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Beams

There is an increasing need for energy efficient air conditioning systems as energy codes become more stringent.
Chilled beam systems are one such alternate to traditional “all air” conditioning systems. Beams use water to
move energy through a building and service the building’s sensible (dry) cooling load, relying on the air-side simply
to meet ventilation and latent (wet) load requirements. This drastically reduces primary air volumes supplied to
a space and leads to energy savings, improved comfort levels, and ability to effectively integrate a dedicated
outdoor air system (DOAS).

vs.

1/2 in. Diameter Water Pipe & 18 in. x 18 in. Air Duct
7 in. Diameter Air Duct

Water is more efficient at transporting energy. The

All Air Systems Beam Systems
smaller footprint of a beam system allows for greater
mechanical and architectural flexibility. Use air for both sensible Use water for sensible load and
and latent load air for latent load and ventilation

Generally Generally supply up to

TYPES OF BEAMS re-circulate air 100% outside air

Active Beams
++ Supply primary air for ventilation and increased
capacity. Active beam
airflow
++ High velocity primary air induces room air across
the coil.
++ Distributes combined primary and induced air into
the room.
++ Provide heating and cooling.

Passive Beams
++ Convective currents draw room air across
Passive beam
the coil. airflow
++ Require a separate ventilation system to
condition latent loads, as no primary airflow
is supplied.

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CHOOSING THE RIGHT SYSTEM:

THE ENERGY STORY
Active and passive beam systems can contribute 30 - 57% energy savings depending on application.
++ Beams can contribute to energy savings in the building, which will help achieve LEED credits.

++ Relying on pumping power, as opposed to fan power, to transport

energy through the building often results in energy savings.
++ Increased use of wetside economizer and a reduction in chiller lift contribute to plant efficiency.

Chilled Beam Pumps/Pump Compressor

Fans
Pumps/PumpPumps/Pump
Compressor
Pumps/Pump Compressor
Compressor
Fans Fans Fans

Systems vs. All 100% 100% 100%

100% Air Transport Loads
Air Transport Air
Loads
Transport
Air Transport LoadsLoads
Peak PowerPeak
(Cooling)
Power
PeakPeak
(Cooling)
Power (Cooling)
Power (Cooling)
87% 87% 87%
87%
Compressor Loads
Compressor Compressor
Loads LoadsLoads
Compressor
Air (VAV) and Peak PowerPeak
(Cooling)
Power
PeakPeak
(Cooling)
Power
Power (Cooling)
(Cooling)
Refrigerant 45% 45% 45%45% 67% 67% 67%
67%
Peak PowerPeak
(Cooling)
Power
PeakPeak
(Cooling)
Power
Power (Cooling)
(Cooling)
Systems (VRF)
Distribution Distribution Distribution
Distribution
Systems Systems Systems Systems
20% 20% 20%20%
Assuming a mid to large size
project, a chilled beam system
could use 33% less power to 55% 55% 55%55% 80% 80% 80%80%
Generation Generation Generation
Generation
Systems Systems Systems
Systems
condition a space when compared
to an all air system, and 20% when
compared to a VRF system. VAV Air System
VAV Air
VAV VAV
SystemAir System
Air System VRF Refrigerant
VRF Refrigerant
VRFVRF Refrigerant
Radiant Cooling
Refrigerant Radiant
Chilled
Cooling
Radiant
Radiant Chilled
Cooling
Cooling Chilled
Chilled
System System System Beam Hydronic
System Beam Systems
Hydronic
BeamBeam Hydronic
Systems
Hydronic Systems
Systems
400 ft. ductwork
200 ft. pipe 400 ft. pipe
(multiple compressors)

Distribution / Pumping Energy

The graph below shows the percentage of compressor horsepower to building pipe/duct length. When compared
to an all air system and a refrigerant system, hydronic chilled beams require significantly less pumping energy.
AHRI Standard 1230 for rating VRF equipment only requires 25 ft. of pipe for testing. Correction factors (AHRI
Standard 1230 recommends at 6% per 100 ft.) are required to adjust for longer lengths of equivalent piping.

