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Fred S. Bauman, P.E., Center for the Built Environment (CBE), University of California |
Radiant slab systems have the potential to achieve significant energy savings. However, when applied in the ceiling, the exposed concrete may create acoustical challenges due to the high reflectivity of the hard surface. The purpose of this study is to conduct laboratory experiments for an office with varying coverage of free-hanging acoustic clouds and fans. Different fans configuration were tested against a reference case with no air movement. The tests conducted showed that the cooling capacity decreases as acoustical coverage increases. Adding fans brought an increase of the cooling capacity of 22-26% depending on fan configuration and acoustical coverage.