet
36
8 feet (typical)
Lab Benches
16 feet (typical)
37
T Z TSUPPLY H - H1 VL T L VH1 T H1 H
6" for Cooling 2" for Heating Occupied Zone Height (H1)
3.3 ft.
OCCUPIED ZONE
(as defined by ASHRAE Std. 55-2004)
1 ft.
Figure 36: Room Air Velocity and Temperature Parameters Used in this Design Nomenclature
VH1: Local velocity at the top of the occupied zone directly below the point of collision of opposing air streams TH1: Local temperature at the top of the occupied zone directly below the point of collision of opposing air streams VL2: Local velocity at the top of the occupied zone measured two (2) inches from an outside wall TL2: Local temperature at the top of the occupied zone measured two (2) inches from an outside wall VL6: Local velocity at the top of the occupied zone measured six (6) inches from an outside wall TL6: Local temperature at the top of the occupied zone measured six (6) inches from an outside wall A: Centerline distance between two active beams with opposing blows X: Distance between active beam centerline and an adjacent wall H: Mounting height of active chilled beam H1: Height of occupied zone (usually considered 42 for seated occupants, 66 inches for standing occupants) TINDUCED AIR: Dry bulb temperature of room air entering the chilled beam cooling coil TCWS: Temperature of the chilled water entering the chilled beam transfer coil (cooling mode) THWS: Temperature of the hot water entering the chilled beam heat transfer coil (heating mode) Induction ratio: Ratio of discharge airflow rate (to the room) to primary (ducted) airflow rate Net sensible heating: Beam water side heating less the cooling effect of the (cooler) primary air
tINDUCED AIR - tCWS Water Side Sensible Cooling Correction Factor 12F 0.67 14F 0.78 16F 0.89 18F 1.0 20F 1.11 22F 1.22
20F 0.4
30F 0.6
40F 0.8
50F 1.0
60F 1.2
70F 1.4
Table 6: Water Side Correction Factors for Various Entering Air to Entering Chilled Water Temperature Differentials
38
Table 7: Water Side Correction Factors for Various Entering Air to Entering Hot Water Temperature Differentials
9.0
8.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
Figure 32: 37: 2 Pipe Standard Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss
Models DID601-US-2, DID602-US-2, DID621-US-2 and DID622-US-2
9.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
Figure 33: 38: 4 Pipe Standard Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss
Models DID601-US-4, DID602-US-4, DID621-US-4 and DID622-US-4
39
10.0
9.0
8.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.5 GPM is Not Recommended
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
Figure 39 34: : 2 Pipe High Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss
Models DID601-HC-2, DID602-HC-2, DID621-HC-2 and DID622-HC-2
9.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.5 GPM is Not Recommended
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.25
2.50
2.75
3.00
Figure 40 35: : 4 Pipe High Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss
Models DID601-HC-4, DID602-HC-4, DID621-HC-4 and DID622-HC-4
40
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
3.5
3.0
2.5
2.0
1.5
0.5
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
Figure 36: 41: 4 Pipe (Std. or High Capacity) Hot Water Coils Pressure Loss
Models DID601-US-4, DID602-US-4, DID621-US-4 and DID622-US-4, DID601-HC-4, DID602-HC-4, DID621-HC-4 and DID622-HC-4
41
9.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
8.0
7.0
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
Water Flow Rate (GPM) 42: 2 Pipe Standard Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss Figure 37:
Models DID301-US-2 and DID302-US-2
9.0
8.0
7.0
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
6.0
5.0
4.0
3.0
2.0
1.0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
Figure 38: 43: 4 Pipe Standard Capacity Coil Chilled Water Pressure Loss
Models DID301-US-4 and DID302-US-4
42
6.0
5.5
5.0
4.5
4.0
3.5
3.0
2.5
Selection for Design Water Flow Rates Less than 0.25 GPM is Not Recommended
2.0
1.5
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
1.25
1.50
43
1120
1040
960
880
3.0 2.5
640
