ACMV-Energy Efficiency in BuildingActive Design
ACMV-Energy Efficiency in BuildingActive Design
System Sizing
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CCW
PUMP
O/A INTAKE Cooling Coil COMPRESSOR
DAMPER
Load
COOLING
CONDENSER COOLING TOWER
COIL
FAN
RECYCLE
AIR
DAMPER
FILTER
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MS 1525 (2007)
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Ashrae Fundamentals
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Computer Compute
• Solar Gain
• Conduction Gain
• Design Weather Data
Descriptions Ashrae design MS 1525 Test Reference Test Reference
weather Recomme Year @ peak dry Year @ peak
database v4.0 nded bulb temperature enthalpy
for KL
Dry Bulb Temperature (°C) 35.1 33.3 35.6 30.9
Wet Bulb Temperature
26.3 27.2 25.9 28.4
(°C)
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𝑸 ∆𝑷𝒕
𝑾𝒇 =
𝝁𝒇
• Where
• 𝑊𝑓 = 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 (𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑡)
• 𝑄 = 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝐴𝑖𝑟 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑅𝑎𝑡𝑒 (𝑚3 /𝑠)
• ∆𝑃𝑡 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒, (𝑃𝑎)
• 𝜇𝑓 = 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
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𝑭𝑬𝒕 = 𝑭𝒆 𝒙 𝑴𝒆 𝒙𝑩𝒆
• Where,
• 𝐹𝐸𝑡 = 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
• 𝐹𝑒 = 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
• 𝑀𝑒 = 𝑀𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
• 𝐵𝑒 = 𝐹𝑎𝑛 𝐵𝑒𝑙𝑡 & 𝑃𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑦 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
• Where,
• 𝐵𝑒 =
100%, 𝑖𝑓 𝑓𝑎𝑛 𝑖𝑠 𝑑𝑖𝑟𝑒𝑐𝑡 𝑑𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑛 𝑏𝑦 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑟
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Chiller Load
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~90% of pump
energy ends
up in water
http://activechilledbeam.com/chilled_beam_questions.asp
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H = Pump Head
• A factor of the followings
– Flow Rate (~ fixed by building cooling load & Design ΔT)
– Pipe Size (~ designed by consultants)
– Number and types of bends (~ proposed by contractor)
– Valves and Fittings (~ proposed by contractor/supplier)
– Chiller Heat Exchanger (~ chiller selection)
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To be of concern if chilled
water pipe is running
outdoor.
http://www.allredmechanical.com
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http://engfac.cooper.edu/melody/411
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Chiller Efficiency
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𝑘𝑤 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑛 =
𝐶𝑂𝑃 𝑋 3.412
http://www.alabamapower.com/business/save-money-
energy/energy-know-how/chillers/free-cooling.asp
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http://www.lytron.com/Tools-and-Technical-
Reference/Application-Notes/Selecting-a-Heat-
Exchanger
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http://www.ziehl-abegg.com/au/press-release-165.html
CO2 Sensor
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Heat Recovery
toilets toilets
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Heat Recovery
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WATER SIDE
Water-Side Optimization
4 Items to Optimize
1. Chilled Water Distribution Energy Efficiency
2. Chiller Energy Efficiency
3. Condenser Water Distribution Energy Efficiency
4. Cooling Tower Energy Efficiency
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Options Studied
1. System Selection
• Primary Constant Flow
• Primary Constant/Secondary Variable Flow
• Primary Variable Flow
2. High ΔT Chilled Water Distribution
3. Low Pump Head
4. High Pump Efficiency
Chilled Water Distribution System @ Specific Pump Power of 545 W per l/s
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Base
160
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-2.3
158 -2.8
BEI (kWh/m2.year)
-3.3
157 -3.7
156
-5.0
155
154
153
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Primary Primary Variable Primary Primary Primary Primary
Constant Secondary Secondary Secondary Secondary
(pump power (pump power (pump power
add 10%) add 20%) add 30%)
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𝐻 = 1.16 𝑄 ∆𝑇
Where,
H = heat load (kW) (building cooling load)
Q = water volume flow rate (m3/h)
ΔT = temperature difference (oC)
Rewriting,
𝐻
𝑄=
1.16 ∆𝑇
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156
Base
-0.4 -0.7 -0.6
-0.9
154
152
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DT 12F (44/56F) DT 14F (44/58F) DT 16F (44/60F) DT 18F (44/62F) DT 16F (42/58F)
Chilled Water Temperature Different
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158
BEI (kWh/m2.year)
156
Base Base
-0.4 -0.7 -0.6
-1.1 -0.9
154 -1.7 -1.6
-2.1
152
150
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𝒒𝝆𝒈𝒉
𝑷𝒉 =
𝟑. 𝟔𝒙𝟏𝟎𝟔 𝒙 𝝁
𝑃ℎ = 𝑃𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝑃𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑟 (𝑘𝑊)
𝑞 = 𝐹𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝐶𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝑚3 /ℎ)
𝜌 = 𝑓𝑙𝑢𝑖𝑑 𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑦 (𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 = 1,000 𝑘𝑔/𝑚3 )
𝑔 = 𝑔𝑟𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑡𝑦 (9.81 𝑚2 /𝑠)
ℎ = 𝑃𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝑃𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑢𝑟𝑒 (𝑚 𝑜𝑓 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟)
𝜇 = 𝑃𝑢𝑚𝑝 𝑇𝑜𝑡𝑎𝑙 𝐸𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑖𝑒𝑛𝑐𝑦 (%)
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𝜌𝑔ℎ 9.81 ℎ
𝑃= =
𝜇 𝑥 1000 𝜇
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157
BEI (kWh/m2.yer)
156
y = 0.0059x + 151.93
155 R² = 0.9998
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Specific Pump Power (W per l/s)
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Priorities
1. Specific Pump Power Reduction
– Pump Head
– Pump Efficiency
Chiller Efficiency
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Chiller Efficiency
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𝑘𝑤 𝑝𝑒𝑟 𝑡𝑜𝑛 =
𝐶𝑂𝑃 𝑋 3.412
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• Condition Tested:
– 93/85°F (33.9/29.4°C) – 3.0 gpm/ton
– 95/85°F (35/29.4°C) – 2.4 gpm/ton
– 97/85°F (36.1/29.44°C) – 2.0 gpm/ton
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Install It Right!
Air Leakages
• Main Doors
• Missing Partition above false ceiling
– Porous walls
• Duct leakages
• Missing dampers in smoke ventilation ducts
• No seals between windows frame and wall
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http://sustainability.csusb.edu/Projects/centralC
oolingSystemUpgrades.html
Note the Flat Top Eccentric Reducer used to avoid air pocket at suction
inlet.
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Fine-Tuning
• Match building to actual occupants’
requirements while optimizing efficiency.
– Lighting schedule
– Air-Conditioning schedule
– Sensors Calibration
– Temperature Set-Point
– Air Rebalancing
– Computer & Equipment Settings
– Occupant’s Awareness Campaign
Continuous Monitoring
1. Sub-meters
2. Energy Management System
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