35%
Hydronic (Chilled Beams)
30% Air (Low Pressure VVT)
Percent of Compressor Horsepower

Refrigerant (VRF)
25%
Air (Medium Pressure VAV)

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Pipe/Duct Length (ft.)

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BENEFITS
Efficiency Comfort
Water is a natural resource that uses the Chilled beams typically run at a higher
least amount of horsepower to deliver discharge air temperature when
heating or cooling, therefore maximizing compared to most other HVAC systems
energy efficiency. Chilled beams can (with the exception of Stratified Air
help transfer the majority of the sensible Systems). Chilled beams are also quieter
space load on to water coils, which to operate, and provide excellent air
can present many advantages over all distribution, leading to better occupant
air and VRF systems. When correctly comfort and increased productivity.
applied, chilled beams can save 30%
or more when compared to both all Versatility
air and VRF systems. The ability to
With chilled beams you can customize
customize the design to building and
the design to suit most buildings
climate requirements helps optimize
and climates in order to achieve an
the system.
efficiency goal. Through tying in all the
building mechanical components you
Safety
can salvage energy and redistribute it
On average chilled beams use 66-75% throughout the building.
less CFC/HFC refrigerant than VRF.
Refrigerant used is factory sealed and
isolated from building occupants.

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Costs Sustainability
Lower upfront costs Chilled beam systems provide a true

The versatility of the system allows you to path to Net Zero. These systems can

design for every budget. Initial costs can provide the highest level of energy

be controlled through the proper selection efficiency. Simple integration between

of components, the implementation of green technologies and the longest

technology, a well engineered control lasting equipment solutions provide

strategy, and a competitive bid process. for a very sustainable system. These
systems use comparatively low
Lower lifecycle cost
amounts of CFC/HFC refrigerants
Hydronic systems are designed for the with many replacement and upgrade
life of the building. These systems are opportunities.
easily upgradeable as new technology
evolves providing true unmatched
energy efficiency.

Minimal maintenance

Typical chilled beam designs are

sensible cooling only which leads to
minimal in-space maintenance in most
applications. Hydronic components are
interchangeable and parts are readily
available.

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SYSTEM DESIGN
Primary Airflow
When designing an air distribution system there are
many factors that affect occupant comfort, including:
++ Building skin loads

++ Occupant and equipment loads

++ Lighting loads

++ Ventilation requirements

++ Outdoor air load

The difference between a VAV system and an active

chilled beam system is what factors are handled at
the AHU level versus in the space being conditioned.
Classroom
In a typical VAV system, the airflow from the AHU is
used to handle all the load factors listed above. In an
active chilled beam system, the coil installed in the
beam will cool the majority of the sensible space load
and handle the room air recirculation.

The primary airflow from the DOAS/AHU is typically

sized to take care of:
++ Ventilation rate

++ Zone latent load

++ Ventilation load

++ Partial zone sensible load

The goal with a chilled beam system is to minimize

the volume of primary air required. Depending on
the application, this may lead to as much as 75%
reduction in the quantity of primary air required. Office

This design example compares a high density

application (classroom) to a moderate density
application (office) and how the system efficiency
can be optimized by minimizing the required primary
airflow.

ASHRAE 62.1 Results

Application Details Application Occupants (2013) Ventilation Outdoor Air
Requirements Outdoor Air
/Occupant
Area: 750 ft.2 1 instructor 0.12 cfm/sq.ft.
Classroom 350 cfm 13.5 cfm
Set Point: 75°F 25 students 10 cfm / person
Window Area: 100 ft.2 0.06 cfm/sq.ft.
Office 10 employees 95 cfm 9.5 cfm
T8 florescent lighting 5 cfm / person
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Takeaway Design Tips

A typical space is conditioned to 75°F dew point (DP), 64.9 gr/lb. The saturated primary air has the same moisture
content at 55°F, meaning that further dehumidification of the primary air is required. The dew point and gr/lb.
are integral to chilled beam design.