1.5 1.0 0.8 0.3 1.5 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4
GPMCWS
2.0
560
480
1.0 0.8
400
160 NC 22 80 NC 0 NC 15 20 0.6" 4.0 0.3" 0.4" 2.0 3.0 20 0.3" 25 "A" NOZZLES 0.8" 1.0" 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 0.4" 25 0.5" 0.6" 0.7" 0.3" 30 25 0.4" 34 30 0.5"
"B" NOZZLES
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
1500
GPMCWS
1400
3.0
SECONDARY (WATER) COOLING
1300
2.5 2.0
1200 GPMCWS
1.5 1.0
1100 GPMCWS 1000 3.0 2.5 2.0 1.5 900 3.0 2.5 2.0 800 1.5 1.0 700 0.8 600 0.6 0.2 0.4 500 0.3 0.3 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4
0.8 0.6
0.4 0.3
0.2
400
300 NC 22 200 NC 100 NC 0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 15 20 0.6" 0.3" 0.4" 20 0.3" 25 "A" NOZZLES 0.8" 1.0" 0.4" 25 0.5" 0.6" 0.7" 0.3" 30 25 0.4" 34 30 0.5"
"B" NOZZLES
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
0.2
1120
1040
GPMCWS
960
880 GPMCWS
800 GPMCWS 3.0 720 2.5 2.0 640 3.0 560 2.5 2.0 1.5 480 1.0 0.8 400 0.6 0.4 320 0.3 0.2 240
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
1.5 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.8 0.6 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.3
1.5 1.0
160 NC 22 80 NC 0 NC 15 20 0.6" 4.0 0.3" 0.4" 2.0 3.0 20 0.3" 25 "A" NOZZLES 0.8" 1.0" 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 0.4" 25 0.5" 0.6" 0.7" 0.3" 30 25 0.4" 34 30 0.5"
"B" NOZZLES
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
1500
GPMCWS
1400
1300
3.0 2.5
1200 GPMCWS 1.5 1100 3.0 GPMCWS 1000 2.5 2.0 1.5 900 3.0 2.5 800 2.0 1.5 700 1.0 0.8 600 0.6 500 0.4 0.3 400 0.2 0.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2 0.4 0.3
2.0
300 NC 22 200 NC 100 NC 0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 12.0 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 15 20 0.6" 0.3" 0.4" 20 0.3" 25 "A" NOZZLES 0.8" 1.0" 0.4" 25 0.5" 0.6" 0.7" 0.3" 30 25 0.4" 34 30 0.5"
"B" NOZZLES
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
1200
1100
Chart is based on 6 ft. DID601-HC-4 (4 pipe) heating with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and a 50F temperature differential between room and entering hot water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below.
1000
GPMHWS GPMHWS 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.6 1.0 0.8 0.6
NET SENSIBLE HEATING
700
1.0 0.8
600
500
0.4 0.3
200
100
0
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
-100 "A" NOZZLES -200 NC 15 20 0.6" 25 0.8" 1.0" NC 20 0.3" 0.4" 25 0.5" 0.6" 0.7" 30 34
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
-500
"C" NOZZLES
NC 22 0.3"
25 0.4"
30 0.5" 0.6"
35 0.7" 0.8"
39 0.9" 1.0"
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
48
1000
900
Chart is based on 6 ft. DID602-HC-4 (4 pipe) heating with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and a 50F temperature differential between room and entering hot water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below. GPMHWS GPMHWS GPMHWS 1.5 1.5 1.0 0.8 0.6 1.0 0.8 0.4 0.6
NET SENSIBLE HEATING
800
700
600
1.0 0.8
1.5
500
0.6
400
300
0.4
0.3
200
100
0.2
-100
-200
0.3" 0.4"
0.8" 0.9"1.0"
-700
"C" NOZZLES
NC 22 0.3"
25 0.4"
30 0.5" 0.6"
35 0.7" 0.8"
39 0.9" 1.0"
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
49
1040
960
880
800
3.0 2.0
SECONDARY (WATER) COOLING
2.5 720
640
GPMCWS
1.5 1.0
560 3.0 480 2.0 1.5 1.0 400 0.6 0.4 320 0.3 0.2 240 0.2 0.3 0.6 0.4
160 "G" NOZZLES 80 NC 0 NC 15 0.2" 0.3" 0.4" 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 20 0.6" 5.0 15 0.2" 25 27 0.8" 1.0" 6.0 "M" NOZZLES 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 37 1.0"
13.0
50
1400
1300
1200
1100
2.5 1000 2.0 1.5 900 GPMCWS 800 0.4 700 3.0 2.0 1.5 600 1.0 0.6 500 0.4 0.3 400 0.2 0.2 0.3 1.0 0.6
3.0
300 "G" NOZZLES 200 NC 100 NC 15 0.2" 0.3" 0.4" 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 20 0.6" 10.0 15 0.2" 25 27 0.8" 1.0" 12.0 "M" NOZZLES 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 37 1.0"
26.0
51
1120 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID621-HC-4 (4 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below. Performance at water flow rates > 1.5 GPM is only achievable with DID621-HC models.
