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The Philadelphia Marriott: A convention center flagship hotel

Journal Article · · Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning
OSTI ID:442676
 [1];  [2]
  1. Giovanetti-Shulman Associates, Drexel Hill, PA (United States)
  2. Mechanical Design International, Inc., Ellicott City, MD (United States)
This article describes the state-of-the-art HVAC system at the Philadelphia Marriott Hotel. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality are emphasized. The system uses a hybrid gas absorption/electric centrifugal chilled water plant, variable flow pumping, water-side economizers to provide free cooling, central air handling units with air-side economizers and flow monitoring equipment.
OSTI ID:
442676
Journal Information:
Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning, Journal Name: Heating, Piping and Air Conditioning Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 69; ISSN HPAOAM; ISSN 0017-940X
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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