Practical Applications of CFD for Optimizing Chilled Beam Performance

Chilled beam systems have been used in Europe for many years, but they've only started to be used recently in the United States. In this study, the effect of the active chilled beam systems on flow and temperature distribution in a typical room with occupants has been investigated using CFD. This presentation explains how a detailed three-dimensional analysis helped find an optimum throw angle for mixed supply air ensuring the thermal comfort level and reducing draft risk in the room.