By
Rebecca Gibson |
Halton Marine has developed a new chilled beam cabin ventilation system for cruise ships, which improves energy efficiency and lowers running costs.
Designed to use the dry cooling principle, Halton chilled beam cools, heats and ventilates using the heat transfer properties of water. Chilled beams use the primary air to induce and recirculate the room air through the unit’s heat exchanger, which allows it to cool or heat spaces without using a fan. The way the product operates means that it does not need to filter the recirculated air, and supply air is diffused from linear slots
Independent research has shown that chilled beams create uniform air quality and offer substantially lower lifecycle costs and maintenance requirements compared to more traditional systems like fan coils. In addition, this type of system reduces noise, eliminates draughts and enables individuals to control temperatures.