A Feasibility Study. Ductless Hydronic Distribution Systems with Fan Coil Delivery

Technical Report · Sun Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 2012

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1219740· OSTI ID:1219740

Springer, D. ^[1]; Dakin, B. ^[1]; Backman, C. ^[1]

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1. Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI), Davis, CA (United States)

The primary objectives of this study are to estimate potential energy savings relative to conventional ducted air distribution, and to identify equipment requirements, costs, and barriers with a focus on ductless hydronic delivery systems that utilize water-to-air terminal units in each zone. Results indicate that annual heating and cooling energy use can be reduced by up to 27% assuming replacement of the conventional 13 SEER heat pump and coil with a similarly rated air-to-water heat pump.

• Research Organization: Alliance for Residential Building Innovation (ARBI), Davis, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Building Technologies Office (EE-5B) (Building America)
• DOE Contract Number: KNDJ-0-40340-00
• OSTI ID: 1219740
• Report Number(s): DOE/GO-102012-3629; 5895
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

ARBI
ductless hydronic distribution
air to water heat pump
terminal fan coil
low load homes
efficient space cooling
efficient space heating