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In-Floor Cooling Solutions
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In-Floor Cooling Solutions

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Introduction to Chilled Beams
Chilled beams are used in commercial buildings to improve environmental performance by using water pipes to cool or heat air through a heat exchanger. This method is energy-efficient and conditions perimeter loads before affecting occupants.

Benefits of In-floor Active Chilled Beams
  • Efficiently manage perimeter heating and cooling loads.
  • Chilled water is delivered below the floor, reducing damage risks.
  • Preconditioned air prevents condensate production.
  • Improved heating by reheating cold air near perimeter glass.

Design and Performance Improvements
In-floor Active Chilled Beams simplify Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) systems by eliminating thermal decay concerns, allowing flexible furniture placement, and enhancing aesthetics by reducing visible diffusers.

Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD)
UFAD systems use a raised floor for air distribution, improving energy efficiency and design modularity. They enhance ventilation and indoor air quality by using stratified airflow to remove contaminants.

Product Options
  • 2-Pipe Model: Efficient for basic heating and cooling with time-modulated air and water valves.
  • 4-Pipe Model: Offers maximum control with simultaneous hot and chilled water flow.
  • 2-Pipe with Electric Heat: Combines water cooling with electric heating where hot water is unavailable.

Modes of Operation
  • Cooling Mode: Controlled by thermostat and Aquastat for chilled water flow and air modulation.
  • Heating Mode: Uses hot water or electric heat to warm air, with modulating air valves.
  • Shoulder Season: Adjusts air and water flow based on seasonal demands.

Performance and Capacity
Performance charts show heating and cooling capacities per linear foot for different beam designs, with options for typical and high-density configurations.

Specifications and Procedures
In-Floor Active Chilled Beams are used for cooling and heating in office spaces, with electric heat ratings based on 1/4kW per linear foot. Capacities are determined by water and air temperatures, flow rate, and room conditions.

Load Calculations
Detailed calculations for cooling and heating loads in spaces like conference rooms and offices are provided. For example, a conference space requires an 8-foot long High Density chilled beam for a total load of 3680 btu/hr.

Accessories
Accessories include linear grille accessories, power and control accessories, and quick cables to enhance the integration of chilled beams into building design.

Energy Analysis
An energy analysis shows a 20%-30% reduction in HVAC energy use with chilled beams compared to fan-powered terminal devices, allowing for smaller air handler sizing and more usable floor space.

Building Parameters
Typical building parameters for an open office include dimensions, total floorplate area, and perimeter area. The chilled beam's supply air volume exceeds ventilation requirements as per IMC 2009.

Contact Information
Contact details for Tate Access Floors, Inc. are provided for further information or assistance.
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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:42 PM Page 1 In-floor Active Chilled Beams Perimeter Heating and Cooling for Underfloor Air Systems

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:42 PM Page 3 Chilled Beams Energy Efficient Perimeter Heating and Cooling Solutions Chilled Beams In-floor Active Chilled Beams The latest innovations in commercial construction are targeted to In-floor Active Chilled Beams provide the energy savings of an improve environmental performance of a building throughout its overhead chilled beam while avoiding many of the concerns. By lifecycle. Chilled beams have become a more common design bringing chilled water to the perimeter of a space under a raised strategy for controlling the perimeter zone...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:42 PM Page 4 Improve Design & Performance Underfloor Air Distribution and In-floor Active Chilled Beams Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) In-floor Active Chilled Beams Improve UFAD Underfloor Air Distribution (UFAD) uses a raised floor to create Overall, placing a chilled beam at the perimeter can simplify the an air distribution plenum to improve energy efficiency and design of a UFAD system by eliminating the concern for thermal modularity of design. UFAD uses stratified airflow to improve decay. Typical UFAD designs use spider ducting to...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:42 PM Page 5 In-floor Active Chilled Beam Applications Typical In-floor Active Chilled Beam Design In-floor Active Chilled Beams allow for complete seamless integration. The beam can be installed as a continuous linear grille along the perimeter or segmented only where needed. Using chilled beams reduces the number of diffusers in the perimeter zone and eliminates the need for equipment to be installed under floor panels. With In-floor Active Chilled Beams you gain all the aesthetic benefits of a raised floor including the elimination of the...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 6 Tate In-floor Active Chilled Beams With a wide product range the In-floor Active Chilled Beam offers many benefits over other perimeter solutions commonly used in raised floor office environments. The image below shows the above and below floor visual of this easy to install solution that offers buildings in almost any climate a highly efficient perimeter heating and cooling solution. Carpet overlays part of chilled beam housing. Flanged edge for mounting to raised floor panel. Cut raised floor panel. 1” 7.625” Anodized aluminum...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 7 Product Options 2-Pipe The 2-Pipe model is designed to create an efficient and simple solution to meet perimeter heating and cooling needs. A supply and return water connections are located on opposite ends of the chilled beam. Hot and Chilled water can be alternately passed through these based on the building demands and the facility operators control. By time modulating the air valves and water valves controlled by a thermostat located in the space, one can meet the perimeter demands of any season. 4-Pipe The 4-Pipe model is designed...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 8 2-Pipe: Modes of Operation Cooling Mode The Thermostat detects a cooling condition and the Aquastat detects chilled water: The control box will begin to time modulate the air valves and open the water valve. Chilled water flows through the coil, and air passes through the unit in a time modulation of six second full open bursts. Once the thermostat detects that the occupied space has reached set point, the system will return to suspend mode, closing the air and water valves awaiting further system demands. Heating Mode The Thermostat...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 9 2-Pipe with Electric Heat: Modes of Operation Cooling Mode The Thermostat detects a cooling condition and the Aquastat detects chilled water: The control box will begin to time modulate the air valves and open the water valve. Chilled water flows through the coil, and air passes through the unit in a time modulation of six second full open bursts. Once the thermostat detects that the occupied space has reached set point, the system will return to suspend mode, closing the air and water valves awaiting further system demands. Heating...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 10 4-Pipe: Modes of Operation Cooling Mode The Thermostat detects a cooling condition: The control box will begin to time modulate the air valves and open the chilled water valve. Chilled water flows through the coil, and air passes through the unit in a time modulation of six second full open bursts. Once the thermostat detects that the occupied space has reached set point, the system will return to suspend mode, closing the air and chilled water valves awaiting further system demands. Heating Mode The Thermostat detects a heating...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 11 In-floor Active Chilled Beam Performance The chart below provides heating and cooling capacities per linear foot for Tate’s In-floor Active Chilled Beams based on several fixed parameters. Every chilled beam is available in both typical density (TD) and high density (HD) designs. These options reflect the ability to achieve a greater capacity by increasing the air flow of the device. For more information about applying these products to a specific project please contact us at 800-231-7788 or email [email protected]. Cooling...

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InFloor Chilled Beam:Perimeter Solutions 6/17/11 4:43 PM Page 12 Applying In-Floor Active Chilled Beams It is important to select a Chilled Beam that meets both load and architectural needs. Chilled Beam selections have been made to T fulfill maximum load within a 10 ft. perimeter zone. Capacities chilled water temperature, hot water temperature, inlet air our space into zones for a proper load calculation: a conference temperature, flow rate, and room conditions. We have broken were determined based on the given conditions listed below: space, an open office area, and a private office. Next,...

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