1040
960
880
GPMCWS
800
720
2.5 2.0 640 GPMCWS 1.5 560 1.0 0.6 480 3.0 2.0 1.5 400 1.0 0.6 320 0.4 0.3 240 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.3
3.0
160 "G" NOZZLES 80 NC 0 NC 15 0.2" 0.3" 0.4" 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 20 0.6" 5.0 15 0.2" 25 27 0.8" 1.0" 6.0 "M" NOZZLES 7.0 8.0 9.0 10.0 11.0 12.0 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 37 1.0"
13.0
52
1500 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID622-HC-4 (4 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below. Performance at water flow rates > 1.5 GPM is only achievable with DID622-HC models.
1400
1300
1200
GPMCWS
1100 3.0 1000 2.5 2.0 900 GPMCWS 800 1.5 1.0 0.6 0.4 700 3.0 2.5 600 1.5 1.0 500 0.6 0.3
SECONDARY (WATER) COOLING
0.2
400 0.4 300 0.2 "G" NOZZLES 200 NC 100 NC 15 0.2" 0.3" 0.4" 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 20 0.6" 10.0 15 0.2" 25 27 0.8" 1.0" 12.0 "M" NOZZLES 14.0 16.0 18.0 20.0 22.0 24.0 26.0 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 37 1.0"
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
53
950
GPMHWS 650 1.5 1.0 1.5 450 1.0 0.6 0.4 350 0.4 250 0.3 0.2 0.2 150 0.3
NET SENSIBLE HEATING
550 0.6
50 0
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
-50
-150
NC
20 0.6"
25 27 0.8" 1.0"
-250
"M" NOZZLES "G" NOZZLES NC 15 0.2" 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 20 0.3" 6.0 7.0 25 0.4" 0.5" 8.0 30 0.6" 9.0 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 11.0 37 1.0" 12.0 13.0
10.0
Corrections for Other DID621-US-4 or DID621-HC-4 Lengths & T ENTERING WATER - TINDUCED AIR
Beam Length (Nominal Length in Feet) Performance Parameter 4 Feet Water Side Heating (BTUH/LF) Max. Recommended GPM (DID621-US-4 models) Max. Recommended GPM (DID621-HC-4 models) Noise Level (NC) Primary Air Pressure Drop Hot Water Pressure Loss TENTERING HOT WATER - TINDUCED AIR Multiply by 1.03 1.5 1.5 -5 Multiply by 1.03 6 Feet No Correction 1.5 1.5 No Correction No Correction 8 Feet Multiply by 0.96 1.5 1.5 +3 Multiply by 0.98 10 Feet Multiply by 0.92 1.5 1.5 +6 Multiply by 0.97
41 See Figure 36
See table 7 (page 38)
WATERSIDE HEATING
1000
900
GPMHWS
600
0.8
NET SENSIBLE HEATING
1.5 0.6
500
1.0 0.8
400
0.6
0.4
0.3
0.2 100
-100
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
-200
-300
NC
20 0.6"
25 27 0.8" 1.0"
-500 NC "G" NOZZLES 15 0.2" 2.0 4.0 6.0 8.0 10.0 20 0.3" 12.0 25 0.4" 14.0 0.5" 16.0 30 0.6" 18.0 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 22.0 37 1.0" 24.0 26.0
20.0
Corrections for Other DID622-US-4 or DID622-HC-4 Lengths & T ENTERING WATER - TINDUCED AIR
Beam Length (Nominal Length in Feet) Performance Parameter 4 Feet Water Side Heating (BTUH/LF) Max. Recommended GPM (DID622-US-4 models) Max. Recommended GPM (DID622-HC-4 models) Noise Level (NC) Primary Air Pressure Drop Hot Water Pressure Loss TENTERING HOT WATER - TINDUCED AIR Multiply by 1.03 1.5 1.5 -5 Multiply by 1.02 6 Feet No Correction 1.5 1.5 No Correction No Correction 8 Feet Multiply by 0.96 1.5 1.5 +3 Multiply by 0.98 10 Feet Multiply by 0.92 1.5 1.5 +6 Multiply by 0.97
0.4
750 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID301-US-2 (2 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below.
700
650
300
1.5 1.0
250
0.8 0.6
200
150
100
0.2"
50
NC 15 0.2"
20 0.3" 30 0.8"
30 0.6" 0.8"
35
NC
15
20
25 0.6"
"A" NOZZLES
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
150.0
42 See Figure 37
See Table 6 (page 38)
56
1500 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID302-US-2 (2 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below. GPMCWS 1200
1400
1300
1100
1.0 1000 GPMCWS 900 1.5 800 GPMCWS 700 0.8 0.6 600 1.5 1.0 500 0.8 0.6 0.4 400 0.3 0.2 300 NC 200 0.2" 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" "C" NOZZLES 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 39 1.0" 0.4 0.3 0.2 1.0 0.8 0.6 0.4 0.3 0.2
1.5
100
NC 15 0.2"
20 0.3" 30 0.8"
30 0.6" 0.8"
35
NC
15
20
25 0.6"
"A" NOZZLES
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
42 See Figure 37
See table 6 (page 38)
57
750 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID301-US-4 (4 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below.
