Low Rise
Offices

Low Rise Offices

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

The following systems are recommended for a Low Rise Office:
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 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 Terminal with Packaged Equipment

Excellent for small spaces
Excellent thermal comfort; good humidity comfort
Low maintenance and operating costs
Good for new construction; excellent for 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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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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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.