Innovative projects pay off in new buildings: 2000 heat pumps perform all HVAC for skyscraper

Journal Article · Mon Aug 12 00:00:00 EDT 1985 · Energy User News; (United States)

OSTI ID:5194151

Barber, J

Installation of a heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) system employing nearly 2000 water source heat pumps cost 40% less than a comparable variable air volume (VAV) system with central boilers and chillers. Because the heat pump system is able to make widespread use of heat generated by lights, office equipment, and workers, annual electricity consumption estimates are 17 kWh per square foot. This compares favorably with the 22 kWh usage of the average all-electric building. The system allows flexibility to add capacity and to establish zones. An Ibex direct digital control energy management system controls the system through 10,000 points.

• OSTI ID: 5194151
• Journal Information: Energy User News; (United States), Journal Name: Energy User News; (United States) Vol. 10:31; ISSN EUSND
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

32 ENERGY CONSERVATION, CONSUMPTION, AND UTILIZATION
320102* -- Energy Conservation
Consumption
& Utilization-- Office Buildings-- (-1987)
BUILDINGS
COST
ENERGY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
HEAT PUMPS
HEAT RECOVERY EQUIPMENT
OFFICE BUILDINGS
SPACE HVAC SYSTEMS
WATER SOURCE HEAT PUMPS