To ensure the most efficient design possible, the goal is to satisfy the zone latent load with a quantity of primary
air as close as possible to the ventilation rate requirement. Limitations with lowest achievable dew point may
require primary air flow above the ventilation rate in certain cases. For example, the office supply air target of
36°F dew point might not be practical to achieve, so the primary air volume would be increased to offset for the
higher dew point.
++ Various different types of low dew point units are available in the market

-- Desiccant wheel units:

++ Active regeneration

++ Passive regeneration

-- DX dehumidifying unit with hot gas reheat

++ Typical ventilation rate range Office Space: 0.11 to 0.15 cfm/sq.ft.; Classroom: 0.45 to 0.55 cfm/sq.ft.

++ Office Space with 10 – 15 gr/lb depression between primary air and space condition may require 0.2 to
0.3 cfm/sq.ft. of primary airflow
++ Typical primary air requirement for any application with chilled beams will require between 0.2 - 0.7 cfm/sq.ft.

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Secondary Water Loop

A beam system will often include low temperature chilled water for the outdoor air or primary air system, and
higher temperature chilled water (or secondary water loop) for the active or passive beams. There are several
possible secondary water loop configurations that would provide the required supply water temperature in an
efficient manner and meet the design load depending on project budgets, availability, and overall building design.

Closed Loop Mixing Valve

++ Low initial cost.

++ Ideal for small to mid size projects

where first cost is the primary driver.
++ Easy way of adding secondary
chilled water loop to an existing low
temperature chilled water loop.
++ Intermediate piping arrangement.

Heat Exchanger
++ Moderate initial cost.

++ Ideal for small to mid size projects

where first cost and simple
operation are the primary drivers.
++ Easy way of adding secondary
chilled water loop to an existing low
temperature chilled water loop.
++ Simple piping arrangement.

++ Ideal where separation of the

primary and secondary chilled water
loop is advantageous.

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Dedicated Chiller
++ Relatively higher initial cost.

++ Ideal for mid to large sized projects

where secondary chilled water loop
can be put on separate chiller.
++ Higher chiller efficiency (could
improve chiller efficiency by
25%) provides further energy use
reduction.
++ Simple piping arrangement.

++ Optional dual (primary and secondary)

chiller with common header setup to
reduce redundancy and initial cost.

District Chilled Water Loop

++ Moderate initial cost.

++ Return loop on district cooling is

typically close to the entering water
temperature required for beams
and can be tapped into with heat
exchanger setup.
++ Potential for increased chiller
efficiency at the central plant.

Temperature Reset Module

(TRM)
++ Low initial cost
++ Ideal for systems needing both
dehumidification and dry cooling
++ Provides local mixing to simplify
waterside system layout
++ Allows for better entering water
temperature control and response
time to humidity increase in each
zone

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COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACES

Using chilled beams improves energy efficiency through significant reductions in fan power and reheat requirements.

CONFERENCE ROOMS ADDITIONAL INTERIOR PRIVATE

++ Occupancy can fluctuate CONSIDERATIONS OFFICES
throughout the day, so modulation
++ Volume Flow Regulators ++ Small offices typically have low
in the space should be considered.
(VFR) ensure constant enough loads for a single chilled
++ Applicable products include: airflow in smaller zones beam. These will typically located in
-- ACBR: Recessed Active ++ VAV boxes allow for Demand the middle of the room for optimal
Chilled Beam (pictured in air distribution.
Control Ventilation (DCV)
render) when coupled with CO2 / ++ Applicable products include:
-- ACBL: Linear Active Chilled occupancy sensors and set -- ACBM: Modular Active Chilled
Beam point based override for Beam
reduction in energy use.
-- ACBC: Cabinet Displacement
Chilled Beam

