By Matthew Crump PE
Occupant comfort is critical for the building owner’s return on investment. Chilled Water VAV systems have proven to deliver the highest level of occupant comfort, including thermal and acoustical satisfaction. Delivering comfort requires the cooperation of several pieces of equipment. When set up and controlled properly occupant satisfaction can be optimized along with the energy consumption. A major study, ASHRAE RP-1515, proved that optimizing occupant comfort coincides with a more efficient use of energy...