S03 -- Central Cooling and Heating Plants (SI)

This chapter addresses design alternatives that should be considered when centralizing a facility’s cooling and heating sources. Distribution system options and equipment are discussed when they relate to the central equipment, but more information on distribution systems can be found in Chapters 11 to 15. System Characteristics Design Considerations Equipment Distribution Systems Sound, Vibration, Seismic, and Wind Considerations Space Considerations Automatic Controls and Building Management Systems Maintenance Management Systems Building System Commissioning