PERIMETER ZONE INTERIOR OPEN OFFICE SPACES

++ Chilled beams on the perimeter could treat ++ Chilled beams in the interior will typically provide cooling only,
both heating and cooling loads throughout the assuming heating requirements are accounted for on the
year. Beams can be used in either recessed, perimeter. Beams can be used in either recessed, lay-in, or
lay-in, or exposed applications (Coanda wings exposed applications.
would be required). ++ For additional aesthetic appeal, slimline connections with
++ Along the perimeter, chilled beams can be used in a 2-pipe additional active beams or inactive beams can be applied for
or 4-pipe application. 6-way valves will allow for changeover a long continuous appearance.
between heating and cooling for a 2- pipe chilled beam. ++ Applicable products include:
++ Applicable products include: -- ACBL: Linear Active Chilled Beam (pictured in render)
-- ACBL: Linear Active Chilled Beam (pictured in render) -- ACBR: Recessed Active Chilled Beam
-- ACBR: Recessed Active Chilled Beam -- PCBL: Linear Passive Chilled Beam
-- ACBC: Cabinet Displacement Chilled Beam
-- PCBL: Linear Passive Chilled Beam

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Performance
Chilled Beams VAV VRF
CFM 19,500 65,000 16,250
Peak Fan HP 21 70 17
Peak Additional Pumping HP 2 - 9
Fan and Pumping Energy Consump-
7,627 10,283 8,618
tion kwh/ yr
Percent Energy Use in Comparison
- 35% higher 13% higher
to Chilled Beams

Notes
1. These comparisons are based on a 40,000 sq.ft. office 4. Chilled beam system secondary water requirement based 6. Compressor COP 3.8
floor plate with 35 btuh/sq.ft. of space peak cooling load on 57°F EWT, 5°F water ΔT, 300 ft. of pipping at 4 ft. 7. Annual cooling energy consumpton (fan and pumping
2. Fan efficiency 65%, motor efficiency 90%, water pump head loss per 100 ft. energy only) allows for load fluctuation
efficiency 80% 5. VRF pumping energy based on AHRI 1230 and 200 ft.
3. Air system total static 4 in.w.g. of pipping

Selling Features
Integrated Lighting and Piping
++ Lights can be integrated into Coanda Wings when installing beams into an open ceiling.

++ Piping can be integrated into the beams to reduce the visible clutter in an open ceiling, providing a clean look.
The integration of piping into the beam typically reduces the contractors installation time and overall cost.
Integrated Integrated Lighting
lighting piping drivers

Integrated lighting Integrated lighting & piping

Retrofit Opportunities
++ Buildings with perimeter induction units can use the Retrofit Induction Unit (RIU) to upgrade their system.
The RIU is designed to match the existing footprint and to be connected into the existing piping and duct
work. These units can utilize the existing cabinets or can be ordered with new cabinets.
++ Buildings with perimeter fin tube can utilize ACBL24’s in the ceiling and use existing hot water piping
and duct work. This will increase the usable floor space and improve air quality. Variable air volume (VAV)
diffusers/boxes can be used in interior spaces to upgrade the system from constant volume to VAV.
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EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
Energy savings, low noise levels, thermal comfort and high air quality are critical design criteria for schools, and
beam systems provide all four. Reduced fan power leads to energy savings and reduced noise levels.

DEDICATED OUTDOOR AIR SYSTEM (DOAS) CABINET DISPLACEMENT

++ Supplies dehumidified, filtered, and conditioned outdoor CHILLED BEAM
air, to the beam system to maintain air indoor quality. ++ Supplies low velocity conditioned air at ground level,
which improves ventilation effectiveness, thermal comfort,
and reduced noise levels capable of satisfying the
requirements of the ANSI 12.6 standard.

