Twa Panel Systems is pleased to announce the introduction of their new “Active Chilled Beam” line. Popular in Europe and Australia for more than a decade, the “active chilled beam” system involves placing cooling coils at the ceiling level to cool the rising warm air. The cooled air then gently descends to the occupant level, providing a pleasant cooling effect with minimal air movement.
Mechanical engineers in Europe start with chilled beams as the baseline system, much like we start with VAV systems as the baseline here in North America. This technology has started to capture the interest of many consultants because of potential energy reductions of 20-50%, depending on the type of system, climate, and building. Not to mention a further 20-40% reduction ductwork sizing, air-handling units, exhaust fans, chillers, and boilers to help offset the cost of the chilled beam units and infrastructure.
Additional information soon to be released.