700
650
600
550
500
450 GPMCWS 400 1.5 1.0 0.5 350 1.5 GPMCWS 300 1.0 0.5 250 1.5 1.0 200 0.5 150 0.3 "C" NOZZLES NC 100 0.2" 20 0.3" 25 0.4" 0.5" 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 39 1.0" 0.3 0.3
GPMCWS
50
NC 15 0.2"
20 0.3" 30 0.8"
30 0.6" 0.8"
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NC
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20
25 0.6"
"A" NOZZLES
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
15.0
43 See Figure 38
1500 Chart is based on 6 ft. DID302-US-4 (4 pipe) cooling with a 20F temperature differential between room and primary air and an 18F temperature differential between room and entering chilled water. For other beam lengths, see the correction factors table below.
1400
1300
1000 1.5 1.0 900 GPMCWS 0.8 0.6 800 1.5 1.0 700 GPMCWS 0.8 0.4 0.3 0.2
600 1.5 500 1.0 0.8 400 0.6 0.4 300 0.2 NC 200 0.2" 25 0.3" 0.4" 0.5" "C" NOZZLES 20 30 0.6" 0.7" 35 0.8" 0.9" 39 1.0" 0.6 0.4 0.3
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
0.2
100
NC 15 0.2"
20 0.3" 30 0.8"
30 0.6" 0.8"
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NC
15
20
25 0.6"
"A" NOZZLES
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
16.0
18.0
20.0
22.0
24.0
26.0
28.0
30.0
43 See Figure 38
See Table 6 (page 38)
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GPMHWS
250
200
0.8
0.8 0.5
0
PRIMARY AIR COOLING
-50
-150
-200
NC
15
20
25 0.6"
30 0.8" 20 0.3"
NC 15 0.2"
30 0.6" 0.8" 25
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37 "B" NOZZLES 1.0" 30 35 0.6" 11.0 0.7" 0.8" 12.0 0.9" 13.0 39 1.0" 14.0
"C" NOZZLES
0.5" 10.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
Corrections for Other DID301-US-4 Lengths & T ENTERING WATER - TINDUCED AIR
Beam Length (Nominal Length in Feet) Performance Parameter 4 Feet Water Side Heating (BTUH/LF) Max. Recommended GPM (DID301-US-4 models) Noise Level (NC) Primary Air Pressure Drop Hot Water Pressure Loss TENTERING HOT WATER - TINDUCED AIR Multiply by 1.03 1.5 -1 Multiply by 1.02 6 Feet No Correction 1.5 No Correction No Correction 8 Feet Multiply by 0.96 1.5 +1 Multiply by 0.98 10 Feet Multiply by 0.92 1.5 +2 Multiply by 0.97
44 See Figure 39
WATERSIDE HEATING
700
600
GPMHWS GPMHWS
0.6
1.5
0.4 100
-100
-200
-300
-400
-500
NC
15
20
25 0.6"
30 0.8" 20 0.3"
NC 15 0.2"
30 0.6" 0.8" 25
35
37 "B" NOZZLES 1.0" 30 35 0.6" 22.0 0.7" 0.8" 24.0 0.9" 26.0 39 1.0" 28.0
"C" NOZZLES
0.5" 20.0
4.0
6.0
8.0
10.0
12.0
14.0
Corrections for Other DID302-US-4 Lengths & T ENTERING WATER - TINDUCED AIR
Beam Length (Nominal Length in Feet) Performance Parameter 4 Feet Water Side Heating (BTUH/LF) Max. Recommended GPM (DID302-US-4 models) Noise Level (NC) Primary Air Pressure Drop Hot Water Pressure Loss TENTERING HOT WATER - TINDUCED AIR Multiply by 1.03 1.5 -1 Multiply by 1.02 6 Feet No Correction 1.5 No Correction No Correction 8 Feet Multiply by 0.96 1.5 +1 Multiply by 0.98 10 Feet Multiply by 0.92 1.5 +2 Multiply by 0.97
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Specification DID600
DID600 Series Active Chilled Beams PART 1- GENERAL 1.01 Summary 3. This section describes the active chilled beams. 1.02 Submittals 4. steel flanked by two linear supply slots. The entire visible face section shall be finished in white powder coat paint or as specified by the architect. All visible internal surfaces shall be flat black. The face of the beam shall be hinged for easy access to internal components. Beams shall be provided with side and end details which will allow its integration into the applicable (nominal 24 inch wide) acoustical ceiling grid as specified by the architect. Beams used for exposed mounting applications shall include factory mounted Coanda plates to assure a horizontal discharge of the supply air. The beams shall consist of a minimum 20 gauge galvanized steel housing encasing the integral sensible cooling coil and a plenum feeding a series of induction nozzles. A side or end mounted connection spigot shall afford the connection of a primary air supply duct (4 nominal diameter for all one way beams and 2 way beams through six feet in length, 5 nominal diameter for 2 way beams longer than six feet) The overall height of the beams shall not exceed 9 inches. Beams shall incorporate provisions for measurement of their primary airflow rate. The measurement location must be accessible from the face of the beam and require a single pressure differential measurement. Airflow calibration charts that relate the measurement to the primary airflow rate shall be furnished with the beams. (OPTIONAL) Each beam shall be furnished with a separate volume flow limiter for mounting in the primary air duct by the installing contractor. This device shall allow field adjustment of a maximum primary air flow rate that is maintained independent of any static pressure changes in the inlet ductwork. The volume flow limiter shall add no more than 0.20 inches H2O pressure drop to the primary air delivery system and shall not require any control or power connections. Beams shall be provided with connections for either 2 or 4 pipe operation as indicated on plans and schedules. Four pipe configurations shall require separate supply and return connections for chilled and hot water. The coils shall be mounted horizontally and shall be manufactured with seamless copper tubing ( outside diameter) with minimum .025 inch wall thickness mechanically fixed to aluminum fins. The aluminum fins shall be limited to no more than ten (10) fins per inch. The beam shall have a working pressure of at least 300 PSI, be factory tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Each chilled beam shall be provided with factory integrated drain fittings. Each chilled beam shall be provided with factory integrated
