RESEARCH
This page contains links to the articles, journals and other resources I have used in the development of my thesis. All links are provided for convienence of the viewer and contain work performed by others. All documentation of ownership can be found in the blurbs associated with each item of research.
Variable Refrigerant Flow: An Emerging Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Technology
Ammi Amarnath, Electric Power Research Institute Morton Blatt,
Energy Utilization Consultant
This document provides information on the perfomace as well as the initial and operation costs of variable refrigerant flow systems. The information detailed in this paper, specifically the information provided on pages 3-7 and 3-9, is used to aid the discussion of the value of the system currently designed for the additions to the Sunnylands campus.
While information about performance under building-specific conditions is generated through TRACE 700, this document aids in the verfication of information, influences the predicted staring prices and helps inform the expected maintenance costs of the system. This information, in comparison to the same metrics regarding an evaporative cooling system, will drive the discussion presented in my thesis regarding the appropriate choise of system for the climate of the site upon which the Sunnylands campus is located.
United Refrigeration Inc.
Sales Representatives
In order to get accurate pricing on the existing and new equipment in the Sunnylands HVAC design, I reached out to the design professionals at United refrigeration Inc. Their knowledgable team aided me in accurately pricing equipment twice throughout the semester.
It was necesssary to contact a distributer to get accurate pricing specific to the location. The United Refrigeratino Inc. team has a distribution base approximately 85 miles from the Sunnylands site, making them a reliable source for local pricing.
The guys at United Refrigeration Inc. proved to be one of the most valuable resources in gathering cost information for both design schemes discussed in this these.
Thank you guys!
Engineering Data on Series V Evaporative Condensers
Baltimore Air Coil
The engineering data provided by Baltimore Air Coil on their evaporative condensers allowed me to accurately document the energy consumption and fan motor horse power for the units selected to service the Sunnylands buildings. This information allowed me to accurately compare the operation cost and energy consumption of the proposed design.
In addition to the information obtained abou the operation of the evaporative cooling system, this reference also provided information on the structural support needed to support the weight of the unit. The required beam size and spacing is currently met in the original design for Sunnylands so this swap will have no structural impact on the buildings.
