Description

The HVAC systems in a typical laboratory facility can use five-to-10 times as much energy as the systems in a typical office building. This higher energy use is due to many factors including 100% outside air systems, 24-hour-a-day operation, high internal heat gains, high change rate requirements, equipment exhaust requirements, and high fan energy. This article provides practical guidance on how to increase energy efficiency in laboratories and minimize water consumption through applications including variable discharge velocity, special discharge dampers, multiple fan staging, energy recovery, and correct equipment sizing.

Units: Dual

Citation: ASHRAE Journal, vol. 50, no. 9, September 2008

Product Details

Published:

2008

Number of Pages:

8

File Size:

1 file , 860 KB

Product Code(s):

D-AJ08Sep01