Submit product data for all items complete with the following information: 1. 2. Operating weights and dimensions of all unit assemblies. Performance data, including sensible and latent cooling capacities, nozzle types, primary and total supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates, chilled (and where applicable hot) water flow rates, noise levels in octave bands, air and water side pressure losses and maximum discharge air throw values. Construction details including manufacturers recommendations for installation, mounting and connection.
3.
5.
PART 2- PRODUCTS 2.01 General Materials and products required for the work of this section shall not contain asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or other hazardous materials identified by the engineer or owner. Approved Manufacturers: These specifications set forth the minimum requirements for the active chilled beams to be accepted for this project. Products provided by the following manufacturers will be deemed acceptable provided they meet all of the construction and performance requirements of this specification: 1. TROX 2.02 1. Design Furnish and install TROX DID601 and/or DID602 series active chilled beams of sizes and capacities as indicated on the drawings and within the mechanical equipment schedules. The quantity and length of the beams shall be as shown on the drawings, without EXCEPTION. The beams shall be constructed and delivered to the job site as single units. The face of the beam shall consist of a room air induction section of 50% free area perforated
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drain fittings. Unless otherwise specified, coil connections shall be bare copper for field sweating to the water supply circuit. Connections shall face upwards, be located near the left end of the beam (when viewing into the primary air connection (OPTIONAL) The chilled water coil shall be provided with NPT male threaded fittings where specified. These fittings must be suitable for field connection to a similar NPT female flexible hose spigot and shall be at least 1 long to facilitate field connection (by others). Beams shall be delivered clean, flushed and capped to prevent ingress of dirt. Performance All performance shall be in compliance with that shown on the equipment schedule. Acoustical testing shall have been performed in accordance with ISO 3741. Coils shall be rated in accordance with ARI Standard 410, but their cooling and heating capacities shall be established in accordance to European Standard EN15116 for the specific application on the inlet side of the submitted chilled beam. Evidence of this testing must be included in the submittal. Primary airflow rates shall not result in supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates in excess of 80 CFM per linear foot of (two slot) beam. Chilled water flow rates to the beams shall be limited to that which results in a maximum ten (10) foot head loss. Water flow velocities through the beam shall not exceed 4 FPS. lowered into the grid module by adjusting the nuts connecting the threaded rods to the beam. Before connecting the supply water system(s) to the beams, contractor shall flush the piping system(s) to assure that all debris and other matter have been removed. Contractor shall perform connection of beams to the chilled water circuit by method specified (hard connection using sweated connection or connection using flexible hoses. Flexible connector hoses shall be furnished by others (optionally by the manufacturer). Hoses shall be twenty four (24) inches in length and suitable for operation with a bend radius as small as five (5) inches. Such hoses shall be 100% tested and certified for no leakage at 500 PSI. Connector hoses shall consist of a PFTE lined hose with a wire braided jacket. The hoses shall be suitable for operation in an environment between -40 and 200F, rated for a least 300 PSI and tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Contractor shall assure that the chilled water supplying the beams has been properly treated in accordance to BSRIA publication AG 2/93. No power or direct control connections shall be required for the operation of the chilled beam. Cleaning and Protection Protect units before, during and after installation. Damaged material due to improper site protection shall be cause for rejection. Clean equipment, repair damaged finishes as required to restore beams to as-new appearance.
