Elementary/
High Schools

Elementary/High Schools

When selecting a system you need to consider:
Space utilization Comfort Cost Construction Climate

The following systems are recommended for a Elementary or High School:
Each system is rated using the above criteria for ease of comparison.

Also refer to:
CAV = Constant Air Volume  |  VAV = Variable Air Volume  |  FPMB = Fan Powered Mixing Box


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VAV Box Boot with Central Station Air-Handler and Chilled Water

Excellent for large spaces; good for small spaces
Good thermal and humidity comfort
Low first, installed, maintenance and operating costs
Good for new construction or retrofit
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING Good when combined with a perimeter heating system.
= Good   = Excellent


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Chilled Water Multizone

Excellent for large spaces; good for small spaces
Excellent thermal and humidity comfort
Low maintenance and operating costs
Good for new construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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Double Duct (Dual Duct) with Central Air-Handler and Chilled Water

Good for large spaces
Good thermal and humidity control

Good for new construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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Induction Unit with Central Station Air Handler and Chilled Water

Good for small spaces
Excellent for thermal and humidity comfort
Good for new construction
Good for new construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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Chilled Water Fan Coil System

= Good  = Excellent
Good for large spaces; excellent for small spaces
Excellent thermal comfort
Good first and installed costs
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING


HEATING


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VAV FPMB with Packaged Equipment

Excellent for large spaces
Good thermal comfort control
Very low first cost; low installed, maintenance and operating costs
Good for retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING

HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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VAV Box Boot with Packaged Equipment

Excellent for large spaces; good for small spaces
Good thermal and humidity control
Very low first cost; low installed, maintenance and operating costs
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING Good when combined with a perimeter heating system.
= Good   = Excellent


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Packaged Multizone System

Good for large spaces
Excellent thermal and humidity comfort
Low maintenance and operating costs
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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VVT System (VAV Bypass) with Packaged Equipment

Good for large spaces; excellent for small spaces
Good thermal comfort
Very low first cost; low installed, maintenance and operating costs.
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING

HEATING
= Good   = Excellent


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Packaged Equipment (CAV)

= Good  = Excellent
Good for large and small spaces
Good thermal control
Very low first and installed costs; low maintenance costs
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING

HEATING


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WSHP (Water Source Heat Pump)

= Good  = Excellent
Good for small spaces
Good thermal and humidity control
Very low first cost; low installed cost; very low operating cost
Good for new or retrofit construction
C L I M A T E
COLD TEMP-
ERATE
WARM HOT
(ARID)
HOT
(HUMID)
COOLING
HEATING


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The Carrier Comfort Network

Controls are an Integral part of HVAC Building Systems. The Carrier Comfort Network (CCN) is the most advanced technology to evolve from Carrier’s thorough knowledge of both comfort systems and controls. CCN addresses a wide range of comfort, operational, air quality and energy management objectives by allowing separate pieces of Carrier HVAC equipment, non-Carrier equipment and related building systems to work in harmony.


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Service: an integral part of HVAC system planning...

Preventive and predictive maintenance of all HVAC equipment is an essential element to ensure the uninterrupted and efficient operation of your system. The performance of routine scheduled maintenance, in accordance with equipment manufacturers recommendations, is critical in preventing equipment failure while maintaining the energy efficiency engineered into each system component.

Inadequate maintenance of HVAC equipment contributes significantly to component failure, and elevated repair costs. A comprehensive preventive maintenance program for all HVAC equipment is the most cost effective approach to protecting the investment you have made in this system.