Chilled beam systems allow for reheat to be ELIMINATED. They have been used successfully in Western European hospitals for decades. Chilled beam systems have no moving parts, no filters to maintain, are simple to design and operate, and are relatively cost effective. Now that U.S. Codes and Guidelines almost universally allow for these systems to be used, what are the remaining barriers?
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I think there is a perception that chilled beams are more expensive than VAV systems. Do you have some data on cost relative to other systems? I think it would be helpful to show real-world cost data, as well as energy savings.
I tend to think of chilled beams in patient rooms. No doubt they can work there. What other parts of a hospital are well served by chilled beams? For those areas not suited, what are the reasons - code air change requirements or other reasons?