3.
8.
4.
5.
9. 2.03 1.
2.
6. 3.03 1. 2.
3. 4.
PART 3- EXECUTION 3.02 Installation 1. 2. Coordinate the size, tagging and capacity of the beams to their proper location. (RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE) Chilled beams up to six feet in length shall be independently suspended from the structure above by a four (4) threaded rods of diameter (provided by the installing contractor). For beams beyond six feet in length, six (6) threaded rods of diameter. The upper end of the rods shall be suspended from strut channels that are a) mounted perpendicular to the beam length and b) at least four inches wider than the beam to facilitate relocation of the threaded rods along their length. The rods shall be fixed to factory mounting brackets on the beam that allow repositioning (at least four inches) along its length. The beam shall then be positioned above the acoustical ceiling grid and
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Specification DID620
DID620 Series Active Chilled Beams PART 1- GENERAL 1.01 Summary This section describes the active chilled beams. 1.02 Submittals 4. 3. entire visible face section shall be finished in white powder coat paint or as specified by the architect. All visible internal surfaces shall be flat black. Beams shall be provided with side and end details which will allow its integration into the applicable (nominal 24 inch wide) acoustical ceiling grid as specified by the architect. Beams used for exposed mounting applications shall include factory mounted Coanda plates to assure a horizontal discharge of the supply air. The beams shall consist of a minimum 20 gauge galvanized steel housing encasing the integral sensible cooling coil and a plenum feeing a series of induction nozzles. A side (model 622-US-H) or top (model 622-US-V) mounted connection spigot shall afford the connection of a six (6) inch diameter supply air. The overall height of beams shall not exceed 8 inches. Each beam shall be provided with a pressure tap that may be used to measure the pressure differential between the primary air plenum and the room. Airflow calibration charts that relate this pressure differential reading with the primary and beam supply airflow rates shall be furnished with the beams. (OPTIONAL) Each beam shall be furnished with a separate volume flow limiter for mounting in the primary air duct by the installing contractor. This device shall allow field adjustment of a maximum primary air flow rate that is maintained independent of any static pressure changes in the inlet ductwork. The volume flow limiter shall add no more than 0.20 inches H2O pressure drop to the primary air delivery system and shall not require any control or power connections. Beams shall be provided with connections for either 2 or 4 pipe operation as indicated on plans and schedules. Four pipe configurations shall require separate supply and return connections for chilled and hot water. The coils shall be mounted horizontally and shall be manufactured with seamless copper tubing ( outside diameter) with minimum .025 inch wall thickness mechanically fixed to aluminum fins. The aluminum fins shall be limited to no more than ten (10) fins per inch. The beam shall have a working pressure of at least 300 PSI, be factory tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Each chilled beam shall be provided with factory integrated drain fittings. Unless otherwise specified, coil connections shall be bare copper for field sweating to the water supply circuit. Connections shall face upwards, be located near the left end of the beam (when viewing into the primary air connection
Submit product data for all items complete with the following information: 1. 2. Operating weights and dimensions of all unit assemblies. Performance data, including sensible and latent cooling capacities, nozzle types, primary and total supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates, chilled (and where applicable hot) water flow rates, noise levels in octave bands, air and water side pressure losses and maximum discharge air throw values. Construction details including manufacturers recommendations for installation, mounting and connection.
5.
3.
Materials and products required for the work of this section shall not contain asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or other hazardous materials identified by the engineer or owner. Approved Manufacturers: These specifications set forth the minimum requirements for the active chilled beams to be accepted for this project. Products provided by the following manufacturers will be deemed acceptable provided they meet all of the construction and performance requirements of this specification: 1. TROX 2.02 1. Design Furnish and install TROX DID621 (1 slot) and/or DID622 (2 slot) series single slot active chilled beams of sizes and capacities as indicated on the drawings and within the mechanical equipment schedules. The quantity and length of the beams shall be as shown on the drawings, without EXCEPTION. The beams shall be constructed and delivered to the job site as single units. The face of the beam shall consist of a room air induction section of 50% free area perforated steel flanked by two linear supply slots. The
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2.