DEMAND CONTROL VENTILATION ACCESSORIES

++ Consideration for minimizing primary air during off-peak ++ The Cabinet Displacement Chilled Beam can be combined
hours, school holidays, and unoccupied classrooms with accessories like additional shelving and access
through occupancy or CO 2 sensors to further increase compartments to HVAC controls so as to minimize usable
energy efficiencies in the system. space impact.

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Performance
Chilled Beams VAV VRF
CFM 360 900 450
Peak Fan HP 0.39 0.97 0.48
Peak Additional Pumping HP 0.03 - 0.22
Fan and Pumping Energy Consumption kwh/ yr 123 163 208
Percent Energy Use in Comparison to Chilled Beams - 32% higher 69% higher

Notes
1. These comparisons are based on a 750 sq.ft. classroom 4. Chilled beam system secondary water requirement based 6. Compressor COP 3.8
with 1.5 tons of space peak cooling load on 57°F EWT, 5°F water ΔT, 300 ft. of pipping at 4 ft. 7. Annual cooling energy consumpton (fan and pumping
2. Fan efficiency 65%, motor efficiency 90%, water pump head loos per 100 ft. energy only) allows for load fluctuation
efficiency 80% 5. VRF pumping energy based on AHRI 1230 and 200 ft.
3. Air system total static 4 in.w.g. of pipping

Additional Design Considerations

Alternate layout
++ Where floor space is not available, linear active beams can be utilized in the ceiling.

Retrofit Opportunities
++ Chilled beams are the most cost effective system replacement for existing unit ventilator systems while
minimizing in-space maintenance.

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HEALTHCARE Patient Room with Active Chilled Beam

FACILITIES
Hospitals are unique applications 2x Outside Air
generally requiring a minimum
number of air changes per hour. A
certain number of these air changes
are required to be treated outdoor
air. Chilled beams can be utilized to
4-8x
maximize the effect of the treated Supply Air
outdoor air by inducing the room air
through the chilled beams to satisfy
these total air change requirements
with considerably less outside air.
This can allow for much less ductwork
in the system as well as increasing
the amount of usable floor space in
each floor of the building.

By using chilled beams in patient

rooms, as opposed to a traditional
all air system, we are able to
significantly reduce the amount of
reheat required to the space under
Patient Room with Overhead Mixing
part load conditions. This will in turn
realize large savings in reheat energy.

Chilled beams can be designed

to ensure a high level of occupant 2x 4-8x
Outside Air
comfort in terms of noise, velocity, Return Air
and temperature differential - all
exceptionally important to patient
well being.
4-8x
Supply Air

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Performance
Chilled Beams VAV
CFM 60 180
Peak Fan HP 0.06 0.19
Peak Additional Pumping Zone Fan HP 0.01 -
Fan and Pumping Energy Consumption kwh/ yr 234 334
Percent Energy Use in Comparison
- 43% higher
to Chilled Beams

Notes
1. These comparisons are based on a 200 sq.ft. patient toom 3. Air system total static 4 in.w.g. 5. Compressor COP 3.8
with 25 btuh/sq.ft. space peak cooling load 4. Chilled beam system secondary water requirement based 6. Annual cooling energy consumpton (fan and pumping
2. Fan efficiency 65%, motor efficiency 90%, water pump on 57°F EWT, 5°F water ΔT, 300 ft. of pipping at 4 ft. energy only) based on 24 hour operation
efficiency 80% head loos per 100 ft.

Design Considerations
Space Savings & Increased Revenue
++ Reducing the overall size of ductwork and risers, as a result of decreased primary air requirements, can result
in more useable interstitial space as well as more useable floor space.
++ Additional space may lead to additional revenue. Typical revenue generated by in-patient facilities can be as
much as $1,000/sq.ft./year.

4 Rooms 5 Rooms

Mixing System Chilled Beam System

Façade & Mechanical System Savings

++ Reduced duct size and lower ceiling space requirement can possibly reduce slab-to-slab height. Reduced
structure height can help reduce capital cost of the project.
++ Reduction in airflow can lead to savings on both the air handling unit and the ductwork. Reducing the overall
mechanical system cost.

