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FAN COIL UNIT CONTROLS
Airflow can be lowered by approximately 18%, reducing the
fan energy consumption by 20 to 50%, depending on
setpoint, in addition to the input savings. (See Table 1.)
5. Lower humidity levels at part load conditions:
If the air volume is modulated to maintain the discharge air
temperature at all room conditions, the perceived comfort
level in the space stays constant and the noise levels
decrease. Also, the relative humidity is greatly decreased
when compared to what happens without modulated air at
part load conditions. See line ABʼ on the psychrometric
chart. Under part load conditions, without controlled
discharge air temperature, the relative humidity levels in
the space can rise to as much as 70% because of reduced
run time or lowered discharge air temperatures on the
dehumidifying equipment. This would cause the room set
points to be greatly reduced to satisfy occupant comfort,
which increases operating costs at part load conditions. At
these reduced set points, the room will feel clammy and
mold growth potential increases.
Chart 3: Psychrometric Chart
Example 1:
ΔT
1
= 74 – 55 = 19 ΔT
2
= 76 – 52 = 24
CFM
2
= CFM
1
x 0.79
(
19
)
Example 2:
ΔT
1
= 78 – 55 = 23 ΔT
2
= 79 – 52 = 27
CFM
2
= CFM
1
x 0.85
(
23
)
Average =
0.79 + 0.85
= 0.82
Average CFM
2
= CFM
1
x 0.82
(
0.72 + 0.85
)
Std. FCU (CFM
1
) = 300 400 600 800 1000 1200
EPIC FCU (CFM
2
) = 246 328 492 656 820 984
Table 1. Airflow Reduction Comparisons
24
27
2
2
Figure 2. EPIC Fan Coil Unit Sequence of Operation
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