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8. (OPTIONAL) The chilled water coil shall be provided with NPT male threaded fittings where specified. These fittings must be suitable for field connection to a similar NPT female flexible hose spigot and shall be at least 1 long to facilitate field connection (by others). Beams shall be delivered clean, flushed and capped to prevent ingress of dirt Performance All performance shall be in compliance with that shown on the equipment schedule. Acoustical testing shall have been performed in accordance with ISO 3741. Coils shall be rated in accordance with ARI Standard 410, but their cooling and heating capacities shall be established in accordance to European Standard EN15116 for the specific application on the inlet side of the submitted chilled beam. Evidence of this testing must be included in the submittal. Primary airflow rates shall not result in supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates in excess of 80 CFM per linear foot of beam. Chilled water flow rates to the beams shall be limited to that which results in a maximum ten (10) foot head loss. Water flow velocities through the beam shall not exceed 4 FPS. 4. Contractor shall perform connection of beams to the chilled water circuit by method specified (hard connection using sweated connection or connection using flexible hoses. Flexible connector hoses shall be furnished by others (optionally by the manufacturer). Hoses shall be twenty four (24) inches in length and suitable for operation with a bend radius as small as five (5) inches. Such hoses shall be 100% tested and certified for no leakage at 500 PSI. Connector hoses shall consist of a PFTE lined hose with a wire braided jacket. The hoses shall be suitable for operation in an environment between -40 and 200F, rated for a least 300 PSI and tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Contractor shall assure that the chilled water supplying the beams has been properly treated in accordance to BSRIA publication AG 2/93. No power or direct control connections shall be required for the operation of the chilled beam. Cleaning and Protection Protect units before, during and after installation. Damaged material due to improper site protection shall be cause for rejection. Clean equipment, repair damaged finishes as required to restore beams to as-new appearance.
5.
9. 2.03 1.
2.
6. 3.03 1. 2.
3. 4. 5.
PART 3- EXECUTION 3.02 Installation 1. 2. Coordinate the size, tagging and capacity of the beams to their proper location. (RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE) Chilled beams up to six feet in length shall be independently suspended from the structure above by a four (4) threaded rods of diameter (provided by the installing contractor). For beams beyond six feet in length, six (6) threaded rods of diameter. The upper end of the rods shall be suspended from strut channels that are a) mounted perpendicular to the beam length and b) at least four inches wider than the beam to facilitate relocation of the threaded rods along their length. The rods shall be fixed to factory mounting slots on the beam that allow repositioning (at least four inches) along its length. The beam shall then be positioned above the acoustical ceiling grid and lowered into the grid module by adjusting the nuts connecting the threaded rods to the beam. Before connecting the supply water system(s) to the beams, contractor shall flush the piping system(s) to assure that all debris and other matter have been removed.
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Specification DID300
DID300 Series Active Chilled Beams PART 1- GENERAL 1.01 Summary 3. steel flanked by two linear supply slots (or an OPTIONAL linear bar grille with a 70% free area face). The entire visible face section shall be finished in white powder coat paint or as specified by the architect. All visible internal surfaces shall be flat black. Beams shall be provided with side and end details which will allow its integration into the applicable (nominal 12 inch wide) acoustical ceiling grid as specified by the architect. Beams used for exposed mounting applications shall include factory mounted Coanda plates to assure a horizontal discharge of the supply air. The beams shall consist of a minimum 20 gauge galvanized steel housing encasing the integral sensible cooling coil and a plenum feeing a series of induction nozzles. A side entry primary air duct connection shall be provided with a nominal five (5) or six (6) inch round spigot. The overall height of the beams shall not exceed 9 Beams shall incorporate provisions for measurement of their primary airflow rate. The measurement location must be accessible from the face of the beam and require a single pressure differential measurement. Airflow calibration charts that relate the measurement to the primary airflow rate shall be furnished with the beams. (OPTIONAL) Each beam shall be furnished with a separate volume flow limiter for mounting in the primary air duct by the installing contractor. This device shall allow field adjustment of a maximum primary air flow rate that is maintained independent of any static pressure changes in the inlet ductwork. The volume flow limiter shall add no more than 0.20 inches H2O pressure drop to the primary air delivery system and shall not require any control or power connections. When furnished in a 2 pipe configuration, the assembly shall contain two (2) separate chilled water coils with single supply and return connections. Four pipe connections shall require separate connections for their chilled and hot water supply. The coils shall be mounted vertically and (non-piped) condensate trays shall be furnished directly beneath them. The coils shall be manufactured with seamless copper tubing ( outside diameter) with minimum .025 inch wall thickness mechanically fixed to aluminum fins. The aluminum fins shall be limited to no more than ten (10) fins per inch. The beam shall have a working pressure of at least 300 PSI, be factory tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Each chilled beam shall be provided with factory integrated drain fittings. Unless otherwise specified, coil connections shall be O.D. bare
Submit product data for all items complete with the following information: 1. 2. Operating weights and dimensions of all unit assemblies. Performance data, including sensible and latent cooling capacities, nozzle types, primary and total supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates, chilled (and where applicable hot) water flow rates, noise levels in octave bands, air and water side pressure losses and maximum discharge air throw values. Construction details including manufacturers recommendations for installation, mounting and connection. 4.
