TO-2699 (RP-260) -- Effect of Radiant Cooling Panels on Temperature Stratification

Air conditioning in industrial plants is not a luxury; it is essential. One is entitled to a working environment reasonably close to that of ones home, and this requires air conditioning. Air conditioning also reduces energy consumption.

A study by J.B. Olivieri and his associates of 14 industrial plants ranging in size from500,000 ft (46,450 m) to 2,000,000 ft (185,800 m) showed that air conditioning had a lower first cost and used less energy than a ventilation system.

The objective of this research project is to study the effects that radiant cooling panels have on temperature stratification and to compare the effects with those achieved with a combined supply-return outlet.

Citation: ASHRAE Transactions, Volume 88, Part 2, Toronto, Canada



Product Code(s): D-TO-2699