Induction Beams: Engineered Comfort for Today’s Buildings
Choosing the right HVAC system is a complex process involving many decisions. There are usually many good solutions, but providing a great system often starts with selecting the right terminal products to condition the occupied zones of the building. When the right terminals are properly matched with good central equipment to provide heating, cooling, and ventilating, along with efficient air and water distribution out to the zones, occupants and owners alike are rewarded with superior comfort and lower energy usage intensity. A well-engineered system leads to engineered comfort.
This article presents the induction beam, an induction terminal that has been updated for today’s buildings and applied in the ceiling plane. As we explore the induction beam (IB) system, we will compare it to the traditional variable air volume (VAV) system as well as another newcomer to the American market, the European-style chilled beam (CB) system.