Monitored VRF Performance in New Multifamily Buildings
Speakers will review findings from a DOE-sponsored study of VRF performance in three new, multifamily buildings in New York City. Two of the buildings are affordable Passive House properties. The study focused on humidity control in apartments, finding that during the summer of 2023, average RH was often 65-70%. The study identified some clear Dos and Don'ts, but it also highlighted additional questions about this technology.
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Marina 1
CEU Information:
AIA: 1 LU|HSW
BOC: 1 credit hour
BPI: 1 credit hour
GBCI: 1 credit hour (BD+C, O+M, WELL)
MA CSL: 1 credit hour (Energy)
NAHB: 1 credit hour
NARI: 1 credit hour
PHI: Credit offered for full conference attendance
Phius: Credit offered for each full conference day
RESNET: Credit offered for each full conference day
Learning Objectives:
- Confidently size heating and cooling equipment based on accurate load calculations.
- Include rigorous commissioning of HVAC to achieve good performance from newer technologies.
- Assess humidity control as well as temperature control when designing HVAC systems.
- Weigh VRF advantages and limitations when selecting equipment
