The Analysis of Applying Different Coolants for Cooling Systems in the Office Building
Kęstutis Čiuprinskas
Abstract
The paper analyzes air conditioning systems of different coolants on the basis of an example of a typical office building. Depending on the type of a coolant fan coil unit, active chilled beams, variable refrigerant volumes and air cooling systems were designed. The article suggests hydraulic and aerodynamic calculations and evaluates initial investments, energy expenditures and operating costs of the compared systems. Considering economic calculations, the pay-back time of the systems was assessed and the sensitivity analysis of electricity prices was carried out. The results of the conducted investigation show the most appropriate analysed system for office buildings taking into account the efficient use of electricity and initial investments.
Article in Lithuanian
Keyword(s): cooling; coolants; fan coil units; air cooling system; variable refrigerant volume system; active chilled beam system
DOI: 10.3846/mla.2011.094
Science – Future of Lithuania / Mokslas – Lietuvos Ateitis ISSN 2029-2341, eISSN 2029-2252
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