5.
3.
Materials and products required for the work of this section shall not contain asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) or other hazardous materials identified by the engineer or owner. Approved Manufacturers: These specifications set forth the minimum requirements for the active chilled beams to be accepted for this project. Products provided by the following manufacturers will be deemed acceptable provided they meet all of the construction and performance requirements of this specification: 1. TROX 2.02 1. Design Furnish and install TROX DID301 (single slot) and/or DID302 (two slot) series active chilled beams of sizes and capacities as indicated on the drawings and within the mechanical equipment schedules. The quantity and length of the beams shall be as shown on the drawings, without EXCEPTION. The beams shall be constructed and delivered to the job site as single units. The face of the beam shall consist of a room air induction section of 50% free area perforated 7.
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Specification DID300
copper for field sweating to the water supply circuit. Connections to 2 pipe coils shall extend from left end of the beam (when viewing into the primary air connection spigot) and shall be at least 1 long to facilitate field connection (by others). 8. (OPTIONAL) The chilled water coil shall be provided with NPT male threaded fittings where specified. These fittings must be suitable for field connection to a similar NPT female flexible hose. Beams shall be delivered clean, flushed and capped to prevent ingress of dirt. Performance 3. Before connecting the supply water system(s) to the beams, contractor shall flush the piping system(s) to assure that all debris and other matter have been removed. Contractor shall perform connection of beams to the chilled water circuit by method specified (hard connection using sweated connection or connection using flexible hoses. Flexible connector hoses shall be furnished by others (optionally by the manufacturer). Hoses shall be twenty four (24) inches in length and suitable for operation with a bend radius as small as five (5) inches. Such hoses shall be 100% tested and certified for no leakage at 500 PSI. Connector hoses shall consist of a PFTE lined hose with a wire braided jacket. The hoses shall be suitable for operation in an environment between -40 and 200F, rated for a least 300 PSI and tested for leakage at a minimum pressure of 360 PSI. Contractor shall assure that the chilled water supplying the beams has been properly treated in accordance to BSRIA publication AG 2/93. No power or direct control connections shall be required for the operation of the chilled beam. Cleaning and Protection
4.
5.
9. 2.03
All performance shall be in compliance with that shown on the equipment schedule. Acoustical testing shall have been performed in accordance with ISO 3741. Coils shall be rated in accordance with ARI Standard 410, but their cooling and heating capacities shall be established in accordance to European Standard EN15116 for the specific application on the inlet side of the submitted chilled beam. Evidence of this testing must be included in the submittal. Primary airflow rates shall not result in supply (primary plus induced) airflow rates in excess of 40 CFM per linear foot of beam. Chilled water flow rates to the beams shall be limited to that which results in a maximum ten (10) foot head loss. Water flow velocities through the beam shall not exceed 4 FPS. PART 3- EXECUTION 3.02 Installation 1. 2. Coordinate the size, tagging and capacity of the beams to their proper location. (RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION PROCEDURE) Chilled beams up to six feet in length shall be independently suspended from the structure above by a four (4) threaded rods of diameter (provided by the installing contractor). For beams beyond six feet in length, six (6) threaded rods of diameter. The upper end of the rods shall be suspended from strut channels that are a) mounted perpendicular to the beam length and b) at least four inches wider than the beam to facilitate relocation of the threaded rods along their length. The rods shall be fixed to factory mounting brackets on the beam that allow repositioning (at least four inches) along its length. The beam shall then be positioned above the acoustical ceiling grid and lowered into the grid module by adjusting the nuts connecting the threaded rods to the beam.
6. 3.03
Protect units before, during and after installation. Damaged material due to improper site protection shall be cause for rejection. Clean equipment, repair damaged finishes as required to restore beams to as-new appearance.
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