ElectDesigner
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- Ontario, Canada
Can someone explain to me the difference between a fan coil unit and a heat pump, Im referring to the ones that you find in shopping centres and malls?
I understand that both require power to run the motor that distributes the conditioned air, how im interested to know the mechanism used. Im guessing that in larger buildings like malls there is some kind of centralized air handling unit with a duct network? Or are these more like stand alone systems to condition a specific tenant (not connected to any main ductwork)? If so what is the fuel used to provide the heat? Which is more efficient?
From what I have seen VAV boxes are installed where a duct is terminated, say in a room, and I guess from a control point if offers more flexibility.
I understand that both require power to run the motor that distributes the conditioned air, how im interested to know the mechanism used. Im guessing that in larger buildings like malls there is some kind of centralized air handling unit with a duct network? Or are these more like stand alone systems to condition a specific tenant (not connected to any main ductwork)? If so what is the fuel used to provide the heat? Which is more efficient?
From what I have seen VAV boxes are installed where a duct is terminated, say in a room, and I guess from a control point if offers more flexibility.