The INDUCOOL-Compact is a high performance chilled ceiling panel. Cooling is carried out using air and water simultaneously. Supply air is distributed with no draught by the integral linear diffuser to the occupied zones. This process significantly raises the heat transfer rate and cooling capacity.
Through its induction effect, the integral linear diffuser draws warm ambient air across the water-cooled, finned aluminium plates. Depending on its size, a cooling capacity of up to 500 W/m can be achieved. It is therefore sufficient to cover just 5-10 % of the ceiling area with INDUCOOL panels. The remainder of the ceiling is kept free, leaving architects and interior designers with plenty of options. Induction on the underside of the INDUCOOL panel – and therefore directly within the room – ensures the different air velocities and temperatures are rapidly balanced out. This meets the most exacting requirements for thermal comfort in the occupied zone.
Supply air is fed into the system through a connector and then distributed via a plenum box along the entire length of the cooling panel. The supply air then enters the interior through fine nozzles located between the fins. This highly inductive air distribution method results in excellent heat transfer and effective cooling of the induced ambient air. The heat extracted from the ambient air is dissipated by water through serpentine copper tubing. The high induction level rapidly balances out the different temperatures and velocities of the supply air. The fine jets of air discharged ensure a draught-free ambient air flow.
The INDUCOOL integrates air and water cooling, combining the benefits of both media to make the process twice as economical. The average annual outside temperature in Central Europe is between 8 °C and 10 °C. Considerable energy can be saved if the cooling capacity of the outdoor air – which is required in any case for a healthy air change rate – is also used for air cooling. Additional cooling with water is restricted to periods when the cooling capacity of the outdoor air would be insufficient.
A variety of ceiling connection profiles ensures perfect integration into all ceiling types. In the case of closed ceiling systems, service access is still possible via the INDUCOOL array. Architects and interior designers therefore have a great deal of freedom in ceiling design with INDUCOOL panels, no matter whether continuous arrays or individual panels are chosen. Download the INDUCOOL detailed drawing for further details.
A variety of ceiling connection profiles ensures perfect integration into all ceiling types. In the case of closed ceiling systems, service access is still possible via the INDUCOOL array. Architects and interior designers therefore have a great deal of freedom in ceiling design with INDUCOOL panels, no matter whether continuous arrays or individual panels are chosen. Download the INDUCOOL detailed drawing for further details.
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Kiefer Klimatechnik GmbH is a leading company in the field of ventilation, air handling and air conditioning technology. Our range of services includes consulting, planning and execution of systems for thermal comfort and industrial air conditioning, as well as the associated installation and maintenance. For more than three decades, Kiefer has also been selling high grade ventilation components worldwide, such as linear diffusers, wall passages, displacement outlets, light and acoustic sails, chilled ceiling panels and concrete core cooling systems, developed in the company's own laboratories.
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