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LABORATORIES
Laboratories fall under three different categories in regards to air distribution: Ventilation Driven, Load Driven,
and Fume Hood Driven. The categories differ in the amount of air required for ventilation, safety, cooling, and
fume hoods. When focusing on significant energy and space savings, the Ventilation and Load Driven labs are
most compatible with beam systems. Significant reduction in reheat energy, ductwork, air handler size, and
ceiling space are a few of the advantages of beam systems.

LINEAR ACTIVE CHILLED BEAM

++ Designed to provide high cooling and heating capacities
through induction.

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Performance
Chilled Beams Standard System Design
OA Air Handler Sizing 18,000 cfm 27,000 cfm
Ductwork 30,000 lb 37,500 lb
Exhaust Fan Capacity 18,000 cfm 27,000 cfm
Cooling System Capacity 20 tons 35 tons
Floor to Ceiling Height1 10 ft. 9 ft.
Mechanical System Cost 2
$722,000 $741,000

Notes
1. Floor to floor height kept constant; active chilled beam allowed for ceiling to be raised 1 ft.
2. Laboratory portion of the building is 10,000 sq.ft. or 25% of the building. HVAC costs include laboratory system only.
Source: Rumsey, P.E., P. and Weale, P.E., J. (2006). Chilled Beams in Labs - Eliminating Reheat & Saving Energy on a Budget. ASHRAE Journal, 49, p.25.

Design ACBL options

Plenum Finish Options
Considerations
Integrated Return
++ The integrated diffuser includes (RET) Wings (WNG6)

a separate air inlet that can be

combined with a manual or VAV Pattern Controllers
(PC)
damper. When more airflow is
required, an integrated diffuser
can be used to adjust the
airflow to the zone.
++ Laboratories often have a small
Color Options
footprint. Pattern controllers
can help spread and reduce
the throw to other beams in
close proximity to each other to
manage velocity and turbulence
in the occupied zone. Integrated Diffuser
(ADS)

Valve & Controls

Enclosure (ABS)

Slimline Coupling (SLIM)

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ZONE BASED SELECTION

The Beam Selection Software provides a platform to select beams using a typical zone load calculation. Unmodified
zone load calculations and ventilation requirements can be entered in the software to run a selection set for each
zone or all zones.

Set Points Zone Inputs

Enter room Enter the load
conditions, primary requirements
air conditions, and (heating and
water conditions cooling), and select
to create a beam the number of beams
system. Primary air per zone. These
conditions can be values set goals for
adjusted to optimize the auto selection
primary airflow to calculate an
requirements. optimized system.

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Beam Details

The buttons above provide support and information related to beam system configuration, layout, and quoting.
A schedule that can be added to tender documents is also available.

Fine Tuning Selection

The auto selection feature can be used to run selection for one zone, or all zones in the space. The selection
can also be optimized based on quantity of beams or primary airflow. The Primary Air + % Range option can be
used to optimize a selection for project specific priorities.

Optimize for Quantity

Optimize for Primary Air

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Zone Outputs
5a: This section displays the performance
outputs for each chilled beam zone. Red
cells are outputs that do not meet the
required inputs and require review.

5b: This section displays the performance

outputs after review and revision. By
varying primary airflow, unit length, water
flow rate, or a combination of these inputs,
the desired outputs are achieved.

5a 5b

Chilled Beam
Parameters
Light green cells are inputs.

Enter/adjust beam models, coil type,

lengths, airflows, target static pressure,
inlet size, and water flow rates to adjust
performance capabilities.

In addition to the information covered above, the Beam Selection Software provides additional selection output
such as the discharge air temperature, induction ratio, sound and other important information for your project.
A free copy can be downloaded from our website and our Beam Team is available to address any questions or
concerns.

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