Colleges/Universities
When selecting a system you need to consider:
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Space utilization
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Comfort
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Cost
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Construction
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Climate
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The following systems are recommended for a College or University:
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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Excellent for large spaces
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Good thermal comfort
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Very low operating costs when combined with high efficiency components
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Excellent for new construction
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Excellent for large spaces; good for small spaces
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Good thermal and humidity comfort
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Low first, installed, maintenance and operating costs
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Good for new construction or retrofit
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COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
Good when combined with a perimeter heating system. |
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Excellent for large spaces; good for small spaces
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Excellent thermal and humidity comfort
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Low maintenance and operating costs
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Good for new construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
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COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for large and small spaces
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Good thermal comfort; excellent humidity comfort
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Low first, installed, and maintenance costs
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Good for new and retrofit construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
Good when combined with a perimeter heating system. |
= Good
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Good for large spaces
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Good thermal and humidity control
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Good for new construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for small spaces
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Excellent for thermal and humidity comfort
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Good for new construction
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Good for new construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for large spaces; excellent for small spaces
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Excellent thermal comfort
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Good first and installed costs
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Good for new or retrofit construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for large and small spaces
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Good thermal control
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Very low first and installed costs; low maintenance costs
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Good for new or retrofit construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for small spaces
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Very low first and installed costs
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Good for new construction; excellent for retrofit construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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HEATING |
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Good for small spaces
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Good thermal and humidity control
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Very low first cost; low installed cost; very low operating cost
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Good for new or retrofit construction
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C L I M A T E |
COLD |
TEMP- ERATE |
WARM |
HOT (ARID) |
HOT (HUMID) |
COOLING |
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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 Carriers 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.