Text for Manufacturing Industrial or Process
When selecting a system for your Manufacturing Industrial or Process spaces you need to consider:
Space size and utilization.
Thermal and humidity comfort.
Cost of equipment, installation, maintenance and operation.
Construction type - new or retrofit.
Geographical location (climate).
The following systems are recommended for Manufacturing
Industrial and Process spaces. Each system rated using the above
factors when comparing one system to another.
VAV FPMB with Central Station Air Handler with Chilled Water
Excellent for large spaces.
Good thermal comfort.
Good first, installed and maintenance costs.
Very low operating costs when combined with high efficiency components.
Excellent for new construction.
Excellent for heating.
Excellent for cold climates.
Excellent for temperate climates.
Good for cooling in warm climates.
Good for cooling in hot, arid climates.
Good for cooling in hot, humid climates.
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.
Good for heating when combined with a perimeter heating system.
Good for cooling in temperate climates.
Excellent for cooling in warm climates.
Good for cooling in hot climates.
Double Duct (Dual Duct) with Central Air-Handler and Chilled Water
Good for large spaces.
Good thermal and humidity control.
Good for new construction.
Excellent for heating.
Excellent for cooling in temperate climates.
Good for cooling in warm and hot climates.
Central Station Air-Handler with Chilled Water (CAV)
Good for large and small spaces.
Good thermal and humidity comfort.
Very low first and installed costs.
Low maintenance and operating costs.
Good for new or retrofit construction.
Good for heating.
Good for cooling in all climates.
Direct Expansion Split System (CAV)
Good for large and small spaces.
Good thermal and humidity comfort.
Very low first and installed costs.
Low maintenance and operating costs.
Good for new or retrofit construction.
Good for heating.
Good for cooling in all climates.
Key:
CAV - Constant Air Volume
VAV - Variable Air Volume
FPMB - Fan Powered Mixing Box
Packaged Equipment - Single packaged unit capable
of supplying conditioned air for cooling (and optionally heating).